Grant Whitehorn Email & Phone Number

Wollongong, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Australia

mycar Tyre & Auto ▪ The team of experts famous for customer care ▪ 280+ company owned stores nationwide providing tyres, vehicle servicing, repairs and inspections. ▪ Owned by Continental AGReporting to the mycar CFO, I lead a team with national responsibility for Risk Management, Internal Audit, Controls Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Roadworthy Compliance, Data Protection, Business Continuity, Loss Prevention, Security, Fraud, AML and Business Integrity. The role includes mycar’s… Show more mycar Tyre & Auto ▪ The team of experts famous for customer care ▪ 280+ company owned stores nationwide providing tyres, vehicle servicing, repairs and inspections. ▪ Owned by Continental AGReporting to the mycar CFO, I lead a team with national responsibility for Risk Management, Internal Audit, Controls Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Roadworthy Compliance, Data Protection, Business Continuity, Loss Prevention, Security, Fraud, AML and Business Integrity. The role includes mycar’s point of contact for Continental Group Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Integrity and Whistleblower functions. Show less

Reported to the Managing Director with responsibility for managing Head Office, contracted service providers and all corporate functions, including:▪ Human Resources, IR, Culture, Recruitment and Training.▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing (WHS), including CM3 Certification.▪ Finance, Budget and Insurance.▪ Procurement, Tenders, Contracts and Legal services.▪ IT, Cyber Security and Records Management.▪ Property, Assets, Security, Fleet and Facilities Management.▪ ESG and… Show more Reported to the Managing Director with responsibility for managing Head Office, contracted service providers and all corporate functions, including:▪ Human Resources, IR, Culture, Recruitment and Training.▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing (WHS), including CM3 Certification.▪ Finance, Budget and Insurance.▪ Procurement, Tenders, Contracts and Legal services.▪ IT, Cyber Security and Records Management.▪ Property, Assets, Security, Fleet and Facilities Management.▪ ESG and Sustainability.▪ Quality Management.▪ Strategy, Business Planning and Project Management.▪ Risk Management, Audit and Compliance.▪ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planning.▪ Marketing, Communications and Business Development.▪ Corporate Governance and Advisory Board. Show less

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Engaged as a contractor/consultant providing a range of services including:▪ Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Culture, Risk Assessments and Risk Registers.▪ Corporate Governance Frameworks, ESG and Sustainability Programs. ▪ Internal Audit Plans, Internal Audit Charters, CAE responsibilities and Internal Audits.▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing (ISO45001/ISO45003), CM3 Certification and COVIDSafe Plans.▪ Workers Compensation, Injury Management and Return to Work Programs.▪… Show more Engaged as a contractor/consultant providing a range of services including:▪ Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Culture, Risk Assessments and Risk Registers.▪ Corporate Governance Frameworks, ESG and Sustainability Programs. ▪ Internal Audit Plans, Internal Audit Charters, CAE responsibilities and Internal Audits.▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing (ISO45001/ISO45003), CM3 Certification and COVIDSafe Plans.▪ Workers Compensation, Injury Management and Return to Work Programs.▪ Quality Management Systems (ISO9001) and Quality Assurance (QA) Audits.▪ Child Safety Standards, Safeguarding Policies and Incident Reporting protocols.▪ Fraud, Misconduct, Ethics & Integrity, Whistleblower Programs, Complaints and Investigations.▪ Security (People/Cyber/Assets/SOCI), Emergency/Crisis Management & Business Continuity Plans.▪ HR, Volunteers, Culture, Org Design, Recruitment, Training, EAPs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs.▪ Strategy, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Cases and Due Diligence. ▪ Project Management, Change Management, Business Transformation & Continuous Improvement.▪ Board Governance, Audit and Risk Committee Reports and Policy and Procedure development.▪ GRC Systems, Privacy Policies, Data Breach Response Plans & Records Management Systems.▪ Construction, Restoration, Property, Facilities, Asset & Fleet Management.▪ Procurement, Tenders, Contracts, Outsourcing and Sub-Contractor Management.▪ Insurance, Claims Management & Annual Renewals for Public Liability, D&O Liability, Statutory Liability, ISR/Property, Motor Vehicle, Accident, Crime, Cyber, BI, PSA and Travel policies. Show less

Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive and Head of Health Safety & Wellbeing for Achieve Australia Limited and The Achieve Foundation. Reporting to the CEO my responsibilities included:▪ Risk Management▪ Internal Audit▪ Compliance▪ Work Health & Safety (WHS)▪ Workers Compensation & Injury Management▪ Insurance▪ Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)▪ People, Asset & Cyber Security▪ Business Continuity▪ Emergency Management▪ Fraud… Show more Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive and Head of Health Safety & Wellbeing for Achieve Australia Limited and The Achieve Foundation. Reporting to the CEO my responsibilities included:▪ Risk Management▪ Internal Audit▪ Compliance▪ Work Health & Safety (WHS)▪ Workers Compensation & Injury Management▪ Insurance▪ Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)▪ People, Asset & Cyber Security▪ Business Continuity▪ Emergency Management▪ Fraud Control▪ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services▪ Alliance20 National Safety Forum RepresentativeProvided reports and expert advice to the AAL Board, TAF Board, Finance Risk Audit & Compliance Committee, Governance Remuneration & Workforce Committee and Disability Services & Practice Committee. Show less

Contract role to review the Business Risk Register, controls and mitigation strategies and conduct Risk Workshops with the Executive, Board and Finance Audit & Risk Committee.

Contract role to develop a Portfolio Governance Framework - including business case, cost, procurement, risk, quality, change, project, benefits realisation and assurance methodologies for NSW Department of Education and Schools Infrastructure NSW.

Volunteer

▪Audit & Risk Committee, Scouts NSW (Oct 2020 - Dec 2021)▪Silver Wattle Award for outstanding service to Scouts Australia (2020)▪NSW Volunteer of the Year Award (Southern Sydney) from The Centre for Volunteering (2019)▪Chair State Health & Safety Committee, Scouts NSW (Sept 2018 - Sept 2021)▪Region Commissioner Adult Training & Development SCT Region, Scouts NSW (Feb 20 - Dec 21)▪Deputy Region Commissioner South Coast & Tablelands, Scouts NSW (Aug 2018 - Dec 2021)▪Region… Show more ▪Audit & Risk Committee, Scouts NSW (Oct 2020 - Dec 2021)▪Silver Wattle Award for outstanding service to Scouts Australia (2020)▪NSW Volunteer of the Year Award (Southern Sydney) from The Centre for Volunteering (2019)▪Chair State Health & Safety Committee, Scouts NSW (Sept 2018 - Sept 2021)▪Region Commissioner Adult Training & Development SCT Region, Scouts NSW (Feb 20 - Dec 21)▪Deputy Region Commissioner South Coast & Tablelands, Scouts NSW (Aug 2018 - Dec 2021)▪Region Executive Committee South Coast & Tablelands, Scouts NSW (Aug 2018 - Dec 2021)▪Chair Region Property Committee South Coast & Tablelands, Scouts NSW (Aug 2018 - Dec 2021)▪State Commissioner Risk & Safety, Scouts NSW (June 2017 - Aug 2018)▪Chair Organisational Culture Working Group, Scouts NSW (2017 - 2019)▪Chair Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council, Scouts NSW (2017 - 2019)▪Chief Director, ACT Cuboree (2003 - 2005)▪Branch Commissioner Major Events, Scouts ACT (2003 - 2005)▪Operations Director, 6th Asia Pacific/12th Australian Venture (2002 - 2003)▪Group Leader 1st Aranda Scout Group, Scouts ACT (2002 - 2003)▪Group Leader Clemton Park Scout Group, Scouts NSW (1999 - 2001)▪Administration Director Dragon Skin, Scouts NSW (2001 - 2002)▪Venturer Leader Clemton Park Scout Group, Scouts NSW (1997 - 1999)▪Chair South Metropolitan Region Rover Council, Scouts NSW (1996 - 1997)▪Australian Delegate Asia Pacific Regional Youth Forum and Scout Conference, Singapore (1995)▪Corporate Services Director, 8th Asia Pacific/13th Australian Rover Moot (1993 - 1996)▪Vice President NSW Branch Rover Council, Scouts NSW (1993 - 1994)▪Crew Leader Clemton Park Rover Crew, Scouts NSW (1993 - 1997)▪VOC Commander Dragon Skin, Scouts NSW (1991 - 1993)▪Secretary Central Sydney Area Rover Council, Scouts NSW (1991 - 1993)▪Scout Leader Clemton Park Scout Group, Scouts NSW (1990 - 1993)▪Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer and Rover (1980 - 1998) Show less

Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive, Health Safety & Wellbeing Director and COVIDSafe Coordinator for Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, MQ Health Ltd, U@MQ Ltd and MGSM Hospitality Ltd. Reporting to the Vice President Finance & Resources (CFO) my responsibilities included:▪ Enterprise Risk Management▪ Internal Audit▪ External Audit▪ Business Continuity▪ COVIDSafe Plan▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing▪ Workers Compensation & Injury… Show more Chief Risk Officer, Chief Audit Executive, Health Safety & Wellbeing Director and COVIDSafe Coordinator for Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, MQ Health Ltd, U@MQ Ltd and MGSM Hospitality Ltd. Reporting to the Vice President Finance & Resources (CFO) my responsibilities included:▪ Enterprise Risk Management▪ Internal Audit▪ External Audit▪ Business Continuity▪ COVIDSafe Plan▪ Health Safety & Wellbeing▪ Workers Compensation & Injury Management▪ Insurance▪ Fraud & Corruption▪ Foreign Interference▪ Campus Security▪ Investigations▪ Global Travel Medical and Security Risk Services Show less

Contract role to develop a Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Register, risk assessment methodology, controls and mitigation strategies. This included conducting interviews with the Executive and Senior Managers to identify risks, controls and develop mitigation strategies; a review of insurance policies and associated gap analysis, Risk Workshops with the Board and Finance Audit & Risk Committee to validate risks, control effectiveness and mitigation strategies.

Contract role to develop a Business Transformation Program for the Campus Infrastructure and Services (CIS) Division, including:▪ HR Policies and Procedures▪ Governance Framework Review▪ Performance Reporting System▪ Risk and Opportunity Management System▪ Business Continuity Plan▪ Tracking system for the implementation of ICAC Report Recommendations▪ Quality Management System▪ Strategic Asset Management Plan▪ Security Procedures▪ Review of the CIS… Show more Contract role to develop a Business Transformation Program for the Campus Infrastructure and Services (CIS) Division, including:▪ HR Policies and Procedures▪ Governance Framework Review▪ Performance Reporting System▪ Risk and Opportunity Management System▪ Business Continuity Plan▪ Tracking system for the implementation of ICAC Report Recommendations▪ Quality Management System▪ Strategic Asset Management Plan▪ Security Procedures▪ Review of the CIS Emergency Response Plan▪ CIS Restructure Change Management Plan Show less

People, Culture and Safety contract to develop policies and strategies for HR and Employee Relations, Recruitment & Onboarding, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning & Organisational Design, Diversity & Inclusion Program, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation & Injury Management.

Contract role reporting to the Head of Risk and Internal Audit with responsibility for the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework, Risk Assessments, Risk Registers, Regulatory Compliance, procurement and implementation of an online GRC System (Risk, Audit, Compliance, HSE), establishment of the Head Office WHS Committee and Group Risk Reports for the Board, Executive Team, Audit & Risk Committee and Health Safety & Environment Committee.

Contract role reporting to the Director PMO Delivery and responsible for Risk, Health, Safety and Environment functions across all projects, ICT, commercial and emergency management areas of the Telco Authority.

Contract role reporting to the Group General Manager Internal Audit, Fraud and Risk and responsible for a complex service portfolio including Customer and Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Community Affairs, Products and Pricing, Migrations and Disconnections, Wireless, Satellites, Procurement and Supply Chain. Responsibilities included second line risk and control assurance advisory services, internal audits, fraud risk assessments, risk reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee… Show more Contract role reporting to the Group General Manager Internal Audit, Fraud and Risk and responsible for a complex service portfolio including Customer and Commercial, Sales, Marketing and Community Affairs, Products and Pricing, Migrations and Disconnections, Wireless, Satellites, Procurement and Supply Chain. Responsibilities included second line risk and control assurance advisory services, internal audits, fraud risk assessments, risk reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Executive Committee; review of internal audit reports, contract and commercial risk advice. Show less

Chief Risk Officer And Chief Audit Executive

Interim contract role responsible for DPE Cluster-wide Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Business Continuity, Compliance and Fraud and Corruption prevention.

