Experience

Genetic Signatures

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Head, People & Culture

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2022



BeCreation - Childrens Picture Books and Artwork

• Sydney, Australia

• Childrens Book Author and Illustrator

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  A series of illustrated children's books featuring little life learnings in diversity and inclusion. Published works: March 2018 ‘Another Seed for Sarah' October 2020 'Believe it Bumble' A series of illustrated children's books featuring little life learnings in diversity and inclusion. Published works: March 2018 ‘Another Seed for Sarah' October 2020 'Believe it Bumble'



Targus ANZ

• Australia
• Consumer Electronics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Partner Manager ANZ

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  Provide HR Leadership and strategy to create a seamless employment experience, empowering employees to perform to their full potential in enabling a seamless digital life for our customers so they are free to live their way. Key Achievements: • Design of HR vision and strategy to align with and enable organisations vision and mission • Translated the Global vision of matrix organisation philosophy into organisation restructure in business buy out by Targus globally Provide HR Leadership and strategy to create a seamless employment experience, empowering employees to perform to their full potential in enabling a seamless digital life for our customers so they are free to live their way. Key Achievements: • Design of HR vision and strategy to align with and enable organisations vision and mission • Translated the Global vision of matrix organisation philosophy into organisation restructure in business buy out by Targus globally



Cash Converters

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner NSW

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Purpose: Partner with NSW State Operations as a key member of leadership team, managing human resources lifecycle for approximately 50 staff. Leading and participating as a key player in national projects on employee relations and organisation development to enable talent to unlock value in their customers lives. Key Acheivments: • Recipient of National HR Shining Star Award – for enabling high performance culture, playing a pivotal role in many aspects of growth of the HR division, and providing insight to inspire and role model a positive culture • Led Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and the design of training and strategy Show less



Caltex Australia

• Australia
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Organisation Capability Advisor

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2017

  Purpose: Project management, advisory, planning, and analysis in areas of learning and development, performance management, culture, diversity and inclusion, enabling employee capability to provide freedom of convenience to Australia.Key Achievements:• Gained senior leaderships commitment to support and implement an Indigenous internship program in partnership with Career Trackers, which has built a pipeline of Indigenous talent into the graduate program and enhanced diversity at Caltex• Led WGEA Gender Equality Employer of Choice application. Caltex were awarded with citation in 2015 and 2016. Achievement of the citation promotes the Caltex brand as an equal opportunity employer and contributes to the attraction of diverse talent• Design, management and coordination of diversity and inclusion calendar of events and communications plans to further inclusion of Caltex’s diverse workforce. In 2015 to 88% of respondents in the Caltex annual flexibility survey agreed, or strongly agreed that “the work environment is accepting of individual difference”. This was a significant improvement on the 2014 result of 67%. Show less

• HR Advisor

  • Nov 2010 - Mar 2014

  Purpose: Provision of generalist HR expertise to the Reseller division (500+ employees) and subsidiary company Caltex Petroleum Services Pty Ltd, to enable talent to achieve business strategy.Key Achievements:• Successful planning, negotiation and implementation of three enterprise agreements, all industrial action free• Identified reasons for increased incidence in workplace conflict, designed and implemented training on perception and communication protocol• Complied a guide to mediate interpersonal work conflict utilised by fellow HR Advisors. All mediations I managed were resolved amicably with no escalations to Fair Work Australia Show less



Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  Key Achievements: • Designed and implemented an in-house recruitment authorisation system, making talent requirements transparent and enabled management of headcount • In association with key personnel within the business and advertising company, created a new careers website to increase brand awareness within the relevant job markets and attract talent • Built and implemented a simple manual performance management system complete with policy, procedure, performance management tools and training reducing costs of manager time and energy • In conjunction with payroll company set up an organisation management module within the HRIS which enabled employees greater access to their personal information. • Built, implemented and conducted EEO bullying and harassment training, insulating the company from legal risk • Analysed first time manager needs and created tools (Counselling and Interview Guides) to address gaps and set talent up for success Show less



Hitachi

• Japan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Coordinator

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2008

  Key Achievements: • Designed and implemented induction program to set new talent up for success • Wrote policies and procedures for end to end employee lifecycle management • Co designed and facilitated training on Manager Recruitment Techniques and Equal Employment Opportunities • Conducted training needs analysis, aligned development programs with findings, company values and business strategy • Designed, implemented and maintained OH&S management system minimising risk of incidence and ensuring compliance with legislation Show less