Experience

Australian Institute of Conveyancers SA Division Inc (AICSA)

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

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Present



City of Adelaide

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Councillor - City of Adelaide

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Elected in the 2022 Local Government City of Adelaide elections Elected in the 2022 Local Government City of Adelaide elections



WEA Adult Learning

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • May 2021 - 2022



University of South Australia

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Consultant, Executive Education

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Engaged by the University to lead a University wide project and to manage and review the Executive Education Open program. Due to COVID-19 the focus became the Executive Education Open program, and navigating this through the challenging restrictive period. There were some positive outcomes including being able to demonstrate agility so we could deliver the flagship program; Leadership Development Program as a virtual classroom, with very little notice and initiating the Business Webinar Series.



Beston Global Food Company

• Australia
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group General Manager, Corporate Affairs/Transformation

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Overall profile and responsibilities:Reporting to the Chairman and Founder provided leadership and direction in the development and implementation of best practice strategic initiatives across multiple business functions to support the delivery of the commercial and regulatory obligations to stakeholders.Assisted in the transformation of the organisation to ensure that the organisation structure aligns with the strategic direction of the business and has processes, systems and practices that will enable growth and sustainability. Implementation of a Human Resource Framework.



Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• State Manager SA/NT

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

  Overall profile and responsibilties:Australia's leading organisation for directors, providing leadership on director issues and promoting excellence in governance to achieve a positive impact for the economy and society.- Developing, implementing and managing the SA/NT annual Division Strategic Business plan;- Meeting education and networking needs of members and developing, implementing and managing a high quality, education, professional development and event program throughout SA/NT;-Developing a network to promote the Company Directors' brand, lift visibility and explore opportunities;-Overseeing the Council and sub-committees processes;-Providing leadership to the SA/NT team; and -Having full responsibility of the SA/NT Division.



The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA)

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2014

  Overall profile and responsibilities:Enhancing the reputation, integrity and capacity of the public sector, and to provide leadership in the development of a high quality, professional public sector in South Australia. • Ensure IPAA delivers a series of events, forums and an annual professional development program aligned with State Government priorities/issues; designed to enhance the quality of public administration in South Australia.• Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the IPAA Strategic Plan.• Responsible for IPAA remain financial sustainable by at least achieving its annual budget and maintaining financial services;• Responsible for developing a strong brand and positive ongoing feedback from clients, especially the Senior Management Council of the State Government (SMC).• Ensuring IPAA models best practice in organisational efficiency and organisation health by maintaining constructive relationships with IPAA staff and Councillors.• Ensuring IPAA maintains the highest possible standards of safety for its staff, customers and suppliers.



Kangaroo Island Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2007 - May 2011

  Overall profile and responsibilities:• Responsibility for the management of Council by developing, implementing, evaluating, reviewing and reporting on Council’s Strategic, Corporate and Financial Plans in accordance with the Local Government Act.• Responsibility for the economic and community of Kangaroo Island Council through investigating, identifying, developing and implementing a range of strategically responsive community service and economic development programs.• Develop, implement and promote positive relationships with Council, staff and the Community. • Liaise with Government and associated bodies. Represent Council on various boards, committees. Manage and oversight the public relations, media liaison and oversee community events.



Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

• State Manager SA/NT

  • Aug 2006 - Oct 2007

  Overall profile and responsibilities: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the largest medical college in Australia. The RACGP is the national leader in setting and maintaining the standards for quality practice, education and research in Australian general practice. The State Manager SA/NT was responsible for the entire operation of two Colleges that included;• The delivery of both the written and clinical examination for SA and NT GP’s that was timely and error free;• Preparation of Annual Business Plan budget providing effective leadership managing the College’s resources in the most efficient, effective manner possible;• Representing RACGP SA/NT on allied health organisations and government committees and boards;• Develop effective relationships with relevant Government departments/agencies at both State and Federal level;• Ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation and advocate for changes that will affect the industry in a positive manner in conjunction with the Board and members of the RACGP SA/NT Faculty.



Adelaide University Union (AUU) / The University of Adelaide

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2001 - Jul 2006

  Overall profile and responsibilities:The Adelaide University Union (AUU) is the service arm of The University of Adelaide supplying essential services, campus culture and commercial operations to the University community including; The National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide, Waite and Roseworthy campus and Unibooks. This not-for-profit organisation had a turnover of $37M, 153 staff and responsibilities included;• Managing to best commercial practice the profit centres of the AUU; Food and Wine outlets, Unibar, Unibooks, the National Wine Centre of Australia and the Adelaide Fringe (The Hub). Ensuring the operations are isolated from the Student Service Fee;• Developing and implementing the Strategic and other applicable plans of the AUU;• Ensuring the AUU Board adheres to the University Act, Constitution and relevant legislation;• Lead and develop the Staff of the AUU ensuring that objectives and expectations of the Board are met;• Ensure that the services and products to members are delivered at the highest possible standards and satisfaction levels;• Manage the annual electoral process as outline by the Constitution and the requirements of the appropriate electoral legislation.



Holdfast Shores and Novotel Hotels

• Management Consultant

  • May 2000 - Aug 2001

  Overall profile and responsibilities:Following my involvement with Baulderstone Hornibrook via Jurlique I was approached to assist in the strategic establishment and direction of both Holdfast Shores and the positioning and introduction of Novotel Hotels into South Australia. I was contracted to both organisations under the banner of the Baulderstone Consortium.Major achievements included:• Developed inaugural Strategic and marketing plans;• Contributed to strong brand awareness for both Holdfast and Novotel Barossa Valley.



Jurlique

• National Marketing and Media Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Apr 2000

  Overall profile and responsibilities:A newly created position to strengthen the brand of Jurlique especially in the Wellness market both internationally and nationally, for the purpose of the Proprietors eventually selling the company at a large profit, responsibilities included;• Involvement in the strategic plan and development of the national marketing plan;• Position Jurlique as the ONLY really natural skin care product on the world market;• Maximise media profile whilst managing the Proprietor’s controversial persona;• Oversee the opening of all Wellness Centres nationally and internationally;• Oversee all aspects of the Sydney Olympics 2000 sponsorship agreement.



Australian National Rail

• General Manager-Indian Pacific

  • Jul 1995 - Mar 1998

  Overall profile and responsibilities:As a new Government initiative a management team was appointed to ‘turn’ the trains into profitable entities, if possible. At the time the three major trains; The Indian Pacific, The Ghan and The Overland were operating at substantial annual loses. The outcome of this process was a recommendation to the Government that the Passenger Network be sold to ensure future profitability, responsibilities included;• Undertake market research analysis as part of the strategic planning process ascertaining the future strategic direction;• Develop and implement a Strategic and long term financial plans in association with the General Manager’s of The Ghan and The Overland;• Manage all aspects of the Indian Pacific with the ultimate purpose of financial sustainability;• Restructure and management of the Reservations and Customer Service Centre for ANR;• Produce a report to the Government after the analysis with recommendations on the future direction of Australian National Rail- Passenger Network.