ADAM RAYNER

Experience

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  Forest Products Commission

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Assistant Operations Officer

  Contractor management, Forest Auditing, Compliance with forest prescriptions, tree marking, fire burn planning, bush fire fighting, prescription burning, development of operational procedures, GIS mapping, Data Management, tree felling

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  Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

  Jan 2006 - Feb 2012

  A/Manager-Senior Investigator- Senior Compliance Officer

  my positions resulted me in obtaining the following experience and skills:- Demonstrated considerable relevant experience and ability in the field of environmental regulation with a comprehensive understanding of environmental law and its application in a regulatory context.- Demonstrated considerable experience, knowledge and ability to develop practical and original solutions and strategies to environmental regulatory matters.- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective networks in both the private and public sector at a State and national level as an outstanding practitioner in environmental regulation- Demonstrated ability and experience to lead, coach and mentor, a team with diverse delivery responsibilities, acting as a point of reference for all staff with a demonstrated commitment to achieving organisational and team goals- Highly developed writing skills including the ability to write high level strategic reports policies and legislative frameworks-Undertook compliance inspections, audits and enforcement activities under the relevant legislation administered by the Department.- Preparing briefs of evidence and liaising with lawyers, senior investigators and collecting and managing important evidence for investigations into breaches of environmental legislation and licenses.-Applied relevant legislation, regulations, policy and environmental standards and codes to manage compliance issues-Identified new solutions to environmental management issues, suggests improvements to procedures maintains data base of compliance audits.-Prepared reports, briefing notes and relevant documentation associated with compliance issues.-Investigated (including fieldwork) and advised on the environmental performance/compliance of specific developments, works and licensed projects Show less

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  Roy Hill

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2012

  Superintendent Environmental Operations

  I was responsible for managing the Roy Hill Iron Ore (RHIO) Environmental Operations Team on a day to day basis to ensure on site operations were in compliance with relevant environmental legislation and commitments and to develop management plans, procedures and guidelines to ensure this occurred. Further developed the RHIO EMS to align with ISO 14001. Developed and implemented policies, procedures, systems for onsite environmental management, monitoring, compliance and rehabilitation. Provided advice to Environmental Approvals personnel and completed required applications for environmental approvals to facilitate site requirements and construction schedules. Contributed towards the establishment of auditing, inspection and monitoring systems and programs to ensure compliance with legislative and other requirements. Identified opportunities for community and indigenous employment. Conducted environmental audits and inspections, liaised with relevant government departments on various levels to facilitate solutions to non-compliances and the expediting of approvals. Ground water monitoring, Surface water monitoring, Potable water testing / sampling, Ground disturbance permitting management, Landfill and bioremediation facility inspections / reporting, Waste Water Treatment Plant monitoring, sampling and reporting,Participating in and conducting onsite inspections and audits, Preparing audit reports, Consulting with key internal and external stakeholders with regards to audit/inspection processes and procedures, Consulting with key internal and external stakeholders with regards to audit findings and recommendations, Managing onsite implementation of audit recommendations and ensure implementation, compliance and review. Show less

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  Hazeldene's

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Environmental Manager

  My role involved effectively managing the operational and legal environmental affairs for the company. The following were required to complete this: -Developing and implementing environmental programs,-Providing equipment, personnel and training to meet environmental obligations,-Identifying innovation and opportunity which enables improvement to environmental outcomes-Maximising resource efficiency and recovery through utilities usages, waste streams site water management plans, Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), recycling programs, emissions -Liaise with Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and other stakeholders and provide reports/ data/ info as required-Preparation and issue of annual EPA report-Ensuring appropriate QA monitoring checks are actioned and analysed-Compliance with internal and external Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & participation in internal and external audits-Oversee the environmental performance including assessing the Monitoring of the water quality -Investigate solutions/ improvements to waste water quality -Monitor emissions and be proactive in providing solutions-Provide strategic advice to assist the production team ensure compliance with all company and industry regulations and standards-Collect & compile reports for Management on all related matters-Keep abreast of legislative changes and provide regular updates to management on Environmental policies/ regulations-Ensure compliance to Work Safe requirements -Support OH&S Representatives as required Show less

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  Tyre Stewardship Australia

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  National Manager Accreditation, Audit and Compliance

  My role was to effectively manage the Accreditation, Audit and Compliance function (the function) of the National Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (the Scheme). This involved the development of the audit and compliance program for applicants and participants under the Scheme for over 1000 Participants/Members to ensure that they were aware of and complied with the commitments of the Scheme and relevant legislation and industry requirements. I was required to lead and manage several types of contractors to complete the required tasks including website managers and designers to design and manage our webpage and data reporting system for applicants and participants in the Scheme; IT consultants for both hardware and software functions; Communications both internal and external; Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Auditors and Environmental Consultants to develop industry best practice guidelines based on audit finding trends identified during audit programs. I was also required to consult and collaborate with various levels of government in relation to data sharing, development of best practice education materials, current and future statuses of relevant legislation and guidance documentation and to keep up to date with their auditing techniques and requirements.I was in charge of a budget of approximately $700,000 across the function, primarily for conducting and planning compliance and accreditation audits, developing educational materials, and managing the accreditation and auditing online reporting platform. I was successfully able to prepare board papers and budget forecasts and have the Board assess and approve the increased expenditure to ensure the function was being set up to successfully maintain the integrity of the Scheme.I commenced the development of the Tyre Stewardship Australia Environmental Management System, which included the creation of relevant registers,documents and procedures. Show less

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  Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA)

  May 2016 - now

  A/ Regional Manager/Team Leader/ Senior Environment Protection Officer

  At EPA Victoria I am well known as an enthusiastic and well respected leader, project manager, subject matter expert and mentor in the fields of regulation, compliance, enforcement, stakeholder engagement and professional development in the teams I have led and been a part of. I have designed, led and implemented socially and politically sensitive interagency compliance and enforcement programs and have been a subject matter expert that has been integral to the upskilling and confidence of the organisation in assessing fire risk, identifying and implementing risk reduction controls to reduce the incidence and severity of fires in industrial operations. I am well known at EPA for my integrity, leadership, willingness and loyalty. I am very experienced in interpreting and applying legislation, statutory instruments and documentation, and am an effective enforcement and engagement leader and expert. Show less