Craig D.

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Building service strength and commercial capability to enable sustainable value creation. @ Brisbane Catholic Education
brisbane, queensland, australia
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Bundaberg Central, Queensland, Australia, Australia
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About Craig D.

I am a Shared Services, Commercial Business and Procurement Manager based in Queensland with 6 years of experience in local government procurement and contracting, combined with over 17 years of senior leadership in the Australian healthcare sector. Before transitioning to these roles, I held senior accounting positions in both commercial business and public accounting for 12 years.I have a proven track record of conceptualising and leading national and regional Shared Services initiatives across Finance, Systems Development/Implementation, Contract Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Logistics, Planning and Strategic Partnering for large organisations, (i.e. a turnover exceeding $2 billion and a workforce of over 18,000 employees).Prior to my recent roles in local government, I led these functions at different times for St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, its subsidiaries, and joint venture partners. My earlier leadership experience includes a similar shared service finance role at Mayne Health / Health Care of Australia. I am forward-thinking, continuously expanding my diverse professional network, and open to exploring innovative strategies and methodologies to drive enhanced outcomes.Coming from a lineage of industrious family members – grandson to a saw miller, a butcher, and stoic house wives/managers who navigated the challenges of the Great Depression, and son of transport company owners – I value simplicity, integrity, and connecting with genuine, down-to-earth people. My interests include technology, Motorsport, and lifelong learning through reading.Until October 2018, I owned and operated one of Australia’s leading Karting teams for more than ten years, which became the Australian Champions in 2016 and 2017. Through this venture, I provided over 30 young regional Australians (aged 13 to 24) with opportunities to compete at national and international levels, including in Italy, the USA, and Japan.

Craig D.'s Current Company Details
Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education

