Experience

HR Tactics - HR Strategy | HR Consulting | HR Support

• Australia
• Human Resources Services

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Present



The Music Bus

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People & Culture

  • Dec 2019 - Jan 2022

• National Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2019



Brisbane Marine Pilots

• Australia
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Human Resource Advisor

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Established in 1989, Brisbane Marine Pilots is a leading port pilotage service provider committed to Brisbane and supporting ports throughout Queensland. • Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for all Generalist HR functions including performance management, dispute resolution, development and review of company policies and procedures, recruitment, Industrial relations and workforce planning as a member of the Leadership Team• Provide advice, solutions and support to shareholder pilots and team members• Design, implement and manage all companywide policies and procedures in line with legislative regulations• Partner with external legal advisors to minimise risk and to resolve complex issues• Manage and investigate workplace investigations, grievances and return to work processes• Design, implement and negotiate Enterprise Agreements with workers and union representatives• Responsible for all IR/ER, OH&S, worker’s compensation, EEO, remuneration and payroll processes



Shingle Inn Cafes

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resource & Training Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  David Peters Group is the parent company for Brisbane’s oldest café – Shingle Inn Café. Established in 1936, Shingle Inn has over 50 plus stores all around Australia and continues to delight its customers with its range of succulent cakes and delicious coffee.• Responsible for all Generalist HR functions including performance management, dispute resolution, development and review of company policies and procedures, recruitment, Industrial relations and workforce planning• Responsible for developing, monitoring and conducting all franchisee training in a class room setting• Responsible for all legislative and regulatory compliance issues including proactive and approved auditing of company procedures.• Responsible for end to end recruitment of staff, including job documentation, organizing and writing job advertisements, conducting interviews, reference checks• Responsible for all IR/ER, OH&S, worker’s compensation, EEO, remuneration and payroll services



Silver Chain Group

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR & Corporate Recruitment Officer

  • 2012 - 2013

  The Silver Chain Group, which is one of the largest not for profit health and community care organisations, provides a range of services to assist people in their homes across Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. • Provide advice and support to business leaders and ensure that all recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with Silver Chain policy and procedures.• Provide advice to business leaders on range of advertising options available and make recommendations on the most appropriate to attract desired candidates.• Act as a point of contact for both internal and external candidates requiring further information about vacancies whilst promoting employment and career development opportunities.• Generate contracts of employment and internal paperwork to ensure employees are provided with correct entitlements and facilitate internal administrative processes to ensure a smooth commencement for the new employee.• Facilitate integration and consistency of recruitment activities within Silver Chain through activities such as maintaining central repository of selection tools and attendance at quarterly team meetings with other Recruitment Officers.• Assisting the Human Resource Business Partner, Corporate with ad hoc HR duties and reports.



Sweet by Nature ...Cakes and desserts, handmade with love

• Senior Human Resources & OH&S Coordinator

  • 2010 - 2012

  Sweet by Nature is recognised as one of Melbourne's premier cake suppliers, providing its customers with high quality, handmade fresh products since 1990. • Advise Managing Director/CEO and other divisional managers on all matters regarding industrial relations, recruitment, training, wage and salary administration, OH&S matters and other related staff issues.• Monitor the operation of job evaluation and performance appraisal programs. Monitor and report on employee appraisal• Responsible for recruitment of staff, including job documentation, organizing and writing job advertisements, conducting interviews, reference checks• Maintain a sound knowledge of current legislation, standards, policies and guidelines relevant to areas of responsibility and ensure that work activities comply with relevant legislation and standards• Undertake HR planning (including workforce and succession), people management and training initiatives to ensure organizational talent requirements are met• Responsible for all IR/ER, OH&S, workers compensation, EEO, performance management, remuneration and payroll services• Participate in the development, implementation and review of Occupational Health & Safety policies, procedures, management plans, guidelines, standard operation procedures, safe work method statements and safe work procedure and other strategies as required• Provide advice and proactive leadership across the organization in the areas of Occupational Health & Safety• Represent the company in relation to all food safety, Halal and HACCP audits bi-annually or as required



Drake International

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Recruitment Specialist

  • 2009 - 2010

  The Drake International Group of Companies are global specialists in the field of human resources, performance improvement, consultative management, permanent and temporary staffing and technology solutions.• Conducting effective screening of candidates through proper assessment and selection process • Ensuring that the client company and position is accurately presented to the candidate and the candidate represented to the client in a professional and forthright manner• Establishing and delivering flexible, solution oriented recruitment strategies as the market requires• Enhancing the brand opportunity through industry events, networking and partnership opportunities • Educating and influencing the industry around recruitment and retention strategies and challenges • Thorough interviewing of candidates utilising behavioural description interviewing (BDI Techniques) and assessing them using the appropriate skills or aptitude technologies