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North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Downer is the largest integrated facilities management services provider in Australia and New Zealand, delivering property and facilities management services to government departments, agencies and authorities at the Federal, State and municipal level. • Reporting to the Executive General Manager, I lead a geographically dispersed team of 11 safety professionals. Through which, our team provides tactical and operational zero harm support to 14 of Downers Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Contracts inclusive of Tertiary Hospitals, Universities, The International Convention Centre and Schools across Australia and New Zealand. During which, I have demonstrated my dedication and professional ability to deliver value through committed leadership, strategic planning and my effectiveness in resource management of large geographically dispersed teams. • As the Head of Zero Harm, I provide strategic leadership across the business to ensure statutory compliance and conformance with company standards and business objectives. • Executive Project Sponsor to the national implementation of our contractor safety management system “Rapid Global”, resulting in standardized contractor onboarding, prequalification, issuing of digital permit to work and overall enhancement of our overall safety assurance program.• Developed and implementation of a digitized Critical Risk Lookahead tool, resulting in an 83% increase in Critical Risk Assurance activities across H&E in its first 6mths of inception and would go on to be released across the entire Social Infrastructure BU. This initiative was identified as a finalist the National Australian Institutes Health and Safety Awards (Award Night - August 2024).• Co Development and implementation of the of the Safe Over Summer Campaign (running from November to February). Resulting in a 50% reduction in recordable injuries and a 96% increase in Critical Risk Assurance activities across the LOB on the previous year's performance.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Downer Defence are one of the only integrated services companies that has a whole of Defence Capability Life Cycle offering and mindset. Their sovereign industry capability delivers to the needs of Defence, National Security organisations, the major primes and other government agencies. Providing asset management, facilities management, engineering and condition assessment, and a large range of support and operational services to the ADF.Reporting to the Head of Zero Harm, I led a geographically dispersed team of 7 Safety Advisors. Through which I managed and assured the implementation of the safety management system (SMS) and the ongoing assurance monitoring across 170+ military bases nationally, inclusive of remote airfields, reserve depots and live fire training areas and ranges.As the National Zero Harm Manager, I provided operational and strategic leadership across the business to ensure statutory compliance and conformance with company standards and business objectives. During my tenure I developed key relationships with both internal and external stakeholders inclusive of Commonwealth representatives, Department of Defence, Comcare, State Safety and Environmental regulators and specialized consultants to drive business outcomes.• Developed & implemented the national strategic Zero Harm roadmap resulting in a 55% reduction in TRIFR and an 83% reduction in LTIFR on the previous year.• Conceptualised & coordinated the overhaul of the Pre-Employment Medical Program, significantly enhancing our hiring ability in a highly competitive labour market whilst managing the business risk and operational demands.• Conceptualised & coordinated a national review of Contractor Management, involving third party legal review, development and delivery of national workshops, mock-courts, masterclasses, and assurance monitoring procedures & dashboard to drive national contractor management assurance and performance.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

Reporting to the Head of Zero Harm, I lead a team of 4 Safety Advisors that were geographically dispersed across Queensland. During which I managed and assured the implementation of the safety management system (SMS) and the ongoing assurance monitoring across numerous military bases, inclusive of remote airfields, reserve depots and live fire training areas and ranges.

Archerfield, Queensland, Au

Commercial Pilots Licence – Helicopter SEH Ratings (R22, B47, R44, B206 and AS350)Grade 3 Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)Low Level Rating (LLR)Several Transcontinental Ferries to Remote Areas of Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Word of Advice – are your trusted partners in safety. Our pragmatic consultants work in partnership with our clients to provide sensible, objective, practical advice and support at all times. We are driven to ensure people at work, or those affected by work, go home to their loved ones safely every day. Through our collaborative and solutions-based approach, we work with are clients to understand their precise needs in order to deliver a fit for purpose and timely solution.

