Kristie Lawson is the Director of Corporate Services at Central Highlands Rural Health, where she applies deep expertise in corporate management, change initiatives, and community engagement. With a strong foundation in public sector leadership, Kristie is committed to fostering collaborative environments that enhance public health outcomes.

Kristie’s career spans impactful roles including almost a decade working in local councils in management and operations, leading community-focused teams. This includes roles at Melton City Council and Wyndham City Council leading community-focused teams in program delivery, change and community engagement.

Further building her expertise in public sector management, her previous roles included twelve years in senior roles at the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria where she was its Infrastructure, Technology & Finance Manager and facilities maintenance manager. In addition, she also serves as a Non-Executive Board Director with Comm Unity Plus Services.

Kristie earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business in 2021, strengthening her strategic approach to leadership and management. Kristie holds a Graduate Certificate of Management and Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice). Kristie is dedicated to continuous learning and currently pursuing a Diploma of Governance.