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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Australian Air Force is a large organization (14,500 people) , with a need to respond to global evolving technologies and urban conflict zones. As a leader in organizational design and workforce specialist, I help to shape the organizational structure to meet the needs of the future. Conducting deep dives into capability outputs across the workforce to respond to new technologies, changing financial and political environments, and to build an agile, flexible and responsive… Show more The Australian Air Force is a large organization (14,500 people) , with a need to respond to global evolving technologies and urban conflict zones. As a leader in organizational design and workforce specialist, I help to shape the organizational structure to meet the needs of the future. Conducting deep dives into capability outputs across the workforce to respond to new technologies, changing financial and political environments, and to build an agile, flexible and responsive workforce.I am also developing and delivering leadership training focused on creating high performing teams and leading continuous improvement activities across base support functions at RAAF Amberley. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Specialist in Leadership, Change management and Organisational Design. Recent projects include: operating model review and SAP implementations in the Health Sector, cultural and behavioural change initiatives in the energy sector and training review in Mining.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a consultant, I have constantly adapted to a variety of challenging work environments to deliver tailored solutions for clients.Achievements:As the principal consultant at Austability, conducted a thorough analysis into market opportunities and risks. Then led the successful strategic transformation; which resulted in the organisation winning international development opportunities, the lead security consultancy contract to a global airline and contracts with Government agencies… Show more As a consultant, I have constantly adapted to a variety of challenging work environments to deliver tailored solutions for clients.Achievements:As the principal consultant at Austability, conducted a thorough analysis into market opportunities and risks. Then led the successful strategic transformation; which resulted in the organisation winning international development opportunities, the lead security consultancy contract to a global airline and contracts with Government agencies to support policy development and international conferences.Supported TAFE NSW through an organizational wide restructure and cultural change. The challenge was to support these activities through performance and behavioural management, working with the unions to negotiate the transition of new employment agreements and assist in managing redundancy activities.Provided key HR activities in a unionised environment for Territory Insurance Office (TIO) from State ownership through to the sale of the business, to Allianz and People’s Choice Credit Union. This position was key in supporting employee engagement through an extremely emotional and politically sensitive acquisition.Worked with the Royal Australian Air Force Air Combat Group to redesign the Air Combat leadership structure to respond to the acquisition of fifth generation aircraft (Growler and Super Hornet). Led the review and reform of the airfield engineering capability, which resulted in a more robust capability and deployable force, as well as addressing leadership development issues. Show less

Townsville Area, Australia

Managed a large team of corporate support staff and function across a busy air base. With additional key area's of accountability including: Policy development, employee relations, change management, performance appraisal, mentoring, welfare, career and succession planning, strategic communications and process improvement

Sydney, Australia

As a key leader in workforce design, I worked as part of a six person team responsible for an organisational structure of Air Force's capability outputs. My role focused on analysing current and future organisational structures to ensure capability needs could be met, through re-designing and modifing workforce structures to accommodate emerging capabilities, contingency plans and workforce challenges.I Played a key role in developing business cases for organisational change programs and… Show more As a key leader in workforce design, I worked as part of a six person team responsible for an organisational structure of Air Force's capability outputs. My role focused on analysing current and future organisational structures to ensure capability needs could be met, through re-designing and modifing workforce structures to accommodate emerging capabilities, contingency plans and workforce challenges.I Played a key role in developing business cases for organisational change programs and worked closely with numerous major business units at the national level to establish human resources requirements across dozens of employment streams and almost 14000 positions. Show less

Middle East

•Worked abroad in the Middle East as a Visits Liaison manager, with the mandate to mange 150- 200 visits weekly for guests from all backgrounds, including the Prime Minister and the Governor General.•As a Visits Liaison Manager, personally escorted VIPs and organised transport, security, accommodation, programs, appointments and events of all description.•Liaised with stakeholders including Media, PM&C, AusAID, DFAT and embassy staff.•Coordinated a visits and events program for… Show more •Worked abroad in the Middle East as a Visits Liaison manager, with the mandate to mange 150- 200 visits weekly for guests from all backgrounds, including the Prime Minister and the Governor General.•As a Visits Liaison Manager, personally escorted VIPs and organised transport, security, accommodation, programs, appointments and events of all description.•Liaised with stakeholders including Media, PM&C, AusAID, DFAT and embassy staff.•Coordinated a visits and events program for large and small groups of VIPs across several regions internationally, including liaising directly with the Joint Task Force Commander to manage itineraries. •Conducted weekly progress reports and presentations to key stakeholders.•Worked in a demanding, high pressure environment, with tight deadlines. Show less

Victoria, Australia

•Led a team of support support staff.•Developed a range of skills that are directly transferable to any employer, including strategic planning, operations management, risk management, personnel administration, teamwork, leadership development, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, organisational, customer service and management reporting skills. •Responsibilities included business planning, human resources management, organisational development, performance… Show more •Led a team of support support staff.•Developed a range of skills that are directly transferable to any employer, including strategic planning, operations management, risk management, personnel administration, teamwork, leadership development, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, organisational, customer service and management reporting skills. •Responsibilities included business planning, human resources management, organisational development, performance management, personnel administration, finance, resource management, budgeting, compliance, corporate governance and management reporting. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Managed the procurement of goods and services, including sourcing materials and services to the value of millions of dollars across three factories.Initiated, led and implemented the following in a manufacturing environment:- ERP including change management approach. - Just in time deliver system- lean processing- Procurement policy- BLIs and best practice instructions-Continuous improvement initiatives

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduate Certificate, International Security And Counter Terrorism

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma Of Government (Management)

Peace Keeping And Conflict Resolution

Certificate Iv In Public Safety (Defence Safety Coordination)