Kate Gunton

Experience

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  Strategic FM

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Director

  This successful facility planning consulting group focused on strategic planning to align a client organisation's business goals with its accommodation. As Director I was responsible for the development and delivery of strategic accommodation plans across a broad range of client businesses. The role required keen analytical skills, highly developed communication skills and a capacity to influence a broad range of people at all levels of an organisation. Projects under my direction included:Master plans for the Department of Pharmacy and Faculty of Architecture at the University of Sydney, including strategic brief development with key stakeholders, setting objectives to align with the new academic direction, staged implementation strategy and budget development.Portfolio planning for the devolution of the former State Rail Authority into four distinct business groups including rationalisation of a CBD property portfolio of 13 buildings. Ongoing change management for the new State Rail Authority ensuring all minor relocations remained consistent with the overall Master Plan.Development of a new prototype for Bank of Queensland retail outlets throughout Queensland to reposition the bank's customer service delivery.Strategic Facility Master Plan for TAB Limited Ultimo Headquarters including concept development for refurbishment of the existing building to accommodate a showroom and training centre for venue managers plus their Gaming and Wagering Operations Centre.Accommodation plan for Liverpool City Council offices including facilitation of executive workshops to develop objectives and explore options. Show less

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  Integral Energy

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Manager Property Services

  Responsible for providing leadership to a team of 50 staff in managing Integral's property portfolio and meeting the business service delivery needs. During my service at Integral Energy I was responsible for a range of functions including property transactions, facility management, security, waste management, contaminated land management, reception, mail room, childcare and catering services.My achievements in this role are as follows:Development and ongoing implementation of a five-year Property Portfolio Strategy to meet changing business needs within a new organisation structure. The strategy encompasses capital, maintenance and disposal programs across the portfolio and its implementation involves coordination of change programs impacting core functions of the business.Development and management of an annual operating budget of $12.5 million plus delivery of an $80 million capital program.Restructuring the branch to provide a greater focus on service delivery needs across the organisation and achieve a better fit with the overall corporate structure.Development, procurement and management of facility service contracts including catering, childcare, cleaning, grounds maintenance, essential services maintenance and office services. Management of the organisation's property transactions including lease negotiation, property disposal, and land acquisition to meet both the property portfolio strategy and the strategic asset management plan.Project management of a remediation program to address site contamination in line with Environment Protection Agency guidelines. Show less

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  Ausgrid

  Mar 2007 - Nov 2012

  Executive Manager Property

  Ausgrid's Property Branch covers a diverse range of functions including property transactions, facility management, records management, archiving, mail room and courier services. Managing 50 staff, the group is currently delivering both a Corporate Property Strategy and an Electronic Record Management Strategy to provide service excellence to Ausgrid. Key challenges in the current role are:Delivery of a 6 star rated Learning Centre in Silverwater to cater to the organisations training and research needs. The development includes an Energy Efficiency Centre aimed at informing and educating industry and the public.Delivery of a depot rationalisation strategy to upgrade all sites across the franchise area over the next 5 years.Implementation of an electronic records management strategy including a training program being run organisation wide along with a change management program.Acquisition of land and easements to support Ausgrid's $8 billion network capital program.Implementation of a new warehousing and distribution strategy for Ausgrid. Show less

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  Networks NSW

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Group Manager Property Fleet and Logistics

  The Property Fleet and Logistics role is a newly created position within Networks NSW responsible for policy and strategy in the areas of property, fleet and logistics across Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy.

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  Ausgrid

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  Leading a program of work to develop a complete workplace strategy for Ausgrid to re-imagine its future workplace experience and position Ausgrid as an employer of choice in delivering its purpose and vision. Delivery on the new approach is more than a property project, the program spans the cultural change program, employee engagement, organisation development, the technology program as well as using the physical environment as an enabler and symbol of change. The Contract & Project Management team within Ausgrid is responsible for building contract and project management capability and improving systems and processes across the Asset Management and Network Services divisions.

  • Workplace Strategist

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Manager Contract & Project Management

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
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  The Vasey Housing Association

  Aug 2019 - now

  Guiding the redevelopment of the villages to renew and update the portfolio to modern standards. Setting the strategic direction for Vasey Communities.

  • Non Executive Director

    Mar 2016 - now

  • Board Chair

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2024