AscentData specialises in the collection, analysis and reporting of Board and Executive remuneration. Our database contains extensive data on board and executive remuneration which enables us to remain abreast of remuneration practices in companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and to be able to conduct market remuneration benchmarking reviews for our clients. This includes, not just what has been paid, but also the policy and designs that have driven the payments.

HRascent is focused on working with organisations to achieve alignment of people systems with remuneration strategy, company performance and overarching business objectives, while ensuring compliance with relevant governance and regulatory requirements. Being aware of contemporary market practices as well as various stakeholder views enables us to apply our technical expertise in relation to remuneration strategy and the design of short and long-term incentive plans to assist clients with reviewing or developing these aspects of remuneration.

Insightpay (formally the National Remuneration Centre), is a provider of salary and compensation information in Australia giving pay rates for a wide range of occupations. NRC has been surveying Australia for 25 years using Jobscore®, a complete, on-line job evaluation and market salary system for any position in any organisation.

Directioneering is a career management consultancy with specialisation in career transition, career coaching and leadership development. My role is to provide executive career transition coaching for executive candidates.

Establishment of an HR Shared Service within Telstra. Lead a project to establish a contract with a Third Party (EDS has been selected), to provide an integrated HR & Payroll system and service across the Telstra Group of companies. In addition, focus on the development of workforce planning & reporting and labour costs initative across the Company.

Remuneration (Nov 1998 to May 2008) Developed, implemented and managed the Company’s remuneration strategy, policies and processes, which included the management the Company remuneration system across both individual contract and union workforce, including annual review cycle, salary structures and link to performance. Provided advice to the Chairman, CEO and Remuneration Committee on the design of remuneration framework, executive remuneration and Short and Long Term Incentive plans which link executive and employee rewards with the achievement of the business strategy.Workforce Planning (Jan 2007 to July 2009)Introduced a new workforce planning approach, supported by improved workforce analytic and reporting tools to assist in the management of labour budgets and workforce numbers, including tracking labour costs and drivers.Workplace Relations (July 2005 – Jan 2007)Managed the Company’s industrial relations strategy and its implementation, including the transition to the Workplace Reform Legislation (Workchoices). This included managing the strategy relating to union and other stakeholders engagement through the initial phases of the Telstra Transformation Program, which involved substantial changes in employment arrangements and major employee reductions.