Experience

Gladstone Area Water Board

• Australia
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Network

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Goulburn-Murray Water

• Australia
• Utilities
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Customer Service Manager Dams Operations - Central

  • May 2015 - Present

• Senior Reservoir Controller

  • Feb 2008 - Present

  • Leader of a team that is responsible for the operations and maintenance of Goulburn Weir, Waranga Basin, and the associated channels and structures. • Activities include water harvesting, flood routing and irrigation releases using manual, SCADA and TCC systems.• Work as part of a three person roster on 10 minute recall.• Manage and maintain high public use areas. Deal directly with the public on day to day issues.• Recurrent and capital budgeting, planning maintenance and works programs, and training local team members.• Liaise with external agencies as required such as local Shire’s, Department of Human Services, Catchment Management Authorities, Victoria Police and Fisheries & Wildlife.• Liaise with internal departments as required such as OH&S unit, EMS unit, Accounts Payable and Human Resources.• Organise and supervise contractors to achieve agreed outcomes and to meet works and budget requirements.

• Acting General Manager Corporate Services

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Leading the 160 strong team responsible for Customer & Community, People & Culture, Health & Safety, Risk & Compliance, ICT, Communications & Engagement, Learning & Development, Procurement, Property Management, Facilities, Compliance & Enforcement and Business Improvement.

• Dams Operation Coordinator

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Plan, organise and manage the day to day operations and maintenance of the dams, weirs and associated infrastructure.• Plan, organise and manage asset maintenance programs, including resource allocation, and local budget monitoring• Have a key role in the management and training of emergency response, flood operations and dam safety surveillance• Represent the unit on local and regional emergency management forums• Prepare, co-ordinate and monitor capital and recurrent budgets and works programs• Ensure operating tools, including O&M Manuals and DSEPs remain current and accessible• Manage the implementation of local OH&S and Environmental Management Plans• Manage the human resources aspects of the team, including capability development programs • Be the focus for initial internal and external contact regarding dams operations and maintenance