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Building service strength and commercial capability to enable sustainable value creation.
brisbane, queensland, australia
Website:
catholic.edu.au
Employees:
2851
Craig D. Work Experience Details
  • Brisbane Catholic Education
    Consultant To Corporate Services Executive
    Brisbane Catholic Education Nov 2024 - Present
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Providing procurement and contract management advice, support and guidance in a centre-led decentralised operating model for this group of 151 schools, colleges and facilities in Southeast Queensland.
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  • Harrington Doyle
    Managing Director | Business Solutions And Supply Chain Lead
    Harrington Doyle Aug 2007 - Present
    Bundaberg 4670, Qld
    Harrington Doyle is the trusted Corporate Resources partner for Australian organisations looking to elevate their operational, financial, governance, and commercial impact.With expertise spanning Business, Health, and Supply Chain, we empower enterprises of all sizes through:* Business Solutions – Comprehensive support in procurement, sourcing, and contract management to optimise value, streamline compliance, and reduce risk across the supply chain.* Health and Safety – Delivering safety inspections, work method development, injury management, incident investigations, and WorkCover premium auditing to foster safe and compliant workplaces.* Supply Chain – Improving purchasing, logistics, and warehousing for inventory control, cost efficiency, and reliable distribution networks.Operating from Brisbane and Bundaberg, our agile team provides flexible, responsive services tailored to the unique needs of each client.
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  • Bundaberg Regional Council
    Member Of Risk Advisory Group
    Bundaberg Regional Council Jul 2020 - Oct 2024
    Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
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  • Bundaberg Regional Council
    Manager Of Strategic Procurement & Supply
    Bundaberg Regional Council Oct 2018 - Oct 2024
    Bundaberg, Australia
    The Bundaberg Region, located 360 km north of Brisbane at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, spanned 6,451 sq km from the Burrum River to Baffle Creek. It was home to over 90,000 residents, with the population expected to exceed 141,000 in the coming years.As a strategic advisor to the Bundaberg Regional Council's Executive Leadership Team, I provided trusted guidance on procurement and contract management to support key organisational decisions.I also led the Strategic Procurement & Supply teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality procurement, supply, contract, and inventory management services.
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  • Bundaberg Regional Council
    Procurement Board Chair
    Bundaberg Regional Council Jan 2019 - Apr 2024
    Bundaberg, Australia
    In April 2024, with the endorsement of the Procurement Board, we dissolved the Board, implementing a virtual online review system under my management. This approach enables the Executive Leadership Team and management to access a transparent, real-time view of submissions, track progress, and follow approval chains to uphold due diligence standards. This shift has fostered faster, more transparent, and efficient governance.
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  • Bundaberg Regional Council
    Wide Bay Burnett Region Of Councils - Procurement Network Committee Member
    Bundaberg Regional Council Oct 2018 - Apr 2021
    Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
    The WBBROC Procurement Network offers guidance to WBBROC on tenders and regional procurement activities above a specified threshold. The network is also creating a suite of templates to support councils in their local procurement processes.The participating councils include Bundaberg Regional Council, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Fraser Coast Regional Council, Gympie Regional Council, North Burnett Regional Council, and South Burnett Regional Council.For more information, visit: WBBROC Procurement Network. https://wbbroc.org.au/committee/procurement/
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  • Australian Digital Health Agency
    Supply Chain Advisory Group (Scag) | Co-Chair (Nov 2011 - Oct 2017)
    Australian Digital Health Agency Nov 2011 - Oct 2018
    Level 25, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney Nsw
    The purpose of the Supply Chain Advisory Group (SCAG) is to provide industry advice to the Australian Digital Health Agency on supply chain initiatives contributing to the delivery of the outcomes expected from the National Digital Health Strategy 2018 – 2022.
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  • St Vincent'S Health Australia
    Working Group Foundation Member | Against Trafficking In Humans Project
    St Vincent'S Health Australia May 2017 - Jul 2017
    Melbourne, Australia
    Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) and St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA) have launched the "Against Trafficking in Humans Project", thought to be a first in Australia’s health care sector.The project will look at how to make sure the goods and services procured by St Vincent’s are slavery-free. This means investigating supply chains to make sure a diverse range of goods – everything from medical equipment through to cotton sheets and gowns, and chocolates sold for hospital fundraising – have been produced without the use of enslaved or forced labour.In 2015, Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.”
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  • St Vincent'S Health Australia
    Group Manager Procurement (Head Of Procurement Nationally)
    St Vincent'S Health Australia Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
    Bowen Hills, Brisbane Qld
    I was responsible for leading and developing a group-wide procurement strategy for an annual spend of $724M. This role encompassed service development, product evaluation, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and systems development. I also focused on fostering internal stakeholder relationships and building strategic vendor partnerships that aligned with SVHA Group’s business priorities, while honouring its mission to heal the sick and serve the poor.Starting with just a laptop in 2011, I established Group Procurement Services (GPS) as a new national service. In a complex supply chain environment, GPS delivered Net Savings of $44.3M in direct supplier discounts and rebates during my 6-year tenure ($49.6M Gross less Service operating costs), along with additional value through cost avoidances, efficiency gains, and Capex savings. I conceived and secured SVHA’s first strategic vendor partnership with Stryker and initiated four subsequent partnerships, setting new benchmarks with healthcare suppliers in Australia.SVHA is Australia’s largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care provider, employing over 18,400 staff and operating 9 private hospitals, 6 public hospitals, and 16 aged care services across the eastern seaboard. With 2,676 hospital beds, 1,093 residential aged care beds, and 184 aged care packages, SVHA treats approximately one million patients each year.For the financial year ending 2016, SVHA's revenue was around $2.2B, with total assets of approximately $1.8B. The organisation has grown to include diverse health services such as acute care, emergency, critical care, mental health, palliative care, research, and education.
