Experience

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  Carbon Growth Partners

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Corporate Governance and Risk Manager + Company Secretary

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    • Full Board, Committee, Shareholder meeting support including setting agendas, preparing meeting papers and packs, attending and minuting meetings, following up of actions and the maintenance of meeting schedules.• Providing the services of a company secretary including corporate registry maintenance, preparation of minutes and resolutions, maintaining shareholder agreements and drafting and lodgement of ASIC forms and ancillary documents.• Drafting governance related documents including corporate governance frameworks, key policies and procedures, committee charters and terms of references, annual reports as required.• Providing support for the development and review of risk management frameworks including coordinating regular reviews and updates to risk, incident management, delegations and compliance registers.• Identify and escalate emerging governance, compliance and quality issues and opportunities. Lead in implementing recommendations and remediation efforts.• Providing considered and reliable advice to Directors and the Executive in relation to a broad range of governance, statutory compliance and regulatory issues.• Working alongside the Operations and Investment teams and Fund Administrator (Apex Group) to support Fund administration and governance.

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  rt health

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Risk Compliance Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  Centre for Corporate Health

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Risk and Compliance Manager

    • Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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  AUB Group Limited

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Compliance Officer

    • Aug 2019 - Feb 2022
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    • Work as part of the Risk and Compliance team to support the delivery and development of the group wide risk and compliance management framework to ensure that risks are managed in accordance with the AUB Group Risk Appetite.• Role model and champion an ethical risk and compliance culture in accordance with the values, standards and expectations of the AUB Group.• Deliver the risk and compliance plan and provide 2nd line risk and compliance advisory and assurance. • Be recognised as a trusted advisor to partners to ensure that the necessary risk management and control frameworks (policies, processes, procedures, tools and guidance) are implemented to enhance and protect value. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders (where applicable) to enhance the reputation of the Group Risk and Compliance team and the AUB Group. • Ensure that external services providers (where applicable), deliver in accordance with expected AUB standards. • Work as part of the risk and compliance team to consider the adequacy of the risk and compliance frameworks (including the design and operational effectiveness) to support assurance to partners that regulatory, community, industry, client and the AUB Group standards and expectations are met. • Support 1st line ownership of the relevant frameworks including incident identification and management, guidance to correction of deficiencies and recommending necessary enhancements. • Maintenance of registers and records

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  NSW Department of Education

  • Parramatta

  • Lead, Risk, Compliance & Continuity

    • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
    • Parramatta

    •Assist with development of Shared Services operational plans and actively implemented plans to help create a high-performing service delivery culture through development and effective utilisation of staff.•Prepare monthly governance board reports in accordance with Department of Education policy.•Management of risk control framework and management procedure, instilling a culture of continuous improvement including the development and keeping policies and procedures to meet prudential and regulatory requirements.•Promote the use of contemporary people management practices, technology and systems to deliver efficient and effective service in accordance with Department policy. •Develop and implement shared services systems that enable regular data capture , evaluation, reporting, strategies and initiatives; perform accurate and timely reporting which informs future planning , service delivery and process improvement•Identifies and assesses risk, and proposes and evaluates risk mitigation/treatment strategies including performing risk reviews of control weaknesses.•Provide clear direction to team members on resolving technical and/or complex matters requiring in­ depth subject matter knowledge or implementation advice. •In consultation with the stakeholders; monitor and evaluate individual and team performances of key performance indicators to support team members , and enhance individual and team achievements

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  Lion Co

  • Sydney Olympic Park

  • Team Manager Banking & Reconciliations (LDD & BSW Senior Executive)

