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Western Australia, Australia

Australia

Having spent nearly 10 years working with Minderoo, I have established a new business - providing independent employment and social policy advice to Government, employers and employment service providers.

Australia

The completion of the current jobactive contract arrangements in 2020 presents an opportunity to consider factors in providing services beyond 2020, including:- advancements in technology,- new thinking on how to support disadvantaged Australians find work, and- a changing labour market.The Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, has appointed an Expert Advisory Panel to help shape the design of future employment services.I have been… Show more The completion of the current jobactive contract arrangements in 2020 presents an opportunity to consider factors in providing services beyond 2020, including:- advancements in technology,- new thinking on how to support disadvantaged Australians find work, and- a changing labour market.The Minister for Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, has appointed an Expert Advisory Panel to help shape the design of future employment services.I have been appointed to this panel as the chair of the Activation and Assessment working group. We will be looking at how the system can be improved to better meet the needs of job seekers and the labour market. Show less

Perth, Australia

GenerationOne is an initiative of the Minderoo Foundation. It’s purpose is to end the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.Key Achievements- Designed and successfully saw the Australian Government adopt the Vocational Training and Employment Centre model. This program has seen over 6,500 Indigenous job seekers commence employment with a six-month retention rate exceeding 70%.- Supported Andrew Forrest in the development of the Forrest Review:… Show more GenerationOne is an initiative of the Minderoo Foundation. It’s purpose is to end the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.Key Achievements- Designed and successfully saw the Australian Government adopt the Vocational Training and Employment Centre model. This program has seen over 6,500 Indigenous job seekers commence employment with a six-month retention rate exceeding 70%.- Supported Andrew Forrest in the development of the Forrest Review: Creating Parity.- Secured the commitment from Opposition and cross-bench Senators to support the enabling legislation for a trial of the Cashless Debit Card in Ceduna SA and the East Kimberley WA.- Secured support from the Australian Government for Connected Beginnings, an integrated early childhood development program being implemented in 13 sites across Australia.- Secured the commitment from the Australian Government for other Creating Parity initiatives including: the Employment Parity Initiative, Government procurement targets, and public sector employment targets.- Secured the commitment of the banking and retail sector to advance the Cashless Debit Card technology to enable it to be used more broadly across Australia. Show less

Perth, Australia

The Australian Employment Covenant (AEC) was started by Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals Group and Minderoo Foundation in 2008. The AEC was an initiative to create employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By July 2011, the AEC had exceeded its target of 50,000 jobs and now has over 350 employers that have committed over 62,000 jobs all over Australia.Key Achievements- Exceeded the 50,000 jobs target by seeing over 62,000 jobs… Show more The Australian Employment Covenant (AEC) was started by Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals Group and Minderoo Foundation in 2008. The AEC was an initiative to create employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By July 2011, the AEC had exceeded its target of 50,000 jobs and now has over 350 employers that have committed over 62,000 jobs all over Australia.Key Achievements- Exceeded the 50,000 jobs target by seeing over 62,000 jobs committed.- Signed up 354 employers to the Australian Employment Covenant- By 2012, the AEC had seen over 23,000 people placed into sustainable work.- Developed an Indigenous employment best practice resource and workshop and delivered it to over 2,500 HR and recruitment personnel across Australia. Show less

Perth, Australia

Key Achievements- Established the Fitzroy Valley Men’s Shed facility. Developed the project with the local Aboriginal men, attracted funding, recruited a manager and oversaw it’s establishment.- Successfully supported and gave a voice to the community members in Halls Creek that wished to see the introduction of limits on the sale or take-away alcohol. - Researched and provided evidence on the effects of alcohol abuse on the town.- Arranged national media to… Show more Key Achievements- Established the Fitzroy Valley Men’s Shed facility. Developed the project with the local Aboriginal men, attracted funding, recruited a manager and oversaw it’s establishment.- Successfully supported and gave a voice to the community members in Halls Creek that wished to see the introduction of limits on the sale or take-away alcohol. - Researched and provided evidence on the effects of alcohol abuse on the town.- Arranged national media to run stories on the rates of foetal alcohol syndrome in Halls Creek.- Successfully saw the introduction of restrictions on the sale of full-strength alcohol. Show less

Brisbane

Canning Vale