Jodi Schmidt

Experience

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  Brisbane City Council

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Finance & Operations Manager, Marketing Services
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  National Treatment Agency

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Financial Controller/Director Corporate Services
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  Southbank Institute of Technology

  Nov 2005 - Mar 2011

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Director, Commercial Strategy

    Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

  • Director, Strategy & Governance

    Mar 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Director, Corporate Services

    Nov 2005 - Mar 2007
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  Department of Education & Training, QLD

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Executive Director
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  Department of Education, Training and Employment (Queensland)

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Full responsibility for the training and employment portfolio of $1.1bn annual investment including the operations of TAFE Queensland. Departmental lead and significant contributor to the Taskforce that conducted a full review of the Queensland training system.Achievements:  Delivered efficiency dividends and a surplus position for the 2012/2013 financial year significantly above budget whilst maintaining the quantum of training delivery with reduced funding, increasing non-government revenues and improving productivity across the system.  Transformed service delivery through the reorganisation of resources which produced greater outcomes and improved external stakeholder satisfaction. Show less Responsible for management and strategic oversight of TAFE Queensland, inclusive of 11 Institutes with a combined turnover of $760M, and the central functions of TAFE within the Department including the Queensland VET Development Centre. Achievements: Developed relationships and consolidated planning in the areas of infrastructure, finance, human resources and information and communication technology (ICT), establishing a business intelligence and performance monitoring tool – ‘Dashboard’ that set targets across all Institutes to improve the operational performance of TAFE Institutes. By June 2012 Institutes improved their bottom line by $15M achieving a surplus position against a previously anticipated deficit. Show less

  • Deputy Director-General

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Assistant Director-General

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2012
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  TAFE Queensland

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2017

  CEO

  TAFE Queensland is the leading provider of Vocational Education and Training in Queensland across a network of over 50 campuses, employers’ workplaces, online and in offshore markets. As the CEO I was responsible for $700M turnover: 5,300 employees: 125,000 customers annually: 500 products/programs with key focus areas of strategy, operations including business development and partnerships, information technology, finance, people and culture, products, quality and projects.Achievements:Transformed TAFE Queensland from an underperforming organisation to deliver 5 years of profitability and $300M Net Value via a strong Balance Sheet. This involved: Merging 13 individual Institutes into one entity, restructuring the organisation to deliver cost savings and increased productivity and performance  Designed and led a cultural change strategy to communicate vision, build commercial, performance based thinking and behaviour as well as drive and reward innovation. Establishing a commercial governance structure to refocus the organisation, minimise risk and improve commercial outcomes, driving improved decision making and accountability and implementing enhanced systems and process. Developing an enhanced customer (student) experience in a newly contestable user pays market with a redevelopment of product and marketing strategy with student satisfaction of 87.9% and employer satisfaction of 90%.  Driving a digital strategy including new and improved learning and student management systems and a complete refresh of all corporate applications on time and within budget.  Growing international business with globally recognised training forging new industry partnerships throughout Asia and the Pacific. Building safety first thinking improving safety ratings across the organisation from 2.9 to 4 out of 5 over a 3 year period. Show less

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  TAFE Directors Australia

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Deputy Chair

  TAFE Directors Australia (TDA) is the peak national body incorporated to represent Australia’s national network of publicly owned Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and university TAFE divisions and the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC).

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  The Sycamore School (ASD Learning Ltd.)

  Dec 2017 - now

  Board Chair

  The Sycamore School is a Primary School for young people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The school provides a safe and inclusive educational environment with programs supported by allied health, aimed at achieving academic, social, emotional and behavioural goals.

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  Sanjo Partners

  Jan 2018 - now

  Managing Director
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  The REIQ

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Consultant & General Manager

  The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is the state’s peak professional association for real estate practitioners since 1918. The REIQ represents 4000 individual members, 1600 agency offices, and more than 15,000 property professionals including principal licensees, salespeople, property managers, auctioneers, business brokers, buyers’ agents, resident unit managers, and commercial and industrial agents in Queensland

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  Innovation & Business Skills Australia

  Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Non Executive Director

  The IBSA Group exists to create a skilled workforce. We build the capability and professionalism of today’s workers, and develop their capacity for innovation, and their dedication to lifelong learning and continuous development. IBSA works closely with industries to identify what skills are needed and develop training products and services to meet these needs.

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  Homeward Bound Projects

  Jan 2020 - now

  Board Chair

  Homeward Bound is a groundbreaking leadership, strategy and science initiative for women, set against the backdrop of Antarctica. The initiative aims to heighten the influence and impact of women with a STEMM background in order to influence policy and decision making as it shapes our planet.

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  Human Services Skills Organisation

  Nov 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  The Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) is a national employer-led body addressing the growing and evolving workforce needs of the human services and care sectors. We empower a community of cross-sector collaborators — employers, peak bodies, industry experts, training organisations and government — to develop, pilot and deliver responsive, fit-for-purpose workforce development and training programs.

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  The Empowering Hive

  Dec 2022 - now

  Board Chair

  The Empowering Hive is a not-for-profit organisation providing specialised support services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We also provide services on a fee for service basis. Our services focus on early childhood and therapeutic supports.