Blagnac Cedex, Fr

Reporting to the Head of Safety and System, I lead a geographically dispersed team of 8 Safety Specialists across Australia and New Zealand. Through which I managed the implementation of the integrated safety management system (iSMS) and the ongoing assurance program across an extensive defence portfolio, inclusive of the Multi Role Helicopter (MRH-90), C130J, P8/P3 Aeroplane, Aust. Reconnaissance Helicopter (Tiger) and the High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Programs.Developed & implemented the ANZ Safety and Assurance Strategy for AAP resulting in a significant reduction in TRIFR and LTIFR on the previous year.Established key stakeholder relationships and drove collaboration of key WHS issues with representatives of the Australian Defence Force, Special Programs Office’s (SPOs), Capability and Sustainment Group (CASG), Directorate of WHS and other Defence Working Groups.Conceptualised & coordinated a national review of the AAP Risk Registers, reducing a portfolio 9 registers and over 3700 risks across multiple lines of buiness and programs to one register and less than 100 risks, allowing for the measurement of control effectiveness across the entire portfolio and a greater understanding of emerging risk trends.Coordinated the ongoing assurance of the AAP integrated safety management system to assure certification with ISO 9001, 4801 / 45001, 14001 and internal company standards across ANZ.Developed and implemented safe systems of work for Work at Heights and Lifting Operations within the Rotary Division.

Blagnac Cedex, Fr

Blagnac Cedex, Fr

Karana Downs, Queensland, Au

Remote Aerial Imagery Pty Ltd (RAI) aim to deliver innovative solutions for all your aerial imagery requirements from aerial survey and mapping, asset inspections, research and environmental monitoring, through to aerial cinematography and photography.RAI bring to you the safest and most economical approach to carrying out inspections of hazardous and difficult to access locations, as well as the capability to produce a variety of GIS mediums including orthomosaics, DSMs, DTMs, point clouds and of course high end aerial cinematography and photography.RAI utilises the latest technology and equipment providing a superior service for all your imagery requirements. The team keeps abreast of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field, and pushes the boundaries with new applications. The possibilities are endless.

Archerfield, Queensland, Au

Commercial Pilots Licence – Helicopter SEH Ratings (R22, B47, R44, B206 and AS350)Grade 3 Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)Low Level Rating (LLR)

Yerriyong, Nsw, Au

♦ Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Leadership ♦ Training ♦ Investigations ♦ Auditing** Head Office Relocated to Nowra

London, Gb

♦ Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Leadership ♦ Training ♦ Investigations ♦ Auditing** Head Office Relocated to Adelaide.

♦ Advanced Care Paramedic ♦ RRTW ♦ Training ♦ Health and Hygiene Monitoring ♦ Safety

♦ Health and Safety Management ♦ Paramedic ♦ Training ♦ Mine Emergency Response & RescuePreviously working at Doray Minerals Ltd as the Health, Safety and Emergency Response Superintendent to the Andy Well Project, an underground gold operation. Responsible for the development, implementation and co-ordination of all aspects of the Health, Safety and Emergency Management systems throughout the construction and operations phase of the project.My main achievements included:• Achieved zero mining related LTIs over a 2 year period (600,000+ Hours), inclusive of an intensive construction period.• Developed and implemented the company Safety Management System (SMS) inclusive of standards, site specific plans, safe working procedures and supporting forms and registers.• Developed and implemented the company Emergency Management System (EMS) inclusive of the Emergency and Crisis Management Plan, Specific Mine Rescue Procedures and their supporting forms and register.• Led site wide risk assessments and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement across the operation.• Developed and established official mutual aid agreements between neighboring mining operations within the region.• Developed and established co-provider agreements in order to deliver autonomous training to a national recognised standard on site, reducing overall costs and operational impacts.• Delivered Emergency Response, Rescue and Medical Training to a nationally recognised standard.• Provided remote primary and advanced emergency health care;• Operated and maintained the hospital, medical supplies and medical equipment;• Initiated and co-ordinated medical evacuations; and• Co-ordinated injury management and return to work processes.

Provision of remote emergency and primary health care within austere environments and high-risk projects which would afford me the opportunity to work on a luxury expedition superyacht abroad, within the embassy in Iraq and domestically on various mines and offshore installations.

New York, Ny, Us

As a Deputy Project Manager to the United Nations Development Program - Medical Team, my main responsibilities were providing emergency critical care and coordination of emergency evacuation of united nations personnel deployed in Afghanistan during the 2009 Presidential Elections.During my time as the Regional Medical Coordinator / Paramedic for Central Afghanistan, I performed the role of the attending paramedic and regional medical co-ordinator during the attack on the UN Guesthouse, in Kabul on the 28th of October 2009.

New York, Ny, Us

Canberra, Au

Canberra, Au

Company Directors Course

Advanced Diploma Work Health And Safety

Advanced Diploma Of Management

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Diploma, Aviation (Commercial Pilots Licence - Helicopter)

Diploma Of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Diploma Of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

Diploma Of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)

Diploma Of Security And Risk Management

Year 12, High School Education