Psychologist/Founder

• Jan 2023 - Present

At Psychthurium, our goal is to help you find your unique version of thriving and wellbeing. We meet you where you are, then utilise therapies and supports to help you bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be. Based in regional Queensland, Psychthurium provides supportive counselling and psychological treatment for people residing in the Nebo area and regionally across Australia. We are passionate about making high-quality mental health support accessible to everyone, particularly those in regional and remote areas.

School Psychologist

• Jan 2023 - Present

Telehealth Psychologist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Psychologist

• Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

At Pace Ahead Psychology we like to do things a little differently. We focus on placing you and your family at the centre of everything we do. We value the importance of you feeling safe, understood, empowered and cared for.Based in Mackay, Pace Ahead Psychology offers high quality therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, young adults and families with mental health issues, developmental disorders, behavioural issues and trauma. We also offer diagnostic assessments and school-based interventions.

Provisional Psychologist

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

At Pace Ahead Psychology we like to do things a little differently. We focus on placing you and your family at the centre of everything we do. We value the importance of you feeling safe, understood, empowered and cared for.Based in Mackay, Pace Ahead Psychology offers high quality therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, young adults and families with mental health issues, developmental disorders, behavioural issues and trauma. We also offer diagnostic assessments and school-based interventions.

Social Emotional Wellbeing Unit Manager (Provisional Psychologist)

• Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

Managing a team of 8 in the Social and Emotional Wellbeing space, whilst also providing therapy in a one-on-one capacity through the provision of Psychological Services and Counselling. Supporting individuals through comorbidity of Alcohol and other substance use & mental health challenges. Working with children and young people through all ages and diversities on complex mental health and wellbeing matters. Being involved in the community and promoting wellbeing and positive service delivery. Managing a team of 8 in the Social and Emotional Wellbeing space, whilst also providing therapy in a one-on-one capacity through the provision of Psychological Services and Counselling. Supporting individuals through comorbidity of Alcohol and other substance use & mental health challenges. Working with children and young people through all ages and diversities on complex mental health and wellbeing matters. Being involved in the community and promoting wellbeing and positive service delivery.

Talent Sourcing Manager

• May 2018 - May 2020

At Appoint we build successful relationships with our clients and candidates through our professionalism, integrity and a dash of humour. We are natural born problem-solvers and we like to think outside the box. So when it comes to recruitment, there’s no challenge too big or too small for us. Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment we've got you covered. We are small enough to tailor our recruitment strategy to suit you, yet large enough to connect the right people to the right role. At Appoint we build successful relationships with our clients and candidates through our professionalism, integrity and a dash of humour. We are natural born problem-solvers and we like to think outside the box. So when it comes to recruitment, there’s no challenge too big or too small for us. Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment we've got you covered. We are small enough to tailor our recruitment strategy to suit you, yet large enough to connect the right people to the right role.

On Demand Recruiter

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Working as an on demand recruiter through Joyn, delivering best practice recruitment services to your business. Short-term or ongoing recruitment expertise to bring the best talent to you and your business Working as an on demand recruiter through Joyn, delivering best practice recruitment services to your business. Short-term or ongoing recruitment expertise to bring the best talent to you and your business

HR Advisor

• Nov 2016 - May 2017

Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading coach company in Australia. From servicing just one town in the beginning, Greyhound Australia's network now covers most of the Australian mainland, employs over 600 people, and services more than 5 million passengers every year through its express and resources business. Providing HR Advice and Service for the Wheatstone Project: Performance Management Completing Disciplinary Meetings including Terminations Workforce planning and management Troubleshooting EBA enquiries Ensuring Procedural Fairness in all employee matters

Recruitment Manager - Pacific

• Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

From our launch in Jamaica 2001, Digicel has expanded rapidly and now spans across 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. In each market - our mission is to deliver the best network, the best service and the best value to our customers and to give back to our communities. Today, Digicel is proud to serve consumers and business customers alike and to offer the worlds of mobile communications, business solutions, media and entertainment. Employing over 6,000 people, we have invested over US $5 billion in the Digicel business worldwide and continue to invest to bring leading edge technologies to the markets in which we operate. Recruiting Senior and Technical Expats into PNG. For Telco, TV, Media. Recruiting across a wide range of roles from Finance, ICT, through to Advertising, Sales and Commercial Directors.

