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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

As the Deputy Bid Director, I led multiple workstreams within the bid process for a major operations and maintenance contract in the public transport sector. My focus was on aligning commercial, financial, legal, and strategic priorities to deliver a cohesive and competitive tender response. I was the primary liaison for the interactive tender process, ensuring clear communication and engagement with key stakeholders throughout the bid cycle. This role involved managing complex, high-stakes… Show more As the Deputy Bid Director, I led multiple workstreams within the bid process for a major operations and maintenance contract in the public transport sector. My focus was on aligning commercial, financial, legal, and strategic priorities to deliver a cohesive and competitive tender response. I was the primary liaison for the interactive tender process, ensuring clear communication and engagement with key stakeholders throughout the bid cycle. This role involved managing complex, high-stakes deliverables, working under tight deadlines, and navigating diverse team dynamics to achieve a successful outcome. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In this role, I managed a cross-functional program aimed at improving journey times across Melbourne’s tram network while maintaining punctuality outcomes for our passengers. I successfully led engagement with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, to implement network-wide improvements. Our combined efforts resulted in a 2.4% speed improvement across the network, translating to significant operational efficiencies, including a… Show more In this role, I managed a cross-functional program aimed at improving journey times across Melbourne’s tram network while maintaining punctuality outcomes for our passengers. I successfully led engagement with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, to implement network-wide improvements. Our combined efforts resulted in a 2.4% speed improvement across the network, translating to significant operational efficiencies, including a reduction in vehicle and personnel requirements. This program had a broad impact on the city's public transport system, touching on various elements of service delivery and operational performance. Show less

New Zealand

I was responsible for managing KiwiRail’s shunt rolling stock procurement projects, with a total value exceeding $250 million. My work spanned the entire lifecycle of procurement, from developing business cases and strategic sourcing plans to market engagement, tender evaluation, and contract awards. I worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the successful design, build, and handover of critical rolling stock assets. This role required in-depth technical knowledge, strong negotiation skills,… Show more I was responsible for managing KiwiRail’s shunt rolling stock procurement projects, with a total value exceeding $250 million. My work spanned the entire lifecycle of procurement, from developing business cases and strategic sourcing plans to market engagement, tender evaluation, and contract awards. I worked closely with stakeholders to ensure the successful design, build, and handover of critical rolling stock assets. This role required in-depth technical knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage large, high-value contracts under strict timelines. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

As the Site Leader for New Zealand’s largest locomotive maintenance facility, I oversaw the operations of a team of over 45 personnel at the Westfield Locomotive Depot. My focus was on delivering high-performance work practices, managing labour union relationships, and implementing sustainable operational changes. Under my leadership, we restructured the frontline workforce, introduced lean principles, and launched a phased maintenance program, ensuring that the function operated at peak… Show more As the Site Leader for New Zealand’s largest locomotive maintenance facility, I oversaw the operations of a team of over 45 personnel at the Westfield Locomotive Depot. My focus was on delivering high-performance work practices, managing labour union relationships, and implementing sustainable operational changes. Under my leadership, we restructured the frontline workforce, introduced lean principles, and launched a phased maintenance program, ensuring that the function operated at peak efficiency while meeting national service delivery standards. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

In my role as an Asset Engineer, I was deeply involved in advancing KiwiRail’s rolling stock asset replacement and cascade strategy. I developed functional and technical specifications, evaluated RFPs, negotiated contracts, and managed the importation of rolling stock. I also sponsored and managed capital expenditure (CAPEX) programs valued at approximately $10 million annually, alongside operational expenditure (OPEX) activities of around $5 million annually This role required a strong… Show more In my role as an Asset Engineer, I was deeply involved in advancing KiwiRail’s rolling stock asset replacement and cascade strategy. I developed functional and technical specifications, evaluated RFPs, negotiated contracts, and managed the importation of rolling stock. I also sponsored and managed capital expenditure (CAPEX) programs valued at approximately $10 million annually, alongside operational expenditure (OPEX) activities of around $5 million annually This role required a strong combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strategic oversight to support the continued development of KiwiRail's asset base. Show less

Central North Island, New Zealand

Overview:Role involved both management and technical aptitudes to achieve the organisation's goals based on critical turnaround and asset management plans. Responsibilities included design, project and asset management focusing on meeting customer needs and business goals. Quality management and continued process improvement were imposed through regular ISO9001 internal audits.Project Management:Management of multiple projects with a range of both internal and external… Show more Overview:Role involved both management and technical aptitudes to achieve the organisation's goals based on critical turnaround and asset management plans. Responsibilities included design, project and asset management focusing on meeting customer needs and business goals. Quality management and continued process improvement were imposed through regular ISO9001 internal audits.Project Management:Management of multiple projects with a range of both internal and external stakeholders, which included post-implementation evaluations and project quality assurance. Regular stakeholder and SME engagement coupled with proactive project management allowed a total saving of over NZD 270,000 over a single fiscal year and all projects were closed with the expected outcomes.Reliability Centred Maintenance:Overall goal of implementing and fine-tuning effective preventative maintenance to minimise reactive maintenance of key assets. Regular review and employment of engineering changes and associated task instructions/field modifications allows the management of corrective maintenance strategies. Reliability measure (Mean Distance Between Failures) of electric class 30 locomotives has increased by over 80% to surpass organisational requirements by over 50%. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration

Prince2, Practitioner

Candidate No. P2R/A101716.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering