Dimi Patitsas
Chief People & Risk Officer at Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust- Claim this Profile
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Mark Bramwell
For several years I have been providing consulting services to Dimi in her capacity as YCH's Corporate Services Manager. Working with Dimi has always been a pleasure. Dimi operates with a very thorough and planned approach, and with a strong focus on developing a highly engaged and positive work environment. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, and open and receptive communication style ensures the best possible outcomes are achievable. This is demonstrated in how effectively she embraces ideas for change in order to drive a continuous improvement approach.
Paul Ryan
I would highly recommed Dimi in any role which involves Human resource managment or cultural organisation development. Dimi is a great person to work with with a sophisticted level of managment skills.
Mark Bramwell
For several years I have been providing consulting services to Dimi in her capacity as YCH's Corporate Services Manager. Working with Dimi has always been a pleasure. Dimi operates with a very thorough and planned approach, and with a strong focus on developing a highly engaged and positive work environment. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, and open and receptive communication style ensures the best possible outcomes are achievable. This is demonstrated in how effectively she embraces ideas for change in order to drive a continuous improvement approach.
Paul Ryan
I would highly recommed Dimi in any role which involves Human resource managment or cultural organisation development. Dimi is a great person to work with with a sophisticted level of managment skills.
Mark Bramwell
For several years I have been providing consulting services to Dimi in her capacity as YCH's Corporate Services Manager. Working with Dimi has always been a pleasure. Dimi operates with a very thorough and planned approach, and with a strong focus on developing a highly engaged and positive work environment. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, and open and receptive communication style ensures the best possible outcomes are achievable. This is demonstrated in how effectively she embraces ideas for change in order to drive a continuous improvement approach.
Paul Ryan
I would highly recommed Dimi in any role which involves Human resource managment or cultural organisation development. Dimi is a great person to work with with a sophisticted level of managment skills.
Mark Bramwell
For several years I have been providing consulting services to Dimi in her capacity as YCH's Corporate Services Manager. Working with Dimi has always been a pleasure. Dimi operates with a very thorough and planned approach, and with a strong focus on developing a highly engaged and positive work environment. Her exceptional interpersonal skills, and open and receptive communication style ensures the best possible outcomes are achievable. This is demonstrated in how effectively she embraces ideas for change in order to drive a continuous improvement approach.
Paul Ryan
I would highly recommed Dimi in any role which involves Human resource managment or cultural organisation development. Dimi is a great person to work with with a sophisticted level of managment skills.
Credentials
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Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsNov, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Member of the Institute for Strategic Leadership
Institute for Strategic LeadershipOct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Professional of Australian Human Resources Institute (CAHRI)
Australian HR InstituteApr, 1997- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief People & Risk Officer
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Jun 2018 - Present
Committed to nurturing, shaping and sustaining the overall cultural strategy for GMCT. As Chief People & Risk Officer I work closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Team to make culture a strong component of GMCT’s overall strategy and ensure the culture and behaviours support strategic direction.As a transformational change leader and senior business professional with strong organisational development and safety expertise I am committed on influencing and positively shaping GMCT into the future. Transformational change is only achieved by inspiring people to see what can be achieved through an engaged and skillful workforce whose wellbeing is central to the way business is conducted.I lead and manage organisational development, change management, employee relations, employee communications, policy development, risk management and compliance, occupational health & safety, compensation and benefits.Key to my success is my ability to gain buy-in from key stakeholders when implementing contemporary cultural initiatives that continue to build a positive workplace culture of high productivity, engagement and inclusion.
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Manager Human Resources
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Primary responsibility for the Organisation's Workforce Strategy. Ensuring all aspects of the workforce strategy is implemented and continually supports and optimises employee experience and wellbeing.Offering exceptional service performance to the organisation through business alignment to human resources functions.
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Yarra Community Housing
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Corporate Services Manager
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Aug 2010 - Sep 2016
Yarra Community Housing is one of the largest Housing Association's in Victoria. It is an independent, non-profit organisation that develops and manages affordable rental housing options for low income single person households as well as familes. Reporting to the CEO, the role of Corporate Services Manager is integral to the executive management team providing strategic advice and support to the CEO and the executive management team. Yarra Community Housing is one of the largest Housing Association's in Victoria. It is an independent, non-profit organisation that develops and manages affordable rental housing options for low income single person households as well as familes. Reporting to the CEO, the role of Corporate Services Manager is integral to the executive management team providing strategic advice and support to the CEO and the executive management team.
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McAuley Community Services for Women
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Human Resources Services
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Human Resources Advisor (Pro Bono services)
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
Provide pro-bono advice and support in relation to human resources practices and procedures that provide clear streamlined processes that help build solid HR foundations. I am currently a Mentor to Executive Assistant to the CEO who has the responsibility of overseeing all human resources requirements. The aim is to assist McAuley Community Services for Women to become self-sufficient with their HR practices and procedures so they can easily and confidently implement best practice HR processes as they move forward and continue to grow.
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Banyule City Council
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Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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HR Business Partner - Leader Workforce Information
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Jul 2002 - Aug 2010
The position of HR Business Partner - Leader Workforce Information was responsible for the co-ordination, development and implementation of all aspects of Human Resource Management issues to the assigned Business Unit.Establishing effective partnership arrangements with Business Unit Leaders and key stakeholders as an internal consultant aligning Human Resources systems to business needs.Developing strategies to add value to the business unit. Providing high quality and seamless advice and support through excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Jun 1999 - Jul 2002
The position of Human Resources Co-ordinator was responsible for the implementation of strategically aligned organizational development and human resources projects that met corporate requirements and the needs of individual business units.Provide leadership and support to Management in best practice Human Resource & Injury Management and Industrial Relations to enable them to professionally manage their HR and Risk Management responsibilities.Provided leadership and management to the Human Resources department to ensure a high performance culture of continuous improvement, accountability, empowering staff to reach their potential and ensuring quality outcomes are delivered.
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Human Resources Officer
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Jun 1995 - Jun 1999
The primary responsibility of the Human Resources Officer included the administration of all recruitment tasks including the placement of all advertisements for vacant positions, assisting with short listing, preparing interview questions, arranging interview dates/time and conducting reference checks.Provide responsive, quality and customised services to Managers and staff in relation to interpretation of Award and Agreements requirements, performance management systems, WorkCover/Injury management including early rehabilitation of injured workers and identifying alternative duties for injured workers as part of their Return To Work
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Education
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1998 -
Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Human Resources, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
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Institute for Strategic Leadership
Strategic Leadership Programme
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