Strategic Talent Acquisition Team Leader Asia (Honeywell Ltd China)

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

Managing a Team of dedicated recruiters offering strategic proactive sourcing solutions across Asia PAC to Honeywell. Developing and growing the share of roles that are to be recruited by the dedicated strategic team. Working with key stakeholders to enhance the client relationship. Managing a Team of dedicated recruiters offering strategic proactive sourcing solutions across Asia PAC to Honeywell. Developing and growing the share of roles that are to be recruited by the dedicated strategic team. Working with key stakeholders to enhance the client relationship.

Regional Operations Manager - Orion Project Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd

• Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Orion Group - A Worldwide Recruitment Business The role was focused on supporting our 6 operations in Asia Pacific and developing new opportunities in developing markets within Asia Pacific. Developing our business strategy in the Philippines, growing our OCN Recruitment business and looking at potential opportunities in Myanmar. The key responsibilities and initiatives were systems and processes mirrored from our mature businesses with implementation into other markets to maintain and grow a sustainable region providing long term benefits for the company, employees, clients and candidates.

Operations Manager - Orion Project Services PNG

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

I worked a FIFO Roster in PNG managing Orion's Operations in PNG; Reporting to the Asia Pacific Regional Director. Managing a team of 25 Office based Staff, to service clients across Project Services including White Collar/Blue Collar Recruitment, Payroll processing, Travel, WP/WV processing and Training. Also managed a Training Facility with 25 staff covering training and camp services. Responsible for in country HR, HSSE, client services, operations, employee management, contractor management and reporting to board level. This role was in the in country senior manager for periods of time giving the opportunity to further grow and develop professional management skills across the board.

HR Consultant

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

Know HR International services all of your organisations HR, Training, Consulting and Recruitment needs, in Australia, PNG, The Philippines and wider SE Asia. Led by a committed and experienced HR Professional, who is Degree qualified and worked across Finance, HR, Construction, Telecommunications, Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas. With a wide range of experiences working with many cultures, backgrounds and types of organisations. Services offered include: - Long & short term Recruitment needs - International Expat Recruitment - HR Advice & Service - Site and Regional based HR Coverage - Contract Training & Facilitation - PNG Work Permit/Visa Processing - HR/Recruitment Administration Services - ER Assistance; Sites; Local/Regional - Resume, Cover Letter and Selection Criteria Writing - Career Guidance and Advice - Process and Procedure Development - Management Coaching and Mentoring For any further information or enquiries please contact Steven Colbran direct.

HR Recruitment Manager

• Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

Greenfield Start Up HR for Project HR Advice to Senior Management Team HR Policy and Procedures Implementation Expat Payroll Management Leave Management HR Business Partner for Local and Expat employees Coaching and Mentoring Local Teams Mobilisations and Demobilisations Managing Travel Function and Team Grievances, Disciplinary and Terminations Market Research and Sourcing Expat Recruitment into Myanmar Local Recruitment of skilled Myanmar Nationals Emergency Point of Contact

HR & Business Development Consultant

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

FFNR has the process and resources to find you qualified engineering and skilled trade’s personnel and we will ensure they are legally able to work in your local market. The ability to recruit an international skilled worker with a history of excellent leadership and a consistent record of achievement is a tough challenge. When outsourcing this task it is extremely important to enlist the services of an expert, someone who knows the industry and is able to find genuine top performing individuals and teams. Assisting small, medium & large organisations across the Engineering, Building, Construction, Trades, Technical, Civil, Agriculture, Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors to grow their business and deliver to their customers. This is achieved through recruitment & retention of highly skilled, experienced & trade qualified employees from the Philippines.

Project HR Manager - PNG Project

• Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

Kentz is a global engineering specialist solutions provider with over 10,000 employees operating in 26 countries worldwide. It has provided specialist Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, Construction, and Technical Support Services to clients in the energy and resources sectors for more than 90 years. Key Achievements -Building a successful team through coaching & mentoring staff, whilst providing guidance to develop skills in the required areas -Ensure Project Manpower requirements were met in the relevant timeframes to allow the company to meet client expectations on site in regard to required construction milestones -Engaging Senior Management to embrace HR Practices and influence successful outcomes benefiting employees and the Company -Managing International Travel requirements for the workforce including Expatriate staff from the Northern Hemisphere, in a competent and cost effective manner -Developing and retaining key client relationships to ensure only positive outcomes for the project I was a key HR Representative in rolling out the HRIS System and Annual Performance Reviews online to the Project. Completing all Warnings, Coaching, Performance Management and Terminations. My Role as Project HR Manager also involved managing a Team to ensure the coordination of Work Permits & Visas for the EPC4 Project in PNG. From Recruitment, Contracts, through Medicals, Work Permits, Visas and Mobilisation to Site and ongoing management of employees Travel through to demobilisations. I was involved in operations and coordination for the Project & Team in regard to Travel, Expenses, Expat Visas and Accommodation. I was Brisbane based managing a team of 4 in Brisbane, PNG and Manilla, remotely; whilst travelling between three locations. I was the Senior HR representative for East Coast & PNG Operations and acted for PNG Country Manager when required

