Experience

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  West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority

  • Australia
  • Environmental Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer MERI

    • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Rural Drainage Officer

    • Feb 2019 - Dec 2022

    Working collaboratively with landholders and agencies to develop plans for rural drainage in defined areas of West Gippsland. This project requires flexible work arrangements to average three days per week.

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  C 4 Impact

  • Victoria, Australia

  • Capability Developer

    • Mar 2020 - Present
    • Victoria, Australia

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  Food & Fibre Gippsland

  • Gippsland, Victoria

  • Industry Development Officer

    • Jul 2016 - Mar 2020
    • Gippsland, Victoria

    Assisting vegetable growers across Gippsland, from Cowes to Mallacoota, to improve productivity and profitability through the adoption of current research and development. Lots of communication, engagement, event management, facilitation, networking and technical writing.

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  Bulmer Farms

  • Lindenow, Rural Victoria

  • HR Advisor

    • Aug 2014 - 2016
    • Lindenow, Rural Victoria

    Reporting to the Managing Director, preparing and providing advice on all aspects of Human Resource Management and Organisation Development, to support the continued growth of the business and its strategic imperatives.

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  Maffra Cheese Company

  • Operations Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Sep 2014

    To start: Oversee QA/QC; Systems & Processes particularly supporting new products & continuous improvement; Marketing especially Shows, Awards, Events; CRM; some Office management.

  • Office Manager

    • Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

    Maffra Cheese Company is located on a dairy farm in the heart of Gippsland's dairy country. Using the fresh milk provided by the farm's Holstein Friesian cows, Maffra's cheeses are handmade to traditional methods and carefully matured to their optimal age.

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  Advance TAFE (now Federation Training)

  • Gippsland, Victoria

  • Casual Teacher

    • Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Gippsland, Victoria

    Delivering the Diploma of Human Resources.

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  Wellington Shire Council

  • 70 Foster Street, Sale, Victoria, Australia

  • Coordinator People Services & Governance

    • Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
    • 70 Foster Street, Sale, Victoria, Australia

    Accountability within the role included:- Provision of advice and input in the development, implementation and administration of the Organisation Development business unit, including human resources policies and practices- Maintaining effective policies and procedures in areas such as performance management, best practice and governance- Providing specialist advice to stakeholders across the organisation- Performing duties with minimal supervision and direction- Encouraging innovation and people developmentThe key skills for this role included sound judgment and the following attributes:- Extensive experience and sound understanding of Human Resource management requirements- Experience in corporate planning processes- High level understanding of governance requirements and processes for local government- Knowledge of Human Resource related legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

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  Department of Justice

  • Melbourne CBD

  • HR/OD Consultant

    • 2010 - 2011
    • Melbourne CBD

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  Hyco Consulting

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Principal Consultant

    • 2007 - 2011
    • New Delhi Area, India

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  Department of Treasury & Finance

  • Melbourne CBD

  • Organisation Development Consultant

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Melbourne CBD

    Reporting to the Deputy Director Government Services Group (GSG), provide organisation development and change management advice and support to enable GSG to develop the processes and practices required to deliver on its business objectives.Support leadership development and the development of a constructive culture within the GSG, including the Deputy Secretary and Leadership Team, through formal and informal interventions.Influence, coach and support managers to demonstrate and promote desired values, behaviours and capabilities, and to develop them and their staff.Collaborate with the People, Culture and Innovation (PCI) Group to: Implement Departmental OD and HR strategies at GSG to support the implementation of Departmental business strategies and objectives; ensure that GSG OD and HR strategies align with and contribute to achievement of their Department's People and Culture Strategy; and ensure the effectiveness of operational and advisory HR Services provided by the outsource partner, Accenture.Build GSG capability and productive relationships between GSG managers and Departmental OD and HR resources, to ensure effective management of OD and HR needs in GSG beyond the term of the appointment.Undertake other activities as agreed with the Deputy Secretary that help achieve GSG's business objectives, including effective start-up/merger management and people management. This comprised more than 80% of the brief and included an organisation restructure for whole of team (WoT), and cultural immersion program for WoT, plus targeted search and selection activities for key leadership positions and some executive departures.

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  6UP

  • Project Coordinator

    • 2005 - 2006

    Coordinate recruitment, engagement, training, deployment of dedicated and contingent workforce; lead customer service function; develop processes and procedures; for pilot of a new entertainment product based on one day cricket. Highlights included coordination of and communication with field representatives across the globe; live testing across three continents; and the sheer joy of working with brilliant mathematical minds.

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  Whirlpool Oceania

  • HR Director

    • 2000 - 2004

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  Ansett Airlines

  • Melbourne, Victoria

  • Realignment Project Coordinator - Sales & Distribution

    • 1999 - 2000
    • Melbourne, Victoria

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  DEECD

  • Postcompulsory Coordinator & Teacher

    • 1981 - 1994

    VIT Registration Number 380182 (current)Secondary School Teacher & Educational Administration at the following locations:1993-1995 Lyndhurst Secondary College1986-1992 Hampton Park Secondary College1982-1985 Keysborough Technical School1981 Moorabbin Technical School (Teacher-In-Training)