Experience

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  Symal Group

  • Geelong, Victoria, Australia

  • Senior Human Resources Advisor

    • Dec 2023 - Present
    • Geelong, Victoria, Australia

    Symal Contractors specialise in bulk earthworks, drainage, concrete structures, pavements and environmental abatement works on projects ranging from $500K-$30M. Symal Contracting are a contracting partner that handles both urgent and planned construction projects, with a strong focus on pre-const...

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  Le Zahne Homes (Jason O'Neill Builder)

  • Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia

  • Mature Age Apprentice Carpenter

    • Mar 2021 - Present
    • Surf Coast, Victoria, Australia

    I am proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!Working on the tools alongside my husband and son, we have recently completed a 2-year townhouse development in Barwon Heads. I have been attending Gordon Tafe 2 days each month as part of the apprenticeship training. It has been a welcome chang...

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  Mushroom Group

  • South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Group Performance & Development Manager

    • Nov 2015 - Mar 2021
    • South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Mushroom Group is an Australian iconic music and entertainment Business. 24 brands across 6 different divisions with 200+ employees.Since the Group’s inception in ‘72 when a young Michael Gudinski formed Mushroom Records and Mushroom Music Publishing, Mushroom has grown into an iconic independent...

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  ARMS Reliability

  • Ocean Grove, Victoria

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Ocean Grove, Victoria

    Engaged to originate and lead tailored HR structure and practices aligned to business strategy and to train and up skill managers.

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  Coles

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Regional People & Capability Manager (HR BP)

    • Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Coles was the fasted growing retail business in the world and one of the largest Australian employers. Working closley with the Regiona Managers I supported 24 stores across 2 regions with aprox 3,500 employees. Smallest store average weekly sales aprox $300k & largest store average weekly sa...

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  SKILLED Group

  • Melbourne

  • Manager People & Performance

    • Feb 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Melbourne

    SKILLED was Australia’s largest blue collar workforce services company and are the leader in providing innovative solutions for clients in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Regional GM, my role was Manager People & Performance for the Workforce Services Southern Region. Covering SA,...

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  1st Executive Pty Limited

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • HR Services Manager

    • Feb 2007 - Dec 2009
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Professional Services Boutique firm delivering HR Consultancy & Recruitment to various SME’s with an objective of delivering an improved financial return on human capital employed in those businesses.Key Achievements:Effectively managed several short & long term HR Projects for external c...

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  Australian Volunteers International

  • Fitrzroy

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • Nov 2004 - Jan 2006
    • Fitrzroy

    Recruitment Consultant (Contract Position) - ResponsibilitiesConduct end to end recruitment and selection of appropriate volunteer applicants focusing predominately on the Finance, Management and Health Sector, in response to needs from undeveloped communities across the globeDeliver a seamless a...

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  Grafton Recruitment

  • Belfast, Northern Ireland

  • HR Consultant

    • Apr 2003 - Nov 2004
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Spengler Fox is the HR Consultancy and Executive Selection organisation forming part of a wholly owned global recruitment company, The Grafton Group. Head office based in Ireland.Key Achievements: Initially recruited as a consultant on the largest revenue generating contract for the group, I was ...

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  gem

  • Belfast, Northern Ireland

  • HR Officer

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Based in Northern Ireland, GEM provides multi-channel, multi lingual contact centre services to global organisations. Their primary aim is to deliver leading customer contact management solutions to clients in the global market place (SLA and Quality focused). 500+ employees. Key Achievements: Wo...