I started a management consulting practice in 2014, specialising in all aspects of HR with a principal focus on Strategic Management, Employee Relations and OHS/Work Cover.I have been engaged by a number of clients to complete policies and procedures, increasing “engagement, improving workplace culture and performance, reducing WorkCover premiums/claims and conducting complex investigations.

I was engaged on a 12-month contract to implement contemporary HR practices, decreasing costs and formulating training and development processes that would make the business more attractive for sale.I initially focused on right-sizing the business from a people perspective, and spend a substantial amount of time improving the company’s leadership capabilities.My major achievements included:• Managed and implemented a redundancy program to “right size” the… Show more I was engaged on a 12-month contract to implement contemporary HR practices, decreasing costs and formulating training and development processes that would make the business more attractive for sale.I initially focused on right-sizing the business from a people perspective, and spend a substantial amount of time improving the company’s leadership capabilities.My major achievements included:• Managed and implemented a redundancy program to “right size” the Company• Designed and implemented an OHS Strategic Plan which resulted in immediate positive impact evidence by the decrease in injuries resulting in a reduction in Workers Compensation claims from 41 the previous year to 18 for the same period. Show less

During my six years, I was part of the senior management team as the HR Manager. I was directly responsible for developing and implement the Strategic HR direction, formulating and driving continuous improvement through a focus on training and development, restructuring the senior leadership team and manufacturing department, increasing the sites leadership capabilities and increasing staff “Engagement”. I also led and managed the negotiations of workplace agreements and improving the OHS… Show more During my six years, I was part of the senior management team as the HR Manager. I was directly responsible for developing and implement the Strategic HR direction, formulating and driving continuous improvement through a focus on training and development, restructuring the senior leadership team and manufacturing department, increasing the sites leadership capabilities and increasing staff “Engagement”. I also led and managed the negotiations of workplace agreements and improving the OHS culture and reducing worker’s compensation costs. My major achievements included:• 70 improvement in OHS Statistics which was the lowest for 25 years and achieved a historical 500 days without any Lost Time Injuries. This resulted in reducing Workers Compensation Premium by $1.2 million over three years.• Negotiated a 44-month Enterprise Agreement, which set a benchmark with FMCG Companies and managed the reduction of 40 manufacturing employees with no IR ramifications. Show less

I was appointed to help the company ‘fast track” the HR/Financial benefits that should be achieved for the merged companies. I was responsible for all aspects of HR including cultural change, ER/IR, staff development and training, OHS, recruitment and section, AA/EEO, developing and implement policies and procedures. My initial focus was to “challenge” the people practices of a previously privately-owned business and strategising and implementing innovative HR practices and to coach… Show more I was appointed to help the company ‘fast track” the HR/Financial benefits that should be achieved for the merged companies. I was responsible for all aspects of HR including cultural change, ER/IR, staff development and training, OHS, recruitment and section, AA/EEO, developing and implement policies and procedures. My initial focus was to “challenge” the people practices of a previously privately-owned business and strategising and implementing innovative HR practices and to coach and influence senior management. My major achievements included • 30% reduction in Lost Time Injuries, year on year resulting in savings in excess of $9000,000 Workers’ Compensation Premium.• Designed and implemented several training & development programs to increase employee engagement this resulted in an 11% reduction of plant labour turnover • Successfully managed plant closure and redundancy processes for approximately 400 employees with no IR ramifications and received an award from Federal I/R Department. Show less

As GM – Human Resources I was part of the Senior Management Group and actively involved in all aspects of business strategy and company direction including acquisitions, with for HR responsibility for three manufacturing sites and the sales and marketing offices. I managed and coordinate all aspects of HR management, cultural change, policy and procedures, recruitment, remuneration, EBA negotiations, AA/EEO, OHS and training and development.My major achievements included:• Major… Show more As GM – Human Resources I was part of the Senior Management Group and actively involved in all aspects of business strategy and company direction including acquisitions, with for HR responsibility for three manufacturing sites and the sales and marketing offices. I managed and coordinate all aspects of HR management, cultural change, policy and procedures, recruitment, remuneration, EBA negotiations, AA/EEO, OHS and training and development.My major achievements included:• Major behavioural change achieved with the merged organisation through implementation of a cultural change program within a heavily unionised culture and an older working group.• Reduced Workers Compensation premium by $500,000 pa over 3 years resulting in the Premium being the 2nd lowest in the food processing industry in Victoria• Drove the introduction of a significant productivity/efficiency improvement program which resulted in $6m saving.• Successfully negotiated EBA’s which set new benchmarks in the food industry. Show less

I was a member of the Executive Management team, involved in strategic planning and all aspects of company decision-making. I was responsible for the HR function Australia-wide with a focus on cultural change.My key responsibilities included developing and implementing strategic HR plans, employee relations, EBA negotiations, training and development, recruitment and selection and OHS.My major achievements included:• Designed, implemented and delivered training and… Show more I was a member of the Executive Management team, involved in strategic planning and all aspects of company decision-making. I was responsible for the HR function Australia-wide with a focus on cultural change.My key responsibilities included developing and implementing strategic HR plans, employee relations, EBA negotiations, training and development, recruitment and selection and OHS.My major achievements included:• Designed, implemented and delivered training and development programs that resulted in an increase in productivity by more than 11%• Decreased work cover premiums to the lowest of all food companies in Victoria• Successfully negotiated 10 EBA setting new standards within the Food Industry• Decreased wages and costs in the Warehouse by approximately $600,000 pa and improved productivity by 12%.• Reduced IR Commission hearings from eight per year to less than one. Show less