Samantha Bell

Managing Principal Consultant at ChangeIt
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Newcastle Area, AU

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Experience

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • Managing Principal Consultant
      • 2021 - Present

      ChangeIt Australia Pty Ltd is a small consulting company located in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Region who can help you find the source of your business problem, develop or evolve a solution, and ultimately improve whatever it is that you see value in. With technical backgrounds in management, environmental science, engineering and workplace health and safety, we are capable, experienced and qualified business management professionals. Offering consultancy services in: • Strategy • Planning • Risk management • Change management • Development (team and individuals) • Business process mapping and improvement • Workplace health and safety • Environment and community • Management systems design and/or review • Assurance • Auditing and compliance (inc. ISO) • Temporary role replacement / support • Workshop design and facilitation • System support (functional) Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • WHSE Managing Consultant
      • Mar 2013 - Aug 2021

      - Occupational Health and Safety (WHSE) Management Plans (development and review) - Occupational Health and Safety Management (WHSE) Systems Auditing (4801 / 18001) - WHSE / General Systems Compliance and Recommendations - Perform On-Site WHSE Role (Advisor / Coordinator / Manager) - WHSE Training (development, facilitation and review) for RTO, company specific, awareness - Return To Work Coordination (Case Specific and ongoing review) - Safe Operating Procedure (development / review) - WHSE / HR Process / Procedure (development / review) - Facilitation of Project Risk Assessments (BBRA) - Facilitation of Task Specific Risk Assessments (SWMS, JSEA’s etc) - Lead Incident Investigations (Taproot / ICAM) and report findings / recommendations - WHSE Initiative/s Projects - Behavioural Based Safety Programs - Industry experience : Mining, Engineering, Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, Civil Show less

    • Mining
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Systems and Compliance Manager - Health, Safety and Training
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2021

      Corporate management role providing advice to the General Manager Health Safety and Training, 20+ coal mining operations and the Senior Leadership Team for Coal Assets Australia. Developed and evolved management systems for Health, Safety and Training for use within coal Australia. Designed and managed the corporate. assurance and compliance program, and Provided corporate support to Health, Safety and Training professionals at operations. Including: - Business process design - ISO - Organisational change management - Project management - Compliance design - Assurance mangement - Technical writing / communication (policy) - Business case development - Consultation facilitation (survey, workshops) - Risk management (analysis and process implementation) Show less

    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • WHS Northern Region NSW
      • May 2015 - Nov 2015

      Northern Region WHS Coordinator (Support and Education) Hunter, New England, Mid-North Coast, Northern Rivers. Provide expert WHS support to senior management and staff. Coordinate WHS activities within Northern Region. Streamlining systems in Northern Region to meet NSW standardisation goals. Provide a positive proactive approach to WHS. Encourage and influence commitment to WHS. Interpret legislation for practical applicability. Northern Region WHS Coordinator (Support and Education) Hunter, New England, Mid-North Coast, Northern Rivers. Provide expert WHS support to senior management and staff. Coordinate WHS activities within Northern Region. Streamlining systems in Northern Region to meet NSW standardisation goals. Provide a positive proactive approach to WHS. Encourage and influence commitment to WHS. Interpret legislation for practical applicability.

    • Australia
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior HSE NSW Operations
      • Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

      Advise Senior Leaders on WHS systems and legal obligations. Manage team of HSE Advisors / HSE Admin. HSE Management Plan (HSEMP) development and implementation (for NSW, divisions and mining maintenance / support projects) WHSE performance for NSW (KPI compliance – leading / lagging) Identify areas for improvement in WHSE (consultation and statistical analysis) Introduce WHSE initiatives and change management practices Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) programs Develop and manage the NSW WHSE Improvement Plan (strategy and action based) Return To Work Coordination / Injury Management Internal / external audits and compliance Procedure / standard, SOP, review and development / implementation - Facilitation of major risk assessments / WHSE for major shutdown work / projects Consultation with clients (audits and project WHSE) Continually improve HSE Management System (HSEMS) HSEMS construction / development for NSW (compliant to AS4801) Coordination of WHSE training across NSW Training packages Lead incident investigator Facilitate consultation – toolbox, WHSE committee/s, NSW safety meetings Drug and Alcohol testing and compliance with AS Subcontractor management Show less

    • Australia
    • Civil Engineering
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Regional OHS Coordinator Hunter Valley
      • 2010 - 2012

