Experience

Australian Institute of Health & Safety

• Australia
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Jan 2015 - Present



Archdiocese of Brisbane

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Work Health & Safety Advisor - Parishes

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2020

  Appointed to a newly established role to support Parishes, Archdiocese Ministries and Services to meet their WHS obligations. Appointed to a newly established role to support Parishes, Archdiocese Ministries and Services to meet their WHS obligations.



Australian HR Institute (AHRI)

• Human Resources
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Convenor AHRI QLD WHS/Wellness Network

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

  The AHRI QLD Work Health and Safety/Wellness Network offers practical information and insights on current and topical health and safety matters to assist in ensuring employers remain abreast of legislative requirements and develop effective WHS Solutions. In addition, the forum focuses on the emerging discipline of workplace wellness with the aim of educating employers and AHRI professionals around best practices and trends in the corporate wellness space. The AHRI QLD Work Health and Safety/Wellness Network offers practical information and insights on current and topical health and safety matters to assist in ensuring employers remain abreast of legislative requirements and develop effective WHS Solutions. In addition, the forum focuses on the emerging discipline of workplace wellness with the aim of educating employers and AHRI professionals around best practices and trends in the corporate wellness space.



Toyota Motor Corporation Australia

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• OHS Specialist

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Engaged as a consultant via Hays Recruiting, I provide OHS specialist support to the Regional Manager, Northern Region. The Region comprises the Northern Regional Office with a Technical Training Centre located in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane and a Technical Training Centre located in Townsville. It provides leadership, operational support and training to franchisees and their staff throughout Queensland. Toyota is certified under OHSAS 18001:2007 both for its OHSMS and as a National Self Insurer under the National Audit Tool (NAT) . My role has been to design, develop and maintain a regional OHSMS, ensure regional compliance against the NAT standards and Corporate policies, provide specialist OHS advice and training, and continuously improve safety both within the Region and through collaboration with other safety specialists within the Franchise Development Division and the wider Company.



ASM Corporation Pty Ltd

• Manager - Continuous Improvement, Quality, Safety and the Environment

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

  My role within the management team changed to focusing on enhancing our competitive advantage through continuous improvement while retaining responsibility for safety. Focusing on improving the quality of our working environment, our processes and standards of performance, I was accountable to the CEO and Operations Manager for introducing, developing and practically applying the concepts of 5S, Kaizen, zero harm and total quality management within ASM Corporation.

• Manager - People, Safety and the Environment

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

  Australian Special Metals Pty Ltd was acquired by Metal One, a Japanese steel trading company and one of the world’s largest in their field in Feb 13. The new entity, ASM Corporation (http://asmcorp.com.au) continued to supply quality quenched and tempered wear plate and high tensile steels aimed at the Mining, Earthmoving, Agriculture and Transport industries. ASM Corp is located in Brisbane, Mackay and Perth and looked to expand its presence and modernise its operations. My role as a member of the management team was to ensure we had a competitive employment value proposition to attract, retained and developed our people and provided a safe, zero harm working environment.



Australian Army

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Project Manager - Forces Command

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  As a consultant HR Project Manager, I lead a project that reviewed and developed a strategic workforce redesign of an employment category that is in critically short supply within the organisation. While based in Brisbane, I collaborated with colleagues through a virtual team, networking with members located in Toowoomba, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

• Manager, Workforce Planning - Land Headquarters

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

  Managed workforce planning to meet operational priorities. Analysing workforce planning data to identify and manage risks to future workforce supply. Provided expert human capital input to organisational development plans. Developed human resource policies in complex areas of workforce planning and supply. Wrote and presented reports on matters affecting human capital management. Liaised with a variety of stakeholders on human capital issues.

• Manager, Agency Operations - Army Personnel Agency - Brisbane

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Conducted the day-to-day management and coordination of Agency operations and plans. Coordinated and conducted specific training and events for the Agency. Established and monitored recruiting targets and workforce plans for South Queensland units. Forecasted, expended, monitored and reported on resources allocated to the Agency. Ensured the development of and compliance with human resource management processes related to equity, heath and safety and security within the Agency.Successful managed $330K of salaries and operational budget. Planned and conducted annual skills training for 40 staff members. Planned and conducted forums for managing recruiting and informing senior executives. Ensured all corporate compliance audit requirements were met. Ensured recruiting targets and workforce plans met customer expectations.

• Executive Officer (Second-In-Command) - 2nd Health Support Battalion

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Lead the development of and compliance with human resource management processes related to equity, heath and safety, rehabilitation and fairness within the Army hospital. Ensured the management of personnel and resources allocated to the second largest Military Hospital in the Australian Army complied with Defence governance requirements. Lead internal and coordinated external audit compliance activities. Understudied and supported the Commanding Officer (Chief Executive Officer). Lead interventions that resolved numerous complex personnel management cases. Implemented Defence reforms in rehabilitation management for injured Defence personnel that at its peak affecting 25 unit members. Acted as the Commanding Officer on numerous occasions during his absence.

• Business Manager - Personnel Branch (Army)

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Planned, forecasted and allocated financial resources throughout the Branch.Managed Army financial delegations throughout the Branch. Managing Employer Support Payment Scheme payments for entitled Army members.Exercised financial delegations up to $50K.Successfully managed $63M allocated over 16 Cost Centres within the Branch. Developed and facilitated a plan to better manage the Employer Support Scheme financial delegations and processes within Army. Coordinated with the Branch Executives the Branch Organisational Review that resulted in improved organisational design, staff allocation and structures within the Branch.



