Experience

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  Amcor

  Apr 1986 - Jan 2001

  • Continuous Mill Manger

    Jul 1997 - Jan 2001

  • Series of Laboratory, Technical and Operational Roles

    Apr 1986 - Jun 1997
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  West gippsland catchment management authority

  Feb 2000 - Feb 2002

  Sub-committee member

  Established by the state government to manage land and water resources in the West Gippsland region, as a Sub-committee member, I provided oversight and knowledge of local manufacturing and waste and water operations.

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  Australian paper pty ltd

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2012

  As an Executive team member, I led the delivery of strategic safety, environment systems, and culture change programs. As a strong change agent, I facilitated workplace safety, compliance and built relationships with management, employees, unions, and regulatory bodies to facilitate a momentous change in workplace safety and compliance culture.Leveraging union influence, I implemented a Safety and Environmental management system and related training impacting 1000+ staff to facilitate increased H&S expectations and reduce risk. Building H&S awareness and technical competence, I collaborated with unions to increase trust and improve safety outcomes.I managed performance, nurtured team dynamics, recruited strategically and gained recognition from regulators and industry peers, leading to the team’s acknowledgement with prestigious safety and environmental awards. Show less Providing change leadership to 130FTE, I led the amalgamation of 3 departments into a single business unit, improving flexibility and productivity to reach safety, environmental and cost per tonne targets. Holding full budget accountability, I developed operational and cost reduction strategic plans, influencing staff to adhere to newly standardised processes to drive improvements. I built and directed a management team of 8 and built trusted relationships across the business, creating cost saving opportunities through ways of working. Show less

  • Department Manager, Environment,Safety & Health and Training

    Dec 2003 - Oct 2012

  • Business Unity Operations Manager, Fibrelines

    Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
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  Australian paper community consultative committee

  Jan 2003 - Oct 2012

  Deputy chair

  The Committee was established under EPA requirements to improve company engagement and understanding of community concerns. Members represent a broad range of interests, including environmental, industry associations, regulators, and community members. As Deputy Chair and the Senior Management representative for Australian Paper I provided support and ensured governance around the committee's terms of reference.

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  Latrobe community health service

  May 2003 - May 2004

  Non-executive director

  A Not-for-profit providing health services including coordinated general practice (GP), nursing, allied health, dental, counselling and care support across Victoria. 320 FTE, 180 Volunteers, 6 locations. As a Non-Executive Board Member, I provided a strong focus on governance, risk management and community engagement.

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  Gippsland water

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2018

  Operations manager - gippsland water factory

  Reporting to the General Manager, I led a team of 30 to deliver an effective turnaround program for a new and highly technical $230M wastewater plant in a strongly regulated environment. I managed multi-million-dollar budgets and ensured appropriate financial management while continually reducing operating costs. I implemented risk management strategies to create safer and leaner operations underpinned by developing new training and knowledge systems.

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  Immaculate heart of mary catholic primary school

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

  Board member

  With 220 students and a staff of 40, I provided a strong connection between the school community, educational services, and governance agendas.

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  Djpr earth resources regulator

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  Victorian government - director, regulatory governance

  Victorian Earth Resource Regulations control exploration, mining, quarrying, petroleum, and other earth resources on behalf of the Victoria Government. Functions include administering licensing and managing regulatory regimes, monitoring, and enforcement activities.I led a team of 40 at the peak to deliver site-wide frameworks, policies, and strategic planning programs to support the transformation to a modern and robust regulator implementing a risk-based approach to building government, industry, and community confidence. Leading the portfolio of strategic regulatory programs, I implemented new legislation requirements, stakeholder management and a state-wide information and technology project to enhance the capacity and ability of the regulator. Show less

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  Djpr earth resource regulator

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  Project director/control board member - resource management systems victoria

  As Project Director, I provided overall governance of the project, review, and endorsement of project documents, including scope, objectives, budget, stakeholder management and change requests. As Project Control Board Member, I developed and implemented an effective internal and external licensing system and transparent communications between the department’s Earth Resources Regulatior unit and industry authority holders. The new system would replace the need for multiple, disparate, and ageing systems. Show less

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  Earth resource regulator

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  Deputy chair of regulatory practice committee victorian government

  Deputy Chair of Regulatory Practice CommitteeVictorian GovernmentEarth Resource RegulationsOct 2018 – Nov 2023As Deputy Chair of Regulatory Practice Committee, I established and monitored governance protocols to ensure robust and transparent regulatory decision-making about the regulator's functions.

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  Djpr earth resource regulations

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Acting executive director

  As a regulator of resources in Victoria, I lead the Earth Resource Regulator team of around 250 people responsible for the Victoria license provision, supervision, prevention, monitoring and enforcement activities. Earth Resources Victoria is also responsible for the collection and collation of information relating to Victoria’s current and proposed resource development projects, including expert advice and analysis related to the nature, availability and likely location of Victoria’s resources

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  Djpr - earth resource regulations

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Acting executive director

  As a regulator of resources in Victoria, I lead the Earth Resource Regulator team of around 250 people responsible for the Victoria license provision, supervision, prevention, monitoring and enforcement activities. Earth Resources Victoria is also responsible for the collection and collation of information relating to Victoria’s current and proposed resource development projects, including expert advice and analysis related to the nature, availability and likely location of Victoria’s resources

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  Latrobe valley village inc

  Apr 2023 - now

  Beginning as a Board Governance representative on the Audit, Risk and Compliance, Finance and Human Resource Committees, I made key contributions to the new investment strategy to improve organisational sustainability. Based on this, I have been appointed as the Board Treasurer. Latrobe Valley Village is a non-profit providing aged care with 101 beds for permanent and respite care. They offer retirement living with 52 units for people over 55. LVV is accredited and rated 4/5 stars. A voluntary Board of Governance manages LVV and is a registered charity with 155 employees.

  • Non-Executive Director & Honorary Treasurer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Non Executive Director

    Apr 2023 - now
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  Adult community and further education

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  Regional council member - adult & community further education (acfe)

  As the ministerial-appointed member of the Gippsland Regional Council, I assist in cultivating strategic alliances with industry sectors and individuals to facilitate seamless transitions into employment or entrepreneurial ventures. A recent highlight was securing a position on the judging panel for two of the eight 2023 Learn Local Awards across Victoria in recognition of my voluntary contributions.