      WHSE Management Plan development and implementation (for Divisions and projects). Oversee site / project based WHSE personnel in designated region. Advise Divisional Managers: Coal Mining, Quarries, Rail, Civil, Coal Services. Coach / Mentor Operations and Project Managers / Superintendents / Supervisors etc. in all facets of WHSE compliance and leadership. WHSE Improvement Plan development / implementation / review. Internal auditing of WHSE systems / external client auditing preparedness. Inspections and safety observations of all projects. Development of all-encompassing group WHSE initiatives / projects e.g. Individual hazard assessment process and tool. Systematically streamlining Hunter Valley Region (site and project) systems with group requirements. Facilitation and review of project risk assessments for major projects. Liaise with clients and stakeholders in relation to WHSE. Lead incident investigator. Return to work coordination / injury management. Show less

    • Project HSE Advisor
      • Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

      NSW Operations Health Safety Environmental support and advisor (mining shut-downs fixed and mobile plant, mining construction and maintenance) . OHSE Management systems development, implementation and review. Coaching and mentoring senior management and workforce. Expert HSEQ advice and recommendations. Health : Program development and roll-out. Some examples - stretching program, nutrition, drug and alcohol Safety : Consultation programs (spread The Word), Innovation Programs, Reward and Recognition, Incident Investigation and Continuous Improvement, Project Management Show less

    • Belgium
    • Information Services
    • Occupational Health and Safety Consultant
      • Sep 2007 - Nov 2008

      Development and upgrade of health and safety systems for medium to small business. e.g. on site health and safety system development and review for Hydro Aluminum Smelter. Development and upgrade of health and safety systems for medium to small business. e.g. on site health and safety system development and review for Hydro Aluminum Smelter.

    • United States
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Health and Safety Advisor (FIFO Gd)
      • Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

      Support on site OHS Manager for underground coal mine. Support on site OHS Coordinator for underground coal mine. Assist in health and safety project development. Assist with health and safety system maintenance and improvement. Data cleansing and analysis. Support for workforce. Communication and consultation in relation to OHS. Support on site OHS Manager for underground coal mine. Support on site OHS Coordinator for underground coal mine. Assist in health and safety project development. Assist with health and safety system maintenance and improvement. Data cleansing and analysis. Support for workforce. Communication and consultation in relation to OHS.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • System Coordinator (HSEQ)
      • Sep 2005 - Nov 2006

      MSDS system development and implementation. Provide OHS advice and support to various business units. Facilitate Risk Management processes (including analysis and assessments). Conduct internal audits. Provide internal advice, coaching and mentoring. Review workplace practices. Review of internal chemical management system (storage, handling, disposal etc). Contribute to Systems Management Team. MSDS system development and implementation. Provide OHS advice and support to various business units. Facilitate Risk Management processes (including analysis and assessments). Conduct internal audits. Provide internal advice, coaching and mentoring. Review workplace practices. Review of internal chemical management system (storage, handling, disposal etc). Contribute to Systems Management Team.

    • OHS Coordinator - Contracts
      • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

      Provide OHS support on various mining construction / maintenance projects. Liaise with major clients in relation to OHS during audits, project / client meetings, project planning. Implement project occupational health and safety systems. Facilitate risk assessments. Assist in permit development and high risk activity permissions. Facilitate consultation processes. Support project team in relation to OHS system compliance and on site activities. Monitor AOD Program and Fitness For Work Strategies. Show less

Education

  • University of Newcastle
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
    2002 - 2006
  • University of Newcastle
    Strategic Management
    2019 - 2019
  • UNSW Australia
    Graduate Certificate in Change Management, Business Administration and Management, General
    2015 -
  • Hunter TAFE
    Diploma, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2012 - 2012
  • RTO (PD)
    Diploma, Management
    2014 - 2014
  • Lead Auditor Training and Certification
    Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor Certification, Compliance
    2018 - 2018
  • International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM)
    Certified Compliance Professional (CCP), Auditing
    2019 - 2019
  • SAI Global
    Compliance Program Design and Management (Adv Dip Management and Leadership), Management and Leadership
  • SAI Global
    Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Integration, Business Administration and Management, General
  • TAFE
    Certificate IV, Training
    2009 - 2010
  • SAI Global
    RABQSA Management Systems Auditing, Auditing
  • Safety Wise Solutions
    ICAM Lead Investigator, Critical Incident Response/Incident Investigation
    2015 -
  • Taproot
    Lead Investigator, Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
    2008 -
  • RTO
    Drug and Alcohol Testing - Nationally Recognised, Health and Physical Education/Fitness For Work
  • Safety Plus
    Occupational First Aid, Health and Wellness, General

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