Daniel Findley
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Kim Sutton BBSc, GAICD, CFRE
Daniel is one of those rare leaders who is not only highly skilled and experienced, but also incredibly emotionally intelligent, who seems to handle complex situations and challenges with ease. No doubt aiding this is his impressive ability to communicate, his humble and humorous approach to many situations and his commitment to inspiring and engaging everyone in the journey. His forte for developing, and maintain relationships is second-to-none, resulting in improved partnerships and outcomes for all stakeholders. At West Arnhem this contributed greatly to the progress of the Jabiru township revitalisation as well as that of the wider region. While it’s often difficult for CEO’s to balance their time and attention to meet both internal and external needs and audiences, he did this with ease - being equally internal and external facing in his focus. As you’d want from the ideal for-purpose CEO, he is a true visionary who is ultimately driven by the intention to make a positive difference to the communities and stakeholders he serves. Whilst working with him I witnessed him deliver many new programs and initiatives and make key strategic changes - all with the benefit of the community in mind…e.g. enhanced community infrastructure and asset delivery, increased employment opportunities and reconciliation action plans to name a few. Time and time again I saw him empower those around him by playing to their individual strengths - providing staff and community members with opportunities to grow and shine. Launching quarterly Senior Management workshops, enhancing training and development programs, introducing awards and recognition and encouraging staff to explore new opportunities are just a few examples of the initiatives he implemented to improve results. I was lucky to enjoy a fabulous nearly two years working with Daniel, whilst he was the CEO of West Arnhem Regional Council, and know that anyone who also gets the opportunity to work alongside him will feel the same!
Christopher K.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Daniel at West Arnhem Regional Council and experiencing multiple organisational successes such as an increase in staff satisfaction, reduction in staff turnover, delivery of more projects than ever before, increasing Council’s financial sustainability, and raising awareness around governance and WH&S throughout the NT. His ability to create a culture of success was infectious, and his achievements quickly elevated West Arnhem Regional Council to one of the best Councils/organisations in the NT. Daniel has an undeniable passion for the professional development of personnel and sincerely cares about staff. Daniel also negotiates through complex situations and relationships to achieve the desired outcomes. Please feel free to reach out and PM me if you would like to discuss Daniel's leadership abilities further.
Kim Sutton BBSc, GAICD, CFRE
Daniel is one of those rare leaders who is not only highly skilled and experienced, but also incredibly emotionally intelligent, who seems to handle complex situations and challenges with ease. No doubt aiding this is his impressive ability to communicate, his humble and humorous approach to many situations and his commitment to inspiring and engaging everyone in the journey. His forte for developing, and maintain relationships is second-to-none, resulting in improved partnerships and outcomes for all stakeholders. At West Arnhem this contributed greatly to the progress of the Jabiru township revitalisation as well as that of the wider region. While it’s often difficult for CEO’s to balance their time and attention to meet both internal and external needs and audiences, he did this with ease - being equally internal and external facing in his focus. As you’d want from the ideal for-purpose CEO, he is a true visionary who is ultimately driven by the intention to make a positive difference to the communities and stakeholders he serves. Whilst working with him I witnessed him deliver many new programs and initiatives and make key strategic changes - all with the benefit of the community in mind…e.g. enhanced community infrastructure and asset delivery, increased employment opportunities and reconciliation action plans to name a few. Time and time again I saw him empower those around him by playing to their individual strengths - providing staff and community members with opportunities to grow and shine. Launching quarterly Senior Management workshops, enhancing training and development programs, introducing awards and recognition and encouraging staff to explore new opportunities are just a few examples of the initiatives he implemented to improve results. I was lucky to enjoy a fabulous nearly two years working with Daniel, whilst he was the CEO of West Arnhem Regional Council, and know that anyone who also gets the opportunity to work alongside him will feel the same!
Christopher K.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Daniel at West Arnhem Regional Council and experiencing multiple organisational successes such as an increase in staff satisfaction, reduction in staff turnover, delivery of more projects than ever before, increasing Council’s financial sustainability, and raising awareness around governance and WH&S throughout the NT. His ability to create a culture of success was infectious, and his achievements quickly elevated West Arnhem Regional Council to one of the best Councils/organisations in the NT. Daniel has an undeniable passion for the professional development of personnel and sincerely cares about staff. Daniel also negotiates through complex situations and relationships to achieve the desired outcomes. Please feel free to reach out and PM me if you would like to discuss Daniel's leadership abilities further.
