Experience

WAAC

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  WAAC is a non-profit organisation with a vision for a world of positive healthy people in inclusive, connected communities. Established in 1985, WAAC’s purpose is to optimise the health and wellbeing of all, through reducing the impact of stigma and discrimination, improving access to health services and information and reducing transmission of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). OUR VALUES Courageous Leadership Boldly standing up for what is right Inclusion without Exclusion Welcoming and supporting everyone Creative and Innovative Really listening to community, striving to improve WAAC STRATEGIC DIRECTION WAAC provides a broad range of sexual health and support services, including counselling and support for people living with HIV, testing and sexual health services for LGBTQIA+ people, peer mentoring, education and training, social support for LGBTQIA+ young people, harm reduction services for people who inject drugs, resources and much more. WAAC’s strategic plan on a page defines our direction for the next three years. https://waac.com.au Show less



SAFE Inc.

• Western Australia, Australia

• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  SAFE is Western Australia’s largest animal rescue organisation using the foster care model. Founded in 2003, we currently have 11 branches state-wide and have successfully rehomed more than 32,400 homeless animals. We utilise a dedicated team of volunteers ensuring an exceptional level of care for our rescue animals and a highly effective financial model. More than 80% of money donated goes directly to animal care. We are aligned with a wide network of Australia’s most respected welfare organisations and are the West Australian arm of Companion Animal Network – Australia CAN. https://safe.org.au/ Show less



Richmond Wellbeing

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Growth Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019



City of Belmont WA

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Community Development

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2019

  Strategically recruited to lead and manage organisational change, turnaround of significant underperformance of human & financial resources, implement growth strategy to support the wellbeing & enhanced capacity building opportunities of 41,000 residents. Responsible for the effective leadership & management of 30 staff, 70 volunteers, six operational Plans & budgets totalling over $3m. Strategically recruited to lead and manage organisational change, turnaround of significant underperformance of human & financial resources, implement growth strategy to support the wellbeing & enhanced capacity building opportunities of 41,000 residents. Responsible for the effective leadership & management of 30 staff, 70 volunteers, six operational Plans & budgets totalling over $3m.



Youth Partnership Project

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Committee Member

  • 2014 - Oct 2018

  The Youth Partnership Project is a strategic project, developing a better youth early intervention framework which is effective, aligned, sustainable and scalable. The project brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to work better together to improve outcomes for young people with complex needs through the planning and delivery of community services. In doing so it provides evidence that contributes to government strategy and policy. May 2018 - Winner of outstanding commitment to collaborative place-based service or solutions at the WA Community Services Excellence Awards. http://youthpartnershipproject.org.au/ Show less



identitywa

• Manager Community Services

  • Oct 2009 - 2011

  Strategically recruited to facilitate a radical change management process of the Community Services (CS) portfolio in deficit and at risk of being defunded by two government departments. Led and developed new leadership team, Business Plan and key strategic developments, resulting in improved quality of communication, culture and services, business performance and eradication of deficit. Responsible for effective management of six direct reports, 100+ staff and $5m government funding. Strategically recruited to facilitate a radical change management process of the Community Services (CS) portfolio in deficit and at risk of being defunded by two government departments. Led and developed new leadership team, Business Plan and key strategic developments, resulting in improved quality of communication, culture and services, business performance and eradication of deficit. Responsible for effective management of six direct reports, 100+ staff and $5m government funding.



Mission Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  Pilot role created to consult on state and national projects encompassing business process improvement, strategic and operational planning and implementation of new services, strategic procurement, facilitation of quality tenders, grants and fundraising submissions and business development. Pilot role created to consult on state and national projects encompassing business process improvement, strategic and operational planning and implementation of new services, strategic procurement, facilitation of quality tenders, grants and fundraising submissions and business development.