Experience

Kiddie Cove Early Learning Centre

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner Kiddie Cove Early Learning Centre

  • Nov 2020 - Present



Kool Kidz Childcare and Kindergarten

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Approved Provider

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Berry Street

• United States
• Home Health Care Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foster Carer

  • Nov 2003 - Present

  Care for children aged between birth and 17 as either an emergency placement, short term or long term or respite care. Care for children aged between birth and 17 as either an emergency placement, short term or long term or respite care.



Preston Baseball Club

• Australia
• Spectator Sports

• Junior Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Manage all aspects of the junior program at the Preston Baseball Club Liaising with parents and children, Junior Coach, Baseball Victoria Organising coaches, team managers, scorers, meetings, awards night, social events Manage all aspects of the junior program at the Preston Baseball Club Liaising with parents and children, Junior Coach, Baseball Victoria Organising coaches, team managers, scorers, meetings, awards night, social events



Victoria Police

• Australia
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Unit Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016



Public Record Office Victoria

• Australia
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator, Access Services

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2014

  I manage the Public Record Office Victoria reading room and record retrievals office providing access to historical State Government Records.Manage the Access Services team with a key focus on delivering services in line with the Customer Service Charter.Contribute to workplace planning and business planning including overseeing the rostering of resources across the reading room and record retrievals office.Lead the provision of a professional reference service to enhance access to the PROV collections.Lead the development and review of policies and procedures for PROV Access Services.Management of the recruitment, induction, planning, reviewing, training of all staff within the team.Pro-actively build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders ensuring client satisfaction and awareness of emerging issues in Access Services.Oversee the management of the development of reference guides and guides to accessing the collection.Promote PROV reference services through the delivery of presentations to client groups.

• Acting Manager, Organisational Development

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2010

  Provide leadership and management to the Organisational Development team.Develop, lead and contribute to organisational strategic business planning, budget management, risk assessment and reporting.Provide authoritative advice to the PROV Executive and senior management group on a broad range of organisational development and human resource management issues, including industrial/workplace relations and Health and Safety. Research, develop and implement organisational development strategies and initiatives in the areas of change management, succession planning, staff retention and coaching/mentoring.Provide strategic direction and guidance to the Organisational Development team and ensure risk and knowledge management issues are minimised.Oversee the management of PROV HR Contracts and maintain relationships with the relevant external service providers.Oversee the management of organisational development projects, including staff recognition and work-life balance programs.

• HROD Consultant

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

  Provide support to the Manager, Organisational Development and Facilities to provide expert advice and coaching to staff, managers and Executive on a broad range of HR issues, policies and procedures. Develop HR frameworks, policies and procedures to support HR activities. Coordination and development of all PROV recruiting, induction and retention processes with a focus on cultural fit. This includes developing position descriptions, interviewing, personality-profiling and mentoring new recruits. Coordination of all OH&S and Work cover activities. This includes active participation as a member of the OH&S Committee. Coordination of PROV’s performance management/appraisal system. Establish and maintain relationships with Accenture, the HR Service Provider, and PROV’s Master Vendor recruitment, OH&S and facility-related suppliers. Coordinate and contribute to change management activities including implementation of well-being activities and programs. Lead, coordinate and direct activities in relation to traineeships, workplace-connect students and other university practical placements.



FBIS International

• Australia
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Feb 2006

  Management of entire recruitment process Management of company's IR matters Represent company at AIRC Manage Performance Management program Develop Performance Appraisals Manage WorkCover Claims Management of HR information system. Presentation at Board Meetings Management of all grievances, written and verbal and conciliate between employees Interpretation of Psychological tests for recruitment Mentor and guide Regional Coordinators and Site Supervisors on ER matters Conduct Exit Interviews Develop and deliver training programs Manage employee Reward and Recognition Develop and publish quarterley newsletter Interpretation of relevant awards and legislation applicable to staff in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA



Department of Justice, Victoria, Australia

• Project Officer - OH&S and Workcover

  • Oct 2003 - Sep 2004

  Management of the Department’s workcover claims including recording all claims and forwarding them either to the relevant business unit or to our WorkCover Insurer.Provide monthly statistics to the Secretary of the Department of Justice, and Business Unit heads.Present the OH&S component of the Induction to new staff into the Department of Justice monthly.Conduct workstation assessments as required.Development of Work Cover Claims Management policy.Development and implementation of Incident/Injury Notification form including an instruction sheet.Facilitation of quarterly Claims Management meetings with claims officers from the business units and the facilitation of the quarterly Return to Work coordinators from the business units.Provide advice on workcover claims, the management of, and return to work of injured workers.Representation of the Department of Justice at the Accident Compensation Conciliation Commission.Facilitate return to work plans in the absence of the Departments return to work coordinator.Development and implementation of the Department of Justice WorkCover Claims Management Manual.