Chief Audit Executive

Led a state-wide team responsible for Risk Management, Internal Audit, WHS, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Paramedic Death and Disability State Award, Business Continuity and Crisis Management. Member of the NSW Ambulance Senior Leadership Team and NSW Health Risk Management Committee. Performed the role of Incident Management Team Planning Commander for State declared emergencies and disasters, including floods and bushfires.My achievements were recognised with an Award for… Show more Led a state-wide team responsible for Risk Management, Internal Audit, WHS, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Paramedic Death and Disability State Award, Business Continuity and Crisis Management. Member of the NSW Ambulance Senior Leadership Team and NSW Health Risk Management Committee. Performed the role of Incident Management Team Planning Commander for State declared emergencies and disasters, including floods and bushfires.My achievements were recognised with an Award for Innovative Design in Safety Management from the NSW Government TMF Awards for Risk Management Excellence and Risk Management Leadership Award from NSW Health and GIO Insurance. Show less

Acted as Director Infrastructure and Procurement with responsibility for Property, Assets, Facilities, Utilities, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Probity, Supply Chain, Tendering and Contract Management. Managed the Capital and Investment Programs, including the initial concept design and planning for the Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Strategy and Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration Program to build new Ambulance ‘Super’ Stations and Aeromedical Bases.

Contract role in the Investment Assurance Team of Planning and Programs Division providing risk analysis, cost benefit analysis, assurance services and gateway reviews for NSW Transport infrastructure business cases and CAPEX programs. Projects ranged in size from multi-million to multi-billion dollar investments and included train station upgrades, buses, ferries, roads, bridges, wharfs, OPAL card system upgrades, IT transformation and other transport infrastructure programs.

Contractor/Volunteer

▪Chief Executive Officer (July 2013 - April 2014) *Interim Executive turnaround contract▪Company Secretary (November 2013 - March 2014) ▪Certified Practicing Risk Manager (CPRM) (2012)▪Fellow RMIA (2012)▪Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (February 2011 - March 2014) ▪Education Committee (January 2011 - January 2014)▪National President, Board Chair and Non-Executive Director (January 2012 - January 2013)▪Director Marketing & Communications and Non-Executive Director… Show more ▪Chief Executive Officer (July 2013 - April 2014) *Interim Executive turnaround contract▪Company Secretary (November 2013 - March 2014) ▪Certified Practicing Risk Manager (CPRM) (2012)▪Fellow RMIA (2012)▪Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (February 2011 - March 2014) ▪Education Committee (January 2011 - January 2014)▪National President, Board Chair and Non-Executive Director (January 2012 - January 2013)▪Director Marketing & Communications and Non-Executive Director (2011-2012)▪Director Governance, Ethics & Compliance and Non-Executive Director (2011-2012)▪National Conference Director and Non-Executive Director (2011-2013)▪Company Secretary (January 2009 – January 2010) ▪National President, Board Chair and Non-Executive Director (January 2007 - January 2009)▪Chair Board Governance Committee and Non-Executive Director (January 2005 - January 2007)▪ACT Chapter President (February 2001 – December 2004) Show less

Co-authored the Security Risk Management Body of Knowledge (SRMBOK), published by the RMIA.

Volunteer

IFRIMA is a global not-for-profit organization that represents risk management and insurance associations worldwide. It provides a forum for interaction and communication among these associations and their members by promoting international standards, professional certifications, conferences and the sharing of best practice.

Reporting to the CFO and responsible for Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Business Continuity, OH&S, Workers Compensation, Policy Governance, Compliance and Crisis Management. I managed a team of five direct reports including the Enterprise Risk Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Compliance Manager, Health and Safety Manager and Insurance Manager. The role included Critical Infrastructure Protection Manager on-call 24/7 to coordinate responses to network outages, emergencies… Show more Reporting to the CFO and responsible for Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Business Continuity, OH&S, Workers Compensation, Policy Governance, Compliance and Crisis Management. I managed a team of five direct reports including the Enterprise Risk Manager, Business Continuity Manager, Compliance Manager, Health and Safety Manager and Insurance Manager. The role included Critical Infrastructure Protection Manager on-call 24/7 to coordinate responses to network outages, emergencies and natural disasters; and protective security, cyber security and resilience services for the telco network. Represented Vodafone at the Commonwealth Government TISN for Telecommunications.Presented with a Vodafone 'Hero' Award for Enterprise Risk Management Excellence in 2012. Show less

Visiting Lecturer with the Faculty of the Built Environment, delivering lectures in Enterprise Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Construction Risk Management and Insurable Risk.

