Experience

Australian Land Conservation Alliance

• Australia
• Conservation Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • 2019 - Present



Australian Wildlife Conservancy

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• National Operations Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2018

  Delivering the effective conservation of all Australian animals and the habitats in which they live through the management of 26 Sanctuaries around Australia spanning more than 3.8 million hectares, including partnerships with National Parks, Department of Defence and Indigenous communities. AWC, as a not-for-profit, is the largest non-government landholder managing land for conservation in Australia. This is delivered through a unique business model of deploying over 80% of staff into the field implementing practical land management activities such as feral animal control, weed management and fire regime management that are informed by a rigourous scientific approach. Additionally, we manage the ongoing development and maintenance of supporting infrastructure including roads, fences and buildings and the acquisition of relevant plant and equipment.- Management of visitor and educational program across AWC estate, including the award winning Mornington Wildlife Camp, providing luxury safari camping facilities in the Kimberley- Maintain relationships with Indigenous communities to enable employment, training and mentoring opportunities where possible - Project and Contract manage significant capital projects in remote locations including housing and laboratory construction. Project manage the delivery of the worlds largest feral cat eradication project- Manage and facilitate contract deliverables with the management of two national parks in NSW- foster relationships with stakeholders including government, aboriginal land councils, pastoralists- Provide reports, purchasing justifications and advice to the Board on all matters operational- Engage with the media on various aspect of operations; including Radio, Television and Print- Engage with supporters of AWC to ensure ongoing support or attract new supporters to AWC; this includes presentation, hosting, events (including events held in remote locations to take supporters to 'the coal face' of operations)



ALS

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager Western Region

  • 2009 - Dec 2011

  General Manager Operations for the Western Region in the provision of Reliability & Integrity Engineering, Non-Destructive testing , Materials Engineering and Mechanical testing. Develop ad implement business and strategic plans to grow the western region business. Key Results - Negotiated, secured and developed new premises to co-located three business units. Construction and commissioning of laboratories and testing facilities. - Increased revenue from $28M to $45M, maintaining EBITDA >15% - Secured new contracts servicing emerging nickel production facilities in New Caledonia - Secured renewal of key maintenance contracts with key clients including BHPB, Rio Tinto, BP and Alcoa - Developed relationships to enable positioning for entry into offshore O&G markets



UGL

• Australia
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • 2008 - 2009

  Management of contracts and business development across multiple sectors including;- Development of new business opportunities including BHPB Mt Whaleback mine (Newman)- Management of Apache Energy offshore facilities- Emergency support to Apache following explosion and damage to facilities at Varanus Island- Management of Joint Venture with Clough Amec (CAJV) on the rebuild of LNG load out facilities at the Woodside Karratha LNG plant- Management of maintenance contracts across 3 Alcoa sites- Develop business contacts to secure new business including maintenance of BHPBs Griffin Venture FPSO

• National Defence Manager

  • 2005 - 2008

  Developed new business line in emerging market - including the recruiment and business systems and strategy development. Secured position and prequalification for Ship Repair Panel for the Royal Australian Navy, and developed technical expertise within the team for ship support.- Tendered and secured projects (Ship Refits) both WA and NSW- Developed technical experts for Shipboard systems (thus ensuring ongoing recurring program of works)- Developed relationship with Defence to enable the positioning for, and winning of a new suite of contracts with the Navy - particularly management of ship maintenance over a number of years. This was a key contract, and the first to be issued to a 'non-traditional' Defence contractor. - Undertook prequalification process with United States Navy to enable maintaencance of USN ships whilst alongside in Perth.



United Group Infrastructure

• Project & Operations Manager

  • 2002 - 2007

  Project and Operations Management of various projects, reporting to the CEO & General Manager. Recruitment and training of staff, accountable for P&L, Safety etc. - Oversee the development and compilation of Tenders - Develop the client base and income streams - Oversee the Project Management team - Oversee Infrastructure projects on a WA basis - Oversee Defence projects on a national basis with focus on Naval ship repair and contracts. - Maintain and report on Budgets, Schedules and opportunities Weekly and monthly - Establish Training schedules, and continuous improvement of Project Management Methodologies. - Established Business unit budgets and reviewed profitability - Established forecasting systems and provided monthly reports - Ensured implementation of Quality and Safety systems Key Achievements: - Established new lines of revenue for company - Negotiated more favourable terms of contract on previously ‘unpalatable contracts’ - Recruited and managed high achieving staff - Established and positioned Company as a key provider of service to industry - Establishment of Strategic and business plans identifying acquisitions and organic growth opportunities - Developed capabilities around condition monitoring to meet needs of clients Projects included; - Alcoa Pinjarra Efficiency upgrade - Alcoa Pinjarra Electrical projects (CAPEX & OPEX) - Perth Desalination Pilot Plant - HMAS Stirling wharf power system upgrades - Muja Power Station - Cape Lambert Pellet Plant Decommisioning