This panel discussion was recorded at the Department of Health’s LGBTIQA+ Champion Day in September 2025.

On the panel, host Dorian Broomhall – Culture and Wellbeing, Department of Health, was joined by:

• Rose Boccalatte, Pharmacy Technician - Launceston General Hospital
• Rodney Croome, advocate and spokesperson - Equality Tasmania
• Dr Ruby Grant, Senior Research Fellow - La Trobe University
• Ellie Hickey, Policy and Project Support Officer - Public Health Services
• Olivia Hogarth, CEO - Working It Out
• Katie Kelly, Project Manager Sex and Gender Reform - Public Health Services

In this candid discussion, the panellists explore the behavioural shifts that must occur alongside shifts in policy and systems. The panel discusses when it is and isn't constructive to challenge antiquated opinions. The panel also share personal stories, both heartfelt and humourous.

Boundaryless careers embrace flexibility and mobility across different roles, sectors, or professions. These careers require adaptability and the ability to apply skills in diverse contexts. Individuals with boundaryless careers may move between organisations or roles, applying their expertise in new and varied environments. This model often overlaps with protean careers, as both value flexibility, but boundaryless careers place greater emphasis on external movement and varied experiences. Success is measured by adaptability, diverse experiences and skill transferability, including the ability to thrive in different roles, industries and sectors.

We explore this model though interviews with:

• Duncan McKenzie, Director Pharmacy Projects - Statewide Hospital Pharmacy
• Giovanni Mandarano - Deputy Chief Medical Imaging Technologist, Hospitals South
• Michaela Young - Senior Clinical Psychologist Continuing Care Stream - Mental Health Services South
• Rod Manning, former Chief Radiographer - Hospitals South

Find more information about all of the career models we discuss in this series by visiting the Allied Health Workforce Development Framework SharePoint. There you’ll find practical advice for each model, as well as a quiz that can help you match your own career with one of the five models.

Kaleidoscope careers represent a flexible approach to balancing evolving life and work priorities, empowering individuals to shift focus as personal and professional circumstances change. Success is measured by fulfillment, well-being and flexibility. This model embraces adaptability and alignment with personal values, whether one seeks new challenges, work-life balance, or broader impact. Unlike a fixed career path, a kaleidoscope career can involve growth within a current role or transitions to new opportunities, all while adjusting to life's changing demands.

We explore this model though interviews with:

• Joanne Gross, Senior Specialist Pharmacist, Quality Use of Medicines – Clinical Quality, Regulation and Accreditation.
• Vanessa Bakker, Senior Psychologist - Launceston General Hospita;

Find more information about all of the career models we discuss in this series by visiting the Allied Health Workforce Development Framework SharePoint. There you’ll find practical advice for each model, as well as a quiz that can help you match your own career with one of the five models.