#WeAreNorthern

Meet Saj Amerasinghe, Key Account Manager, ISS Facility Services, Northern Health.

Q: Can I start with your coffee order, please?
A: I start off with a small almond latte.

Q: Can you tell me a bit about your career?
A: I’ve spent over a decade in freight logistics in a national role with TNT and TOLL before transitioning into facilities management. I discovered my passion working with ISS, during my time at Canberra Health. Over the past 12 years with ISS, I’ve grown from a frontline supervisor to a Key Account Manager, currently overseeing the Northern Health portfolio. My journey with Northern Health has taught me various ways to ensure we continue to provide outstanding healthcare for our community. ISS and Northern Health have always supported my growth, and I’ve gained invaluable experience in both people and client management within the healthcare sector.

Q: What do you love most about your role as ISS Key Account Manager at Northern Health?
A: What I love most about my role as ISS Key Account Manager at Northern Health is the daily challenges that keep me focused and motivated. Each day brings something new, and I embrace these challenges eagerly. I’m deeply committed to improving the quality of care for our patients and their families. Knowing that the work my team and I do adds real value to someone’s life while ensuring we continue to provide outstanding healthcare for our community is incredibly fulfilling.

Q: Favourite childhood memory?
A: One of my favorite childhood memories is working alongside my dad as he fixed our family cars. Those moments taught me the value of hard work and the importance of sticking with a project until it’s done right.

Q: What is something that most people would not know about you?
A: I’m passionate about helping others through various humanitarian projects between Sri Lanka and Australia. I’ve been involved in building houses for displaced people and providing schools in rural areas with books and educational resources. I firmly believe that helping someone in need is one of the greatest things you can do in life. If anyone is interested in getting involved, I’d love to connect and collaborate.

Q: What is one place you would like to travel to and why?
A: One place I’d love to visit is Europe. The thought of spending time there and experiencing a white Christmas with my family is something I’ve always dreamed of, and I believe that dream isn’t too far off.