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  • St Vincent'S Health Australia
    Catholic Negotiating Alliance Delegate | Network Chair (Mar 2007 - Apr 2012)
    St Vincent'S Health Australia Mar 2007 - Jul 2017
    Bowen Hills, Brisbane Qld
    The CNA Joint Purchasing Network (ACCC approved Healthcare bargaining and negotiations collective) was developed and established in September 2006. The Network comprises of 9 major participants in Australian Catholic Healthcare ($2bn annual spend).As a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO), the CNA JPN identifies and cultivates supplier relations and opportunities for greater aggregated and leveraged business negotiations. The network represents 68 hospitals in addition to the members’ related Aged Care and Outreach Businesses. CNA JPN represents more than 117 Catholic facilities in total.
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  • St Vincent'S Health Australia
    Project Unity Team Lead | National Finance Systems Alignment
    St Vincent'S Health Australia Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
    Bondi Junction, Sydney Nsw 2022
    I was part of a 7-person senior executive leadership team tasked with preparing St Vincent's Health for its new governance structure, effective from 1 October 2010. This involved establishing a single fiduciary board, creating strong local Community Advisory Councils in each region, enhancing Group Office management capabilities, and maximising service integration and best practice sharing, all while maintaining regional CEOs and executive teams who now reported to the Group CEO.My specific responsibilities and achievements included:* Leading change initiatives across five independent healthcare networks.* Developing and implementing a new group-wide financial Chart of Accounts, ensuring compliance with Australian International Financial Reporting Standards, Audit Guidelines, State Government Business Rules, and operational management requirements.* Creating a comprehensive 78,000-item Group Product Catalogue, integrated with the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) National Product Catalogue (NPC).* Identifying and realising initial Group Procurement savings of $1.8M.
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  • St Vincent'S Health Australia
    National Purchasing & Supply Coordinator
    St Vincent'S Health Australia Mar 2007 - Jul 2011
    Bondi Junction, Sydney Nsw 2022
    I was responsible for establishing network opportunities to leverage volume spends and standardise criteria in national supply relationships.I also managed and completed SVHA’s Controlling Corporation Registrations for the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and the Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006.
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  • Supply Nation
    Primary Contact & Diversity Representative | St Vincent'S Health Australia
    Supply Nation Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
    Bowen Hills, Brisbane Qld
    I initiated and coordinated St Vincent's Health Australia's membership application to Supply Nation and led the healthcare group's Supplier Diversity Program.The program’s goals included reviewing supplier contracts to ensure that, by December 2017, 80% of SVHA expenditure was with First Australian businesses or Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) registered organisations. Additionally, the aim was to allocate 2% of SVHA procurement contracts to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and suppliers by June 2018.Supply Nation, formerly known as the Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC), is Australia’s leading business-to-business membership organisation focused on promoting diversity within supply chains. Its mission is to connect Australian corporate and government entities with Indigenous businesses that are either already thriving or have the potential to grow into dynamic enterprises.For more information about Supply Nation, visit their website http://supplynation.org.au
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  • St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health
    Commercial Business Manager | Group Materials & Contracts Management
    St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health Mar 2003 - Aug 2007
    Bowen Hills, Brisbane Qld
    I was responsible for overseeing Shared Services - Finance & Supply Systems Development, Group Materials Management, and Group Contract Management. This included negotiating and implementing state-wide supply contracts, streamlining product lines and suppliers, and reducing inventory through standardisation and rationalisation.I led the development of a state common supply catalogue and introduced a coordinated stock take procedure and schedule, overseeing its implementation, supervision, and review. I also spearheaded the creation of new processes, systems, and services to enhance operational efficiency.I provided continued leadership to the Queensland Finance Development team and advanced the National Private Hospitals’ Budget Model (Phase 2). I also developed and implemented an automated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting system that integrated data from KRONOS and IBA, enabling daily automated KPI reports to be delivered to Unit and Service Managers via email.I played a key role in the sale process of Holy Spirit Hospital, specifically in managing inventories and fixed assets. I actively participated in several key committees, including the Regional Risk & Quality Management Committee, National Supply Forum, National Finance Directors Group, National Supply Management Steering Committee, and Regional Culture Committee (Mission, Values, and Social Accountability).
  • St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health
    Group Project Manager | National Finance & Supply Management Reorganisation
    St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health Jun 2002 - Mar 2003
    Spring Hill, Brisbane, Australia
    Developed a comprehensive business case for establishing a National Finance Shared Service Centre in Brisbane and a National Supply Shared Service Centre in Sydney, involving the restructuring of 119 full-time roles. This included setting up and managing a new project office in Brisbane, overseeing the fit-out, recruitment, and coordination of a 10-member project team.Key achievements:* Led extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including the National Board, Executive, Regional Boards, and senior management.* Delivered project outcomes on time and within budget.* Produced a primary business case with three fully modelled alternative scenarios.* Developed a compliant Mission-Based Decision-Making Evaluation.* Created foundational financial governance elements, including a national Chart of Accounts, Financial Policy, KPI Manual, and Delegations Manual.* Provided a detailed Oracle 11i systems recommendation, including vendor profiling, cost analysis, implementation planning, and user acceptance evaluation.* Formulated a comprehensive human capital restructure strategy, covering shared service centre structures, position descriptions, and compliance with EBAs and public service agreements.* Implemented a robust change management plan focusing on organisational design, culture transformation, communication, training, and performance support.* Successfully migrated initial facilities to the Shared Service Centre, including St Vincent’s Launceston, Mater North Sydney, St. Joseph’s Village Auburn, and the SVHA Group Office.
