Experience

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  Anzor Australia

  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  • Non Executive Director

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Anzor Fasteners are specialists in the supply of all forms of stainless steel fasteners. There is an Australian Board which is responsible for the Australian arm of a highly successful NZ Company

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  Carlton Consulting

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Professional - Self-employed

    • Oct 2016 - Present
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Small to Medium Business (SME's) doesn't need full-time HR, however still need HR/IR advice and guidance from time to time. I can supply professional & experienced HR/IR services.What are some of the areas in which I commonly work -  Employment Contracts Unfair dismissal claims Workplace Investigations Interpreting / applying awards Performance management HR compliance auditing Ensuring wage rate compliance HR policies & procedures - practical & compliant Redundancies Employment legislation Dealing with Fair Work Commission / Ombudsman Workplace Health & Safety issues Coaching & Mentoring

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  Radford HR - formerly HR Business Solutions

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Also Senior Consultant

    • Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Brisbane, Australia

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  Analytica Ltd

  • Brisbane

  • HRBP and WHS&E Manager (Contract - Part-time)

    • Apr 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Brisbane

    Previously working as Consultant HR Business Partner and WHS&E Manager with Analytica Ltd– who is globally commercializing an exciting new medical device. Ensuring compliance and HR practices are in place in preparation for global expansion.

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  Carlton Consulting

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Director

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Brisbane, Australia

    CARLTON CONSULTINGDirector As a self-employed consultant, I provide commercially viable, culturally appropriate, strategic and operational General Management, Human Resources and Organisational Change consulting to a diversity of clients.Key clients have included Analytica Ltd (Medical devices), Creche & Kindergarten Association (CandK), FlowerLovers (Wholesale Flower Market), Telstra, Thuringowa City Council, Wilson Ryan Grose Lawyers, Powerlink and Electrogroup.Analytica Ltd - HR Business Partner & WHS&E Manager - guiding a new, publically-listed Global CompanyCreche and Kindergarten Assoc. (CandK) - Developing a practical set of HR Policies preparing for GamificationFlowerLovers (Wholesale flower market) - Restructuring SME prior to possible saleTelstra - Facilitating an extensive program of workshops for senior managers in organisational diagnosis and re-designThuringowa City Council - Leadership development processes over an extended re-design projectWilson Ryan Grose Lawyers -Lead a series of annual business strategy change initiativesPowerlink - Facilitated business development and strategic planning for Engineering DivisionElectro Group - Contract HR – Providing guidance to CEO re performance management issues, bullying claim and defending unfair dismissal claim.

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  Pacific Services Group Pty Ltd

  • Murarrie, Brisbane

  • Regional HR Manager & HSEQ Manager - Qld & NT

    • Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Murarrie, Brisbane

    Turnover: $500M approx..Employees: 280 (Qld & NT)Reported to: General Manager Qld & NTDirect reports: Human Resources Manager-Qld, Qld Safety Coordinator, Payroll OfficerSelected Achievements• Implemented an HR-driven plan to move the local culture from dependency• Established HR systems and processes, including the design and implementation of a comprehensive Induction/On-boarding process, from point of offer, initial employment to end of probation period• Reduced excessive unplanned LTO by half• Managed all industrial relations– incl. adverse action and unfair dismissal claims• Established a labour-force database of potential trades applicants, with monthly contact detailing up-coming projects• Implemented behaviour-based interview techniques & candidate management system• Participated in OHS activities including procedural reviews and auditing• Mentored internal leadership for selected Line Managers• Created a process for Independent Contractors to avoid ‘sham contracting’• Established new formal letters for new employee appointments and promotions• Developed and implemented a hard downloadable and online version of Corporate Induction• Investigated and implemented national PPE/ Uniform procurement and supply system with annual savings in excess of $150k• Implemented strategies to manage morale / performance during significant redundancy periodKEY ATTRIBUTES• Industrial Relations• Labour-Force Building• Internal Leadership• Performance Management• Negotiation• Ability to influence peers

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  Norfolk Goup Ltd ( parent company of ODG & Haden)

  • Brisbane

  • Regional Human Resources Manager - Qld & NT

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Brisbane

    NORFOLK GROUP LTDRegional Human Resources Manager, QueenslandNG Ltd. was a leading provider of integrated electrical, communications, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), fire protection and property services in Australia and New Zealand with a growing presence in Asia www.norfolkgl.comA true HRBP role focusing on the supply of transactional and transformational HR services to O’Donnell Griffin and Haden Engineering line managers across 38 sites within Queensland; Established credible HR practises and processes.Selected Achievements and Responsibilities• Supported State Managers of both ODG & Haden to deliver best for business outcomes by using best practice HR processes• Determined and managed risk associated with HR compliance issues• Trained Line Managers in HR areas• Delivered effective IR solutions at both micro and macro (state) levels• Represented the Company in FWC• Planned and negotiated numerous EA’s, mostly with the CEPU – ETU (without lost time)• Improved HR systems and processes – shared nationally• Delivered national HR agenda within Qld for business units• Assisted in workforce planning & development of ($180m) project