Kim Sutton BBSc, GAICD, CFRE
Daniel is one of those rare leaders who is not only highly skilled and experienced, but also incredibly emotionally intelligent, who seems to handle complex situations and challenges with ease. No doubt aiding this is his impressive ability to communicate, his humble and humorous approach to many situations and his commitment to inspiring and engaging everyone in the journey. His forte for developing, and maintain relationships is second-to-none, resulting in improved partnerships and outcomes for all stakeholders. At West Arnhem this contributed greatly to the progress of the Jabiru township revitalisation as well as that of the wider region. While it’s often difficult for CEO’s to balance their time and attention to meet both internal and external needs and audiences, he did this with ease - being equally internal and external facing in his focus. As you’d want from the ideal for-purpose CEO, he is a true visionary who is ultimately driven by the intention to make a positive difference to the communities and stakeholders he serves. Whilst working with him I witnessed him deliver many new programs and initiatives and make key strategic changes - all with the benefit of the community in mind…e.g. enhanced community infrastructure and asset delivery, increased employment opportunities and reconciliation action plans to name a few. Time and time again I saw him empower those around him by playing to their individual strengths - providing staff and community members with opportunities to grow and shine. Launching quarterly Senior Management workshops, enhancing training and development programs, introducing awards and recognition and encouraging staff to explore new opportunities are just a few examples of the initiatives he implemented to improve results. I was lucky to enjoy a fabulous nearly two years working with Daniel, whilst he was the CEO of West Arnhem Regional Council, and know that anyone who also gets the opportunity to work alongside him will feel the same!
Christopher K.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Daniel at West Arnhem Regional Council and experiencing multiple organisational successes such as an increase in staff satisfaction, reduction in staff turnover, delivery of more projects than ever before, increasing Council’s financial sustainability, and raising awareness around governance and WH&S throughout the NT. His ability to create a culture of success was infectious, and his achievements quickly elevated West Arnhem Regional Council to one of the best Councils/organisations in the NT. Daniel has an undeniable passion for the professional development of personnel and sincerely cares about staff. Daniel also negotiates through complex situations and relationships to achieve the desired outcomes. Please feel free to reach out and PM me if you would like to discuss Daniel's leadership abilities further.
Kim Sutton BBSc, GAICD, CFRE
Daniel is one of those rare leaders who is not only highly skilled and experienced, but also incredibly emotionally intelligent, who seems to handle complex situations and challenges with ease. No doubt aiding this is his impressive ability to communicate, his humble and humorous approach to many situations and his commitment to inspiring and engaging everyone in the journey. His forte for developing, and maintain relationships is second-to-none, resulting in improved partnerships and outcomes for all stakeholders. At West Arnhem this contributed greatly to the progress of the Jabiru township revitalisation as well as that of the wider region. While it’s often difficult for CEO’s to balance their time and attention to meet both internal and external needs and audiences, he did this with ease - being equally internal and external facing in his focus. As you’d want from the ideal for-purpose CEO, he is a true visionary who is ultimately driven by the intention to make a positive difference to the communities and stakeholders he serves. Whilst working with him I witnessed him deliver many new programs and initiatives and make key strategic changes - all with the benefit of the community in mind…e.g. enhanced community infrastructure and asset delivery, increased employment opportunities and reconciliation action plans to name a few. Time and time again I saw him empower those around him by playing to their individual strengths - providing staff and community members with opportunities to grow and shine. Launching quarterly Senior Management workshops, enhancing training and development programs, introducing awards and recognition and encouraging staff to explore new opportunities are just a few examples of the initiatives he implemented to improve results. I was lucky to enjoy a fabulous nearly two years working with Daniel, whilst he was the CEO of West Arnhem Regional Council, and know that anyone who also gets the opportunity to work alongside him will feel the same!
Christopher K.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Daniel at West Arnhem Regional Council and experiencing multiple organisational successes such as an increase in staff satisfaction, reduction in staff turnover, delivery of more projects than ever before, increasing Council’s financial sustainability, and raising awareness around governance and WH&S throughout the NT. His ability to create a culture of success was infectious, and his achievements quickly elevated West Arnhem Regional Council to one of the best Councils/organisations in the NT. Daniel has an undeniable passion for the professional development of personnel and sincerely cares about staff. Daniel also negotiates through complex situations and relationships to achieve the desired outcomes. Please feel free to reach out and PM me if you would like to discuss Daniel's leadership abilities further.
Credentials
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An Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Macquarie UniversityJan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Outlook (Aust) Ltd
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2023 - Present
About Outlook: where purpose and impact meet Our commitment is to people having choice and enabling people with disabilities to have the same citizenship rights and opportunities as other members of our community. All profits derived from our social enterprise operations are reinvested back in to the organisation, to support Outlook’s purpose of growing, promoting and advocating an inclusive community Outlook’s purpose Creating and facilitating sustainable opportunities for people with a disability to live, work and play within our communities. Outlook’s vision An inclusive society for all. Outlook’s guiding principles We promote social inclusion by bringing dignity, empowerment and choice to our community. Outlook’s purpose, vision and values ensure the organisation retains its focus across diverse commercial, social and environmental interests. Show less
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Helm Youth Services
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Australia
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair Social Enterprise & Growth Board Committee
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Jul 2023 - Present
Unlocking Early Career Talent: Building Your Future WorkforceWe strategically work with industry partners to deliver long-term solutions to labour and skill shortages through Recruitment, Workforce Management, Learning & Development, and building Leadership capability.
