Experience

Epic Energy

• Australia
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager, People, Culture & WHS

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  While energy infrastructure is our business, it is our people that set us apart. At Epic we are proud of our history and excited by the future. Continually energised by the Epic Team, I am accountable for the execution of transformational People, Culture, OD and WHS projects. Reporting to the CEO and leading a high performing team, successful outcomes have been achieved, underpinned by a culture of care, courage, trust and innovation. During FY 2022 I have been proud to lead ‘Project Connect’, a significant cultural initiative which brought together two corporate worksites into one new, stylish, fresh and collaborative CBD office. 2022 has also been a time to celebrate the whole Epic team’s amazing commitment to progressing a whole of business Safety Culture Transformation program. Working in partnership with The Jonah Group, the initiative has supported team members to define and develop 2 degree shifts in behaviour, apply STEP Back for Safety mind sets, and focus education and resources on monthly themes designed to sustain and thrive the significant improvements achieved. Show less

• Manager, People, Culture & WHS

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  Epic is an energy infrastructure company that owns and operates the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline and South East Pipeline System in South Australia. Recent investment in renewable energy has resulted in the acquisition of the Timboon West and Yawong wind farms in Victoria. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Executive Leadership team, responsibilities include; developing and implementing departmental business plans, leading the P, C & WHS team to deliver on Epic's People Vision, presenting safety performance information to the Board, collaborating with the workforce to embed organisational values and define behavioural expectations, and implementing 'right' culture initiatives. Show less

• Business Partner, Organisational Development

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Partnered with operational managers to support employee learning and development • Designed, delivered and facilitated soft skills training • Developed competency based training• Developed content and assessments for new online contractor induction system • Created and facilitated monthly knowledge sharing sessions• Aligned personal and departmental KPIs and values to strategic priorities• Created interactive educational sessions for HR programs e.g. Bullying & Harassment• Developed role requirements matrix, learning and development register and individual development plans• Designed and published quarterly newsletter• Acted in HR Manager role to cover leave Show less

• Human Resources, Learning & Development Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Supported development of competency based training, developed and administered contractor and employee inductions, designed and delivered non-technical training, maintained company Learning Management System and provided general HR advice and support.



Government Skills Australia

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Liaison Officer: Workforce Development

  • Jun 2012 - Apr 2015

  Engaged with customers nationally to identify and address workforce and skills development needs. Achieved successful outcomes through the creation of cross jurisdictional innovation forums and facilitation of interactive workshops. Liaised with: HR, L&D and OD personnel, Registered Training Organisations, Training Advisory Bodies and Industry Associations. Promoted positive educational experiences by working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement solutions supporting strategic goals and aligning to the vision and values of organisations. Show less



Hills Limited

• Australia
• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning & Development Team Leader, Group HSE

  • Jul 2008 - May 2012

  Provided Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) learning and development advice and support to all Hills business units. Key focus of the role was to work closely with key business stake holders to develop and implement educational programs and initiatives, specifically to establish desired safety behaviours and therefore create a positive safety culture. Provided Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) learning and development advice and support to all Hills business units. Key focus of the role was to work closely with key business stake holders to develop and implement educational programs and initiatives, specifically to establish desired safety behaviours and therefore create a positive safety culture.



Contract Roles

• Training & Admin Systems Development

  • May 2004 - Jun 2008

  Carried out part-time roles whilst settling family into new life in Australia. Successful outcomes included; development of a company induction program, creation of HSE policy & procedures and design of user guides and handouts for all office based functions. Carried out part-time roles whilst settling family into new life in Australia. Successful outcomes included; development of a company induction program, creation of HSE policy & procedures and design of user guides and handouts for all office based functions.



Herts e-Learning Partnership

• Learning Centre Development Officer

  • Dec 2001 - Nov 2003

  Provided advice, guidance and training to new and existing learning centres to ensure that providers were competent in the delivery of learndirect. This included: induction training, product information, guidance on registration and introduction of new learners and the provision of effective learner support Provided advice, guidance and training to new and existing learning centres to ensure that providers were competent in the delivery of learndirect. This included: induction training, product information, guidance on registration and introduction of new learners and the provision of effective learner support



The Adecco Group

• Switzerland
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruitment Training Consultant

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

  Facilitated induction, customer service and sales skills training for colleagues within the branch network. Much of the work I completed was designed in line with CIPD recommended systems and formats and was written to achieve a combination of active participation and information giving. I also developed a "train the mentor" program for senior managers within the business. Prior to being promoted to the position of Recruitment Training Consultant, I was employed (from Feb 1999) as an IT Training Consultant. Within this role, I was responsible for training and support of MS Office ‘97 and 2000, the company’s bespoke software (Max), Lotus Notes, (R4 and R5) and the Internet Show less