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Brisbane, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Reporting to the Head of Queensland Coal and a member of the Queensland Coal Leadership Team with accountability to lead the training and development function for the Queensland Bulk and Coal business for Pacific National. Key accountability includes: Analyse current workforce demographics and future technical needs in order to develop future workforce capabilities especially in areas of technical advancement and operational efficiencies. Develop and deliver National operational capability strategies to support operational objectives, including entry level development, leadership and regulatory compliance. Work directly with Pacific National Enterprise Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to effectively deliver nationally accredited training and assessment outcomes aligned to Transport and Infrastructure training package. Develop an annual Learning and Development Plan incorporating strategic capability needs aligned to strategic direction.Provide high level advice and recommendations to Executive Management regarding regulatory changes impacting on training requirements and approach. Provide leadership and advice to managers and supervisors on competency matrix requirements in order to effectively manage all Regulatory and Compliance requirements across Pacific National.

Queensland, Australia

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager Training and Services leads the operational and strategic HSE training and systems frameworks to ensure quality procedural outcomes aligned to compliance obligations and Stanwell’s commitment to Zero Harm Today. The accountability of the HSE Manager Training and Services position include: Lead and develop a team of technical and administrative professionals located in corporate and site based environments. Promote and enhance the safety culture within my team and the business by role modelling leadership behaviours and values. I hold my team accountable to also role model the safety and leadership standards that we expect to see in the workforce. Establish and manage strategic HSE training and compliance frameworks and systems to ensure quality training, reporting and compliance outcomes. Evaluate HSE training needs taking into consideration business risk, technical advancements and legislative requirements.Maintain awareness of WHS events within industry and monitor legislation and contemporary HSE initiatives to develop best practice and cultural change approaches. Undertake regular auditing of internal and contractor HSE compliance systems to ensure effectiveness, compliance and opportunities for improvement. Provide coaching and advice to managers and supervisors on policy and procedure in order to effectively implement compliant practices. Manage external Registered Training Organisations (RTO) and service providers to ensure quality and cost effective delivery. Develop and maintain both internal and external stakeholder relationships. Represent Stanwell at various industry events and committees.Prepare and present complex correspondence and reports for executive, and senior management in support of new HSE initiatives and policy. Lead the development and deployment of corporate policy, procedure and stay safe documentation while considering operational application.

Queensland, Australia

The Manager Training & Competency provides high level advice to the operations division and forms part of the Generation Leadership Team for the purposes of ensuring training and competency is effectively managed. The role leads strategic Training and Competency development initiatives for the portfolio of sites and teams located across the operations division. A key focus of the role is addressing the increasing challenges associated with competency acquisition, compliance, training development, delivery, assessment and scheduling with a view of leveraging synergies and consolidating programs to achieve targeted and cost effective training solutions for the business.

Stanwell Power Station (Rockhampton)

As part of the leadership team responsible for Stanwell Power Station, I was accountable for Human Resources, Industrial Relations and Learning & Development functions for approximately 200 employees and contractors. The Business Manager Employee Relations provided a range of coaching and mentoring for line managers in areas such as Zero Harm, leadership, performance management, employee engagement, suitable duties/rehabilitation, change management, communication, investigation and mediation. A key focus of the role was to establish strong and effective relationships with both site and state union delegates. Effective relationships assisted in the successful negotiation of anew Enterprise Agreement for Stanwell Power Station employees.

Queensland, Australia

As the Training and Development Manager I was accountable for the effective delivery of training and development activities for Stanwell. This included the successful implementation of a corporate training & development framework and operational system to meet AS/NZS ISO 9001. Other key accountability included: Development and implementation of corporate training and development framework and operational system to meet AS/NZS ISO 9001. Development and implementation of ‘whole of business’ Corporate Learning Strategy, Annual Training Plan and Budget. Provided input into the corporate capability review and undertook analysis of current and emerging capability gaps and implemented intervention strategies. Facilitated training identification processes for site, corporate and individual business units and developed and maintained internal trainer and training material standards. Provided advice to senior and line management on training and development trends, strategies, and alternative delivery modes. Developed and managed Stanwell Leadership Development Program and Framework. Conducted system health checks to ensure procedural compliance and identified improvement opportunities via industry best practice benchmarking and internal audit.Established partnerships with service providers to meet training and development business needs. Developed and implemented strategies to address and combat skills shortages via entry level development programs and liaison with internal and external parties (graduates, apprentice’s trainees etc). Provided leadership and the development of seven team members located at Rockhampton and Brisbane locations. Managed Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and ‘Stanwell – being’ program.

Accelerated Graduate Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership

Graduate Certificate In Management, Human Resourses

High School