Experience

Pacific Labour Facility

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assurance Lead

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  • Lead and drive development of the Assurance Team to create frameworks, policies, and guidelines that provide DEWR with the confidence that PLS Approved Employers are operating as intended and that there are effective and efficient controls in place to mitigate against risks and achieve program objectives. • Manage the PLF contributions to the assurance transfer action plan for handover of function to DEWR and oversee close out of documentation for the function.• Lead and mentor team of 15 to deliver assurance activities ensuring a risk-based approach to assurance activities is embedded in the strategic direction of the function. • Lead, review and approve investigations and recommendations including corrective actions. • Lead the team in developing a strong technical understanding of the Deed of Agreement to effectively manage Approved Employers’ compliance and provide education and guidance to other stakeholders on requirements. • Provide subject matter expertise in Australian workplace relations requirements (such as interpreting Fair Work instruments and resolving escalated workplace issues). Show less

• Assurance & Compliance Manager - National Employers

  • Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Provide strategic assurance management and oversight of National Employers including education, performance management meetings, standard monitoring processes and formal compliance action.• Provide guidance and mentorship to a diverse team of Assurance Officers covering functions including compliance, document management and team coordination and support.• Provide education and advice to an expert level of the Deed of Agreement (between Employers and DFAT/DEWR) and Approved Employer Guidelines to effectively manage employer compliance.• Create policy, procedures, processes and templates to establish and support assurance activities.• Undertake standard monitoring activities and visits to Approved Employers and conduct complex case management and investigations where necessary. Show less

• Assurance & Compliance Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  ▪ Provide guidance and education to stakeholders (internal and external) on workplace legislative requirements (such as Fair Work Act and WHS legislation) to assist stakeholders in meeting their requirements under the PLS Deed of Agreement.▪ Develop a strong technical understanding of the Deed of Agreement and PLS Approved Employer Guidelines to monitor compliance to, and provide education of, to stakeholders.▪ Undertake a schedule of risk based monitoring activities such as Approved Employer desktop monitoring reports (checking compliance to approved recruitments, Deed, Award or EBA and Fair Work requirements).▪ Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, policies and processes and internal decision making parameters.▪ Undertake monitoring visits to Approved Employers and conduct investigations where necessary.▪ Complete detailed and complex investigations, report writing and drafting of Notices. Show less

• Workplace Relations Compliance Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  ▪ Provide expert advice on employment and industrial relations law, workplace regulations and policies (across various industries), employee engagement matters, HR and payroll, as part of the Recruitment Plan submission and ongoing worker engagement.▪ Promote compliance with Australian workplace laws by employers under the Scheme, including anti-discrimination, WHS and workforce planning and development.▪ Provide general information, technical advice and assistance about workplace laws, rights and entitlements to the Scheme's approved employers and their workers at various stages of application processes and throughout participation, safeguarding Scheme's reputation.▪ Monitor and ensure that the Scheme Approved Employers are complying with Australian workplace laws. Show less



Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior People and Culture Consultant

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  ▪ Provide professional advice and support to employees and people leaders at Blood Service on people initiatives and projects to enable the efficient, sufficient and timely production and distribution of safe blood and blood products within a service excellence culture. ▪ Provide advice based on the interpretation of a variety of industrial awards, agreements, policies, procedures and legislation to ensure a safe, productive and compliant workplace. ▪ Provide professional advice and support to employees and people leaders at Blood Service on people initiatives and projects to enable the efficient, sufficient and timely production and distribution of safe blood and blood products within a service excellence culture. ▪ Provide advice based on the interpretation of a variety of industrial awards, agreements, policies, procedures and legislation to ensure a safe, productive and compliant workplace.



Seqwater

• Australia
• Utilities
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

  ▪ Contribute to the effective delivery of professional HR Services to management and staff.▪ Provide HR generalist advice and support to employees and managers across a broad range of HR activities.▪ Undertake or participate in a range of People & Culture projects and initiatives, developing innovative solutions.

