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Lead a team of safety professionals to manage operational, legal, and regulatory risks, ensuring rigorous governance oversight. Guide high-priority projects, including comprehensive global reviews of safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements, with successful implementation across regional and international operations. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Crisis Management Team, coordinated responses to critical incidents and engaged with senior internal and external stakeholders.Oversee thorough investigations of workplace incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing preventive measures to mitigate future risks. Regularly review company-wide safety metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, ensuring robust risk control measures. Developed site-specific safety policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain controlled documents aligned with legislative standards.Mentor and coach employees and managers on risk identification and mitigation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Drive business outcomes through strong cross-functional collaboration and remain ahead of industry best practices and emerging trends.

Provided expert advisory services to senior management, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving improvements. Led and supported unit managers and elected positions, reviewed and enhanced company policies and control documents, and implemented innovative approaches for efficiency and compliance. Educated managers and workers on compliance standards, facilitated complex investigations using ICAM methodologies, and reported findings within investigation reports and subsequent verbal presentations to executive leadership. Engaged with external stakeholders such as DEMIRS, managed serious incident reporting via SRS, and briefed the executive management team on critical compliance issues and post major incident reviews.

Led a team of Investigators, Lawyers and forensic experts to enhance regulatory processes and address high-risk and high-profile medical complaints. Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives during industry transformations, managing complex cases, and providing expert advice to state and national Boards. Contributed to designing national regulatory improvements, facilitating high-level conferences with government bodies, and managing key stakeholder contracts. Excelled in conflict resolution, inspiring change, and fostering a culture of high-quality service and continuous improvement.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

- Managing national task force comprised of several internal and external stakeholder teams.- Developing industry response and national standards.- Developing and maintaining inter-agency relationships to improve regulatory effectiveness.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Organisational Leadership, Organisational Leadership, Bachelor Degree

Bsb50420 - Diploma Of Leadership And Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Diploma

Bsb51319 - Diploma Of Work Health And Safety, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician, Diploma

Cpp50619 - Diploma Of Security Risk Management, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Diploma

Psp50416 - Diploma Of Government Investigations, Law Enforcement Investigation And Interviewing, Diploma

Bsb41419 - Certificate Iv In Work Health And Safety, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician, Cert Iv

Cpp40719 - Certificate Iv In Security Management, Security Management

Nvq 4 Policing (Aqf 6 Advanced Diploma), Policing, Advanced Diploma

History, Sociology, Law, As And A Level Study

Ncfe Level 2 Certificate In Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise), Sport And Fitness Administration/Management, Certificate Level 2

Occupational Safety And Health Representative, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician