She was the victim of a murder committed by Eric Gassy, a former psychiatrist whom she had played a role in removing from medical practice some years prior.
[2] Tobin completed her training in psychiatry in 1986 and as a psychiatrist, took on leadership roles and became a mental health services manager in Victoria.
[1] Around this time, widespread corruption, abuse and neglect within Victorian mental health institutions came to light via several inquiries.
[1] This led to her appointment to St George Hospital in Sydney in 1993 to lead a similar rejuvenation of mental health services in the city.
[citation needed] In 1994, Tobin wrote to the New South Wales Medical Board requesting the evaluation of fitness to practice of one of the staff specialists at St George's, Eric Gassy, following a period of extended sick leave.