• Talent Acquisition Officer

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  ▪ Ensure Seqwater has effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and acquire talent.▪ Undertake full cycle recruitment from developing sourcing strategy to onboarding to attract and acquire the right talent.▪ Partner with hiring leaders to develop effective recruitment skills across the business to enable the business to deliver strategic and operational goals.▪ Lead and deliver complex projects to improve performance and maximise productivity of employees.



IDM Partners

• Australia
• Program Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR and WHS Advisor

  • May 2013 - Nov 2015

  ▪ End to end recruitment for specialist project roles ▪ Develop and maintain HR and WHS&E policies and procedures ensuring new and updated documents are reflective of current legislation and company values ▪ Provide advice and information on conditions of employment consistent with Awards, Employment Agreements, Fair Work Act and market conditions ▪ Prepare and analyse HR related reports and data for management, head counts, annual performance reviews and monthly Directors Report ▪ Prepare remuneration benchmarking data and reporting six monthly for external (survey provider) and internal clients ▪ Implement Talent Acquisition strategies and activities, including candidates sourcing, management, screening, interviewing, shortlisting and reference checking ▪ Facilitate on-boarding requirements including pre-employment medicals, psychometric testing, inductions and scheduled touch-bases ▪ Implement and manage the corporate safety management plans and procedures ▪ Prepare employment contracts and consultancy agreements as required, and manage the expiry of and issuing of contracts and variations ▪ Coordinate performance management cycle and provide management and employee relations support as required Show less



Ashdown-Ingram

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Advisor

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  ▪ End to end recruitment across 46 locations ▪ Training and coaching hiring managers on recruitment process and interviewing skills ▪ Developing new employee attraction strategies to decrease time to fill for roles ▪ Interpreting and advising on relevant legislation including Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Work Australia ▪ End to end recruitment across 46 locations ▪ Training and coaching hiring managers on recruitment process and interviewing skills ▪ Developing new employee attraction strategies to decrease time to fill for roles ▪ Interpreting and advising on relevant legislation including Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Work Australia



Terex Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Advisor

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  ▪ End to end recruitment across Australia in technical and professional roles ▪ Award interpretation, first point of contact for all payroll enquiries ▪ Provided industrial relations support for management ▪ Assisted in the annual salary review process ▪ Advised and conducted performance management processes up to and including termination ▪ Conducted investigation processes as required ▪ Liaised with Fair Work Australia and Australian Industry Group as required ▪ End to end recruitment across Australia in technical and professional roles ▪ Award interpretation, first point of contact for all payroll enquiries ▪ Provided industrial relations support for management ▪ Assisted in the annual salary review process ▪ Advised and conducted performance management processes up to and including termination ▪ Conducted investigation processes as required ▪ Liaised with Fair Work Australia and Australian Industry Group as required



David Peters Group (Shingle Inn and Gilhooleys)

• Brisbane, Australia

• HR Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - May 2011

  ▪ End to end recruitment ▪ Processed weekly payroll for 250 employees including timesheet calculations, leave applications, uniform deductions and termination payments ▪ Interpreting industrial relations legislation and awards to advise senior management on its application ▪ Assisted area managers and franchisees implement performance management as required ▪ Developed and managed Apprentice and Trainee program including recruitment, mentoring, vocational training and employer incentives ▪ Coordinated internal and external training including RSA, RMLV, Food Safety Supervisor and management training ▪ Liaising with WorkCover, Australian Human Rights Commission, Fair Work Australia and Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland as required ▪ Training new franchisees and managers in HR functions ▪ Presenting HR and Workplace Health and Safety topics to internal business conferences ▪ Monthly reporting on retention, advertising expenditure and training Show less



Boom Logistics

• Payroll Officer

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2009



Select Appointments

• Recruitment Executive

  • May 2008 - Jan 2009



SKILLED Group

• Operations Supervisor

  • May 2007 - Apr 2008



Jobwire

• Senior Consultant

  • Dec 2004 - May 2007