Sandy Petersen MAHRI

Experience

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  Bilfinger Berger Services (Australia)

  Sept 2004 - Jan 2009

  Human Resources Manager

  Bilfinger Berger Services was a specialist engineering contractor and high-end asset solution provider offering design, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance across a diverse range of industries including power, mining and minerals, chemical and process, pulp and paper, telecommunications, transport, water and wastewater, oil and gas. Between 2006 and 2009, Bilfinger Berger Services achieved an average annual revenue growth rate of more than 50% and a 25% increase in employee numbers to over 3,000 employees across Australia and New Zealand.Led two consultants, and supported HR staff based interstate and in New Zealand, in advising the business on the full range of the employee lifecycle. Key achievements included the implementation of a range of employee benefit initiatives and a succession planning and talent management process. Show less

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  Victoria University

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2015

  Victoria University (VU) is a multi-sector university with over 58,000 students, including more than 15,000 international students on and off shore and a workforce of approximately 3,500 staff. Victoria University delivers education programs at the tertiary and pre-tertiary levels across multiple specialised colleges. Led the newly created Workforce Advisory Services team in delivering HR business partnering services to the University through an intense period of change. Key achievements included the successful delivery of multiple change programs across the University and a significant business critical voluntary employee separation program. Show less

  • Manager, Workforce Advisory Services

    May 2014 - Jun 2015

  • General Manager, HR Partnerships and People & Organisational Development (Acting)

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  • Manager People and Culture Partnerships

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  • HR Specialist - Integrated Services Program

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  • HR Partner Team Manager

    May 2010 - Dec 2010

  • HR Advisor

    Sept 2009 - May 2010

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
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  Monash College

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  Manager, Monash Professional Pathways Strategic Projects

  Monash Professional Pathways (MPP) prepares graduates for success in the workplace. Led a team to deliver the design and implementation of two new services i) a managed service to scale work integrated learning placements for Monash University and ii) an internal recruitment agency to connect employers to Monash graduates.

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  Self-Employed

  Jul 2018 - now

  Organisational Consultant
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  Brockhurst Consulting

  Jul 2018 - now

  Senior Consultant, Organisational Change
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  Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Operations Director, People and Culture

  NQPHN is an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to commission primary health care services to help northern Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives. Led the People and Culture function during a period of realignment following a significant structural change. Organisational development was the key focus for this role.

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  Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Consultant