Experience

Westvic Staffing Solutions

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Southern STAY supported and residential services

• South West Victoria

• Non Executive Director

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  STAY Residential Services is a not for profit, registered NDIS Provider, providing supports to people with a disability in South West Victoria. STAY takes pride in providing high quality support and strongly advocates a person-centred approach. We strive to promote independence, participation and supports to assist you to reach your goals. Southern Way Direct Care Service Inc is a non-government, not for profit, charitable organisation that has been providing high quality support, accommodation, life skills training and community access to people with disabilities primarily in Warrnambool as well as the south west region of Victoria since 1990. Show less



Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fellow

  • Jul 2001 - Present

  A recognised and experienced Senior Executive and Company Director with both Senior Private and Government roles along with significant Private, Not-for-profit and Government Authority experience A recognised and experienced Senior Executive and Company Director with both Senior Private and Government roles along with significant Private, Not-for-profit and Government Authority experience



Corangamite Shire Council

• Australia
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Had an amazing 4 months supporting Corangamite Shire transition to a new CEO, thanks to a supportive Council & wonderful organisation Had an amazing 4 months supporting Corangamite Shire transition to a new CEO, thanks to a supportive Council & wonderful organisation



Department of Transport and Planning

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  From 1 January 2023 the Department of Transport became the Department of Transport & Planning

• • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023



LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals)

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2021



Local Government Chief Officers Group

• Australia and New Zealand

• National Registrar

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2021



Grampians Tourism

• Hamilton Victoria

• Local Government Director

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  Grampians Tourism was established in 2009 and is the peak industry body for tourism in the Grampians region. It encompasses and is directly supported by Ararat Rural City, Horsham Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire, Southern Grampians Shire and the Pyrenees Shire. Our primary purpose is to deliver a coordinated approach to marketing, product development, infrastructure investment and industry development for the Grampians Region. We do this by creating cooperative marketing and advertising opportunities with industry to increase our region, it experiences and destinations, exposure in key markets. Our key asset is www.visitgrampians.com.au – the gateway to the Grampians region. Show less



Great South Coast Regional Partnership

• Hamilton Victoria Australia

• Local Government Director

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2021

  The Great South Coast Regional Partnership in south-western Victoria extends from the iconic Shipwreck Coast to the South Australian border. Strong agricultural and fishing sectors, alongside a growing tourism industry, underpin local economies. Around 33,000 residents call Warrnambool home, making it the region’s largest centre. Each year, the Great South Coast attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy its spectacular coastline and stunning natural scenery – the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles are among the world-famous attractions. The region is also home to internationally recognised areas of indigenous significance, including Budj Bim, near Heywood, and Tower Hill, just outside Warrnambool, and Moyjil at Point Ritchie. One of Australia’s premier deep water ports is located at Portland, with the Partnership area also boasting an established rail network and several commercial airports. The region also has a growing sustainable energy sector and food processing capabilities. http://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/regional-partnerships/great-south-coast Show less



Southern Grampians Shire Council

• Hamilton VIC

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2021

  With a landscape dominated by the spectacular Grampians mountain range, ancient volcanoes, tranquil rivers and waterfalls and undulating pastoral land dotted with majestic red gums, the Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ with the Shire located 290 kilometres west of Melbourne and 500 kilometres south east of Adelaide. Southern Grampians covers an area of 6,652 square kilometres. Hamilton is the main retail and service centre supported by the smaller towns of Balmoral, Branxholme, Byaduk, Cavendish, Coleraine, Dunkeld, Glenthompson, Penshurst and Tarrington. Southern Grampians Shire prospers from primary production. Agriculture, with its associated industries, is the largest employment sector with this intensive agricultural production contributing significantly to the Victorian and Australian economies. Show less



Great South Coast Group Inc.

• Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

• CEO Board representative

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2021

  The Great South Coast Group Inc. is a formal alliance of government, business and the community, all working collectively to enhance our way of life. Charged with responsibility for delivering the Great South Coast Regional Strategic Plan, the group also gives voice to regional issues and concern. This group aspires to creating a thriving, multi-faceted and resilient economy, all the while valuing and protecting our natural resources and environment. Our focus is on ensuring the people who live in our region are healthy, have access to quality education options and enjoy great lifestyle choices. http://www.greatsouthcoast.com.au/about-the-group/board-of-directors Show less



White Ribbon

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• White Ribbon Advocate

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  The White Ribbon Advocate role is for men and women who support and promote the White Ribbon Campaign in their community. Advocates play a vital role in raising awareness of the issue in their community and promoting the work White Ribbon does in Schools, Workplaces, with Youth and across the broader community. The White Ribbon Advocate role is for men and women who support and promote the White Ribbon Campaign in their community. Advocates play a vital role in raising awareness of the issue in their community and promoting the work White Ribbon does in Schools, Workplaces, with Youth and across the broader community.



Country Fire Authority

• Non-Executive Director (& former Audit & Risk Chair)

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2016

  A volunteer-based Fire & Emergency Service delivery and effective and efficient service to, and with communties via an integrated model of Volunteers and Career Staff www.cfa.vic.gov.au A volunteer-based Fire & Emergency Service delivery and effective and efficient service to, and with communties via an integrated model of Volunteers and Career Staff www.cfa.vic.gov.au



Melton City Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

  Located just 25 kms from the Melbourne CBD stretching from Caroline Springs through to Melton Township and home to 136,000 residents this thriving City advocates strongly on behalf of its Community and has seen recent successes such as the Pride of Melton $13m Economic Development initiative to improve the opportunities for the strip shopping in Melton Township making a destination for small to medium enterprise to establish, grow and thrive.

• • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

• • Oct 2011 - Nov 2013



Djerriwarrh Health Services

• Non-Executive Director (Former President)

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2015

  Providing a truly integrated health service from Acute, Aged Care and Primary Care, community services into the growth areas of Melton & Moorabool shires. www.djhs.org.au Providing a truly integrated health service from Acute, Aged Care and Primary Care, community services into the growth areas of Melton & Moorabool shires. www.djhs.org.au



Bacchus Marsh Community Enterprise Limited

• Bacchus Marsh & District

• Inaugural Director

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

  A community based enterprise utilizing Community Banking (Registered Trademark of Bendigo Bank) to invest into the local community from locally generated funds to support local groups and initiatives A community based enterprise utilizing Community Banking (Registered Trademark of Bendigo Bank) to invest into the local community from locally generated funds to support local groups and initiatives



Limbs for Life

• Melbourne, Australia

• Deputy Chair

  • Dec 2010 - Nov 2012

  To empower amputees with information and support. www.limbs4life.com To empower amputees with information and support. www.limbs4life.com



Moorabool Shire Council

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Councillor (Mayor 2008/09)

  • Nov 2004 - Oct 2012

  Set amid picturesque rolling hills only 45km west of Melbourne CBD, Moorabool Shire combines country living with easy access to the city. An attractive mix of open spaces, friendly towns, orchards, deep gorges and forests. One of Moorabool's greatest attractions is its diversity. www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Set amid picturesque rolling hills only 45km west of Melbourne CBD, Moorabool Shire combines country living with easy access to the city. An attractive mix of open spaces, friendly towns, orchards, deep gorges and forests. One of Moorabool's greatest attractions is its diversity. www.moorabool.vic.gov.au



Regional Development Australia, Grampians Committee

• Deputy Chair

  • Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee members are local people developing local solutions to local issues. They build partnerships to develop strategies and deliver sustainable infrastructure and services to their regions. www.rda.gov.au Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee members are local people developing local solutions to local issues. They build partnerships to develop strategies and deliver sustainable infrastructure and services to their regions. www.rda.gov.au



Department of Planning and Community Development

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, School & Community Partnerships

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2011

  Working across State, Local & Federal Government with growth communities surrounding Melbourne to plan and delivery community services and infrastructure Working across State, Local & Federal Government with growth communities surrounding Melbourne to plan and delivery community services and infrastructure



Tudball Quality Management Pty Ltd

• Managing Director

  • Sep 1997 - Jan 2005

  Assisting Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) achieve their goals through Innovation & Technology Assisting Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) achieve their goals through Innovation & Technology