Mandie is the founder and principal consultant at Career Collective, specialising in supporting aspiring and early-career nursing professionals at every stage of their career journey. With more than 19 years of nursing experience and a genuine passion for developing future nursing leaders, Mandie blends industry knowledge with a warm, supportive approach that empowers clients to gain clarity, confidence, and direction.

With extensive experience in healthcare across both tertiary and regional settings, including paediatric, neonatal, hospital leadership, education, recruitment, and workforce development, Mandie has an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within this rapidly evolving industry.

Her postgraduate qualifications in advanced nursing and human resource management, combined with her years of collaboration with the university sector, and leadership training in both Australia and the USA, position her to guide individuals toward meaningful and achievable career outcomes.

Through industry-led guidance, Mandie helps students and early career nurses recognise their strengths, refine their goals, and take the next step—whether that’s finding the right university course or graduate year, advancing into leadership, or transitioning into a new area of healthcare.

Mandie believes that career growth is personal as well as professional. Through Career Collective, she has created a space where aspiring nurses can easily access career advice and opportunities, feel supported, valued, and inspired to pursue lasting and fulfilling career success.