• Working with CEOs, HR professionals, and senior leaders to deliver HR/ER and WHS solutions.• Specialist assistance in resolving issues with very difficult employees.• Coaching and advice on managing difficult situations such as bereavement, serious illness, domestic violence.• Employee Relations, WHS, #Positive Duty of Care, Sexual Harassment, Harassment and Bullying advice, policy and training. • Performance management, mediation, investigations and exit strategies • One… Show more • Working with CEOs, HR professionals, and senior leaders to deliver HR/ER and WHS solutions.• Specialist assistance in resolving issues with very difficult employees.• Coaching and advice on managing difficult situations such as bereavement, serious illness, domestic violence.• Employee Relations, WHS, #Positive Duty of Care, Sexual Harassment, Harassment and Bullying advice, policy and training. • Performance management, mediation, investigations and exit strategies • One on one coaching for individuals in career strategies and conflict management.• Highly skilled speaker, trainer and facilitatorAvailable for locum HR/IR Management/Mentorship Show less

Hume creates opportunities for people to prosper by building vibrant and connected communities. Hume has offices in Fairfield, Parramatta, Claymore, Maitland and Raymond Terrace. Hume manages over 5,000 properties across New South Wales and provides homes and services to more than 10,000 customers.Leading a team of (mostly remote) HR professionals, consulting with all levels of management and the executive, to ensure the delivery of organisational growth targets and employee safety and… Show more Hume creates opportunities for people to prosper by building vibrant and connected communities. Hume has offices in Fairfield, Parramatta, Claymore, Maitland and Raymond Terrace. Hume manages over 5,000 properties across New South Wales and provides homes and services to more than 10,000 customers.Leading a team of (mostly remote) HR professionals, consulting with all levels of management and the executive, to ensure the delivery of organisational growth targets and employee safety and wellbeing, whilst mitigating industrial and safety risks. Responsible for managing the responses to Covid, including all Safety considerations and supporting the management of a remote workforce.Coached and mentored HR and Management in Fair Work matters and all levels of dispute resolutions. Trusted advisor to Executives. As the resident IR/ER and WHS expert, reviewed contracts and policies on a regular basis. Developed and delivered training in WHS and Bullying and Harassment. Reviewed an organisation wide restructure proposal to minimise potential disputes. Represented Employer in Fair Work matters, and responsible for managing the relationship with Unions. Show less

The Michael Cassel Group is a leading live entertainment production company. During my tenure, productions included the first international tour of The Lion King, the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the Australian premiere of Hamilton, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Kinky Boots, plus the anniversary tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.Start-up HR role: establishing HR protocols; coaching managers and staff to improve all aspects of people… Show more The Michael Cassel Group is a leading live entertainment production company. During my tenure, productions included the first international tour of The Lion King, the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the Australian premiere of Hamilton, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Kinky Boots, plus the anniversary tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.Start-up HR role: establishing HR protocols; coaching managers and staff to improve all aspects of people management and engagement.Reviewing Industrial Agreements and contracts; finalising deals and contracts with Production Staff, Cast and Crew. Negotiating with MEAA and Live Performance Australia on Enterprise Agreements for each new production.Establishing Mental Health programs for Cast and Crew.Effectively resolving IR matters, grievances and performance issues.Establishment of new payroll and on-boarding system. Show less

Working with people who want to change their relationships at work, their job or their career; and with people who find themselves unexpectedly on the job market - through illness, redundancy or any other reason.Mentoring clients through the various stages of their Career providing insight, coaching and workplace relations advice to resolve current workplace issues, and plan for the next stages of Career Development and Career Achievement.Assisting clients to find a clear vision… Show more Working with people who want to change their relationships at work, their job or their career; and with people who find themselves unexpectedly on the job market - through illness, redundancy or any other reason.Mentoring clients through the various stages of their Career providing insight, coaching and workplace relations advice to resolve current workplace issues, and plan for the next stages of Career Development and Career Achievement.Assisting clients to find a clear vision of their own future through Vocational and Values Assessments.Job application assistance including application letters, CVs, Interview coaching and follow up.Coaching delivered face to face, via video link, or phone. Show less