Volunteer

Contributing author to AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines, HB327 Communicating and Consulting about Risk and HB266 Guide for Managing Risk in Not for Profit Organisations.

Risk, Resilience and Security services for various multi-million dollar critical infrastructure, energy, mining, sustainability and commercial projects throughout Australasia and the Asia Pacific Region, including:▪ Major Sydney CBD Electricity Substation installation/upgrade.▪ Commercial high-rise construction at 33 Bligh St Sydney.▪ Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore.▪ NSW Roads & Traffic Authority civil engineering projects, including risk assessments for safety, traffic… Show more Risk, Resilience and Security services for various multi-million dollar critical infrastructure, energy, mining, sustainability and commercial projects throughout Australasia and the Asia Pacific Region, including:▪ Major Sydney CBD Electricity Substation installation/upgrade.▪ Commercial high-rise construction at 33 Bligh St Sydney.▪ Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore.▪ NSW Roads & Traffic Authority civil engineering projects, including risk assessments for safety, traffic, urban design, environment, heritage, social impact and economic development.▪ Project Management Information Systems Audit for the NSW Transport Construction Authority.▪ Enterprise Risk Management Audit and Gap Analysis for the Port Hedland Port Authority in WA.▪ Risk Appetite Workshops in Sydney and Melbourne for the Australasian Compliance Institute.▪ Business Continuity Plans for Australian Government agencies and private sector organisations.▪ Risk Management Training Programs for over 300 business professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.▪ Risk & Opportunity Assessment for strategic concept stage of the Preston Beach EcoVillage, a private investment joint venture development project in WA, with investors from Hong Kong and Europe. Show less

CEO responsibilities included company strategy, governance, operations, finance/P&L, HR, sales and marketing, IT, customer service, OH&S, risk management, compliance and administration. Managed four direct reports including General Manager, Group Operations Manager, Finance Manager and Executive Assistant. Developed Corporate Governance Framework, established Board of Directors, managed Company Secretarial responsibilities and served as Non-Executive Director.

▪ Engaged by Commonwealth Government clients to develop Risk Management Policies and Frameworks, Risk Assessments, facilitate Risk Workshops, conduct Internal Audits, review Corporate Governance arrangements, update Compliance Registers, undertake Fraud Risk Assessments and Investigations, Security Threat Assessments, review Emergency Response Procedures and develop Business Continuity Plans. ▪ Provided training in Risk Management, Strategic Planning and Change Management to Government… Show more ▪ Engaged by Commonwealth Government clients to develop Risk Management Policies and Frameworks, Risk Assessments, facilitate Risk Workshops, conduct Internal Audits, review Corporate Governance arrangements, update Compliance Registers, undertake Fraud Risk Assessments and Investigations, Security Threat Assessments, review Emergency Response Procedures and develop Business Continuity Plans. ▪ Provided training in Risk Management, Strategic Planning and Change Management to Government, Corporate and Community organisations. ▪ Sub-contracted by EY to deliver Risk Management services to Government agencies and advise Senior Executives on how to improve Risk Culture and uplift ERM Maturity. ▪ Sub-contracted by JBS (with Top Secret security clearance) to lead a Security Risk Assessment of Defence Bases across Australia. Show less

Volunteer

Reported to ACT Territory Commissioner and responsible for St John Ambulance adult volunteers and youth cadets providing event health services and community programs throughout Canberra. Served as Non-Executive Director on the St John Ambulance ACT Board.

Reporting to the Office of the Secretary and Chief of Defence Force, and with Top Secret security clearance, I managed a team responsible for Enterprise Risk Management, Continuity of Defence Operations (Business Continuity) and Insurance for the Australian Department of Defence. I was chair of the Defence Enterprise Risk Management Committee and a member of the Defence Security Advisory Group.

Graduate Certificate In Risk Management (Gradcertriskmgt)

Graduate Aicd Company Directors Course (Gaicd)

Advanced Diploma Of Governance, Risk And Compliance (Advdipgrc)

Advanced Diploma Of Work Health And Safety (Advdipwhs)

Diploma Of Human Resources Management (Diphrm)

Certificate Iv In Leadership (Certivleadership)

Certificate Iv In Business (Certivbus)