Site Recruitment Advisor - Upstream Field Operations

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

QGC is a leading Australian coal seam gas explorer and producer focused on developing its world-class reserves for domestic and international supply. Key Achievements - Successfully completing a large recruitment campaign from Senior Management through to Operators across the Field Operations - Engaging all levels of management, staff and the local community to perpetuate the brand of QGC in the Local area - A key member of a change management team responsible for delivering an organisational restructure across the entire field operation FIFO - Site based Recruitment Advisor with a focus on Upstream Operations, across multiple sites in the Surat Basin. I worked on a Restructure on Site for the the period of my contract, assisting the HR Transition Team. Also being one of the limited points of contact for HR on Site, gaining invaluable HR Generalist experience. Providing HR Advice, supporting Senior HR Team Members Working remotely with a team in Brisbane, including a Recruitment Coordinator reporting to me. Recruiting Area Superintendents, Technical Superintendents, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers and other Technical areas. Roles also ranging through all areas of the Field from Administration, HSSE, Finance, Management, Warehousing, Lands, Infrastructure and Agribusiness. Involved in Upstream Operations Growth Project; assisting in a HR Transition Team to move to the new structure, whilst recruiting a high volume of roles. Focus on redeploying employees prior to Redundancy where possible.

HR/Recruitment Advisor

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2010

Key Achievements - Managing the recruitment, work permit and visa process in accordance with PNG Labour Law along with the HR requirements for the PNG Electrical & Instrumentation Project - Successfully assisting the Projects division in a range of White Collar HR & Recruitment needs Working as part of a small HR Team my role encompassed a wide range of HR and Recruitment tasks, in an advisory capacity. Recruiting various Trade & Professional roles for a range of projects - Mechanical & Electrical. Also recruiting head office support roles - Project Managers, Accountants, Safety Advisors. Working closing with our Design Engineering Division to assist in recruitment of specialised White Collar Professional roles, primarily for site opportunities. Recruited and managed the Work Permit & Visa process for an Electrical & Instrumentation Project in PNG. Completing Inductions and handling General HR related Enquiries; including Basic Grievances, Career Guidance, Payroll/Salary Clarifications.

Recruitment Specialist

• Nov 2007 - Jul 2008

Key Achievements - Managing the Volume Recruitment Campaign from advertisement, application, shortlisting through to Assessment Centres, Site Visits and Offers of Employment - Facilitating large volumes of Assessment Centres for various skill sets under challenging circumstances with internal and external pressures Working on a Greenfield Project - Clermont Coal, with Two Coordinators reporting to me to assist in the Recruitment, Onboarding & Mobilisation. Volume and Specialist recruitment to fill the resourcing needs of 300 people on site to start the operation. Worked as part of a HR Projects Team completing general HR tasks; developing best practice Recruitment Tools for the first major volume campaign in the area.

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2007

Key Achievements- Responsible for the recruitment of staff for the Suncorp Retail Banking Division, involving key stakeholder management and recruitment within a defined portfolio. - Successfully filling a large number of roles in a defined period of time due to significant changesAn integral role in the Recruitment team, continually building and strengthening relationships with team, business units and recruitment networks. Also providing quality candidates for agreed roles in Suncorp, including developing and maintaining pipelines of candidates through on going candidate care.

Contract Labour Officer

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

Key Achievement- Managing an unusually high level of short term and temporary need across the Suncorp Group in a professional, costly and timely mannerManaging all Contractor needs for Short Term and Temp requirements across the Suncorp Group. Liaising with all levels of line managers up to EGM to ensure immediate and emergency temp needs were met. Also arranged short term Project staff for various projects

Volume Recruitment Officer

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

Key Achievement- Ability to recognise candidates potential and provide opportunities for them in different departments of SuncorpWorking on Volume Recruitment for Call Centres and Retail Branch Staff. Initial opportunity in HR as part of a centralised Recruitment Team. Telephone Interviewing, Face-Face Interviewing and Assessment Centres were utilised. Completing Reference Checking and Offer process, through to Onboarding.

Customer Priority Consultant

• May 2004 - Jan 2006

Working in the Call Centre servicing clients through an Inbound Home Lending dedicated line. Cross-selling other products and services within the group. Increasing knowledge of Suncorp whilst studying HR and then being able to move into Recruitment Team.