Experience

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  South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF)

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Commissioner, South Australian Lotteries Commissioner

    • Jan 2020 - Present

    ✔ As Lotteries Commissioner of SA - a statutory position - I provided oversight and promotion of the conduct of lotteries in SA.✔ Facilitating the impact of major changes into SA arising from the Tabcorp demerger.✔ Developed and successfully led the response to COVID-19 within the department, including setting internal protocols around governance, actions, and communication.✔ Successful procurement of the Whole of Government Banking Contract.✔ Coordinated the preparation of the Final Budget Outcome and Consolidated Financial Report for the years ended 30 June 2020-2023.✔ With TattsSA, facilitated initiatives to increase Retail Agent Commissions, approve changes to Lotteries Games Rules and the introduction of the Digital Lottery Channel.✔ Implementation of policies and training required for the new Accounting Standards within DTF and across government.✔ Re-established Corporate services into the Department, including successful negotiation of resources and functions back into the department. ✔ Reviewed Corporate Structures and developed Agency Governance Framework.✔ Continue to develop relationships with Lotteries Commission stakeholders and refocus the governance and operational practices of the Commission.✔ Coordinated, led and monitored the major 2018 Machinery of Government changes impacting DTF and affecting approximately 1700 staff.✔ Led strategic corporate initiatives, including DTF Wellbeing Program, Employee development, Agency graduate and senior finance officer programs.

  • Executive Director Financial Management Reporting and Policy

    • Mar 2021 - Present

  • A/Executive Director Organisation and Governance

    • Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Director, Accounting and Information Management

    • Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

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  Department of Treasury & Finance (SA and NT)

  • Non-Executive and Executive Board positions

    • 2013 - Present

    ✔ Chair of the Project Board responsible for oversight of the whole of SA government transition of banking services from CBA to ANZ. ✔ Governance Board Member for the across-government financial reform project.✔ SA representative on the Heads of Treasury Accounting and Reporting Advisory Committee (HoTARAC).✔ Chair the Technology and Information Management - a subcommittee of ELT senior governance committee facilitating Technology investment into the department.✔ Member of across-government steering committees, including Youth Justice and Domestic Violence initiatives.✔ Chaired the Risk and Audit Committee for the NT Department of Corporate and Digital Government and member of the Risk Management and Audit Committees for Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment and Department of Transport.✔ External member of the Menzies School of Health Research Finance Committee.✔ Coordinated the COVID-19 governance committees within the DTF SA department.✔ Treasury representative on across government steering committees and working groups including those related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Territory Economic Summit and Commonwealth and States Intergovernmental forums, in particular Deputy Heads of Treasuries and relevant subcommittees such as GST Administration Subcommittee.

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  NT Department of Treasury and Finance

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Assistant Under Treasurer - Economic Group

    • Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

    ✔ Lead representative in the negotiation, evaluation, review and assessment of Territory major projects specifically including residential land release developments, port infrastructure projects, the reintroduction of a regional Regular Passenger Transport air service in the NT and various policy initiatives related to economic development in indigenous business.✔ Initiated recruitment programs to finalise Senior Management positions, working with each incumbent to improve systems, and clarify responsibilities at a micro and macro levels✔ Commenced development of framework for whole of government program evaluation function within Treasury based on best practice models and a Whole of Government Contract Management function.✔ Strategic analysis and oversight of impacts of proposed policy initiatives on economic, regulatory, commercial and intergovernmental issues which affect the Territory. ✔ Spearheaded professional development program to consolidate existing capability as well as develop strategies for Senior and Emerging Leaders, which was well received and enabled amplified engagement and greater accountabilities and improved outcomes.✔ Contributed to targeted recruitment programs to increase skills shortfalls as well as recommending appropriate promotions and transforming temporary arrangements into permanent roles to improve cohesion and ensure certainty in relevant work areas.✔ Led development of stakeholder survey within Corporate Services which reported high internal stakeholder satisfaction leading to development of a more detailed follow up survey to identify additional service improvement.✔ Mentored Graduates and undergraduates as well as postgraduate staff undertaking the Chartered Accountant program.

