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Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Project management and advisory for transformation and change programs, including client needs analysis, project planning, tracking, implementation and reporting. Current client: NSW Government Housing Portfolio - New Maintenance Contract transformation program.

Sydney, Australia

Consulting services in:- operational efficiency optimisation- project and change management- strategy and business development- general management practices, compliance and governance- process improvement and business systems development- organisational structure developmentBest Feat Forward has been providing practical and tangible improvement for.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Strategic management of the transition phase activities in preparation for the new operating contract.Co-developed and implemented of standardised project and change management practices and procedures.Key.
• The first On Demand ferry service in Australia (possibly the world).
• Commissioning and provision of operational readiness for (10) new… Show more Strategic management of the transition phase activities in preparation for the new operating contract.Co-developed and implemented of.
• Commissioning and provision of operational readiness for (10) new River Class vessels.
• Project oversight and sponsorship for the following contract commitments: o Network wide CCTV/IT system modernisation o Ferries Customer Information System (4Tel) and Passenger Information Display upgrade o Manly route.

Sydney, Australia

Consulting and program management of KT methodologies and tools to a broad range of clients and industries

Wollongong, Australia

Advocacy and technical/educational support for the iron and steel slag industry

Port Kembla

Responsible for all aspects of the short and long term performance of Australian Steel Mill Services Pty Ltd and sister company Ecocem Pty Ltd. Major Achievements include:- Almost halved the All Injury Frequency Rate- Instituted strategic planning processes generating multi-million dollar cost savings - Defused and realigned the IR culture to one of.

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for the preliminary processes of approvals and permits of strategic projects prioir to implementation. Manage project stakeholder expectations and communications before and during project implementation. Co-ordinate the company wide cost reduction program.

Sydney, Australia

Plan and deliver capital and process projects (Approx $130M for 2008). Ensure effective and proficient technical and projects services across the business.

Sydney, Australia

Identify and deliver strategicall aligned improvement opportunities in specific areas. Monitor and report to executive on corporate KPIs and track company performance against long term targets.Develop planning and problem solving skills within the business and provide coaching and support for managers to help implement improvements.

Sydney, Australia

Oranisational development and restructuring of business to improve effectiveness and culture. Development of new HR policies and practices. Recruitment of senior and middle manangement roles including development of processess and assessment techniques. Culture change program development and application.

Sydney, Australia

Strategy Development and implementation for operations component of the business. Capital planning and budget management. Feasibility and justification analysis for major capital and strategic projects. New business opportunity development.

Sydney, Australia

Lead the manufacturing facility at Camellia, NSW, responsible for all operational, financial, engineering, maintenance and OSH&E requirements for the site. Included behavioural safety improvements, management restructuring, cost reduction programs, visual factory development, capital expansion projects, production efficiency improvement, staff training and.

Melbourne, Australia

Management of all engineering and maintenance functions across 5 sites, including the transition from FTE’s to Contract Labour supply in a tough industrial relations environment.