Executive and Management CoachingHR & IR Advice and InterventionCreating Cultures that WorkAssessing and Working with ValuesImproving Employee performancePerformance Improvement, Management Skills, Bullying, Harassment, Anti Discrimination Fair Work matters / Employee Relations / Industrial Relations / Union negotiationsCreation and Implementation of Safe Work Culture and improved Workers Compensation outcomesHR Strategy and Implementation… Show more Executive and Management CoachingHR & IR Advice and InterventionCreating Cultures that WorkAssessing and Working with ValuesImproving Employee performancePerformance Improvement, Management Skills, Bullying, Harassment, Anti Discrimination Fair Work matters / Employee Relations / Industrial Relations / Union negotiationsCreation and Implementation of Safe Work Culture and improved Workers Compensation outcomesHR Strategy and Implementation TacticsSpecialising in working with start ups and entrepreneurs, with specialist sector experience in Events/Music/Theatre and Technical/Medical fieldsClients and contracts included, Sydney Lyric and Capitol Theatres, AV Partners, Enda Markey Presents, Australian Theatre for Young People, Musica Viva, Michael Cassel Group, RØDE Microphones, Mark Moran at Little Bay (Aged Care), Justice Health, RANZCR (Royal College of Radiologists), Children’s Cancer Institute, and the Commonwealth Bank. Show less

Working with the Mark Moran Group I came to understand that our purpose was to ensure aged residents live in comfort and joy, surrounded by beauty, and supported by the very best staff. I am proud that I was integral to defining the requirements for critical leadership positions; seeking and placing the key team members, and ensuring they were supported with leadership coaching and skills to create the wonderful environment which is Mark Moran at Little Bay. Reviewed existing systems… Show more Working with the Mark Moran Group I came to understand that our purpose was to ensure aged residents live in comfort and joy, surrounded by beauty, and supported by the very best staff. I am proud that I was integral to defining the requirements for critical leadership positions; seeking and placing the key team members, and ensuring they were supported with leadership coaching and skills to create the wonderful environment which is Mark Moran at Little Bay. Reviewed existing systems, processes and strategies to bring business up to date with all IR/ER requirements. Identification and resolution of significant structural employee issues; developed employee branding strategy and the recruitment and on-boarding of new management team. Developed and coached new HR team. Conducted total review of all Awards and subsequent revisions to payroll processes; implementation of new rostering system, improved injury management. Reduced turnover, workers compensation day's lost, agency & overtime costs, payroll disputes, industrial relations issues. #AgedCare #Health Show less

Justice Health provides medical and nursing services to prisons and juvenile justice centres. Developed and implemented revised Recruitment and Employer Branding strategy for the opening of new Forensic Mental Health hospital. Due to critical market shortage of skilled staff, the recruitment had the potential to delay the opening of the hospital. I took charge of the project and the team - transforming the whole recruitment strategy. Successfully attracted and sourced medical and… Show more Justice Health provides medical and nursing services to prisons and juvenile justice centres. Developed and implemented revised Recruitment and Employer Branding strategy for the opening of new Forensic Mental Health hospital. Due to critical market shortage of skilled staff, the recruitment had the potential to delay the opening of the hospital. I took charge of the project and the team - transforming the whole recruitment strategy. Successfully attracted and sourced medical and nursing staff to keep project on track in this highly competitive market. Show less

During my time as head of HR, Staging Connections went from a national private company employing 600 staff to an international public company employing over 1200 staff in 22 offices and 80 five-star hotel locations across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East.Developed the Strategies to ensure we had the people we needed to sustain continuous growth without compromising client satisfaction. Designed and implemented Safety & Risk Management culture… Show more During my time as head of HR, Staging Connections went from a national private company employing 600 staff to an international public company employing over 1200 staff in 22 offices and 80 five-star hotel locations across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East.Developed the Strategies to ensure we had the people we needed to sustain continuous growth without compromising client satisfaction. Designed and implemented Safety & Risk Management culture and programs, dramatically reducing injuries and costs. Created innovative recruitment strategies which reduced turnover by 50% in the first year. Implemented expanded training program leading to gaining RTO status. Suring my time with Staging Connections they were seen as a leader in the industry in both Safety and Training. Show less