Multicultural Care is a leading not for profit provider of culturally tailored in home support services which enable individuals from CALD communities to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Responsible for the analysis of Corporate, Housing and Retirement Living (HRL), Community Services, Projects, and Property Divisions. Worked closely with the GM of Housing and Retirement Living in areas of occupancy, marketing, legislative compliance, WHS, sales strategy, etc. and working in an acting capacity in his absence. Worked with Property Managers with respect to repairs and CAPEX requirements including financial planning. Acted as conduit between Finance, Divisional and Operational Managers. Achievements:• Designed Monthly Reporting and analysis, Budgets, forecasting and Special Projects which delivered insightful financial information that shaped decision making with oversight of the end to end financial process including allocations and accurate apportionment of expenses.• Conducted business modelling for the expansion of a number of villages including Goulburn, Lismore, Alstonville, Canberra and a $50m expansion at Kellyville involving 88 new units and the update of the overall project of 241 units.• Prepared business case for involvement in the Government’s Social Housing initiatives, Communities Plus and SAHF – A project of 500 new social dwellings in across NSW. • Business case preparation for the purchase/construction of additional Retirement Villages / sites.• Managed the refinancing the SAHF Debt Facility with the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC). • Successfully designed and integrated the activities between the HRL Division, Residential Care and Home Care divisions including transitions and provision of services with a view to increase overall profitability and creating a point of difference in our sales strategy.

• Designed the monthly Management Executive Report Package using Excel.• Automated of the annual Financial Consolidation worksheet and ASX Release.• Created policy documentation for Capital Expenditure Requests and reporting.• Analysis and presentation of a number of potential investment opportunities.• Created a register of 300+ regional transmission sites with recommendation of suitable ongoing software installation.

Financial responsibility for the regional stations in Newcastle and Darwin and the establishment of the Darwin Digital joint venture station with Southern Cross Media. Oversaw financial results for the Network News and Current Affairs division including each station’s News Department, A Current Affair, Today Show, 60 Minutes and proposed expansions of the programme schedule e.g., weekend editions. Budget exceeding $130m Achievements:• Part of the project team responsible for staffing and operational restructuring and relocation of the Nine Melbourne station to Docklands following the successful sale project.• Involved in the project team tasked with the refurbishment of the Sydney site following the cancellation of the proposed sale and relocation.• Business Case and establishment of a Centralised Play out facility at Frenchs Forest following the withdrawal from a joint venture project with the ABC and WIN (now Media Hub).• Initiated project to digitise the Nine Network tape libraries involving over 500,000 tapes and cassettes located across 5 sites.• Conducted outside Broadcast operations review including venue set up and contractual arrangements.• Studio Operations review - insource vs. outsource, staffing etc.• Prepared various proposed IPTV models.• Costing of 3D broadcasting.• Updated the Network’s Risk management register.• Conducted numerous cost reduction projects aimed at rationalisation of operations.• Investigated several joint venture proposals with Seven, TEN, WIN and ABC Networks.• Involved with the initial set up of Cudo, a joint venture coupon business with Microsoft and ninemsn.• Costing of the establishment of two new digital multi-channels, GO! and GEM.

Business Manager for a new project group tasked with planning the redevelopment and modernisation of Nine’s television infrastructure and facilities across the Network.Special Projects including preparation of business cases for:• The sale and relocation of the Nine sites in Sydney and Melbourne with analysis of purchase vs. lease options valued at over $200m• Staff restructure as a result of the proposed relocations• Review of the operations at each station including studio production options and the Network’s Presentation and Play out operations including joint venture and outsourcing options.• Preparation and coordination work for a proposed sale of the Nine owned station in Darwin.• work for a proposed sale of the Nine owned station in Darwin.• Business cases for the purchase of NBN Newcastle, Acer Arena, Ticketek, Nine Perth, Nine Adelaide, and numerous cost benefit analyses.

Network Human Resources Manager and Administration Manager for the TCN Channel Nine site in Sydney. Responsible for Risk Management – Network wide, management of external bodies e.g., Willoughby Council, management of all station utilities including contract negotiationsAlso had responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety, Sydney Grounds and Buildings, Fleet Management, Miscellaneous Capital Expenditure – TCN ($1 Million)Contribution to cost reduction exercises including coordination of staff reduction programmes andSpecial Projects.

• Media Niugini Limited was established in 1987 and is the sole television broadcaster in Papua New Guinea.• Responsibility also included the eventual sale of the station to Fiji Television in December 2004.• Total responsibility for the successful operation of the company consisting of 100 employees.• Ensured EM TV’s position is presented to appropriate commercial associations, industry bodies, government departments and statutory organisations.• Ensured EM TV programming and advertising is appropriate to the Papua New Guinea audience and yet commercially viable.• Established and maintain a high EM TV community profile by assessing sponsorship requests in line with strategic plan.• Lead and manage a team of motivated, competent well trained staff ensuring that staff perform to the standards expected and leading by example.• Increased local content and hours of broadcasting to achieve increased revenues during a period of downturn in the PNG economy.

Nine Network Australia January 1987 – December 1990 Including Publishing and Broadcasting Limited GroupNine, ACP Magazines, Crown Casino Group, Enterprise Division - Revenue c$5b, Top 20 ASX) January 1991 – December 1999 The role encompassed working closely with the Group Chief Executive, Finance Director, Divisional Chief Executive and General Managers on the profitability of the Nine Network operations.Responsible for full Management Accounting function for TCN (Sydney), GTV (Melbourne) and Nine Television including Budget Coordination, Forecasting and Monthly Reporting.Consolidation of PBL Group on a monthly and annual basis – Television, Magazines, Crown Casinos and Enterprise Divisions. Responsible for seven (7) Management Accounting staff, two (2) Secretaries and fifteen (15) Production/Unit Managers.Achievements:• Redesign of the reporting structure including design and implementation of the monthly Management and Board reports• Designated budget approval for new television productions• Cost reduction coordination including a $150m cost reduction project• Concept and co-ordination of inaugural and subsequent Nine Network Australia Management • Managed contract negotiations and ongoing liaison with outside co-production companies and suppliers.• Responsible for structuring and coordinating the Training Levy requirements for the Nine Network Group. • Conferences to promote communication and cooperation throughout the group involving over 100 attendees.