Providing insights to Victorian agribusinesses looking to grow their exports and diversify their markets in South-East Asia. Promotion of quality Victorian food and agricultural produce in these markets.This is an Agriculture Strategy initiative dedicated to creating export opportunities for Victorian agribusinesses.

To be a part of this great iconic family owned Australian company in a full time capacity was an opportunity I could not pass up. This organisation really is an employer one hopes for; an industry leader, social and environmental commitment and supportive people with technical excellence.I plan , develop and integrate a people strategy that integrates to the operational needs of the business. I look at risk within the business and work with the board to ensure governance. Partnering… Show more To be a part of this great iconic family owned Australian company in a full time capacity was an opportunity I could not pass up. This organisation really is an employer one hopes for; an industry leader, social and environmental commitment and supportive people with technical excellence.I plan , develop and integrate a people strategy that integrates to the operational needs of the business. I look at risk within the business and work with the board to ensure governance. Partnering with the CEO, CFO and Senior managers in both the seafood and property businesses, I ensure best practice HR management is delivered. I have direct oversight of:RecruitmentIndustrial / Workplace RelationsSafetyLearning and DevelopmentWorkers Compensation and RehabilitationCompensation and Benefits Show less

Management Consultant specialising in HR, IR and Safety. with the last clients being Raptis Seafoods, Maleny Dairies and Toowoomba Regional Council. These roles included:Workplace relations involving investigations, union negotiation (including the ETU, CFMEU, AWU and the ASU), Enterprise Bargaining, award interpretation, Commission hearings and advice to operational managers on HR issues. A broad safety project looking at both policy and system implementation including and… Show more Management Consultant specialising in HR, IR and Safety. with the last clients being Raptis Seafoods, Maleny Dairies and Toowoomba Regional Council. These roles included:Workplace relations involving investigations, union negotiation (including the ETU, CFMEU, AWU and the ASU), Enterprise Bargaining, award interpretation, Commission hearings and advice to operational managers on HR issues. A broad safety project looking at both policy and system implementation including and organisational change program.Corporate training development and delivery across all levels. With broad financial, operational and project management experience integration with all corporate systems is a priority focus. Show less

Cobham have a direct contract for services to Chevron operations on Barrow Island in the Gorgon Gas Project. I am working with terminal management in direct application in their quarantine, freight operations and contract management of check in and ground services (Aerocare), catering (Perth Inflight Catering), and Security (ISS).

Working for Inpex in the engineering and construction phase of the 2 train Ichthys LNG plant as oversight of both the main contractor, JKC, and the Chinese construction yard COOEC. My direct role included:• Project Management• Management of the daily operations of the QA/QC Environment, Logistics and Quarantine team.• Provided official audit reports to Executive..• Provided all documentation for Quarantine and prohibited import certification to Logistics for submittal to… Show more Working for Inpex in the engineering and construction phase of the 2 train Ichthys LNG plant as oversight of both the main contractor, JKC, and the Chinese construction yard COOEC. My direct role included:• Project Management• Management of the daily operations of the QA/QC Environment, Logistics and Quarantine team.• Provided official audit reports to Executive..• Provided all documentation for Quarantine and prohibited import certification to Logistics for submittal to Australian Government.• Developed and delivered training to all Inpex staff on site • Oversight of the subcontractor implementation of their Biosecurity Management Plan. • Auditing of policy, procedure and standards• Provided leadership, advice and direction as to the most effective risk mitigation strategies on site. • Inspection of steelwork, pipe and equipment during construction as part of the oversight of sub-contractor.• Ensured health and safety procedures, particularly working at heights, confined spaces and hot work are applied in all aspects of the Biosecurity procedures and awareness is maintained at all times on site. Simops protocol review.• Provide support on HR policy implementation and contract matters including writing letters and correspondence to contractor on site. Show less

Bechtel was the EPC contractor to Chevron in the construction of the 2 train Wheatstone LNG plant. Project management accountablitiy and oversight of Sapura Kencana at the construction yard in Malaysia. As the Quarantine, Logistics and Human Factors lead I developed Biosecurity Management Plans (BMP) for the subcontractor, both here and supported at ISBL yard in Tianjin China. I liaised with Australian Government for approval of these plans in meeting their requirements for the importation of… Show more Bechtel was the EPC contractor to Chevron in the construction of the 2 train Wheatstone LNG plant. Project management accountablitiy and oversight of Sapura Kencana at the construction yard in Malaysia. As the Quarantine, Logistics and Human Factors lead I developed Biosecurity Management Plans (BMP) for the subcontractor, both here and supported at ISBL yard in Tianjin China. I liaised with Australian Government for approval of these plans in meeting their requirements for the importation of the pre-assembled modules to Onslow in Western Australia. I provided audit of the BMP implementation and associated documentation in preparation for Australian Government audit or inspection.I had oversight of the subcontractor implementation of this BMP. I provided leadership, advice and direction as to the most effective risk mitigation strategies for programs on site. Further I provided audit and inspection during construction as part of the oversight of sub-contractor on the requirements for logistics, shipping, wharf and yard specifications.I had responsibility for the human factors engineering program onsite. I developed training and quality briefs for Bechtel and Chevron staff as well of the in field audit of the human factors requirements in the build. I was the contact onsite for the international taxation arrangements in Malaysia and provided HR advice to Managers and Superintendents onsite.I ensured health and safety procedures, particularly working at heights, confined spaces and hot work are applied in all aspects of construction and awareness is maintained at all times on site. I was a safety leader onsite provided training to sub contractor and conducted root cause investigation. Show less

I managed operations, business and HR functions. I held the National Divisional HR Manager position with responsibility for 5500 employees. I managed an Employee Realtions team. I most recently managed the quarantine operations in airports at Coolangatta, Brisbane, Amberley Air Force base and Townsville and the Australia Post mail gateway facility in Brisbane as well as responsibility for all Business, HR, Learning and Development and WH&S functions within the NE… Show more I managed operations, business and HR functions. I held the National Divisional HR Manager position with responsibility for 5500 employees. I managed an Employee Realtions team. I most recently managed the quarantine operations in airports at Coolangatta, Brisbane, Amberley Air Force base and Townsville and the Australia Post mail gateway facility in Brisbane as well as responsibility for all Business, HR, Learning and Development and WH&S functions within the NE region.Responsibilities• Communicate business objectives and priorities to employees,• Help people understand their role in achieving corporate objectives;• Align people management strategies to business goals;• Integrate people planning with business planning• Continually develop and review employee skills to ensure that they meet business objectives;• Manage work performance through work plans and regular feedback; (performance management)• Increase the accountability of line managers for people management;• Workforce Planning• Occupational Health and Safety Compliance with relevant legislation Comcare claims management Rehabilitation and job re-design• Industrial Issues Collective/enterprise Agreement Conditions of Service advice and determinations Union negotiations• Business Planning • Budgeting • Finance • Lead a team of 5 technical managers with 195 staff in operational, HR and Corporate functions.• Member of the national committee for development and oversight of Biosecurity strategic policy in Border management. • Member of drafting committee for new Biosecurity Legislation.• Ensure passenger and mail processing is applied consistently to DAFF Biosecurity national agreed work procedures and standards. Show less