Andrew is a senior medical executive, currently serving as Director of Medical Services for several regional health organizations including Dhelkaya Health and Portland District Health. With over 38 years of experience, he was previously the Director of Emergency Medicine at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne for a decade after graduating from Monash University.
He has a strong focus on public and community welfare, offering practical safety advice to the public on topics ranging from holiday risks to water safety. An early career story reveals a humorous side, involving unsuccessfully watering a colleagues marijuana seedlings while on rotation at a regional hospital.
He has served as a Field Emergency Medical Officer (FEMO) since 2006, responding to health disasters across Victoria.
Andrew Walby
Director of Medical Services at Dhelkaya Health
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Rural Healthcare
Has intentionally taken on Director of Medical Services roles at multiple regional health services to gain experience and improve care delivery in rural communities.
Disaster Medicine
This is one of his primary stated medical interests and is supported by his long-term role as a Field Emergency Medical Officer for the state of Victoria.
Clinician Wellbeing
He has explicitly listed the "wellbeing of healthcare professionals" as one of his key medical interests in his professional biography.
Media Appearances
Work History
4-2025
Director of Medical Services at Dhelkaya Health
12-2024
Director of Medical Services at Central Highlands Rural Health
8-2022 - 3-2025
Director of Medical Services at Portland District Health
2-2022
Emergency Physician at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
2-2012 - 2-2022
Director of Emergency Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
2-2001 - 1-2012
Emergency Physician at Western Health
Education
Education details unavailable from Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
Education details unavailable from Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
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Location : Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director of Medical Services at Dhelkaya Health
