Experience

Newcastle Airport Pty Limited

• Australia
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governance and Compliance Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Newcastle Airport Pty Ltd is Australia's sixth largest regional airport, jointly owned by City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council. Governed by a Board of Directors comprising both independent and shareholder nominated directors, my role supports the management of Board and Committee meetings, incorporating governance projects, including Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Regulatory Compliance responsibilities. Newcastle Airport Pty Ltd is Australia's sixth largest regional airport, jointly owned by City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council. Governed by a Board of Directors comprising both independent and shareholder nominated directors, my role supports the management of Board and Committee meetings, incorporating governance projects, including Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Regulatory Compliance responsibilities.



NSW Crown Holiday Parks Land Manager (t/as Reflections Holiday Parks)

• Executive Manager, Governance and Engagement (Company Secretary)

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2021

  Reflections Holiday Parks is an appointed Land Manager under the Crown Land Management Act 2016. With its NSW Government appointed Board, the team is responsible, for 37 Holiday Parks and 43 local reserves across the State. A transformational role, reporting to the CEO, tasked to review and improve the corporate governance processes across the Group, including Board and Committee management, strategic risk management and compliance, legal oversight and policy development. As leader of the Engagement portfolio, community engagement strategies and plans were established to align with major projects across the State, the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and the expectations of the many regional communities in which Reflections operates. Leading a team of four, I was responsible for a diverse mix of responsibilities and outcomes. I managed administration, governance, internal and external communications and engagement, media, PR, company events and Government relations.



University of Newcastle

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Management/Executive Officer Roles

  • Jun 2009 - Feb 2016

  The University of Newcastle is the second largest employer in the Hunter Region. Leading and managing governance and engagement projects and teams, major event management and enabling business partnerships and connections, were key roles undertaken across various portfolios of the University, including: • Academic Division – Student Services Team (incl: University/TAFE Strategic Business Partnership) • Research and Innovation Division – Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (incl: Divisional restructure project) • Vice Chancellor’s Division – Governance Team (Manager Council Secretariat & University Records Team) • Vice Chancellor’s Division – Alumni and Philanthropic Team (Senior Executive Officer)



PMP Limited

• Australia
• Printing Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Manager to CEO

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Based in Chatswood, NSW, with a staff of 4500 across Australia and New Zealand, this role incorporated the management of the CEO’s office and projects arising from the Board and senior executive team. Key achievements are outlined below: Key Achievements •Strategic Planning – teamed with the CEO, HR Director and Company Analyst to project manage the Board and senior executive team’s strategy forums. •Special Projects – led several diverse projects on behalf of the CEO, requiring investigative, research and analysis work including matters relating to legal, risk management and human resources. •Human Resource Strategy – Initiated an executive coaching program and teamed with the CEO and HR Director to develop new employment contracts for the senior executive team.



Suters Architects

• Corporate Services Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

  Suters Architects, based in Newcastle had 160 staff across offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. As Corporate Services Manager I was responsible for: • Strategic organisational development and human resources • Strategic and operational planning for the organisation • Leadership of staff • Board and governance management Suters Architects, based in Newcastle had 160 staff across offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. As Corporate Services Manager I was responsible for: • Strategic organisational development and human resources • Strategic and operational planning for the organisation • Leadership of staff • Board and governance management



Hunter New England Health

• Executive Officer to the CEO and Health Service Board

  • May 2004 - Apr 2005

  Reporting directly to the CEO and the Board Chair, as the Executive Officer, I was responsible for the following areas: • Executive secretariat to the Area Health Board and its sub-committees. • Freedom of Information Officer for all administration related matters (now GIPA). • Senior Complaints Officer and Advisor (including Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions Without Notice and Briefings). • Change management projects during the amalgamation between Hunter and New England Health Services.



Fairfax Regional and Community Newspapers

• Group Business Improvement Manager

  • Nov 1999 - May 2004

  The Fairfax Regional and Community Newspaper Group had offices across NSW and Victoria, incorporating 40 newspaper products and 1200 staff. Reporting to the CEO as Group Business Improvement Manager, I was responsible for the alignment of the Group with the Fairfax’s standard operating procedures, polices and systems. Appointed as the Human Resources Manager (Newcastle Newspapers P/L) in 2003, I was responsible for all operational human resources outcomes for 300 staff, the facilities management portfolio, work health & safety and workers compensation processes. This role formed part of the senior executive team.