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Brisbane, Qld, Au

SMEC is a global infrastructure and engineering firm with origins in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, widely recognised as a civil engineering wonder of the world. In this role, I was responsible for:- Managing local and global projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders and decision-makers across Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Pakistan, and the Middle East.- Roadmapping strategies to align internal training programs with SMEC’s global workforce strategy, industry skills forecasts, and graduates’ work preferences.- Evaluating siloed training programs and identifying opportunities to harmonise these initiatives across regions at different stages of organisational maturity. - Designing and delivering training to managers and P&C stakeholders based on project findings.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health governs the planning, development, and delivery of indigenous health services throughout Southeast Queensland. Working within a team of consultants, I was responsible for assessing IUIH's workforce capabilities and developing a framework that formalised employee growth and development, unlocking workforce potential whilst preserving IUIH’s cultural roots. This role included:- Managing the full lifecycle of the project including mitigation of project risks, providing progress reports, adhering to deliverable timeframes, and liaising with stakeholders. - Acquiring the opinion of subject matter experts from a diverse range of disciplines and leadership levels.- Roadmapping the non-technical characteristics of employee growth and development.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Reztor provides relief to communities impacted by natural disasters. I oversaw the core development of the workforce to meet the growth and scaling requirements of the business. My highlights in the role included:- Observing an 11% increase in technical job skills over a six-month period by implementing quarterly performance reviews and transactional contingent rewards. Performance scales were validated using a pilot analysis of stakeholder responses collected within a 360 degree feedback framework.- Decreasing time to productivity by 21% by conducting end-to-end recruiting processes including needs analysis, job analysis, salary benchmarking, behavioural interviewing, onboarding, and probation reviews. - Implementing an ISO HSEQ Management System consistent with international standards for health, safety, environment, and quality (ISO 9001; 14001; 45001).

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

MAX Solutions aligns their services with the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model, asserting that suitable employment serves as an intervention to achieve symptom reduction for those adversely affected by mental health conditions. In this role, I was responsible for:- Counseling clients with complex psychosocial barriers to support their continued placement at work.- Assessing risk of harm and ensuring meticulous documentation in accordance with legislative requirements.- Using psychometric tools to measure psychological and vocational predictors of work success including personality factors, job satisfaction, self-efficacy, and mood states. - Employing a variety of brief interventions to improve vocational function and psychological wellbeing including cognitive-behaviour therapy, exposure therapy, role play, and referral to external services.

Study - I temporarily ceased work to prioritise the completion of coursework and a research thesis that explored the role of group norms on dietary choices, utilising experimental methodology.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The QUT GetPsyched Student Association supports the professional development of students through the provision of resources and networking opportunities. As the professional events executive, I was responsible for overseeing the coordination of networking events, industry panels, and career development nights.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Coles is a renowned Australian supermarket chain. In this role I was responsible for actively participating in management meetings, training and developing staff, and remaining accountable for my team's performance in meeting departmental KPIs.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Master Of Organisational Psychology, Gpa 6.2 (84% Grade Average)

Coursework topics: Psychological assessment; work design; consulting and project management; therapy and counselling; applied research.

Diploma Of Psychological Practice, Applied Psychology

Non-conferred: Achieved 50% of requirements for supervised practice and continuing professional development.

Psychology, Bachelor'S Degree W/ Research Honours, Gpa 6.0 (82% Grade Average)

Thesis: The role of group norms on dietary decision-making.