Deputy Chair

• Feb 2016 - Present

Director

• Feb 2010 - Present

Chair

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

Procurement

• 2012 - 2015

Procurement Manager Uniforms Project Managed the Procurement aspects of the Uniform Project for the Regional Services Unit, which is required to fast-track a sensitive procurement that has been stalled for twelve months. Commercial Manager – Light Fire Tanker Project Led the Commercial team for the Tender Evaluation of the Light - Fire Tanker Project. Procurement Assistance to the Heavy Cab Chassis Project Provided Procurement advice and assistance to the purchase of Heavy Cab Chassis to the value of $9m. Procurement Manager Water Enhancer Project Managed the Procurement aspects of the Water Enhancer Project for the Aviation Services Unit, that investigated the procurement of Water Enhancer and Gel products to supplement the range of option available to Aviation in fighting fires. Procurement Assistance with Mobile Plant Group Provided Procurement assistance to the Mobile Plant Group with projects amounting to greater than $10m, including D4 Dozers, Tanker Servicing, Compact Track Loaders, All Terrain Vehicles and Heavy Cab Chassis tender. Assistance with 4x4 Tanker Project The replacement of DSE’s 4x4 Water Carrying and Tanker Fleet will be the Department’s largest Procurement project. Providing advice and assistance with the Procurement Project and ensuring the required VGPB guidelines are followed. Show less

Manager, Project Management Office - Court Services Victoria

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

Acted as the Manager of the Project Management Office, overseeing the transition of Court Services from the Department of Justice, to a separate entity, Court Services Victoria. Acted as the Manager of the Project Management Office, overseeing the transition of Court Services from the Department of Justice, to a separate entity, Court Services Victoria.

Implementation of IT Project Management Office

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

Oversaw the implementation of a Project Management Office Oversaw the implementation of a Project Management Office

Project Manager Freight Infrastructure Charge Project

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

Project Controller, People & Organisation Workstream, WA Iron Ore Joint Venture

• Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

Program Manager Executive Development

• Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

Talent Manager

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

Project Manager

• Oct 2006 - Nov 2008

Director

• Aug 2001 - Feb 2009

Project Manager - Vending

• May 2006 - Sep 2006

Provided Project Management Assistance, and relieved as Project Manager for the introduction of a hand held application for a $8m vending contract that interfaced with the customers Information System.- Develop training manual and materials- Testing of handheld application- Conduct training of 90 staff at 10 locations around Australia in a four week period- Co-ordinate Testing of application- Main point of contact with stakeholders and customer representative

Project Management Assistance - Fast Moving Consumer Group

• Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

Provide Project Management Assistance to Linfox for three warehouses with Automated Storage and Retrieval systems total value in excess of $60m.- Kelloggs Botany warehouse- Arnotts Sydney warehouse- Arnotts Brisbane warehouse

Project Manager

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

Provided Project Manager guidance for many projects of the DPI’s HR branch. Major projects were: Oracle HR - Project Management for the implementation phase of an Oracle HR system for the 2,500 employees of the Department of Primary Industries - Co-ordinate 22 simultaneous training sessions throughout Victoria Personnel Performance Management System - Project Management for the implementation of Department of Primary Industries Personnel Performance Management System. - Oversee development and testing of web based performance management assessment - Manage ongoing support to customer base of 2,500 staff across 99 sites in Victoria Show less

Project Management Assistance - Nexus

• May 2003 - Oct 2004

Project Management assistance over twelve months to the successful implementation of the Nexus Project for Linfox’s utilising handheld technology to interface with SAP Sales and Distribution Module. - Develop training manual and materials - Testing of handheld application - Conduct training of 90 staff at 10 locations around Australia in a four week period - Co-ordinate Testing of application - Main point of contact with stakeholders and customer representative Project Management assistance over twelve months to the successful implementation of the Nexus Project for Linfox’s utilising handheld technology to interface with SAP Sales and Distribution Module. - Develop training manual and materials - Testing of handheld application - Conduct training of 90 staff at 10 locations around Australia in a four week period - Co-ordinate Testing of application - Main point of contact with stakeholders and customer representative

Project Management Assistance - EPICS

• Sep 2001 - Apr 2003

Led a team to implement a National Quality Management System for Penfold Buscombe Printing. Project included conducting workshops with the 450 staff across three states, development of procedures and providing guidance on a QMS approach. Also assisted with 10 smaller projects amounting to several million dollars Led a team to implement a National Quality Management System for Penfold Buscombe Printing. Project included conducting workshops with the 450 staff across three states, development of procedures and providing guidance on a QMS approach. Also assisted with 10 smaller projects amounting to several million dollars

National Operations Manager – Decision Support

• Jul 2000 - Dec 2001

During the formation of Lexian Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Linfox, I was promoted to the position of National Operations Manager. In this position I am responsible for the co-ordination and management of a team of consultants in Melbourne and Sydney. The role also requires budget and administrative skills of the Decision Support team.

Project Management Assistance - LinC

• Aug 2000 - Jul 2001

Project Management assistance to the two year LinC project for Linfox’s Coles-Myer business utilising vehicle optimisation software to update vehicles in real time by the use of handhelds. This role included attendance of the Board of Review headed by the Linfox CEO, together with supervising the development of the technical solution.

Logistic Strategy Manager

• Aug 1999 - Jul 2000

As a Logistic Strategy Manager at Linfox I provided quality logistics supply chain planning expertise and decision support to Linfox and its customers. My knowledge of strategic, tactical and operational network modelling and design is an essential tool for the Integrated Logistics decision making tasks I undertake. Utilising leading edge software and optimisation technology I provide Linfox and its customers access to the best integrated logistics solutions for any business.

Year 2000 Project Manager

• Apr 1999 - Jun 1999

I undertook the Project Management of the Council of Adult Education’s Year 2000 Project. The Project methodology employed was a Prince2, tailored to meet the requirements of the State Cabinet Victory2000+ reporting system. I undertook the Project Management of the Council of Adult Education’s Year 2000 Project. The Project methodology employed was a Prince2, tailored to meet the requirements of the State Cabinet Victory2000+ reporting system.

Project Manager

• Mar 1999 - May 1999

My services were engaged to aid the Animal Health Operations Branch transition from the 25 unrelated databases required to perform their role to a more cohesive and integrated system that was more proficient. Business Process Re Engineering was undertaken using the IDEF methodology to identify critical systems and key areas, and design more efficient process. My services were engaged to aid the Animal Health Operations Branch transition from the 25 unrelated databases required to perform their role to a more cohesive and integrated system that was more proficient. Business Process Re Engineering was undertaken using the IDEF methodology to identify critical systems and key areas, and design more efficient process.

LCDR

• 1980 - 1999

ANZAC Class Business Operations Manager

• Dec 1997 - Dec 1998

The “ANZAC Class“ is the result of a $6 billion joint shipbuilding program between the governments of Australia and New Zealand. Each of the warships and facilities supporting the Class are complex, sophisticated units comprising combat tactical control and software systems, marine propulsion systems and an array of auxiliary mechanical and electrical equipment that must be effectively supported throughout their lifecycle, through cost effective supply chain processes.I was involved in this Office from its creation, which allowed me to utilise skills acquired from the Masters program to design, develop and implement an organisation supporting the incoming ANZAC Class Frigates. Show less

ANZAC Class Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Manager

• Feb 1996 - Dec 1997

My primary role in this position was to conduct a supportability assessment of the ANZAC Class, with a recommendation for Acceptance into Naval Service, reporting direct to the Chief Executive. This was a task never previously undertaken by the RAN.