Experience

Robert Connor Dawes (RCD) Foundation

• Australia
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance

  • May 2023 - Present

  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia



Buchan Bush Nursing Association Inc

• Australia
• Medical Practices

• Board Member

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Buchan, Victoria



Cancer in Kids @ RCH (CIKA)

• Vice President

  • 2003 - Present

  Melbourne, Australia CIKA is a non-profit organisation comprised of the families and friends of a child who has had a solid tumour. Consisting entirely of volunteers, we raise money for cancer research to be conducted on the RCH campus. In my role as Vice-President I lead the strategy development, and liaise with the medical and research practioners to determine future projects. I am also engaged in stakeholder engagement, fundraising, public speaking, promotional videos, website development, project… Show more CIKA is a non-profit organisation comprised of the families and friends of a child who has had a solid tumour. Consisting entirely of volunteers, we raise money for cancer research to be conducted on the RCH campus. In my role as Vice-President I lead the strategy development, and liaise with the medical and research practioners to determine future projects. I am also engaged in stakeholder engagement, fundraising, public speaking, promotional videos, website development, project funding review and oversight. Show less



Neuroscience Trials Australia (NTA)

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2022 - 2023

  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian-owned, niche contract research organisation (CRO) specialising in neuroscience clinical research and beyond. Subsidiary of the Florey Institute of Neuroscience. Responsible for Finance and Taxation, Human Resources including payroll, OHS and recruitment, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, compliance, and governance, Contracts and Legal Office, Insurance, Supplier, vendor and third-party arrangements, Company secretary and Public Officer.



Victorian Healthcare Association

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Corporate Services

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  Melbourne, Australia The Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) is the peak body supporting Victoria’s public health services to deliver high-quality care. Responsible for overseeing and leading organisational and corporate functions including Finance, Information Technology, Facilities management, risk management, people and culture and other corporate resources.



United Voice Victoria

• Finance and Operations Director

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2019

  Melbourne, Australia United Voice is an Australian trade union whose members work in a wide range of occupations including hospitality, childcare, teachers' aides, aged care, property services, health, manufacturing, ambulance workers and community services. Responsible for Corporate Governance, Finance, HR, IT, Property.



OTEK Australia

• Manager, Group Services

  • Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Melbourne, Australia Consultancy company providing practical environmental solutions throughout Australia and Asia Pacific. Went into voluntary administration in May 2013. Responsible for all matters relating to HR, OHS, quality and training, including strategic direction, policies and procedures and ongoing management. Reported to CEO, member of Executive Team.



Greening Australia

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Melbourne, Australia Independent non profit organisation which engages the community in vegetation management to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of Australian landscapes. Resigned along with CEO and Board to enable entity to be consolidated into National entity and significantly reduce ongoing costs and organisational complexity. Operational responsibility for finance, HR, IT, facilities, fleet, OHS and administration. Charged with adding strategic value and assisting… Show more Independent non profit organisation which engages the community in vegetation management to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of Australian landscapes. Resigned along with CEO and Board to enable entity to be consolidated into National entity and significantly reduce ongoing costs and organisational complexity. Operational responsibility for finance, HR, IT, facilities, fleet, OHS and administration. Charged with adding strategic value and assisting the executive and board in decision making. Deputy to CEO. Show less



Cancer Council Victoria

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Feb 2011

  Melbourne, Australia Independent non profit organisation focussed on cancer control. 375 employees, annual revenue of $55m, investments under management of $30m.



Cytopia Ltd

• Financial Controller/HR Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2009

  Melbourne, Australia ASX listed biotechnology company with offices in USA and Australia (acquired by YM Biosciences in 2009). Reported to CEO.



Orica

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Business Roles

  • 1991 - 2006

  Melbourne, Australia Various roles including: Finance and HR Shared Services Manager Responsible for team of 110. Annual budget of $15M. Reported to Finance Director. Average debtors portfolio of $300m. Payroll for 5,200 employees. Corporate Financial Systems Manager Division Accountant, ICI Pharmaceuticals Sales revenue of $100m, 200 FTEs, TGA accredited manufacturing plant.



Chemical Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Controller, Chemical Venture Partners

  • 1989 - 1991

  New York, New York Established standards that resulted in clean audit reports (only subsidiary of bank to receive one).



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • 1986 - 1989