Austin Engineering

• Carole Park, Brisbane Australia

• Workplace Health and Safety Officer

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Workplace Heath and Safety Officer responsible for the overall safety and rehabilitation management systems within the Carole Park site including National HQ, workshop and adminstrative facilities. Workplace Heath and Safety Officer responsible for the overall safety and rehabilitation management systems within the Carole Park site including National HQ, workshop and adminstrative facilities.



Defence Australia

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Major Events Manager - Middle East Area of Operation - Operation Slipper

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

  Planned the reception, itinerary and safety for all visitors to the Australian Defence Force's Middle East Area of Operations. Ensured correct protocols and procedures were applied for dignitaries and VIPs. Liaised with Australian government agencies, embassy staff and host nation representative. Coordinated the support agencies required to provide transport, accommodation and security for all visitors. Coordinated over 180 visits for over 400 visitors in six months, including the then Deputy Prime Minister, two Ministers of Defence, the Opposition Leader and Chief of the Defence Force. This included three concurrent VIP visits in three countries.



Defence Australia

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resource Manager - World Youth Day & Papal Visit - Operation Testament

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Lead the HR Team. Coordinated the staffing of all positions required to conduct the Operation. Ensured the transport, equipment, accommodation and security clearances for all military personnel required to participate in the Operationa. Managed the reporting of all incidents affecting personnel allocated to the Operation. Ensured completion of all performance reports of the Operation's staff. Successfully managed all aspects of human resource management for the 493 Defence Force personnel associated with the Operation in accordance with the Manning and other HR Directives.Successfully liaised with the World Youth Day Authority to ensure all security requirements and clearances for Defence Force personnel were achieved.



Defence Australia

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader - Remuneration Reform Project

  • May 2002 - Dec 2004

  Lead the development of a pay case that delivered pay reform for specialist medical and dental officers. Provided inputs to developing the remuneration reform structures and principles. Managed a scoping study for improving the retention of Defence Force Health Professionals. Successfully completed the pay case that increased remuneration for Defence dental officers and provided a career structure linked to competency development and recognition. As a result, the Defence Force retained and re-enlisted more dental officers than the previous six years. Commended by the Director General Defence Health Services for the success of the resulting Dental Officer Career Structure. As part of the Remuneration Reform Project Team, established the foundation principles for remuneration reform that resulted in improved pay and retention for all Defence Force personnel.



Brisbane Institute of TAFE

• Red Hill, Brisbane

• Casual Teacher

  • Jul 2001 - Apr 2002

  Taught courses in the Diplomas of Management and Business including Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Risk Management, Project Management, Develop Teams and Individuals and Managing Small Teams. Taught courses in the Diplomas of Management and Business including Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Risk Management, Project Management, Develop Teams and Individuals and Managing Small Teams.



Australian Army

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer, Defence Reserve Support Council (DRSC) - Queensland

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

  Provided guidance and support to the Chair of the Queensland and Regional Councils. Managed resources and administration for DRSC programs and events. Assisted industries and organisations to developed Reserve friendly leave and administrative policies. Administered the QLD Employer Support recognistion, Executive Stretch and awards programs.

• Manager, Organisational Development - Army Headquarters

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  Managed changes to Army's organisational structures. Lead a three person team conducting reviews of unit and trade structures and implementing organisational change directives. Lead a separate team in designing and planning the transfer of the military organisational structure from legacy human resource management information systems into the new PeopleSoft application.

• Senior Instructor - Admin Service Training Wing - Army Logistics Training Centre

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

  Inaugural OC/SI of a newly formed Wing. Lead the delivery of training and development of Army's Clerical, Pay and Financial Services personnel. Managed instructors and training development personnel in all aspects the daily operation of the Wing including administration and performance management. Managed all assets and resources including facilities, equipment and consumables allocated for the conduct of core business. Introduced formally civilian recognised training to gain nationally accredited instructor competencies for staff. Implemented quality management processes into training and resource management processes. Exercised delegations and authority over all assets allocated to the Wing.

• Executive Officer to the Commandant (CEO) - Army College of TAFE

  • Jan 1992 - Dec 1994

  I conducted briefs, undertook special event tasks and coordinated organisational development and training projects for the College. I established the Workplace Health and Safety Committee and introduced quality management concepts and projects to improve training and resource management performance. I was also the President of the Mess Committee, Latchford Barracks Officers Mess.

• Army Soldier - Officer

  • Feb 1980 - Dec 1991

  I joined the Australian Regular Army as an infantry soldier. On the completion of basic training in May 1980 I was selected for officer training and attended the Officer Cadet School Portsea. I graduated in Jun 81 and became an Officer in the Royal Corps of Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). For the next 10 years I filled numerous regimental roles to the rank of Major including:1981-82 - Administrative Officer, Technical Support Squadron, 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment Brisbane, 1982-83 - 2IC, Workshop Company 21 Supply Battalion Moorebank, 1985-86 - Production Manager / 2IC, Perth Workshop Company, 1987-88 - Quartermaster, 106th Field Workshop Company Brisbane, 1989-91 - Grade Three Staff Office (Training Support) and Grade Two Staff Officer (Finance), Army Headquarters Canberra.

• Army Soldier

  • Sep 1977 - Jan 1980

  Joined the Army Reserve while still in High School. Fully qualified and promoted to the rank of Corporal before enlisting as a Regular Army Soldier in Feb 1980



Berkeley Pharmacy, NSW

• Berkeley, NSW

• Shop Assistant

  • Sep 1975 - Jan 1980

  I started my first part-time job aged 15 working in a pharmacy providing home delivery of medication by bicycle, receiving stock and packing shelves. I worked two afternoons per week and Saturday mornings. After 12 months the duties were extended to assembling prescriptions for dispensing and counting stock for ordering and audits. When I turned 17, I was allowed to serve customers, prepare medication labels and prepare orders for suppliers. A great experience and a wonderful introduction into the world of work.