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Brisbane City, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Accountable for the development of opportunities and implementation of strategies, that leverage organisational capability to drive growth through existing commercial activities, or through the development of new business lines/ventures. Working with other members of the LifeFlight Executive Leadership Team to optimise commercial operations under LifeFlight's 'Profit for Purpose' agenda to further support our core community-based rescue helicopter operations.

Queensland, Australia

Accountable for service delivery of LifeFlight’s 24/7 aeromedical helicopter operations throughout Queensland, including the iconic RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters. Supporting Queensland communities in partnership with State Government agencies and Corporate partners. Managing 60+ people and a budget in excess of $40M, 6 operating bases and 9 aircraft. Reporting to the Group CEO and working with LifeFlight’s Executive Leadership Team members for Operations, Clinical, Finance, Training… Show more Accountable for service delivery of LifeFlight’s 24/7 aeromedical helicopter operations throughout Queensland, including the iconic RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters. Supporting Queensland communities in partnership with State Government agencies and Corporate partners. Managing 60+ people and a budget in excess of $40M, 6 operating bases and 9 aircraft. Reporting to the Group CEO and working with LifeFlight’s Executive Leadership Team members for Operations, Clinical, Finance, Training, Safety, HR, IT, Marketing & Communications. A dynamic role blending BAU functions with development and implementation of strategic change initiatives. Show less

Brisbane, Qld

An opportunity to re-engage with LifeFlight's core purpose at an operational level. Providing direct aeromedical services to Queensland communities, while at the same time getting up-to-date with the latest operational & training capabilities and technology, new aircraft types, new operational base locations and service delivery arrangements. A particular focus on updating my experience of clinical and aviation integration and contemporary service delivery models for pre-hospital and retrieval… Show more An opportunity to re-engage with LifeFlight's core purpose at an operational level. Providing direct aeromedical services to Queensland communities, while at the same time getting up-to-date with the latest operational & training capabilities and technology, new aircraft types, new operational base locations and service delivery arrangements. A particular focus on updating my experience of clinical and aviation integration and contemporary service delivery models for pre-hospital and retrieval medicine in the aviation environment. Highly beneficial (and satisfying) to have had this opportunity to prepare for future executive roles. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

A new role stemming from a review of corporate functions within the Group. Providing direct support to the LifeFlight CEO, this role was focused on the internal execution of LifeFlight’s strategies and business improvement initiatives. Working in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and other members of the Executive Leadership Team and supported by the General Manager - Projects.

Brisbane, Australia

Project management of a range of priority projects for the CareFlight/LifeFlight Group including facilities/basing, fleet renewal & modernisation, introduction of new capabilities.Accountable for Quality & Safety outcomes and managing Q&S programs across the CareFlight Group. P&L responsibility for Q&S department and Group Q&S programs.High operational tempo, focused around high risk (aviation & clinical) activities. Managing aviation and clinical compliance systems and platforms… Show more Project management of a range of priority projects for the CareFlight/LifeFlight Group including facilities/basing, fleet renewal & modernisation, introduction of new capabilities.Accountable for Quality & Safety outcomes and managing Q&S programs across the CareFlight Group. P&L responsibility for Q&S department and Group Q&S programs.High operational tempo, focused around high risk (aviation & clinical) activities. Managing aviation and clinical compliance systems and platforms, key business support processes (Quality Assurance, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Performance Reporting, Risk Management), and oversight of group safety and WH&S. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

A non-permanent engagement to address key organisational risks associated with the Group engineering capability. Key activities included business process re-engineering, project and business unit planning, workforce engagement, cultural change initiatives, building internal and external communication channels. Restructure and re position the engineering capability to transition into the future (enhanced) regulatory environment. An educational and rewarding appointment, culminated in recruiting… Show more A non-permanent engagement to address key organisational risks associated with the Group engineering capability. Key activities included business process re-engineering, project and business unit planning, workforce engagement, cultural change initiatives, building internal and external communication channels. Restructure and re position the engineering capability to transition into the future (enhanced) regulatory environment. An educational and rewarding appointment, culminated in recruiting and handing-over to a specialist Engineering Manager. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

See Projects section below.

Brisbane, Australia

General Manager; responsible for all aspects of day-to-day business management of commercial helicopter operations throughout Australia, supporting State & Federal Government agencies and corporate clients with mission-critical aviation services. Managing 160+ people and a budget in excess of $55M, 7 operating bases and 19 aircraft. Reporting to in-country Managing Director and global group management. Direct reports were the heads of Operations, Engineering, and Commercial, HR, Finance & IT… Show more General Manager; responsible for all aspects of day-to-day business management of commercial helicopter operations throughout Australia, supporting State & Federal Government agencies and corporate clients with mission-critical aviation services. Managing 160+ people and a budget in excess of $55M, 7 operating bases and 19 aircraft. Reporting to in-country Managing Director and global group management. Direct reports were the heads of Operations, Engineering, and Commercial, HR, Finance & IT departments. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

CareFlight is one of Australia’s largest aeromedical charities with turnover in excess of $70M. Transitioned into the CareFlight executive leadership team under merger arrangements. Aviation executive manager responsible for management of 4 bases conducting mission-critical 24/7 aeromedical and rescue helicopter operations. Principally accountable for service delivery and sustainment of RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter operations throughout Southeast Queensland.

Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service (SCHRS) is Queensland’s oldest community-based rescue helicopter operation. Full aviation executive manager responsibility for all aspects of corporate and operational performance. A multi-base 24/7 mission-critical aviation service with a team of 40+ people and a budget in excess of $8M. Accountable for P&L, aviation regulatory, OHS and all other employer obligations. Company Secretary. A high profile position requiring constant media, government and… Show more Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service (SCHRS) is Queensland’s oldest community-based rescue helicopter operation. Full aviation executive manager responsibility for all aspects of corporate and operational performance. A multi-base 24/7 mission-critical aviation service with a team of 40+ people and a budget in excess of $8M. Accountable for P&L, aviation regulatory, OHS and all other employer obligations. Company Secretary. A high profile position requiring constant media, government and community engagement. Show less

Queensland, Australia

Aviation executive manager and Head of Flying Operations (HOFO). Ensuring 24/7 operational performance for mission-critical aeromedical and rescue helicopter operations.

Canberra, Australia

A range of aviation manager roles and operational pilot appointments. Providing mission-critical aviation services to government agencies and corporate clients.

Various

Initially trained as an RAAF Pilot.Operational roles with RAAF & Army Aviation.Training/instructional roles in a Joint Service environment.Staff appointments in Capability Development & acquisition project areas.Command & Staff College 2002.Joint Service aviation advisory team reporting directly to Chief of Air Force.

Company Directors Course, Gaicd

Australian Command & Staff College, Strategic Studies

Master'S Degree, Management & Strategic Studies

Bavn, Management, General