Experience

First Step Program

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Chair

  • Oct 2022 - Present



You Matter

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

• Non Executive Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  You Matter supports women and families who have experienced family violence through the provision of furniture and other household items necessary to run a functional home. Our purpose is to aid in the recovery process of survivors of family violence by providing a haven from which families can launch their new life in a stable environment You Matter supports women and families who have experienced family violence through the provision of furniture and other household items necessary to run a functional home. Our purpose is to aid in the recovery process of survivors of family violence by providing a haven from which families can launch their new life in a stable environment



Palais Theatre - Live Nation Australia Venues Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Palais Theatre Community Fund Committee Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Live Nation Australia Venues Pty Ltd (Venue Operator) and the City of Port Phillip (Landlord) are parties to the long term lease of the Palais Theatre. Together they want the operation of the Palais Theatre to add extra ordinary value to the local community, beyond the standard economic benefits typically delivered by a major entertainment facility. The Palais Theatre Community Fund is administered by the Palais Theatre Community Fund Committee to support projects, programs and developments within the City of Port Phillip.



Arts Project Australia

• Australia
• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Policy and Planning Sub-Committee

  • 2007 - Present

  President 2013, Vice-President 2008-2012, Board member 2007. Voluntary position at Arts Project Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promoting their work and advocating for inclusion within contemporary art practice. Member of Branding Committee 2013. President 2013, Vice-President 2008-2012, Board member 2007. Voluntary position at Arts Project Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promoting their work and advocating for inclusion within contemporary art practice. Member of Branding Committee 2013.



Women's Property Initiatives

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Nominations Committee

  • 2015 - Present

  Women's Property Initiatives is a not-for-profit, women-specific, Registered Housing Provider and licensed estate agency. WPI's mission is to build a secure future for disadvantaged women and their children, by working with the private, public and non-government sectors to develop high quality, safe and affordable housing where rent is charged at no more than 75% of the market rent. Women's Property Initiatives is a not-for-profit, women-specific, Registered Housing Provider and licensed estate agency. WPI's mission is to build a secure future for disadvantaged women and their children, by working with the private, public and non-government sectors to develop high quality, safe and affordable housing where rent is charged at no more than 75% of the market rent.



Fitted for Work

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

• Volunteer Mentor

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  Fitted for Work's vision is financial independence for women and our mission is to help women experiencing disadvantage get work and keep it. Free services include mentoring, interview preparation, personal outfitting, work experience and a range of transition to work and staying employed programs. Fitted for Work's vision is financial independence for women and our mission is to help women experiencing disadvantage get work and keep it. Free services include mentoring, interview preparation, personal outfitting, work experience and a range of transition to work and staying employed programs.



Uniting Vic.Tas

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Executive General Manager Performance & Integration

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Uniting works alongside people of all ages in local communities across Victoria and Tasmania. Our services reach to Albury-Wodonga in the north, Mallacoota in East Gippsland, the Wimmera region in the west, and across Tasmania. We provide a wide range of community services including disability, early learning, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, emergency relief, family violence and homelessness.In this role I led a division that supports and enables our front line teams to deliver services to the community through the provision of People & Culture, Finance & Procurement, ICT and Strategy & Planning expertise.



Linden New Art

• Australia
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair

  • Dec 2013 - May 2020

  Linden New Art is a not for profit contemporary art gallery located in the heart of St Kilda on vibrant Acland Street. Our vision is to be one of Australia’s leading contemporary art spaces through exhibiting quality contemporary art, presenting a series of solo exhibitions by mid-career and established artists, supporting and mentoring artists, providing education and public programs and connecting with our local community. Deputy Chair, December 2013 - December 2018. Chair of Policy & Planning Committee.



SuperFriend

• Australia
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Strategy & Business Operations

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  SuperFriend is a national workplace mental health and wellbeing organisation. We work with profit to member superannuation funds to promote good mental health and wellbeing to members and employers. We collaborate with a range of organisations, including government, recognised mental health service providers, to facilitate the delivery of mental health information, initiatives, programs and referral pathways.As Deputy CEO and Head of Strategy & Business Operations, I was responsible for Strategic Collaborations, Insights & Impact measurement, HR strategy, policy and process, Legal, Risk Management, governance reporting, strategy and business planning. Marketing and Communications (until July 2018).Head of Programs & Operations (January 2014 - May 2016) Responsible for Program Development and Delivery, Marketing and Communications, Research and Evaluation, HR policy and process, governance reporting.



