Vishrut Balakrishnan

I am an accomplished Business Advisor, Project Manager, and Supply Chain Specialist with extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. I excel in leading high-impact projects and optimizing workflows within healthcare logistics. My skill set encompasses process improvement, procurement, risk management, and compliance, focusing on delivering results in high-pressure environments.

Over four years of progressive experience in state government roles, specializing in electoral logistics, workforce planning, and health supply chain management. Key achievements include leading workforce strategy for Victoria’s 2024 local government elections, managing staffing of 5,000+ roles through multiple labour hire agencies, and driving operational readiness through large-scale election rehearsals. Proven ability to implement digital project tracking tools, such as Monday.com, and deliver executive-level reporting. Demonstrated leadership in crisis response logistics during COVID-19, optimizing PPE and rapid antigen test distribution to over 150 health organizations. Recognized for stakeholder engagement, cross-functional team leadership (up to 20 staff), and continuous process improvement across complex government operations.

Master’s in Supply Chain and Logistics, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2018–2020)
Completed a comprehensive postgraduate program focused on end-to-end supply chain management, logistics operations, procurement, inventory control, and global trade. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through case studies, simulations, and industry-linked projects. Gained hands-on experience with supply chain technologies and strategic planning tools to drive operational efficiency and sustainability in global supply networks.