• HR Services Officer - Workforce Data

  • Jul 2003 - Oct 2003

  Providing statistics to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) when required – monthly, quarterly, & yearly returns.Set up new deduction codes on the payroll system – CHRIS pay.Writing reports and running reports for management when required.Present the Human Resource Management component of the Induction to new staff into the Department of Justice monthly.



Supreme Court of Virginia

• Administration of Justice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Human Resources Management

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2003

  1 direct report for the court in the below facets of Human Resources. Management of the recruitment process including developing position descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting applications, acknowledging receipt of applications, interviewing, advising applicants of unsuitability, developing and forwarding letter of offer to successful employee. Management of performance management program for all court to ensure yearly appraisals completed. Management of Work Cover claims from day of lodgement until full return to work. I represented the court at the Accident Compensation Conciliation Commission regarding WorkCover claims. Continual reinforcement regarding OH&S and staff and managements rights, roles and responsibilities. Supervision of the HR Officer in completing all payroll related matters including entering fortnightly timesheets for overtime, leave application forms, any adjustment to personal details, transfer or promotions. Manage all grievances, written and verbal, and conciliate between employees when required. Development and delivery of OH&S/WC training program to court staff. Development and delivery of EEO training program to court staff Management of employee Reward and Recognition program for the court. Development and publication of monthly newsletter to employees within the court. Management of EEO complaints and promote awareness of EEO rights and responsibilities via formal training, newsletters and information discussion. Interpretation of relevant awards and legislation application to staff including the judge’s award, the public service award, EEO legislation, and OHS/WC legislation. Management of the Courts work experience student program.

• Human Resources Officer - Crime Department

  • Dec 2001 - Jun 2002

  Supervision of 2 direct reports for the provision of personnel and payroll services.Processing of all timesheets fortnightly for staff within the Crime Department.Completing resignations on the payroll system of police officers and administrative staff.Processing all leave application forms.Running reports from the payroll system (HRI GUI) for management including leave taken report, leave balance report, leave liability report, new starters report, resignations report.Training all new employees into the Human Resources Unit.Processing all transfers and promotions.Advertising vacancies of administrative staff and police members and interviewing when required.Recording Work Cover claims received and forwarding accordingly.Acting in the position of Human Resources Manager upon the absence of the incumbent of this role due to leave.

• Equity and Diversity Consultant (Higher Duties Secondment)

  • May 2001 - Dec 2001

  Management of a complaint caseload of up to 25 discrimination, sexual harassment or victimisation complaints from police members and/or members of the public.Providing written responses to the EOC or HREOC regarding a complaint lodged with the unit.Presenting both 2-hour police recruit EEO Training program and the 3-hour employee EEO Training program to administrative staff and police officers. Training sessions would also be conducted via video linkup to regional sites. Groups would vary from up to 50 recruits to 60 employees.Providing management with monthly reports regarding staff that had not completed the 3-hour compulsory EEO Training session.

• Human Resources Officer - Region 1 HQ, People Services Division, & Crime Department

  • Aug 1997 - May 2001

  Processing of all timesheets fortnightly for staff within the Crime Department.Completing the filing of all timesheets, leave forms, and other correspondence applicable to the employees of the unit.Processing all leave application forms, transfers and promotions and adjustments to personal details.Advertising vacancies of administrative staff and police members and interviewing when required.



McDonald's Corporation

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Jun 1997

  Supervision of between 4 and 15 staff on any one shift. Store management including ordering, rostering, interviewing and training. Supervision of between 4 and 15 staff on any one shift. Store management including ordering, rostering, interviewing and training.