At IDP Education, a leading global education services company, I lead the organisation’s risk management function and initiatives. My role focuses on enhancing the risk management frameworks, integrating risk considerations into strategic planning, and ensuring comprehensive governance across all levels. Some highlights of my contributions include:Strategic Leadership: Provide pivotal risk management guidance to the Board, Executive, and Global Management teams, fostering an integrated approach to governance, risk, and compliance that aligns with our strategic objectives.Policy and Framework Development: Oversee the evolution of risk management policies and frameworks, continuously improving processes to better support decision-making and resource allocation.Risk Communication: Enhance transparency and communication through streamlined risk reporting processes, ensuring clear and actionable insights for the Board and Executive teams.Innovation in Risk Management: Lead initiatives such as the integration of quantitative risk analysis and the development of region-specific risk profiles, significantly advancing our risk assessment capabilities in areas like Cyber Security and Climate Risk.Achievements: Successfully updated and refined the risk management framework and risk appetite statements, integrated risk management with strategic planning and budgeting processes, and developed a comprehensive three-lines assurance model.This role allows me to leverage my extensive experience in risk management to contribute to the strategic growth and stability of IDP Education, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the education sector.

In my role as Board Member and Chair of the Risk Committee at IKON Institute, I drive the strategic oversight of risk management and governance practices. My responsibilities involve ensuring that risk management frameworks align with both educational standards and industry best practices. Here are some of the key aspects of my role:Strategic Oversight: Lead the development and implementation of risk management strategies that support IKON’s educational objectives and compliance requirements.Governance Enhancement: Enhance governance structures to support the institute’s mission and strategic goals, ensuring robust oversight and accountability.Risk Framework Development: Support management in the creation and refinement of risk policies and frameworks tailored to the specific needs of the higher education sector.Committee Leadership: Chair committee meetings to review and guide the institution’s risk posture, facilitating informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation strategies.Achievements: Instrumental in aligning risk management practices with organisational goals, significantly strengthening governance and operational resilience.This position enables me to utilize my extensive background in governance and risk management within the higher education sector, contributing to the institute’s continued success and adaptability in a dynamic educational landscape.

In my capacity as Deputy Chair of the Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at the Institute of Health Management, I provide strategic leadership and oversight in the areas of governance and risk management. This role capitalises on my extensive experience in governance and risk within complex healthcare and education environments. Key responsibilities and achievements include:Strategic Risk Oversight: Lead the Audit & Risk Committee, steering the development and implementation of risk management policies that safeguard the institution’s operations and long-term objectives.Governance Leadership: Collaborate with fellow board members to enhance governance practices that meet regulatory requirements and promote best practices in healthcare management.Policy Development and Review: Oversee the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and audit processes, ensuring they remain robust and responsive to emerging challenges in the healthcare sector.Advisory Excellence: Provide expert advice on critical issues affecting the sector, helping to shape decisions that enhance organisational resilience and compliance.Achievements: Played a pivotal role in refining risk assessment protocols and governance frameworks, leading to improved risk mitigation and compliance across the organisation.This role enables me to leverage my expertise in risk management and governance to significantly contribute to IHM’s mission of advancing healthcare management practices, ensuring the institute remains a leader in its field.

In my role at Australia Post, I led the update and improvement of our risk management systems. My focus was on creating clear, practical policies and frameworks that were directly aligned with the company’s strategic goals. Main areas of responsibility included:Framework Improvement: Regularly reviewed and enhanced the risk management framework to ensure it remained effective and efficient.Strategic Integration: Worked to seamlessly incorporate risk management with broader corporate strategies and day-to-day planning.Reporting and Coordination: Managed risk reporting to the Board and coordinated with various sub-committees to maintain a high level of risk awareness and governance.Team Development: Led efforts to improve the skill set of our risk team, as well as executives and managers, in risk management practices.Key achievements:Framework Refinement: Streamlined the risk management framework to make it more user-friendly and relevant to our operations.Guidance Material Development: Produced a range of materials to support the understanding and implementation of the risk framework, focusing on controls, assessment, reporting, and governance.This role enabled me to apply a hands-on approach to ensure that Australia Post's risk management infrastructure supported its strategic and operational needs effectively.