  • St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health
    Commercial Business Manager | Shared Services & Systems Development
    St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health Jul 2001 - Jun 2002
    Spring Hill, Brisbane, Australia
    In 2000, St Vincent’s & Holy Spirit Health (formerly Sisters of Charity & Holy Spirit Health Service) established a State Alliance Management Company to provide shared services to five private hospitals and four aged care centres in Queensland. This involved setting up a Shared Service Centre in Brisbane, recruiting team members, and developing policies, procedures, and service level agreements.Actively led project management for systems development and contributed to several key committees, including:* Shared Service Liaison Group, focusing on client servicing matters* Holy Spirit Hospital & Holy Spirit Northside Hospital Information Management Committee* National Finance Managers’ Group* National Key Performance Indicator Group* Queensland Supply Management Group (Chair)* Sisters of Charity & Partners National Supply Management Group* Catholic Health Australia Supply Management Group
  • St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health
    Commercial Business Manager | Greenfield Health Service Commissioning
    St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health May 2000 - Jul 2001
    Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland
    St Vincent’s Hospital & Health Service, Robina, is a new 192-bed facility providing acute, sub-acute, and mental health services to both public and privately insured patients, which opened on 15 April 2000.I was a member of the Hospital Executive Team, overseeing Corporate Services, including Finance, Billing, Payroll, Procurement, Administration, and IT. I served on various committees, such as the Hospital Management Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, Information Management Committee, and Queensland Health Contract Management Committee.Key responsibilities included:* Delivering financial and management reporting, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Tax Legislation, and other statutory requirements, while managing external reporting and liaison with entities like Queensland Health and ANZ Bank.* Managing and reviewing service contracts, including Queensland Health and various diagnostic and pharmacy service providers.* Leading the hospital through successful accreditation, achieving a 4-year certification.* Preparing and presenting a successful tender application for Tier 1 registration with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.* Collaborating with the Hospital Quality Manager to create and distribute a generic information package to health insurance funds, initiating provider agreement discussions.* Designing and implementing the hospital’s Community Access Referral & Entry (CARE Connect) Program, which improved access and strengthened relationships with local General Practitioners for hospital referrals.
  • St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health
    Regional Accountant | St Vincent’S Hospital & Health Service Robina
    St Vincent’S & Holy Spirit Health Jan 2000 - May 2000
    Wickham Terrace, Brisbane
    As the Regional Accountant based in Brisbane, I provided remote services to a new "green field site," a 192-bed hospital offering acute, sub-acute, and mental health services to both public and privately insured patients, which opened on 15 April 2000.Initially, I was responsible for building detailed departmental operational budgets (bottom up) using site business plans; and project budget forecasts and plans from external consultants. My role then expanded to reviewing, overseeing, and managing project budget and contract over-runs.I identified contracted revenue rate shortfalls by external consultants under the new case-weighted separations funding. This led to close engagement with the new site executives, ultimately resulting in my involvement on-site as part of the Hospital Executive Management Committee. In this greater capacity, I assisted with various functions, including finance, payroll, medical records/DRG billing, ICT systems builds (both software and hardware), service development, recruitment, procedure and policy development, accreditation, private health fund contracting, and hospital commissioning.
  • Mayne Health / Health Care Of Australia
    Regional Accountant | Sunnybank, Belmont, Logan & Qld Shared Services
    Mayne Health / Health Care Of Australia Mar 1998 - Jan 2000
    Sunnybank, Brisbane Qld
    Led a small Team in Shared Service provision to 3 Queensland Private Hospitals (Sunnybank, Belmont & Logan) including Financial & Management Accounting, Accounts Receivable & Payables Management, KPI / Benchmarking Reporting, and Group Payroll Service for 11 Queensland hospitals. Implemented SAP R3 and participated in hospital management responsibilities.
  • Kwik Kopy Printing - Brisbane Cbd Group
    Management Accountant
    Kwik Kopy Printing - Brisbane Cbd Group Nov 1996 - Mar 1998
    Brisbane Cbd, Qld
    Management Accounting, Treasury, Administration Process, Company Secretarial, General Business Management & Advisory services.
  • Fell Eales Mcgarry - Logan City
    Senior Accountant | Taxation, Business Services & Audit
    Fell Eales Mcgarry - Logan City Mar 1995 - Jun 1996
    Mt Gravatt, Brisbane Qld
    Personal / Corporate Taxation and Superannuation Fund Audit Services.
  • Harper Fox & Bimrose (Previously Smith Harper & Fox)
    Senior Accountant | Taxation, Business Services & Audit
    Harper Fox & Bimrose (Previously Smith Harper & Fox) Jul 1988 - Mar 1995
    Nambour, Qld
    Personal / Corporate Taxation and Specialty Audit Services (Superannuation Funds, Trust Accounts - Legal, Travel & Real Estate, Gaming & Associations).
  • Birch, Brown & Macaulay (Now Brown Macaulay & Warren Chartered Accountants)
    Accountant | Taxation, Business Services & Audit
    Birch, Brown & Macaulay (Now Brown Macaulay & Warren Chartered Accountants) Jan 1985 - Jul 1988
    Gympie, Qld
    Personal / Corporate Taxation and Specialty Audit Services (Trust Accounts - Housing Co-operatives, Legal, Travel & Real Estate, Gaming & Associations).

Craig D. Skills

Change Management Strategy Management Procurement Strategic Planning Leadership Contract Negotiation Business Strategy Healthcare Governance Stakeholder Management Business Process Improvement Contract Management Vendor Management Process Improvement Risk Management Strategic Sourcing Negotiation Business Planning Supply Chain Policy Budgets Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Training Government Executive Management Team Building Performance Management Coaching System Development Influence At All Levels Supplier Relationship Management Tender Offers Spend Analysis Category Management Strategic Relationships High Performance Teams Supplier Diversity Financial Reporting Materials Management Organizational Design Supply Management English

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Craig D. attended University Of Southern Queensland, Singapore Management University, Cquniversity, Bundaberg Regional Council, Bundaberg Regional Council, Burnside State High School, Nambour Qld.

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