    • Jun 2012 - Nov 2016
    • Sydney Olympic Park

    Responsibilities• Leadership & Coaching of the team • Developing controls, procedures and ongoing governance around cash and e-commerce for the hospitality venues across Asia, Australia and USA.• Commercial Projects with stakeholders, Group Finance, Treasury, external finance teams and the Business units• Developing Insight generation and value creation opportunities. • Developing and driving a continuous improvement change agenda, including multiple payment method opportunities and automation of systems and processes• Applying high level Business Acumen to accommodate two accounting systems and processes, as well as desired company outcomes.• Compliance incident reportingAchievements• Responsible from idea to implementation of the Direct Debit payments incorporating credit cards for Lion Dairy and Beer, Cider and Wine customers and improving working capital within the business of approx.• Successfully designed implemented compliance process and controls for payables via corporate cheques through the USA wine vineyards in line with SOX requirements.• Designing and implementing the e-commerce solution with IT to accommodate projects across Australia and international channels.• Designing and implementing cash handling process and credit card payments for hospitality venues across Australian and International venues ensuring PCIDSS compliance.• Successfully transitioned all company banking and debtor reconciliations within the team from other departments creating savings across business• Created innovative and highly engaged teams • Design and deliver compliance training and monitor team training in relation to ongoing compliance education requirements

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  Belurra Pty Ltd

  • Compliance Officer

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

    Responsibilities• Developing compliance frameworks in line with new and existing legislative requirements such as NCCP, Privacy Act, PPSA, AML/CTF , KYC and credit licensing requirements of ASIC• Provide advice on, the requirements of and changes to, legislation, as they relate to the Company or business activities.• Undertake monitoring processes within the business to ensure linkages between compliance requirements and processes are maintained including compliance incident reporting• Identified and documented all major risks for the Company and implemented appropriate risk mitigation strategies where appropriate.• Enhance compliance documentation linking compliance to processes within the business lines that support this requirement.• Manage relationships and communications external stakeholders, project managers and business owners, and other internal stakeholders• Creating, reviewing and / or implementation of new and existing compliance policies.• Design and deliver compliance training and monitor staff training in relation to ongoing compliance education requirementsAchievements• Managed the implementation the current compliance framework and worked with the key stakeholders to establish policies and procedures which define the overall compliance needs of the business.• Successfully monitored the Company’s compliance with conditions set out in its licences and reported any breaches and ensured prompt remedial action is taken to address any identified breaches.• Developed comprehensive programmes to monitor the Compliance Plan for the Company to ensure they comply with their respective obligations under relevant laws, and within permitted statutory timeframe(s).

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  RetailEase

  • Compliance Officer

    • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

    Responsibilities• Reviewing and updating policies & procedures. • Providing timely advice in relation to compliance related enquiries.• Monitoring changes/compliance with local regulatory requirements including including ACCC, ASIC and AUSTRAC requirements.• Producing reports for management.• AML/CTF responsibilities including preparation of AUSTRAC reporting and mandatory notifications to AUSTRAC.• Managed the collection of repayment streams to ensure cost of funding stayed within acceptable limits.• Training staff on all compliance related policies and procedures.Achievements• Completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment during my employment with RetailEase to assist the business by training staff in relevant Compliance requirements.• Successfully maintained a 3% default rate across the payment receivables to ensure the cost of funds were kept low and enable to business to improve profits.• Built key relationships with senior management to influence the strategic direction of the compliance framework within the business.

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  Prysmian

  • Projects & Tenders Officer

    • 2007 - 2010

    Responsibilities• Coordinating and leading multiple multi-million dollar commercial projects.• Coordinating reporting processes and ensuring appropriate risk and issues management is performed.• Preparing and maintaining the budgets and financials of current projects.• Monitoring project deliverables and timelines across a portfolio of projects. • Providing regular written and oral reports on the progress of assigned contracts to stakeholders.• Identifying, implementing and monitoring continuous quality improvement (CQI) and Internal quality controls (IQC) processes for team activities.• Drafting, collating and managing required content for the tender process within strict deadlines. • Guide staff through the bid delivery process, including client requirements and proposal inputs• Coordinate the review process, engaging senior management and technical specialists as requiredAchievements• Successfully prepared bid and managed a $220 million project from start to finish incorporating worldwide logistics and local technical knowledge.