As the Group Risk and Compliance Manager at Integral Diagnostics, I played a crucial role in overseeing and advancing the company's strategy, risk, and compliance capabilities. The multi disciplinary team I led included accountability for:• Risk Management (enterprise, strategic, operational and clinical)• Quality Management and Accreditation• Cyber Risk Management• Incident Management and Investigations• Occupational Health and Safety• Internal Audit• Insurance• Privacy• Whistleblowing• Modern Slavery and Ethical Supply Chain policies/reporting• Third party and supply chain risk• Business Continuity and Disaster RecoveryI also played a key role in providing strategic and risk-based input into a range of decision-making activities across the company including:• Mergers and acquisitions support through risk rue diligence and W&I insurance coordination• Business strategy and planning• Assessing business cases and contractsAchievements:• Part of the Senior Management Group that has overseen growth in revenue ($231m to $348.8m) and market capitalisation from 2019 to 2021 ($438m to $918m – high of $1.1b)• Delivered strategic risk advice and assessment as part of acquisition (including a capital raise) with a combined value of approx. $145m• Redesign and implementation of best practice risk frameworks, policies, procedures, and organisational risk profile• Redesign and implementation of best practice health and safety policy, framework and procedures• Reduction in year-on-year Lost Time Injuries• Led the organisation’s Covid-19 response with respect to business continuity and disaster recovery, strategic planning, infection control and other patient and staff safety protocols• Recalibration of the organisation’s insurance program to ensure fit for purpose and efficient policies• Establishment of professional and robust co-sourced internal audit program• Delivery of the organisation’s first modern slavery statement

As the Director/Executive Manager - Enterprise Risk at CFA, my role focused on engaging with and supporting the Board, Board Sub-Committees, Executives and Senior Management on risk management, and the use of risk management as a tool to enhance decision making and drive strategy.I was also responsible for overseeing the new Enterprise Risk function at CFA, Managing the outsourced Internal Audit Function and rolling out the Enterprise Risk Framework to all levels of the organisation.My role included:• Developing strategic (Board level) and divisional risk profiles• Developing and implementing strategic risk appetite statements• Embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policy and Processes• Building capability and consistency in approaches to risk management across the organisation• Integration of risk management into planning and business processes• Providing detailed analysis and advice on complex and material organisational risks• Managing and coordinating internal audit activitiesIn addition to these roles I have support the organisation through:• Strategic Planning support• Sitting on various decision making committees• Facilitation expertise for a range of activitiesAchievements:• Complete redesign and implementation of the enterprise risk framework, policy and procedures• Embedding regular risk management discussions, analysis and activities into planning and management at senior levels of the organisation• Implementation of objective-centric risk appetite statements with Board and Executive linked to CFA’s strategic objectives• Development of strategic and divisional risk profiles• Implementation of new risk reporting process and format• Development and implementation of enterprise risk information system• Development and implementation of a risk training program• Multiple opportunities to present my risk management approach at risk forums in Australia and overseas

As a Senior Risk Adviser at VMIA I delivered, and supported risk advisors within my team to deliver, a range of client activities including: • Providing risk advice on a range of topics • Facilitation of strategic and operational risk identification workshops • Interpreting the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework (VGRMF) • Understanding the attestation and mandatory requirements of the VGRMF for annual reporting • Reviewing and providing advice on client risk frameworks, policies and procedures Frameworks • Providing specific project risk support • Providing insurance advice • Risk maturity assessments, including use of the VMIA RMA Online Tool • Interagency risk management advice and facilitationI was also responsible for leadership and management within the portfolio of clients. Supporting the Head of Risk, my responsibilities include: • Managing a portfolio of client work • Managing a team of risk advisors • Building team capability, learning and development • Developing budgeting and planning tools • Managing the delivery of team projectsAchievements • Leading multiple Board and Executive level risk workshops • Onboarding new clients • Substantial leadership and contribution to the development of the RMA Online tool • Development of Team Budget and Forecasts • Participation in Emerging Leaders Program • Interagency Risk Management Approach and Workshops

