Mark John Email & Phone Number

Geelong, Vic, Au

Geelong, Vic, Au

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

With a staff of more than 10,000 Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia.The role of Senior Project Manager - Corporate Support is very diverse; Applying my broad knowledge and skills to develop strategic, and operational business plans, including AMAF compliance, for the ongoing, successful operation of Building and Support Services across all of Barwon Health, as well as its regional health partners. I continue to provide on-going support / mentoring to current and future managers.I have the ability to cover the role of Director, for various functions/directorates, including but not limited to; Building Services, Maintenance, Domestic/Environmental support (Cleaners, Porters, PSA’s etc.), Food, Linen, Capital works, Compliance and Clinical Engineering.November 2021 - May 2022: Completed the role of BH Interim Director - Maintenance and Support Services (Food, Environmental and Linen).Provided directorate leadership through very challenging times (Covid peak), including a Code Brown, significant staff shortages, and a lack of department management / leadership as a combined result of resignation and retirement.June 2022 -CurrentConsulting for and leading a small team within a regional health partner site. Current project will have major business outcomes, whilst ensuring asset and facility management compliance is achieved and maintained. This Involves supporting the executive team / board through provision of advice and recommendations on a wide range of specialist areas. I will also provide Director role cover as requested..

England

Care UK - England's largest independent provider of NHS services, delivering more than 70 different healthcare services throughout the UK. My scope of responsibility involved 9 (nine) small to medium sized hospitals.As the Senior Facility Manager, I was responsible for the maintenance activities, and delivery of all aspects of planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance including minor/major project works. Ensuring safety and compliance was achieved and maintained.I was point of contact and liaison for all “Clients”, Senior Directors, Hospital Directors and Service Managers, Finance managers and other Directors, which related to all FM and asset/property related issues, including legislative compliance.Responsible for the management of all contractors across all sites including the Capital Replacement Programs and Change Projects.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Responsible for the reliable, efficient, safe operation, maintenance and compliance of infrastructure, fleet and facilities throughout Barwon Health. Includes the development and full life cycle management of infrastructure assets, inclusive of buildings, plant, equipment, appliances, roads, pathways and drainage, grounds and vehicles. Led the BH Asset Management team, which included maintenance planner, fleet / parking, admin, ESM / contract compliance, fire and security.I enjoyed working for Barwon Health but made the difficult decision to sell my house, resign and return to the UK, so that I was able to provide long term support for my parents.

Moved from QLD to VIC.Innovia Security (now CCL) is the supplier of Guardian®, the world's most sophisticated banknote substrate which is currently issued on 77 denominations in 23+ countries worldwideResponsible for the management of production, and leadership of manufacturing and support teams. Most senior position on site - during shift. Complete authority and decision making responsibilities across the site. Responsible for all HR requirements, including recruitment sign off, issuing final warnings and negotiation's with Union and OHS reps..Implemented successful operational excellence initiative'sObtained a very high-level security and character clearance (government).

Supporting the manufacture of fertilizer. Responsible for, and the management of a site mechanical workshop, site services and warehousing functions. Providing both operational and strategic management.Daily management of technical services including hard and soft services, and minor capital worksEnsuring effective asset maintenance and management of high risk / high cost service agreements.Mechanical workshop management for the overhaul and repair of critical plant and equipment Budget responsibilities include; $5mil+ operating, $6mil+ SLAs/Contracts. $17mil Warehouse stock, and labour budgets across three functions. Responsible for the on-site canteen / catering, and 24/7 security contracts.Responsible for all HR requirements, including training, recruitment approval and dismissal. Responsible for reviewing, optimizing and developing strategies for increased performance.Implemented a highly successful Business Excellence program within my areas of responsibility. Leading to ongoing cost reductions of $1+ mil pa, improved safety, performance and and contract compliance.Moved to Geelong to be closer to my partners family.

Moved from SA to QLD..Promoted from Engineering Resource to Site Shift Manager. Most senior position during shift, managing up to 400 FTE, including 10 management positions across various functions. Complete authority and decision making responsibilities across the Site.Nominated for, and received several awards for living the values, and leadership.

Greater Adelaide Area

Initially employed as a Quality Technician and ISO Auditor.After 2 years, I Gained promotion to Engineer and then as a Business Excellence Leader for 4 years - working closely with the Senior Leadership team.Carried out various site-wide technical and leadership roles within Business Excellence and Engineering.Formed part of a core group for the implementation of a Business Excellence program across all departments within a Site housing 2000+ staff. Led very several successful projects/programs, subsequently received the Grahams Spurling Award for Sustained Excellence and received various acknowledgements from the Executive Team and internal news letters / Memos.One of the many projects I led, returned $2mil+ per annum site-wide savings through waste reduction, based on a Very tight $10,000 project budget.

The Royal Mint 4 year Mechanical Engineering Craft Apprenticeship is considered highly desirable, and acknowledged world-wide.I continued to work as a Senior Craftsman post Apprenticeship.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), 3 Year Full Time / 6 Year Part Time., Gpa 6 / Distinction

Graduate Certificate And Graduate Diploma Of Management, Distinction

Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering, .

Diploma Of Risk And Security Management, Dip Of Management, And Dip Of Quality Auditing

Diploma Of Quality Management, And Diploma Of Business Management

Certificate Iv Project Management

Cert Iv Quality Management

Certificate Iv In Whs

4 Year Engineering Apprenticeship

Short Course - Advanced, Understanding And Managing Risks

Lead And Manage Change In Health And Social Care, Advanced Level Short Course

Environmental Cleaning And Disinfection, Short Course

Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment, Tae

City And Guilds Mechanical / Production (4 Years), 228 Part 3

Food Processing Apprenticeship