Experience

MOUNT ISA CITY COUNCIL

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager People, Culture & Safety

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Mount Isa is located in north-west Queensland on the banks of the Leichhardt River. With a population of approximately 22, 000, and is the major service centre for the area. Situated in the heart of the Carpentaria Mineral Province, the city harnesses one of the world’s richest mineral resources and is set amongst the brilliance of the Selwyn ranges. Mount Isa is a vibrant, multicultural place, which attracts people from all corners of the globe, who have made this beautiful outback city their home. Show less



The Tash Hydon Connection

• Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

• Director

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Undertaking short term engagements relating to organisational development, people and culture leadership, program/project management and communication. April 2021 Project Manager Community Diversion Therapy Project - North West Remote Health - assisting to redesign the program to reflect community interests and develop a supporting marketing campaign as well as pathways for clients to access and attend the program. Undertaking short term engagements relating to organisational development, people and culture leadership, program/project management and communication. April 2021 Project Manager Community Diversion Therapy Project - North West Remote Health - assisting to redesign the program to reflect community interests and develop a supporting marketing campaign as well as pathways for clients to access and attend the program.



Gidgee Healing QLD

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager People and Culture

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  Gidgee Healing is a not for profit provider of a range of primary health care services with four locations across the North West Queensland region providing services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community across physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing. I reported to the Chief Operations Officer/Corporate Services Officer responsible for the full range of HR services, systems, processes and support provision to the Senior Management Team and Managers in the areas including People and Culture Planning, Resourcing and Induction, Remuneration, Contracts, Performance Management, HR Policy and Procedures, Workforce Learning & Development. This included oversight and management of HR function leading a team of 5 responsible for recruitment, learning and development, industrial relations (IR) and workforce planning. I developed a comprehensive strategic workforce plan including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development and succession plans and reviewed and updated employee contracts to meet contemporary and industry standards. I also established and managed the project governance framework including project reporting structure and the quality assurance process. Through the establishment of a new IR support function we lowered organisation IR costs by 37%. I created a workforce development and integration program for the new aged care teams and devised and delivered workforce development workshops for managers and teams Show less



Queensland Health

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

• Manager, Learning and Organisational Development

  • May 2015 - May 2020

  Health Support Queensland, a division of the Queensland Department of Health, delivers a range of specialised diagnostic, scientific, clinical support and payroll support services to enable the delivery of frontline healthcare in Queensland. I joined HSQ in 2007 and held a number of roles during that time including Principal Planning Co-ordinator and Project Manager (2007-2015), Principal Advisor Organisational Capability (2017 – 2019) and also completed two secondments – Principal Project Officer Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs with North West Hospital and Health Service (2018 – 2019) and Principal Engagement/Cultural Change, Corporate Services Division, Department of Health (2017 – 2018).I managed and executed a project to deliver an improved state-wide and attraction and retention framework for HSQ with a focus on diversity and rural and remote employment sustainability. Show less

• Principal Planning Co-ordinator and Project Manager

  • 2007 - May 2015

  • Developed divisional strategic plans and assisted with the development of branch operational plans.• Created and facilitated workshops on various topics including planning, workforce management quality, risk management and change. • Undertook the business analysis function on a range of projects, strategies and initiatives including the extensive business improvement program to reduce staff numbers. • Developed and showcased the strategic planning framework and toolkit.• Facilitated the organisational quality management review process.• Managed the Working for Queensland survey for HSQ, (2013 – 2016) providing the analytics as well as facilitating the information, strategy and planning process for the organisation.• Developed and implemented the HSQ risk program, including facilitating the senior and middle management workshops and setting up the Risk Community of Practice. Show less



North West Hospital and Health Service

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

• Project Manager Mental Health Service Planning

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Seconded to assist following a review of the ATODS service and assist with the implementation of 19 recommendations. • Developed and coordinated a complex project, delivering an improved Mental Health & ATODS service • Designed and implemented the project engagement strategy including facilitated workshops, community roundtables, workforce design meetings, the communication strategy and a change management framework. • Worked closely with the clinical team to Improve team culture and communication through focused workshops, team undertakings and agreed cultural standards. • Established and managed the project governance framework including the formation of the project steering committee, project reporting structure and the quality assurance process. Show less