Mark Cormack

Mark Cormack is a Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Health and Medicine, recognized as a national leader in health system and health workforce policy. He previously held senior roles in Australian federal and state governments, including CEO of Health Workforce Australia and Deputy Secretary in multiple Commonwealth departments. Currently pursuing a PhD at ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy, his research focuses on intergovernmental health financing agreements.

• Established the National Centre for Health Workforce Studies (NCHWS) at ANU in 2022
• Leading the Unleashing the Power of Health Professionals review for the Australian government
• Key expertise in health workforce planning, federated governance, and policy implementation

His professional background spans health services financing, program delivery (Medicare, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme), and border security management. Academic collaborations include projects like the Environmental Scan for the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy and regional health workforce planning in Tasmania. Research interests focus on optimizing health workforce scope of practice to improve primary care accessibility across Australia.