Michael Shellshear

Experience

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  Alexander Technique Consultants

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2005

  Director

  I created this successful Alexander Technique practice that serviced Sydney's North Shore and Newcastle for many years.I saw thousands of clients through this practice and taught them that the simple and constant application of Alexander's discovery could manage many health conditions, increase the quality and outcome of many practiced applications such as playing a musical instrument or acting on a stage and lead to fundamental choice of how we can respond to stimuli.

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  Blue Mountains Alexander Technique

  Jan 1998 - now

  Michael Shellshear brings his expertise in Alexander Technique, Work Health and Safety Management and Training together to provide an innovative approach to individual and organisational health and well being.

  • Alexander Technique Teaching

    Jan 1998 - now

  • Alexander Technique Teacher

    Jan 1998 - now
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  Tafe NSW

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Lecturer

  I wrote and lectured on Occupational Health and Safety for the IT Department at Tafe Northern Sydney Institute. My course looked at the minimisation of harm from soft tissue injury for computer users and set down strategies that students could use to ensure an ergonomically sound workplace.

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  Nature Care College

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2005

  Lecturer

  I wrote the Nature Care Safe Practices Course and lectured at Nature Care until 2005. I also taught Alexander Technique at Nature Care until 2005. I hope that in my time at Nature Care I was able to excite people about the movement towards industrial democracy represented by the OHS legislative changes and the personal development and understanding facilitated by Alexander Technique.

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  National Safety Council of Australia

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Senior Consultant/ Trainer

  The practical experience, demands and scope of work across all industry and for many of Australia's top companies made working for NSCA a powerful formative experience. It is here I learned to translate WHS theory into practical business solutions. I worked to develop WHS management systems, to audit and inspect safety and to encourage and train organizations in safety.

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  Unilever

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  OHS / Injury Management Coordinator

  Safety for food manufacturer; office environment; very large staff. Statistical analysis of LTFR + lead and lag figures; benchmark performance, OHS management system implementation; self insurer. Case management for workers compensation.

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  University of Western Sydney

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  Created oversight of fire detection systems across over 500 buildings on six campuses. Worked with Minor works management team and sat within senior ops management meetings. Established positive working relationships with stakeholders including NSW Fire Brigades. I oversaw a 26% drop in false alarm call out and fines saving approximately $70,000 per year in penalties for nuisance call outs. Provided management for implementation of cutting edge technology to bring a new paradigm to fire response in complex locations. Worked within a strong team to manage people and funds for best outcomes.Microsoft project. Project management, tender evaluation. My time at UWS Capital Works was a steep learning experience and a great opportunity to stretch my management skills and make great friends. Show less

  • Fire Panel Manager

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  • OHS Coordinator

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
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  Sydney Alexander Technique Teacher Training

  May 2011 - May 2016

  Associate Director of Training (Honorary)

  I bring oversight to the teacher training process and serve on the steering committee. I also serve on the steering committee for the Melbourne School for Alexander Technique Studies in Fitzroy.Alexander Technique teaches the practical application of thinking to integrate postural support, movement and breathing.

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  HR Learning

  Aug 2012 - now

  Integrated in my skill base are expertise in Safety Leadership, depth of knowledge in vocational education/construction of learning material/the VET system and proven ability to develop professional eLearning. I provide assessment validation for RTO's in WHS/L&M and TAE units.I am approved to deliver SafeworkNSW HSR Training online and face to face. I have written many WHS courses and I am a co-author on a unit of competency CUAWHS404 Apply Alexander Technique in Live performance. I take pride in the work that I deliver to my clients and strive for professionalism. Show less HR Learning has provided consultancy to many corporate clients to develop and implement effective training solutions. Established by Michael Shellshear in 2006, HR Learning is a small business that provides a personal service to companies to develop training and e-learning in Leadership and WHS solutions.Clients include Plenty Training, Change Network, Safety Services Australia, HSI International, Benchmark OHS, Mundapharma, Apple, Merrill-Lynch, Sunnyhaven Disabilities, Penrith City Council, Minerva Consulting,Plenty Training, Charles Sturt University, SImplot, Central College Corporate, Lilianfels Hotel, Emirates Wolgan Valley, Safety Services Australia, Shore Hire.HR Learning website is at http://www.hrlearning.com.au Show less

  • eLearning Developer/ Corporate Trainer

    Aug 2005 - now

  • Corporate Training

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2020

  • RAAF Contract

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
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  Plenty Training (RTO #32371)

  May 2013 - Jul 2020

  Trainer

  COVID has impacted on face to face training. I finished my long association with Plenty on very good terms. I worked with Plenty Training to deliver high quality, recognised training in Cert IV Training and Assessment TAE 40116, Diploma and Certificate IV in WHS, Leadership and Management and HSR Training. I received consistent positive feedback from learners who said that they enjoyed the engagement and multi-sensory approach to training that I brought.

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  Australian Effect Training

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

  Trainer/Assessor

  Training in Safety and Leadership & Management

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  Central College Online

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Trainer/Assessor

  I am working with Central College Online's e-learning system to provide assessment and training for learners studying Certificate III &/or Certificate IV in WHS. Involves using computer skills, e-learning, familiarity with Moodle together with my training and assessment skills and WHS knowledge. A very exciting opportunity to be an active part of a new approach to adult training.

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  Australian Society of Alexander Technique Teachers

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2018

  Chairperson

  Introduced a systems approach into the administration of AUSTAT. Conducted cost benefit analysis of services and made recommendations which freed up funds. Established banking strategy with Council to split and invest funds establishing diverse income streams. This has led to freeing up of funds for research projects and grants. Gained mainstream recognition for Alexander with private health funds especially Bupa and HCF. Introduced document control procedures to ensure accountability and continuation of knowledge on succession from one council to the next. Show less

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  Blue Mountains City Council

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Work Health and Safety Improvement Project Leader

  I led a team to implement WHS in a systematic way and to approved benchmarks at Blue Mountains City Council. Only minutes from where I live, the Blue Mountains are 100kms west of Sydney and provide a gateway to one of the world's most beautiful and pristine wilderness areas.Looking forward to bringing all my WHS and L&M skills into play to create positive outcomes at BMCC.

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  Learning Dimensions Network

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

  Vocational Trainer

  Vocational Training for Learning Dimensions up to Diploma Level WHS, L & M and Cert IV TAE.

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  The Centium Group

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  Consultant

  I provided Centium with scoping and technical advice on large WHS Audit projects. Advice included appraisal of risk, reference to relevant benchmarks and standards, consideration of move to AS45001 and project scope for WHS Training material.