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Combining C-level executive leadership with extensive experience in aeromedical service delivery. Executive manager accountability for $50M-$100M operations, 150+ employees nationally. Experienced with Private Equity, Listed & Limited ownership structures. Successful at business improvement and scaling organically and through merger. Significant experience in the Not-for-Profit sector, including consolidation & growth through merger of NFP aeromedical organisations.Deep expertise in establishing and sustaining mission-critical aeromedical service delivery for high level clients including departments and agencies of State, Federal and Foreign Governments, commercial organisations, multi-national and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs). Transferable skills include:• Strategic planning and operational alignment• Financial literacy & financial control systems• Accountability & performance enhancement• Multi-level communication & engagement• Continuous improvement & business process optimisation• Team-building for a high-performance cultureAreas of Expertise:Aviation leadership and management. Extensive experience in aeromedical retrieval & primary/emergency response. Graduate and post-graduate management qualifications. Significant executive experience in the Not-for-Profit aeromedical sector and commercial mission-critical aviation service delivery.Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at executive and operational levels. Includes departments and agencies of State, Federal and Foreign Governments, commercial organisations and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs). Formal training in negotiation skills and media skills.Aviation operations; fixed- and rotary-wing. Includes Aeromedical, Search and Rescue (SAR), civil and military operations and flight instruction, Night Vision, Offshore support, Law Enforcement, Media/ENG, all aspects of utility & mission-critical aviation operations.Capability development and project management for mission-critical aviation services.
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Managing DirectorAerosg Pty LtdBrisbane City, Qld, Au
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Commercial DirectorLifeflight Australia Oct 2020 - PresentBrisbane, Queensland, AustraliaAccountable 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.
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Director Aeromedical ServicesLifeflight Australia Aug 2019 - Oct 2020Queensland, AustraliaAccountable 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
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Management PilotLifeflight Australia May 2017 - Aug 2019Brisbane, QldAn 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
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Director, Strategy & ExecutionLifeflight (Formerly Careflight Group) Oct 2016 - Jun 2017Brisbane, AustraliaA 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.
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General Manager - Quality & Safety, General Manager - ProjectsLifeflight (Formerly Careflight Group) Dec 2015 - Oct 2016Brisbane, AustraliaProject 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
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Engineering ManagerCareflight Group Aug 2015 - Dec 2015Brisbane, AustraliaA 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
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Managing DirectorAerosg Pty Ltd 2003 - PresentBrisbane, AustraliaSee Projects section below.
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General ManagerAustralian Helicopters Pty Ltd Feb 2014 - Aug 2015Brisbane, AustraliaGeneral 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
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Executive Director Flight OpsCareflight Group Jul 2013 - Feb 2014Brisbane, AustraliaCareFlight 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.
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Chief Executive OfficerSunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service Dec 2011 - Jul 2013Queensland, AustraliaSunshine 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 -
Chief PilotSunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service Sep 2009 - Dec 2011Queensland, AustraliaAviation executive manager and Head of Flying Operations (HOFO). Ensuring 24/7 operational performance for mission-critical aeromedical and rescue helicopter operations.
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Ems, Ops & Project ManagementChc Helicopter 2003 - 2006Canberra, AustraliaA range of aviation manager roles and operational pilot appointments. Providing mission-critical aviation services to government agencies and corporate clients. -
VariousDepartment Of Defence Of Australia 1984 - 2003VariousInitially 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.
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