Volunteer

Mission Providence is a leading provider of services that empower people to find lasting employment and realise their full potential. Formed in 2014 as a joint venture between Mission Australia and the Providence Service Corporation, we work together with government, employers, partners and job seekers to help people create better futures for themselves, their families and the communities in which they live.Responsibilities:• Responsible for the management and administration of the site and staff• Ensuring services provided to clients are targeted and valuable in the building of employment skills and the development of confidence and attitudes that lead to employment outcomes• Oversight of the site compliance with the key performance indicators of the service funding contracts and assisting with the preparation of compliance reports to funders

Responsible for the delivery and assessment of Certificate 1 Leadership course to young people identified as 'vulnerable' or at risk and who were not attending school.

South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)South West Aboriginal Medical Service is an Aboriginal Corporation delivering clinical and social services and support to the Aboriginal community of the South West of Western Australia. SWAMS employs approximately 50 staff including doctors, nurses and social workers.Responsibilities: Responsible for the HR/IR function including the OSH requirements of the organisation Management of the administration area including finance, purchasing, asset management and payroll Oversight of the organisation compliance with the key performance indicators of the service funding contracts and the preparation of compliance reports to funders Review and rewrite all organisation policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and quality requirements Provide support to the CEOAchievements:• Submission of a significant funding application to Prime Minister and Cabinet for the provision of social support services to Aboriginal people in the South West of WA• Review and assessment of organisation’s car fleet resulting in the reduction of the fleet

I was engaged to write new funding applications for new services focussing on 'healing' and the strengthening of cultural responsibility to Aboriginal people in the South West.

Sealanes (1985) Pty LtdSealanes, a family owned and run logistics, food service, seafood distributors and ships supply company, was established in 1922 and now has approximately 250 staff in branches across Western Australia.Responsibilities:  Manage HR/IR including recruitment, induction and payroll, Quality, OSH and Workers Compensation across 4 locations Senior management position working with the CEO to plan and implement company strategy Oversee and ensure compliance of the Food Safety program (HACCP) across 4 locations Provide specialist advice and training, whilst resolving equity, diversity and employment related issues  Research and recommend a complement of HR and IR strategies that align with the business objectives and meet the diverse needs of the employee base Plan and implement strategic delivery of company training and development programs Liaise with customers to ensure compliance with specific customer quality, safety and HACCP requirements Negotiation with unions regarding interpretation of EBA conditions and the renegotiation of expired agreementsAchievements:• Leading the negotiations to renew the Sealanes Warehouse Enterprise Bargaining Agreement • Successful introduction of HACCP food safety plan to Darwin in 5 weeks in order to meet a United States Army tender requirement• Streamlining and upgrading of recruitment processes resulting in less reliance on labour hire, better fit to the company culture and significant cost savings• Upgrading of payroll and time and attendance software to achieve better reporting and controls• The reduction in employee leave liabilities by the implementation of strong controls• Significant savings in the cost of employee uniforms as a result of supplier review and improved internal controls• Reduction in active workers compensation claims from 12 to 2 in a twelve month period • Satisfactory settlement of a long term common law workers compensation claim

Starick Services Inc. provides crisis accommodation and support services for children, young people and women experiencing family and domestic violenceResponsibilities:• Provide oversight of the organisation governance requirements • Ensure the organisation meets financial, legislative and regulatory requirements• Ensure the organisation maintained a strong financial position (member of Finance sub-committee)• Provide leadership and support to the CEO • Work with the CEO, Senior Management to establish strategic objectivesAchievements:• Working with the rest of the Board to bring the organisation through a period of instability as a result of CEO resignation• The recruitment and appointment of the new CEO and providing support in managing the employee and administrative issues that arose from the change

Responsibilities:  Responsible for HR/IR and Administration services including recruitment, payroll and safety Work with the CEO in identifying new markets and strategies to open new funding opportunities Provide advice and guidance to the CEO in the management of the organisation and deputise for the CEO in his absence Provide support and advice to the Medical Director and Senior Management in HR, IR and governance issues Lead the CEO, FPWA Board members and Senior Management in the development, planning and implementation of organisation strategies such as the FPWA Strategic Plan, Risk Management Framework and Reconciliation Action Plan Advice and support for Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia in policy and governance issues Membership of the Board Risk Management Committee to identify organisation risks and implement strategies to address these Provide specialist advice and training, whilst resolving equity, diversity and employment related issues  Design, develop and implement a skills inventory and maintenance process to ensure qualifications are current, relevant and meet legal requirements Liaise with external Auditors from funding bodies and accreditation agenciesAchievements: Leading the negotiations to renew the FPWA Nurses Enterprise Bargaining Agreement  Development and implementation of the Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia and FPWA Risk Management Policies and the FPWA Reconciliation Action Plan Preparation of the public submission on the health impacts of proposed changes to the Prostitution Act and the provision of advice to both Liberal and Labor politicians on these Successful audit outcomes of the organisation by the agencies such as the Training Accreditation Council, OATSIH, WA Health Department and Disability Services

The Merchant Tea and Coffee Company, Fremantle, WAThe Merchant Tea and Coffee house was a WA based franchise, which has been running since 1993. There were ten franchises operating in WA.Responsibilities:  Management of the HR/IR area including recruitment, payroll, the compliance with industrial agreements, development of employment contracts and position descriptions Ensure OSH requirements are met , understood and complied with by all staff, management and franchisees Advise and assist store management and franchisees with staff counselling and conflict resolution Review, update and implement improved staff training and development programs Managing 457 visa applications Provide customer service training to store staff and franchiseesAchievements: Implemented a recruitment strategy that was less reliant on transient staff and so significantly improved retention of staff and reduced recruitment costs Successfully integrated two restaurants into the company structure The smooth transition of all stores through the changes resulting from the changes in the national Industrial Relations framework – Industrial Relations Act to the Fair Work Act

SMYL Community Services is a not for profit training company involved in the delivery of traineeships and apprenticeships in the retail,business and construction industries. The organisation also provides community services to clients from diverse environments.The organisation deals with a number of different types of clients including secondary school students and access and equity clients.The key elements of this position were:- recruitment of all positions across a range of industries including teachers, social workers, community service workers and field officers.- performance management - remuneration and contract negotiation- coordination and management of traineeships and appremticeships- representing the organisation at industry events and to outside agencies- AQTF compliance