Experience

Kempsey Shire Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Leading the organisation at Kempsey Shire Council Leading the organisation at Kempsey Shire Council



Shoalhaven City Council

• Group Director - Corporate and Community Services

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2018

  This position is responsible for the active leadership of the Corporate and Community Services Group. The Group encompasses Finance, Payroll, HR, Procurement, Organisational Development, Employee Relations, Insurance, Governance, Customer Services, WHS, Risk Management, IT infrastructure, software, support, Records, GIS, Graphic Design, Printing, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Shoalhaven Swim and Fitness, Beach Patrols, Library Services, Family Day Care, Social Planning, Sports Fields, Community and Cultural Development, Recreation Planning and Development, Corporate Volunteer Coordination. There are also responsibilities in contract and project management and media liaison



City of Coffs Harbour

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Corporate Business

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2013

  My Current position involves managing the Corporate Business Department including Finance, Human Resources, Records, Information Technology/GIS, Commercial and Statutory Property, Regional Airport, Caravan Parks, Innovation/New Technologies, Corporate Administration, Tourism/Marketing Visitor Information Centres, Sports and Events Development; attendance at Council meetings; part of the Executive team; development, monitoring and reporting of Business Plans; quality systems improvements, governance and risk management; corporate financial management and budget preparations; OH&S; contract and project management; media liaison; community relations and consultation; staff recruitment, supervision, support and development.



PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS COUNCIL, NSW

• DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2008

  Manage, develop and control the Community Development Division including the following Sections - Tourism Visitor Information Centres, Economic Development, Community and Cultural Development, Libraries, Sports and Events Development and The Glasshouse Manage, develop and control the Community Development Division including the following Sections - Tourism Visitor Information Centres, Economic Development, Community and Cultural Development, Libraries, Sports and Events Development and The Glasshouse



Hastings Council

• ACTING DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

  • Jun 2003 - Jul 2005

  Records, Printing, Tourism Visitor Information Centres, Economic Development, Community and Cultural Development, IT, GIS/Mapping, Section 94/64 Development Contributions Planning, Libraries, Commercial and Statutory Property, Business units (Airport, Heritage Theme Park, Crematorium), Freedom of Information, Corporate Administration

• MANAGER COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

  • May 2001 - Jun 2003

  Community Development, Social Planning, Community Safety/Crime Prevention, Multicultural services, Aboriginal liaison, Youth Services, Cultural Planning, Community Arts, Regional Gallery, Performing Arts, Facility Management, Regional Projects



WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL, NSW

• ASSISTANT MANAGER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES

  • Apr 1998 - May 2001

  Community Development Team, Social Planning, Safer Community Action Team, Multicultural services, Aboriginal liaison and Youth Services Community Development Team, Social Planning, Safer Community Action Team, Multicultural services, Aboriginal liaison and Youth Services



NORTH COAST INSTITUTE OF TAFE, NSW

• LECTURER (PT

  • Aug 1995 - May 2001

  Lectured in various subjects in the Graduate Diploma of Management, Community Welfare and Youth Welfare Certificate and Diploma Courses Lectured in various subjects in the Graduate Diploma of Management, Community Welfare and Youth Welfare Certificate and Diploma Courses



HASTINGS COUNCIL, NSW

• COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER

  • Aug 1995 - Apr 1998



WARRANDYTE YOUTH SERVICES, VICTORIA

• COORDINATOR

  • Mar 1993 - Aug 1995



YOUTH EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION PROGRAM , VICTORIA

• YOUTH REFUGE WORKER

  • Sep 1992 - Mar 1993



KALTJITI ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• COMMUNITY WORKER

  • 1991 - 1992

  At the invitation and direction of the Community Elders and Council, I was responsible for the development and management of a community youth service which was integrated with other programs and activities throughout the community; setting in place long term policy strategies and practical programs; care and treatment of youth at risk and substance abusers; strategic program development, implementation and evaluation; funding submission applications; administration; development of educational, recreational, health and CDEP works programs; cultural and cross-cultural experiences; training locals to run programs; liaison with ATSlC, school, TAFE, health clinic, police, community elders and council, etc.; development of videos, programs and live to air interviews. using B. R. A. C. 's system; running small groups; counselling and support to young people and their families.



MILBURN PLUMBING, TASMANIA

• Owner

  • 1988 - 1991