As Assistant Director within the Information, Analysis and Reporting Team (formerly the Risk and Information Group), my responsibilities included: • Leading a suite of risk assessments of higher education providers • Educating internal and external stakeholders on the Risk Assessment Framework • Presenting at sector events • Providing strategic advice to TEQSA’s CEO, Commission, Commissioners and Case Management • Recommending regulatory actions based on risk profiles • Undertaking sector level risk analysis • Team management including time sheet, leave, L&D and performance reviewsI also had opportunities to perform the role of Acting Director on several occasions.I contributed to reviews/amendments to TEQSA's Risk Assessment Framework, leading the redesign of the technical aspects of the frameworks, i.e. risk indicators, thresholds, benchmarks etc.I led the development of data/risk analytics, risk management tools and governance frameworks to facilitate a risk based approach to both provider and course accreditation processes.I provided secretariat and strategic support to external reference groups, including building strong external stakeholder relationships and supported the agency in dealings with the broader Government including Ministerial Briefs, Questions on Notice, Senate Estimates Briefs and Interdepartmental projects.Achievements: • Development and implementation of an approach to rigorously develop risk indicator rating and benchmark thresholds • Presenting at multiple industry events • Development of risk tools to support regulatory risk function • Development of automated course risk assessment tool • Development of higher education provider international education risk assessment dashboards • Successful delivery of multiple risk assessment cycles

I was engaged in a short term contract at the Department of Human Services to assist in the end of financial year capital budgeting process.My responsibilities included: • The development and implementation of framework and policies for the financial management of major ICT projects • Interpreting and applying the Federal Government’s Appropriation and Financial Framework • Coordinating and engaging with stakeholders to consolidate capital budget submissions • Reporting to Senior Executives on capital budget submissions and forecasting • Identifying areas for improvement within the capital planning framework providing guidance • Supporting stakeholders through the Capital Budgeting process • Contract and vendor management for whole of Department ICT solutionsAchievements: • I successfully project managed a $175 million procurement program of ICT infrastructure during the merger of Centrelink, DHS and Medicare • Development of ICT Finance procurement procedures and framework

My role at the Department of Finance contributed to, and facilitated the Federal Government’s annual budget process through the preparation of the annual appropriation bills, legislative instruments, machinery of government changes and ministerial speeches. The role was a mix of governance and analysis that required skills and knowledge in both finance/economics and law.The role included providing expert advice on the Federal Government’s budget process, particularly through the appropriations and financial management framework, the preparation of high level briefing documents for senior management and Government Ministers, and preparing ministerial briefings on any potential issues identified in the media for Question Time.I was responsible for coordinating stakeholder input to and drafting Ministerial speeches for Federal Budget and supplementary appropriation processes. The role included dealing with complicated legal and financial issues relating to appropriations and Government finances, and providing policy advice and guidance on a range of complex issues.In a central role providing support and advice within the Department and to external stakeholders, the role included a risk based approach and analysis to ensure whole of Government budget inputs adhered to the framework. I was also responsible for facilitating amendments to the appropriation legislation at the request of agencies.I took a lead in process improvement activities, developing and enhancing the appropriations quality assurance and approval process after the departure of a number of long term staff.

To enhance my University studies, I applied for and was successful in gaining a 12-month full time, paid placement at CGU Insurance in Melbourne as a Business Analyst and eBusiness Consultant in CGU’s eBusiness team.As a Business Analyst, I contributed to major projects through: project documentation, requirements gathering, documentation of process, process and process design. I was also responsible for data analysis on the performance of the CGU website and intranet.As an eBusiness Consultant I was responsible for assisting insurance brokers to develop an enhanced online presence to drive new business. The role included vendor management, solution tendering, project implementation, advice on search engine optimisation and website performance analytics.As part of my role I was also responsible for managing small projects (eBusiness consultancy), developing online work spaces for use within the company, and championing the development and implementation of new electronic mediums to improve efficiency.