Nicole Green - Senior Consultant
About
Nicole is a strategic thinker who thrives on designing and delivering practical, people-centred solutions that drive positive, lasting change. With more than seven years of experience in the primary health care sector (including five years working in the PHN environment), Nicole brings a strong grounding in commissioning, service design and cross-sector collaboration.
She works closely with client partners to develop strategy, design programs, guide implementation and evaluate outcomes, with a focus on what will work best for the people and communities involved. She is particularly passionate about working in collaborative teams that bring together different voices, experiences and expertise to improve health outcomes.
At Beacon, Nic contributes across all stages of the project lifecycle — from research and stakeholder engagement to analysis, reporting and delivery — and plays a key role in shaping thoughtful, evidence-informed consulting products.
Capabilities
Nic brings deep experience in mental health commissioning, program and project delivery, and service (co)design. She has worked in both Queensland and Victoria in roles spanning PHNs, government and service providers. Her expertise is backed by formal qualifications in health leadership and management, financial planning, and nutrition and dietetics, allowing her to bring a multi-layered approach to systems thinking and analysis.
Nic applies strengths in strategic thinking and program design, monitoring and evaluation planning, engaging with stakeholders and facilitating workshops, synthesising qualitative and quantitative data, translating insights into usable deliverables, policy and literature reviews, mental health service planning and commissioning.
Approach to Work
Nic’s approach to work at Beacon Strategies is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded. She works closely with clients and community stakeholders to ensure projects are shaped by a wide range of perspectives. She values transparency, learning and practicality in the way she works, making sure that recommendations are realistic, clearly communicated, and backed by both evidence and lived experience.
Achievements at Beacon Strategies
Since joining Beacon Strategies in 2021, Nicole has successfully contributed to a wide range of projects, including:
Improving Specialist Access Project for South Eastern NSW PHN
Co-design of Mental Health Literacy Initiatives for North Coast PHN
Evaluation of Integrated Mental Health Hubs for Brisbane North PHN
Before joining Beacon, Nicole was the Program Lead for the Enhancing Mental Health Supports in Secondary Schools and Doctors in Secondary Schools initiatives in Victoria, supporting implementation across six PHNs in collaboration with service providers and the Department of Education and Training.
Professional Experience
Senior Consultant, Beacon Strategies (2021 – present)
Program Lead, North Western Melbourne PHN (2019–2021)
Project Officer, North Western Melbourne PHN (2018–2019)
Project Officer, Brisbane South PHN (2016–2017)
Client Service Manager, Bennett McLeod Capital (2015–2016)
Dietitian, Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local (2013–2015)
Academic Qualifications
Master of Health Leadership and Management, University of New South Wales, 2022
Diploma of Financial Planning, Kaplan Professional Education, 2015
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast, 2012
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys getting outdoors with her family and brunch hopping at local cafes.
