Brendan currently holds the position of Deputy Head - Department of Paramedicine at Monash University. He is a registered paramedic and academic innovating new education programs and paramedicine models of care and career pathways - including as the Implementation lead of the Australian-first Paramedic Practitioner Program being delivered by Monash University in partnership with Ambulance Victoria, Safer Care Victoria and Victorian Department of Health.

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Brendan has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in higher education teaching and learning. His expertise encompasses curriculum development, fostering continuing professional development, and supervising high-level research projects for postgraduate students.

As an early career researcher, Brendan has received accolades for his contributions to the field of paramedicine and his influential role as an educator. His doctoral research focused on investigating the experiences of health services when implementing alternative care pathways. These pathways are designed to deliver care in community settings for populations that are traditionally underserved.

Brendan's research interests are firmly grounded in health services research, alternative care pathways, and community paramedicine. He is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery models and ensuring the most vulnerable in their community receive the care they need.