  • Assistant Under Treasurer (Budget and Finance)

    • Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

    ✔ Coordinated and managed preparation and delivery of 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Northern Territory Budgets including development of infrastructure program, midyear reports and Treasurers Annual Financial Years✔ Led development of simplified budget monitoring tool for Treasurer and Cabinet reporting. Collaborated with the team to improve government budget outcomes monitoring as well as more effective reporting to Cabinet and the Treasurer.✔ Provided wider strategic advice in relation to budget financial and accounting issues, including impact of changes to Accounting standards and consequential amendments to Treasurers directions.✔ Reviewed and evaluated structure and performance of Whole of Government Communications and Marketing Bureau model, resulting in functional and resource reallocation to individual agency hubs.✔ Arranged and coordinated review of Workers Compensation Arrangements as a precursor to more contemporary claims management arrangements.✔ External Chair of Risk Management and Audit Committee for Department of Corporate and Information Services, a central agency delivering corporate financial and information management services.✔ Treasury representative on various steering committees including Youth Justice and Domestic Violence initiatives and external representative on the Risk Management and Audit Committees for Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment and Department of Transport.

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  Renewal Management Board (RMB), Office of the Chief Minister

  • Darwin, Australia

  • Executive Officer

    • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Darwin, Australia

    The RMB was commissioned to undertake independent examination of the state of territory finances following the 2012 election. This role was a secondment which involved providing apolitical executive support, coordination and internal government liaison to team members.

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  NT Department of Lands and Planning

  • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

  • Executive Director - Business Services

    • Jul 2007 - Sep 2012
    • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

    ✔ Member of the Departmental Management Board (2007 - 2013).✔ Planned, coordinated and led inter-agency negotiation team for the restructure of DLP into two separate agencies in December 2009 – August 2010, incorporating financial/budget, personnel, procurement, business systems and information management elements, SLA arrangements and discussions with NT Treasury.✔ Completed the contract negotiations for greater Darwin Urban and School Bus Services and identified best practice governance for management of new Darwin Urban and School Bus contracts.✔ Finalised negotiations on the local Ferry Services Funding Agreement.✔ Provide regular commercial advice to wider Agency operations and initiatives relating to transport services and land transactions.✔ Coordianted and led the development of the Risk and Governance Framework for the department.✔ Improved staff retention through performance management of various team members and improved induction and training programs for teams.✔ Coordinated the development of internal intranet site to a more contemporary interactive tool to encourage connections and consistent delivery of key messaging.✔ Collaborated with Executive Management to develop a forum for Senior Leaders to connect with colleagues on a quarterly basis to facilitate strategic discussion, generate ideas and solve problems.✔ Champion improvement in team cohesion and morale within Business Services, alongside improved relationships across the agency including greater input into program delivery and improved team engagement.✔ Led development of DLP Corporate Plans including implementation of an integrated approach to planning and reporting at a Divisional level.

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  Nightcliff Community Bank® Branch Bendigo Bank

  • Treasurer

    • 2008 - 2012

    ✔ Involved in the start-up of Nightcliff Community Bank - raised funds, oversight of the share portfolio management and set up the governance framework operations. ✔ Developed and successfully implemented a board financial reporting framework.

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  SIDS & Kids NT

  • Treasurer then Deputy Chair

    • 1995 - 2010

    ✔ Future proofing the financial viability of the organisation where community fundraising activities were not sufficient to support the service requirement of the organisation. ✔ Lead the expanded education and counselling services into the organisation.✔ Coordinating major fund-raising events including the SIDS Ball and charity Auctions.✔ Drove governance and successful grant applications to assist with funding counselling and education functions.

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  Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development and Tourism NT

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Nov 2005 - Jul 2007

    ✔ Member of the Departmental Management Board (2005 - 2007).✔ Member of the Northern Territory Government Information Management Committee (2005 - 2007).✔ Responsible for the development of Agency Budgets for DBERD and Tourism NT and preparation of Annual Financial Statements for both departments including the management of a range of audits and reviews.✔ Lead the smooth transition of personnel from employment conditions existing under Tourism NT to new conditions under the general NT public sector conditions.✔ Developed a new Business Management and Finance structure because of the internal review of Corporate Services across DBERD and Tourism NT to establish requirements for the shared corporate services function for both Agencies.✔ Completed requirements to meet reporting obligations under the adoption of the Australian Equivalents of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for DBERD, Tourism NT, Territory Discoveries, and the Land Development Corporation.✔ Facilitated a new Procurement Framework into 2 Agencies, successful coordination of the initial rollout of the changes to 100 agency staff.✔ Revised performance framework and measures for reporting for DBERD and Tourism NT against the Northern Territory Government’s Working for Outcomes framework.

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  Deloitte

  • Account Director and Client Manager

    • 1990 - 2005

    ✔ Established the GST division and assisted with the implementation of GST into the Public Sector - presented to Senior Executive Management Boards in Government. ✔ Worked with government representatives of Timor Leste to facilitate the introduction of a Tax system into the country - recognised as a Deloitte expert.