Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary

• Mar 2019 - Present

Business Manager

• Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

This role provided exciting opportunities to contribute to the expansion and improvement of the range of ICT services delivered by the Information Technology Branch (ITB) during a phase of significant transformation for CASA. Working directly with the CIO and senior management team, we secured significant capital funding for new Cloud and Business Intelligence initiatives through increasing the transparency and appreciation of the value ITB delivers for the organisation through new digital products and services aimed at improving the customer experience. Show less

Information Technology Program Management Office Manager

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

Director

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

Product Manager

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

ARENA is implementing a program to overhaul all of its business systems and Phil’s role was to build the multi-disciplinary team and establish the environment, tools and reporting platform to enable the integration of a new financial management system (FMS) with the existing grants management system (GMS). He introduced Agile project management practices and ceremonies into the Agency and established an internal capability for the ongoing development of the GMS and reporting dashboards for the executive and business line managers. He formed the program working group, separate to ARENA’s ICT resources, to enable effective communications and problem solving of issues affecting both discreet business units and the Agency more broadly. He conducted POC’s and developed the business case for moving ARENA to Microsoft Azure as the Agency’s cloud services provider. He implemented the Scrum framework and Jira as the tool for managing agile projects. He developed policies and procedures for new ICT products and services. Phil has provided the bridge to allow the establishment and continuation of time critical initiatives whilst the search for a new CIO is underway. Phil’s broad business experience has enabled him to converse readily with business line managers responsibile for the initiation, approval and execution of multi-million-dollar contracts to support high tech energy projects. He’s directly negotiated supply contracts with ARENA’s vendors for the provision of resources critical to the success of the Digital Transformation Program. The Digital Transformation Program has a hard end date and forming ARENA’s new Digital Services Team from the ground-up required significant engagement with each technical expert to ensure their contribution could be maximised in a reasonably short timeframe. This team is now operating collaboratively and effectively in delivering the outcomes and benefits from the product backlog. Show less

General Manager - Corporate

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

ABV is a long-established NGO providing resources and logistic support to International Development programs throughout Asia and the Pacific. As the GM – Corporate, Phil managed the sections responsible for the provision of Financial Management, HR, ICT, Marketing and external legal partners. Phil’s focus was to transition the organisation away from the dependence and security of DFAT and other government revenues and bring a more commercial and accountable management approach to procurement, project delivery and program management. ABV has undergone significant change in recent times with the entire executive team being refreshed. Phil undertook the Acting CEO role during a national recruitment for a new CEO, ensuring staff maintained a high morale and the organisation remained engaged with stakeholders to reinforce confidence in ABV’s future. Phil’s role as Company Secretary required stewardship and development of critical Board Papers and reports during this time and his contribution was acknowledged by the Board as it navigated towards a new governance regime. Phil’s expertise in team building and implementing effective systems-based workflows and procedures enabled the organisation to work with significantly improved transparency in an environment of ambiguity and a challenging operating landscape. His Project Management experience and qualifications were critical in implementing a structured methodology in managing assignments and in developing a customer centric focus with contemporary account management principles. Show less

Managing Director

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

Working with NGO's CSO's and DPO's in developing systems, procedures and reports to maximise and highlight the value of their organisation. This has been effective in providing all stakeholders a higher degree of confidence that existing and new programs are sustainable and worthy of renewed and increased funding.

Managing Director

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Phil moved to Fiji in 2011 where he provided management services to several Non-Government Organisations responsible for the care and advancement of disabled persons throughout Fiji. He assisted these crucial service providers with the implementation of their accounting systems and policies and the development of their Strategic Plans. His flagship project was developing the capabilities within the DPO management teams to successfully launch and run the National Disability Employment Program, a first managed by all of the leading DPO's in Fiji. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

The A3DMA is Australia's peak body representing the opportunities and interests of the 3D Manufacturing industry to government, educators and international investors. In addition to managing the financial systems and governance obligations of this not-for-profit organisation, Phil's role as CFO included establishing the formal partnerships with key supporters and developing the strategy and management systems necessary for achieving the organisation's objectives. The A3DMA is Australia's peak body representing the opportunities and interests of the 3D Manufacturing industry to government, educators and international investors. In addition to managing the financial systems and governance obligations of this not-for-profit organisation, Phil's role as CFO included establishing the formal partnerships with key supporters and developing the strategy and management systems necessary for achieving the organisation's objectives.

Managing Director

• Apr 2008 - Oct 2010

In April 2008, Phil commenced consulting with a world leading company delivering Enterprise Portfolio Management products and services into many of Australia's federal government departments. This role expanded to include the management of a national team responsible for the implementation of a range of Application Performance Management tools utilised by federal and state governments and leading Australian companies. Phil's capacity to establish effective collaborative teams was critical to garnering support across all branches of the Department of Defence for a transition to a new application that provided increased customer service to all defence personnel and improved resource and asset utilisation to senior management. Show less

ICT Branch Manager

• Sep 2000 - Feb 2008

This is an Executive ICT Operations role responsible for the management of teams delivering; - Data Centre Operations - Desktop Support, - Network and Telephony Communications, - Help Desk Services This is an Executive ICT Operations role responsible for the management of teams delivering; - Data Centre Operations - Desktop Support, - Network and Telephony Communications, - Help Desk Services