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Non Executive Director
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2023 - Present
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The BelRose Group
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Australia
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board
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2023 - Present
Why Choose The BelRose Group We offer over 100 years of combined experience in Strategy, People & Culture and a broad range of Human Resources Solutions. We appreciate that every organisation is unique and as such we tailor our solutions accordingly. Belinda Beltz our Managing Director has an impressive history of executive-level leadership and board appointments. Bel has a proven track record of leading organisations through significant growth initiatives, cultural transformations, and strategies. Show less
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Sparkways
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2022 - Oct 2023
Since 1883, Sparkways has been supporting children, young people, and families all across Victoria. We are a social enterprise working alongside our communities to ensure every child and young person is given every opportunity to reach their full potential. We’re here to be the spark of change. To help light the way for a lifelong journey of accomplishment and achievement. Since 1883, Sparkways has been supporting children, young people, and families all across Victoria. We are a social enterprise working alongside our communities to ensure every child and young person is given every opportunity to reach their full potential. We’re here to be the spark of change. To help light the way for a lifelong journey of accomplishment and achievement.
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West Arnhem Regional Council
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Australia
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2019 - 2022
West Arnhem Regional Council borders encompass some 50,000 square kilometres of spectacular outback landscape at the very top of the Top End. The jewel in our crown, the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, sets us apart as one of the most culturally important and environmentally significant corners of the Northern Territory. From remote islands and pristine beaches, to the vast floodplains and dramatic escarpments, our towns, communities and outstations are as diverse as the country around them. ----------------------------------------------------------- Some selected highlights of success include: Increased staff Alignment & Engagement ✔ Shortly after starting I outsourced an alignment & engagement staff survey to Insync, the initial baseline results when compared to 100+ other Councils across Australia had WARC in the below average range of engagement and bottom 10% of alignment. In August 2021 when asking the same questions and comparing against the same benchmark we scored in the TOP 10% of the engagement index and TOP 25% of the alignment index. Insync said "The increase in WARC's engagement & alignment scores from last year is probably the greatest positive move we have witnessed within any of our local government clients nationally." REDUCED STAFF TURNOVER ✔ 57% in 2019 to 32% in 2021, realising a savings of over $1.5 million per year. CAPITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ✔100% more capital projects delivered in FY 21 compared to any other year in West Arnhem Regional Council History. Show less
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CouncilBiz
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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Chairman of the Board
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2019 - 2022
CouncilBiz provides a range of shared services to Local Government CouncilBiz provides a range of shared services to Local Government
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Respect Aged Care | Masonic Care Tasmania
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2016 - 2019
Masonic Care Tasmania merged with Respect Care in 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------ A not-for-profit provider of aged care and health care services, Masonic Care Tasmania (MCT) has delivered high quality, customised services within residential aged care, community home care support services and retirement villages across Tasmania for more than 60 years. I was appointed the inaugural CEO in 2016 to lead 3 aged and health care sites and multiple retirement communities throughout Tasmania while merging multiple organisations into 1 under a single vision. In partnership with the Board of Directors, I provide contemporary governance, leadership, and management of facilities. ------------------------------------------------------------ Some selected highlights of success include: ORGANISATIONAL CONSOLIDATION & REBRANDING ✔ Merged multiple organisations and executive teams into 1 streamlined organisation to produce strong, effective, and efficient executive team that produced results throughout 1 governance structure. Newly formed organisation led the development and delivery of individualised aged care and health care services. CAPITAL PROJE ✔ Rebranded organisation into well known and respected brand by developing tactical marketing strategy including TV spots and social media campaigns. Won 2 industry awards based on efforts. ✔ Refreshed vision, purpose, and values while developing inaugural strategic plan by consulting with staff, clients, families, residents, and the BOD to ensure proper placement of priorities throughout new organisational structure. CT DEVELOPMENT ✔Oversaw Residential redevelopment project at Peace Haven and large redevelopment project at Fred French to ensure facilities met growing client expectations. ✔ Implemented design and construction of significant building projects including multiple new retirement villages to provide upgraded facilities and develop communities for older Australian. Show less
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Doxa Youth Foundation (Australia)
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2014 - 2016
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Australian Camps Association
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Australia
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Director
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2014 - 2016
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Stewardship Council
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2014 - 2016
Doxa School Bendigo Board of Directors reported through to the Stewardship Council Doxa School Bendigo Board of Directors reported through to the Stewardship Council
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Life Without Barriers
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Australia
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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2008 - 2013
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Education
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2016 - 2018
AIM Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Directors Course -
2016 - 2017
AIM Business School
Graduate Diploma in Management -
AIM Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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