The Midfield Group is one of the largest Agricultural family owned businesses in Australia. With a global turnover of AUD $1.4 billion. Reporting to the business Group GM, responsible for all aspects of Human Resource management for an organisation of close to 1,500 people. This includes HR strategy, organisational development, employee relations, workplace health and safety, injury management, governance, workforce resourcing and HR support functions.

BAE Systems has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of its selection as the preferred tenderer for the SEA 5000 program to deliver nine Future Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. The overall announced program is expected to be in the region of AUD $35bn for the design, build and support of the ships. The project is expected to create and sustain at least 5,000 highly skilled jobs, providing a significant contribution to the development of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding capability and a boost to the nation’s manufacturing industry.Responsible for developing the Workforce Management plan, development of ER/IR strategy for the Hunter Class Frigate Program, supporting COE, management of ER policies and processes and union relationships.

With global revenues of over US$ 4.5 billion, Sun Pharma is the fifth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world. We provide high-quality, affordable medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients in over 150 countries worldwide. Sun Pharma is also India’s largest and most trusted pharmaceutical company. Our global presence is supported by 45 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents. With approximately 30,000 employees worldwide.Reporting to the CEO as part of the Australian Executive Leadership team.Responsible for the provision of HR processes for multiple sites, management of transition from GSK to Sun Pharma, management of Employee Relations for Australian Sites, development of ER/IR strategy and negotiation of Enterprise Agreements. provision of leadership, coaching and development of team members across the sites in people related matters, development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures.

3200 employeesReporting to the Managing Director as a member of the Global Executive Leadership team, I managed 24 permanent sites nationally and 3 permanent overseas sites, as well as construction and project sites on a global level. Kempe deliver/supply all facets of EPCM projects, engineering design, fabrication and manufacturing, project management, refurbishment, site construction, commissioning and labour to the aluminium, oil, gas, power and mining industries. Responsibilities include:- Management of ER/IR/HSE for Group- Management and renegotiation of 18 Enterprise Agreements- Management of all Industrial Relations- FIFO on project sites to ensure effective HR management is executed on budget- Development and implementation of HR/HSE Group and Site specific strategies- Management of HR and HSE component of Pre-qualification tenders and Bids- Management of professional and blue collar employee development including executive leadership team- Development, implementation and management of OHSMS based on AS/NZ 4801 and implemented across Australia- Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures including HRIS- People capability and Succession Planning- Change / Cultural Management- Management of Overseas employment including expats- Management of Recruitment activities including implementation of authority to hire process- Coaching and mentoring of Site / Operational Leadership Teams and direct reports

(Business sold to National Foods) HUMAN RESOUCES MANAGER – CHEESE DIVISION Australian Cooperative Foods Limited (ACF) – Dairy Farmers 451 employees Victoria and South Australia National Team MemberReporting to the GM for HR and Business Partner to the National Operations Manager for Cheese Division both based in Sydney I managed the ER/IR and OHS for three Cheese sites across two States being Victoria and South Australia with approximately 451 employees and 2 direct reports within a total business of around 7000 employees. Responsibilities include:- Management of ER/IR/OHS for three cheese sites- Management of professional and blue collar employee development- Development and implementation of HR/OHS National and Site specific strategies- People capability and Succession Planning- Change / Cultural Management- Management of Learning and Development projects – including online training to ATQF - Management of Industrial Relations- Development and implementation of OHSMS based on AS/NZ 4801- Organisational Development and design- Lead EBA negotiations- Development and facilitation of HR/OHS training packages – National level- Development and implementation of HR/OHS policies and procedures-Coaching and mentoring of Site Leadership Teams and direct reports

Reporting to the Plant Manager with dotted line to the National OHS Manager who was based in Adelaide I managed all OHS activities for the Consumer Products Division based at Dandenong with approximately 150 employees within total business of 137,000 globally. Direct Responsibilities:- Leading, Coaching Site Management on OHS compliance- Responsible for OHS for site and Interstate warehouses- Development and implementation of OHS policies and procedures – National level as well as site specific- Responsible for health and well-being of all employees- Responsible for Environmental Management of site- Development and implementation of OHS training packages- Responsible for implementing AS/NZ4801 and AS/NZ14001- Management of Workers Compensation Claims- Development of Heath Surveillance programme- Foster positive relationships with Regulatory bodies including Unions- Return to Work Coordinator- Assisting Plant Manager with HR/IR requirements- Cultural change managementKey Achievements:- Developed and implemented training and assessment program- Developed and implemented Skills Capability Matrix for plant

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager I managed the ER/IR and OHS for three plants on one site based at Wonthaggi with approximately 250 employees within a total business of around 150,000 employees globally. Direct Responsibilities:- Development and implementation of HR/OHS policies and procedures- Management of ER/IR- EBA negotiations - Recruitment - Management of Payroll- Change management- Production planning- Inventory managementKey Achievements:- Designed and implemented Skills Capability Matrix for blue collar workforce- Successful management of Business Integration