Ellen joined the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Executive team in October 2017.

Her career commenced in the industrial relations field before moving into human resources at Fairfax Media, where she worked for many years in Sydney and Melbourne.

She has also consulted in and led the People and Culture function in other industries, including hospitality, legal and accounting services, aged care and community care.

Originally graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Economics, Ellen undertook a Masters of Labour Law and Relations. She has completed a change management qualification at the Australian Graduate School of Management, and she graduated in Law in 2016.

Ellen is the author of three books, including two career guides.