Petit Grand Kaboom Ltd (Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids)

• Non-Executive Director

  • 2010 - Mar 2014

  Voluntary position providing governance and strategic oversight to Little Big Shots, a not-for-profit organisation that conducts an annual film festival for kids at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Sydney Opera House and other interstate and regional locations. Voluntary position providing governance and strategic oversight to Little Big Shots, a not-for-profit organisation that conducts an annual film festival for kids at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Sydney Opera House and other interstate and regional locations.



Innovative Resources

• Director

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013



Education and travel

• Sabbatical

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Completion of Masters of Strategic Foresight and Company Directors Course, travel Completion of Masters of Strategic Foresight and Company Directors Course, travel



ANZ

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Business Management, HR Shared Services

  • Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Senior management role in Global HR Shared Services accountable for the implementation (as HRSS business owner) of a global employee contact centre, service demand forecasting and performance tracking; strategic planning in-conjunction with HR and Global Shared Services, leadership forums and monthly operational performance reviews.

• Acting Global Head of Organisational Development Services

  • Apr 2011 - May 2011

  Interim leadership of a newly formed Organisational Development (OD) Services team.

• Program Director (Retail Distribution)

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2011

  Senior management role in Australia Division Retail Distribution (Distribution Services), leading projects focused on the branch network and support functions.

• HR & Change Lead Shared Services

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Accountable to the Group General Manager Shared Services, this role was a secondment to the OneANZ organisational restructuring program, leading the HR and Change processes to establish the Global Shared Services function.

• Head of Opportunities Hub

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2008

  Senior leadership role in Shared Services responsible for the provision of recruitment services for frontline through to senior management roles in Australian business units, the operational implementation of International Mobility policies and the transition and implementation of careers functions into an HR shared services environment.



Innovative Resources

• Director

  • 2005 - 2008

  ANZ (March 2007 – March 2008) Program Director role accountable to the General Manager Shared Services and Group HR Head of Executive Talent for the establishment and mobilisation of a program of work to underpin the operational delivery of a Group HR careers strategy. This role continued as a permanent appointment.eChoice Home Loans (2006) On behalf of the CEO, analysed and reviewed the processes and activities undertaken by a mortgage sales team. Made recommendations to the CEO and Board for improvement in the areas of call guides, training, business systems, call streaming and organisational structure.Consulting projects for small businesses: easy being green (2006), Kitchen Antics Italian Tours (May and September 2006), Tactix Creative (2005)



NAB

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Service Delivery

  • May 2004 - Apr 2005

  Senior leadership role accountable for call centre, new account processing, credit card fraud management, investigation and analysis, regulatory and card scheme compliance, credit policy, product delivery and operational risk.

• Head of Business Quality

  • Apr 2002 - May 2004

  Senior leadership role accountable for regulatory and card scheme compliance, credit policy and operational risk management. Responsible for the operational delivery of new products and changes to existing card products.

• Head of Business Communication

  • Dec 2000 - Apr 2002

  Member of Cards Leadership Team. Responsible for the development and implementation of a strategy to improve business unit, leadership team and team member communication with key stakeholders. Led the assessment of new business opportunities on behalf of the General Manager, Cards Australia.

• Head of Systems

  • Apr 1998 - Dec 2000

  Accountable for project management, business analysis and support for core cards systems. Also responsible for audit, card scheme and regulatory compliance.



GE Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst

  • May 1996 - Apr 1998

  Managed multiple concurrent strategic infrastructure, client and new product development projects according to quality and project management methodologies. Projects delivered included private label card re-launch, instalment interest free product, outsourcing mail payments to CBA, outsourcing welcome pack fulfilment. Managed multiple concurrent strategic infrastructure, client and new product development projects according to quality and project management methodologies. Projects delivered included private label card re-launch, instalment interest free product, outsourcing mail payments to CBA, outsourcing welcome pack fulfilment.



Leigh Mardon

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Promotions Manager

  • Oct 1992 - Apr 1996



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Manager / Senior Business Analyst

  • 1989 - 1992