Experience

Queensland Parliament

• Australia
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present



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• Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Komatsu Australia

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilities Manager - QLD

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2021

  Reporting to the State General Manager, in my capacity as Facilities Manager I held responsibility for 15 branches encompassing legislative compliance, maintenance, electrical, council relationship, contractor management, supplier agreements and safety. Above and beyond day to day operational management responsibilities, I was proud to have delivered; • Reviewed all Queensland supplier agreements, led negotiations with key suppliers leading to a cost reduction of $30k per year.• Developed and implemented facility audits supporting safety and maintenance compliance, and proactive maintenance rosters employed leading to external audit efficiency and improved safety and delivery outcomes.• Managed facility relocation and fit-out of multiple branches across QLD. Whilst projects had budget of up to $380K, the relocations provided efficiency gains and cost savings to make the branches profitable.• Managed branch build of the Bosso St Project in Mackay. Partnered with Builders and suppliers to deliver $40M new warehouse and service workshop, amalgamating three business units which supported teams to work more efficiently.• Managed the $15M Fairfield Head office project including fit-out and relocation of staff from the North Ryde office.• Led the change management project integrating the Joy Global business into Komatsu. Partnered with Joy employees, understanding concerns through change management protocols and building a strong communication strategy including writing newsletters and facilitating communication sessions with the teams. Relocated all staff from Murarrie to Wacol with no loss of staff prior to the move. Show less

• Project Manager

  • May 2011 - Sep 2013

  Reporting to the State General Manager, accountable for the construction and relocation to the $100 million dollar Wacol facility which is world class within the Komatsu brand. Managed contractors and suppliers to complete internal fit out of the three administration areas.• Project Managed the $100M Wacol facility project, from start of earthworks to completion leading to nomination and second place for the Brisbane City Council annual development award, for on time and on budget delivery of a world class facility.• Project Managed the people, infrastructure, computer assets and soft furnishings from five sites relocation to the new Wacol site with no disruption to the business operation.• Partnered with Workshop Managers to design efficient, ergonomic and practical workshop design, completed to optimise working areas.• Ensured internal office and meeting areas were completed and all power and IT equipment fully tested and documented to ensure fit for purpose.• Managed installation of Auxiliary plant, commissioned to manufacture specifications and then recorded and filed with the site’s manuals. Show less

• Service Manager

  • Sep 2009 - May 2011

  Reporting to the Brisbane Branch Manager, accountable for internal & external revenue budgets for the Sherwood Service Department. Safety and Environmental issues within both Workshop and Field Service Environment. Implement change management as requested by Head Office and Branch Managers. Work in progress management to ensure correct and timely invoicing to customers.• Introduced and implemented SPQRC, Safe, People, Quality, Response and Cost metrics and processes to provide the workforce with an open view of daily targets and planning.• Changed field service processes, introduced a procedure for employees to contact the branch when leaving a job, this change provided customers with quicker turnaround of visits and prevented serval trips for one job.• Facilitated in-depth reviews analysing wins and losses on assembly jobs, leading to a change in the business which ensured customers were quoted correctly in advance. Show less

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

  Reporting to the Brisbane Branch Manager, accountable for the delivery and budgets for Komatsu’s Truck Assembly Project. This was to monitor and support staff during the process of building 62 * 830 E & 930E electric drive trucks. During this time, I was accountable to companies like Rio Tinto and Downer Edi. This role included the monitoring of site commissioning.



Sherrin Rental

• Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Workshop Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2008



Hastings Deering

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Revenue Workshop / Field Service Fitter

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2007



Terex Mining Group

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing

• Field Service Adviser/ Relief Product Support Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Feb 2004



Roche Mining

• Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

• Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 1999



McMahon Contractors Pty Ltd

• Cue, Western Australia, Australia

• Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 1996



BHP Blackwater

• Blackwater

• Apprentice Diesel Heavy Earthmoving Fitter

  • Feb 1992 - Aug 1995

  Apprenticeship completed at Blackwater mine. Carried out repairs, maintenance and machine overhauls. Completed my time with Top Overall Apprentice 4th Year. This award was given out of 60 apprentices on the Blackwater site for this period. Apprenticeship completed at Blackwater mine. Carried out repairs, maintenance and machine overhauls. Completed my time with Top Overall Apprentice 4th Year. This award was given out of 60 apprentices on the Blackwater site for this period.