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  Schweppes Australia

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • HR Manager - Qld

    • Apr 2006 - Dec 2011
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Schweppes Australia PTY LTDHuman Resources Manager, QueenslandTurnover: Approx. $400MReported to: HR DirectorDirect Reports: OH&S Coordinator, HR Advisor, Supply Chain AdministratorSelected Achievements• Changed the “entitlement” culture, into lean manufacturing over a three year period (no lost time) and with an increase in productivity within manufacturing plants, particularly Macgregor, doubling its capacity• Negotiated five EBA’s to corporate alignment (no lost time)• Established behavioural-based recruitment and selection processes• Inculcated performance management processes, reducing IR and litigation• Drove OHS change which resulted in a dramatic increase in proactive hazard reporting• Recognised by the Company for cultural change management achievement during my tenure as the Qld Logistics Manager• Reduced LTIFR significantly, increasing hazard reporting and resolution• Reduced non-compliance to full compliance with OH&S audit• Changed the Distribution Operations culture from dependency to modern logistics processes

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  Carlton Consulting

  • Australia - customer base primarily NSW & VIC

  • Director

    • 1994 - 2011
    • Australia - customer base primarily NSW & VIC

    Carlton ConsultingDirectorHuman Resources consultant. Clients included Telstra, Thuringowa City Council, Wilson Ryan Grose Lawyers and Powerlink.Selected Achievements• Turned a Privately-owned Client Company from a $500k annual loss to a $1.2m annual profit within two years• Acted as interim general manager• Implemented strategic, long-term, integrated change developing employees’ leadership potential during shift in management / leadership processSelected Responsibilities• Facilitating group workshops for directors to shop-floor employees, including leadership, planning, time management, managing change, personal development, organisational change and finance for non-financial employees• Recruiting, training and mentoring contract facilitators to operate under Carlton Consulting and deliver a range of consulting services profitably

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  Franklin Covey Australia

  • Brisbane Area, Australia - also overseas.

  • Director of Professional Resources

    • 1994 - 2001
    • Brisbane Area, Australia - also overseas.

    Franklin Covey (Aust) PTY, LTD 1994-2001Director, Professional Resources Group “7 Habits and Principle-Centered Leadership”FC is a global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, strategy execution, and assessment servicesTurnover: Approx. $12M Reported to: Managing DirectorDirect Reports: Up to 7 senior facilitatorsSelected Achievements• Participated with team with the best two years in both revenue and EBIT of any non-North American office• Increased turnover from $5 million, to $8 million and then to $12 millionSelected Responsibilities• Delivering public programs and workshops; customising workshops to assist an extensive client network with organisational change processes appropriate to Australian organisations• Training up to 7 senior facilitators (as Director of Professional Resources), including keynote speaking services • Designing and delivery of responses for organisations implementing organisational change and developing staff leadership potential

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  Laminex Industries

  • Queensland, Australia

  • Human Resources Manager - Qld

    • 1990 - 1994
    • Queensland, Australia

    Laminex Industries was part of BTR Nylex.Manufacturing plant at Gympie and Distribution Centres - coastal Qld.Full gamit of local and regional HR, IR, ER, L&D practices

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  Hawkins Nursery Garden Centres Pty Ltd

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • General Manager

    • 1985 - 1989
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Managed Qld's most advanced, up-market multi-million dollar retail Garden Center & wholesale production facility. Increased profitability, traffic and average unit sale and controlled procurement to dramatically increase bottom-line.

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  J. Blackwood & Son Ltd

  • Sydney, Australia

  • National Group Personnel and Training Manager

    • 1976 - 1985
    • Sydney, Australia

    Reporting to both the MD & the GM for both strategic and operational HR.Operating nationally with over 2,000 employees over 30-odd sites across Australia.

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  Toohey's Ltd

  • Sydney, Australia

  • National Salary Administration Officer

    • 1974 - 1976
    • Sydney, Australia

    Responsible to the General Manager Personnel Administration as:Paymaster – Executive Payroll Administrator, andAdministrator – Hay Salary Administration Scheme.Extensive remuneration & benefits experience

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  MYER

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Management Trainee/Staff Training Officer/Branch Personnel Manager

    • 1969 - 1974
    • Sydney, Australia

    Joined the Company as an HR Management Trainee, initially in the Pay Office and the Recruitment Office. Then Staff Training Officer - responsible for the development and implementation of training programs, especially for Management & Executive Trainees. Later Branch Personnel Manager responsible for a regional Shopping Centre (Miranda then Carlingford, N.S.W.).