Rita Butera

Rita Butera, Chief Executive of BreastScreen Victoria, is a seasoned public health leader known for her focus on cancer screening. She shares insights on her rigorous hiring practices, emphasizing the need for thorough referee checks and a beyond-skills approach. Rita also discusses her transformative career journey, the launch of the 1800 My Options helpline, and a whimsical desire to swap roles with an AFL team. Additionally, she reflects on the joys and challenges of parenting twins and imagines a creative life in Italy.