Experience

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  Abt Associates - Papua New Guinea Governance Facility (PGF)

  • Port Moresby , Papua New Guinea

  • Sub National Adviser

    • Jul 2016 - Present
    • Port Moresby , Papua New Guinea

    Responsible for providing technical support and advice at sub national level to improve governance and public administration reform & service delivery at sub national level.

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  Coffey International Development- Governance Program

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • Sub National Adviser

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    Responsible for providing technical support and advice at sub national level to improve governance and public administration reform & service delivery.

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  Pacific Islands Centre for Public Administration

  • Fiji

  • Performance Management Adviser

    • Nov 2012 - May 2015
    • Fiji

    I am responsible for providing technical assistance and advisory support to the 14 Pacific Island Countries Public Service Offices in the implementation and delivery of improved and sustainable HRM practices and performance management plans across the public service which includes public service modernisation plans and improving human resources policies, capacity development activities, workforce planning, organizational restructure, performance management framework, staff training & professional development, recruitment & selection activities.

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  Government of Kiribati

  • National Human Resources Planning Adviser

    • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

    I was engaged by The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism (PACTAM) an Australian Government, AusAID initiative (managed by AVI) that responds to requests for technical assistance from Pacific Islands Governments and agencies by recruiting professionals from Australia and other countries for assignments that cannot be filled locally. As the National Human Resources Planning Adviser with the Government of Kiribati Public Service Office, I was responsible for providing technical and advisory support to the Government of Kiribati’s public service, in developing its human resources modernisation/reform plans and improving the human resources policies, recruitment & selection process, workforce planning, performance management, capacity development activities, and staff training & professional development activities and reviewing and improving current civil service National Condition of Service (NCS).

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  Government of Nauru, Public Service Office

  • Nauru

  • Director Human Resources & Labour/Human Resources Specialist

    • Sep 2008 - May 2010
    • Nauru

    I was engaged by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat funded by AusAID as the Human Resources Specialist/Director Human Resources & Labour (in-line position) on Pacific Regional Assistance Nauru (PRAN) program. PRAN was an initiative of the Australian Government and the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat to modernise the public service by strengthening the machinery of government and enhancing the human resources capacity and capability in line with the Nauru National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) medium term development strategy (MTDS) priorities. Reporting directly to the Chief Secretary who is the head of the Nauru Public Service, the position is responsible for the development and implementation of improved human resource management strategies within the Nauru Public Service by aligning HR operational activities to National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) document MTDS priorities.

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  GRM International Pty Ltd - RAMSI Law & Justice Sector, Solomon Islands

  • Solomon Islands

  • Capacity Building & Training Cordination Adviser

    • Oct 2006 - Oct 2007
    • Solomon Islands

    I was engaged by GRM International as the Capacity Development Adviser on Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands (RAMSI) with the Law & Justice Sector (Justice Component) Program on a 12 month contract. Reporting to the Team Leader RAMSI Law & Justice Sector (Justice Component), I had the overall responsibility for coordination and oversight of capacity building program and human resources activities across all justice components of RAMSI ensuring a consistent and effective approach to capacity building across all areas where RAMSI Law & Justice Sector(Justice Component).

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  Shell (PNG) Limited

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • HR Manager

    • 2001 - 2003
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    Reporting to the General Manager/CEO as an integral part of the senior management team, and in-charge of seven professional staff, I was charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing strategic HR plan ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy 300 employees; directly provide operational HR support to Managers across the company; provide high quality, up to date human resources advice to management and staff; manage and implement human resources policies and procedures, recruitment & selection, staff training & development, and performance management.

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  Goodman Fielder International PNG Ltd

  • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

  • HR Manager

    • 1998 - 2001
    • Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

    As part of the senior management team, oversaw all human resource functions for the company’s 1,000 staff. Developed and implemented clear HR strategies, policies and procedures, performance management processes, Oversaw personnel administration, industrial relations, staff training and employee development, salary & benefits management, recruitment and selection, and occupational health & safety.

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  BHP- OK Tedi Mining Limited

  • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

  • HR Superindent - Personnel Administration

    • 1995 - 1998
    • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

    As Manager and part of senior management team from 1995-1998, supervised 10 professional staff accountable for planning, directing and implementing the company’s personnel strategies, policies and programmes for 2,000 employees. Managed employee benefits, recruitment and selection, and conducted staff training and employee development, and performance management.

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  BHP - Ok Tedi Mining Limited

  • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

  • HR Superintendent - Employee Relations

    • 1993 - 1995
    • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

    As a Manager and in charge of 5 professional staff, and responsible for providing expert in-house ER advice, guidance and coaching to line managers in dealing with IR issues including; managing performance issues and employee grievances; developing and implementing IR policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with employment legislation and industrial award and staff agreement interpretations; manage the resolution and management of personal grievances, disputes and disciplinary action where appropriate; and assist with the up-skilling of the management team on HR practices relating to employee relations

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  BHP OK Tedi Mining Ltd

  • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

  • Senior HR Officer

    • 1991 - 1993
    • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

    Reporting to Manager Human Resources, and in-charge of 3 staff, I was responsible for providing HR advice and support to line managers in all facets of HR and workforce solution; provide ongoing maintenance and review of HR administrative processes to maximise productivity and efficiency in HR administration functions; provide ongoing support in the maintenance of our employee files, recruitment, performance management; management and preparation of HR documentation including, but not limited to, employment contracts for new employees, staff inductions.

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  BHP - OK Tedi Mining Limited

  • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

  • HR Officer

    • 1988 - 1990
    • Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

    Reporting to HR Manager, I was responsible for supporting the HR function through the administration of employee benefits and co-ordination; assist line managers with staff performance management issues and cases of misconduct and disciplinary matters; provide specialist quality advisory support for employees relating to a broad range of human resources related concerns.