Experience

Southern Downs Regional Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Livingstone Shire Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson - Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Independent Member Audit, Risk and Business Improvement Committee

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2021



Yupi Group ( including Challenge Employment & Training)

• Chairperson

  • Apr 2019 - Present



MOUNT ISA CITY COUNCIL

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent member, Audit and Risk Committee

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Noosa Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Independent member, Audit and Risk committee

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Lockyer Valley Regional Council

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee

  • Jul 2018 - Present



City of Gold Coast

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent member Audit and Risk Committee

  • Jun 2018 - Present



Queensland Catholic Education Commission

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Committee Member Capital Assistance Assessment Committee

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Balonne Shire Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2017 - Present

  Assisted with key aspects of budget preparation 2017/18, including consultation with elected members, executive and management , particular focus on rating, fees and charges and quality assurance. Supported forward planning regarding long term financial planning and the adoption extended related party disclosures.Rating review for 2017/18 and interim remote support for month end reporting. Rate and price modelling support for budget 2020/21. Assisted with key aspects of budget preparation 2017/18, including consultation with elected members, executive and management , particular focus on rating, fees and charges and quality assurance. Supported forward planning regarding long term financial planning and the adoption extended related party disclosures.Rating review for 2017/18 and interim remote support for month end reporting. Rate and price modelling support for budget 2020/21.



Gladstone Regional Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chairperson Gladstone Regional Council Audit , Risk and Improvement Committee

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2022

• External Representative Business Improvement Committee

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019



James Cook University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sessional Lecturer - JCU MBA Global On line - Business Consulting

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021



Rockhampton Regional Council

• Government Relations Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Consultant

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Assisting Council with Asset revaluation and Asset Accounting issues for reporting period 18/19, 19/20 Assisting Council with Asset revaluation and Asset Accounting issues for reporting period 18/19, 19/20



CPA Australia

• Australia
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chair - Appointments Council

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

• Nominations Committee - Member Representative

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2019



NeuroPower Group

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant ( Teaming and Leadership)

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019



Strategic Momentum Group

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2019



North West Hospital and Health Service

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Chief Financial Officer/Chief Information Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Responsible for Finance and related system platforms as caretaker whilst permanent CFO/CIO recruited. Key member of the executive team reporting through to the local Board. Key areas of focus, sourcing internal audit services; asset management and strategic advice for revaluations; preparations for key system upgrade and renewal projects Responsible for Finance and related system platforms as caretaker whilst permanent CFO/CIO recruited. Key member of the executive team reporting through to the local Board. Key areas of focus, sourcing internal audit services; asset management and strategic advice for revaluations; preparations for key system upgrade and renewal projects



Townsville City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• General Manager Finance

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2017

  Responsible Accounts Payable, Payroll, Insurance , Strategic Financial Planning , Financial Accounting ( including Treasury and Taxation) and Revenue (Rating and Commercial Billing and recovery) for Council with a team of up to 75. Project Leadership Team HRIS upgrade/replacement project Project Leadership Team Corporate Governance Service Delivery Review project Project Management Team Accommodation relocation project Project Leadership Team Finance Department Service Delivery Review project Project Management Team Smart Service ( continuous improvement) framewrok review Information custodian - Tech One, Finance, Supply Chain Management and Enterprise budgeting Member Water Security Taskforce Member Capital Approvals Board CFO Panel member LGFP Annual Conference Cairns 2014 Presenter Asset Management Case Study - Local Government Conference NSW 2016



Queensland Treasury

• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Acting Manager Corporate Accounting and Taxation

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for managing the Corporate Finance, Taxation/Operations, Research and Governance and Strategic Asset and Procurement Management teams approximately 20 accounting and procurement professionals Key responsibilities of the team are for the preparation of the departmental annual financial statements, whole of government reporting for the department, co-ordination and technical advisory services in relation to departmental taxation, procurement and asset management requirements. Research and policy guidance to support uniform interpretation and implementation of financial policy, guidelines and procedures.



Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI)

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Special Projects Manager

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Project managing ERP selection and implementation solution, including development of extensive business requirements and RFP process. Developing and testing inaugral Business Continuity Plan. Project managing culture change framework "Accelerated Teaming" delivered by Neuropower, inclusive of hands on facilitation. Chair of the Enrvironment Commitee. As required support to Executive in relation to contract negotiations, ICT infrastructure support and governance

• Contract Commercial and Corporate Services Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

  Providing backfill relief during merger/acquistion growth phase. Developed financial and hr managment support frameworks and project managing erp and ict upgrade and transition processes. Developing commercial agreements for consultancy service provision to the business. Supporting the development of commercial business activity proposals and contract requirements. Oversighting facilities management and transitionary requirements of the physical aspects of the merger. Chair of the Environmental Committee



Redland City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager Financial Services

  • Mar 2003 - Aug 2010

  The position is responsible for 60 staff and has 6 direct reports across the following disciplines; oFinancial Accounting, Budget and Management Accounting, Financial systems support,10 year financial modelling, treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable, taxation, grants and subsidy support, revenue management and recovery, corporate asset accounting, GIS data capture and, asset management support oEarnings before interest, taxation and depreciation for the city approximate $30M oMember of the Senior Management Group which reports to the executive oChair of the Corporate Financial Team which recommends policy and procedural direction with respect to all aspects of financial reporting both internal and external oDepartmental representative on the Information Management Co-ordination work group oTemporary relief to Manager Performance Audit oTemporary relief to General Manager, Corporate Services oRepresentative on the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) - Finance and Governance Committee4 oCommittee member of the CPA Queensland Public Sector Committee 2009 and 2010



Airservices Australia - Brisbane Operations

• Business Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2003

  The position is responsible for; oFinancial management and advice, annual turnover $200M and profit before tax $36M oProviding consultancy advice with respect to business development issues and business case review oProviding analysis of business performance and the development of pro-active strategies to take advantage of business opportunities and minimise business threats- particularly focussed on risk and fraud mitigation oCo-ordinating and developing the business planning process oCo-ordinating and developing Service Agreements and contractual relationships oProviding assistance with attainment of best practice business processes, policies and procedures- with focus on reporting oNegotiating internal and external product pricing oProviding Commercial Business Education oMember of the Senior management team with accountability for 13 staff responsible for Finance, Workforce Resource Planning, Property and, non-technical asset management



QPM Property Management

• Manager Finance and Administration

  • May 1995 - Mar 1999

  The position was responsible for: othe provision of all support functions relating to general administration, purchasing, quality assurance, human resources, IT, records, and finance for the commercialised business unit ( not budget funded must make a profit to remain in business – turnover $40m) oThe role involved management responsibility for 67 staff oA member of the Senior Management team responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business unit oDuring this period there was significant change and introduction of more commercially focussed service delivery in the finance and administration areas. Key changes included the introduction of AAS30 with respect to State Government reporting and a change to the Finance system to SAP R/3



Australian Estate Management/Australian Property Group

• Business Manager/Building Manager

  • 1992 - 1994



Hamilton Island Enterprises

• Resort Accountant, Reservations Manager, Night Audit Supervisor

  • 1986 - 1990



State Bank of Victoria

• Manager Financial Systems Development, OIC Financial Reporting, Assistant Budget Officer

  • 1978 - 1986