Dean O'Hara MAICD

Experience

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  Sussex Police

  Jun 1996 - Jul 2006

  • Police

    Jun 1990 - Jul 2006

  • Senior Scenes of Crime Officer - Supervisor

    Aug 2001 - Jun 2006

  • Principal Scenes of Crime Officer (Specialist)

    Oct 2003 - Mar 2006

  • Scenes of Crime Officer (CSI)

    Jun 1996 - Aug 2001
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  Hardings Hardware

  Sept 2006 - May 2010

  Distribution Manager
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  Goulburn-Murray Water

  May 2010 - May 2016

  Accounable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Asset Services Unit within Corporate Planning and Organisational Performance division. Prime responsibility of this role is to set, implement and continiously improve strategic direction of GMW's Corporate Procurement, Corporate Facilities & Fleet, Property Water Storage and Delivery and Property Connections Project functions and ensure that they are leveraged to meet the current and future needs of the business. Responsible for ensuring GMW continiously improves associated frameworks, policies, processes and prcedures in support of achieving the organisationstrategic outcomes and strategies and that these align with industry developments and best practice. Show less Strategic direction and leadership to a team that provides asset management and planning for GMW's Retail & Operations Asset base. The asset base with an accounting asset balance of approximaetly $3 billion. Leadership of a team of specialists in metering, governance, compliance, aquatic plants & pests. To provide strategic recommendations to operational arears regarding asset replacement, maintenance and operations. Accountable for Water Plan Capital Plan and Capital Works Plan with an annual Capital Budget in the order of $20 million per annum. To support operational areas of the business in a technical advice capacity, regarding both regulated, unregulated and GMID businesses included with the Retail & Operations associated assets. Senior Project and Programme Management with the Retail & Operational area of operations. Show less Strategic direction and leadership to a team that provides asset management and planning for GMW's Retail & Operations Asset base. The asset base with an accounting asset balance of approximaetly $3 billion. Leadership od a team of specialists in metering, governance, compliance, aquatic plants & pests. To provide strategic recommendations to operational arears regarding asset replacement, maintenance and operations. Accountable for Water Plan Capital Plan and Capital Works Plan with an annual Capital Budget in the order of $20 million. To support operational areas of the business in a technical advice capacity, regarding both regulated, unregulated and GMID businesses included with the Retail & Operations associated assets. Senior Project Management with the Retail & Operational area of operations. Show less

  • Head of Asset Services

    Dec 2014 - May 2016

  • Manager Advisory Support

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Portfolio Director (Secondment)

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Manager Advisory Support

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Area Customer Service Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Compliance Officer

    May 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Broadspectrum

  May 2016 - Feb 2017

  EMOS Manager

  To drive the strategic performance, compliance and profitability of the Defence Base Services Contract consistent with National objectives. Provide direction to staff on Base ensuring consistent and aligned management of the client relationship including establishing systems and process, implementing improvements and efficiencies in day to day operations, as well as improvements in technology and automation. RESPONSIBILITIESProviding Defence Base Services Managers and Defence uniformed customers with a single point of contact for all Broadspectrum related services being provided on that Base, or in support of it Coordinating all joint Broadspectrum activities and services for the Base, so that all work is performed cohesively, and with a common, integrated service delivery goalIntegrating and coordinating the activities of other Miscellaneous Service Providers (MSP), such as the Waste and Security contractors, into the broader services being provided by Broadspectrumon the BaseActing as the Broadspectrum custodians of the joint Cooperation Deed with Defence and other contractorsManaging, directing and controlling the Broadspectrum participation in surge activities such as major exercises and disaster supportProviding advice to Service Line Managers on local issues affecting the overall performance of operationsProviding support to other Broadspectrum Managers in areas such as HSE, Recruitment and HR, Business Improvement and Contract Performance ManagementActing as the principal Broadspectrum representative at Base forums, and managing local issues and complaints resolutionDirecting Broadspectrum staff on Bases when urgency or shortness of processing time demands immediate action.Auditing the performance of all services provided by Broadspectrum on a Base to ensure a consistent and compliant outcome in relation to the contract, Broadspectrum requirements and the customer expectations. Show less

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  Victoria Police

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  A Senior Leader within Victoria Police with the accountably to deliver a range of integrated, highly complex and highly dependent services across the State to enable the capability of Victoria Police to serve the community.To provide direction and leadership to a staffing profile of 47 Victorian Public Service members delivering a complex program of works with an annual budget in excess of $150M. To develop and monitor the performance of the seven departments with the Property portfolio with accountability for success in delivery of services but also inspire and support a continuous improvement culture to achieve fit for purpose and tangible results.To be a change leader and advocate in a continuous improvement environment in order to deliver integrated and future ready outcomes for Victoria Police ensuring value for money is achieved alongside delivering on the future capability for the organisation. To build trusted and robust partnership with key stakeholders from both inside Victoria Police but also with pour partner agencies. To inform and provide governance and assurance to government on the delivery of high profile and critical infrastructure projects in support of the community and government objectives.Accountable to the following departments:Strategic Projects and PlanningCapital Works ProgramProperty ManagementVictoria Police Centre Business SupportAccommodation and LeasingRadio Base NetworkProperty Administration & Budgets Show less A Senior Leader within Victoria Police with the accountably to deliver a range of integrated, highly complex and highly dependent services across the State to enable the capability of Victoria Police to serve the community.To provide direction and leadership to a staffing profile of 47 Victorian Public Service members delivering a complex program of works with an annual budget in excess of $150M. To develop and monitor the performance of the seven departments with the Property portfolio with accountability for success in delivery of services but also inspire and support a continuous improvement culture to achieve fit for purpose and tangible results.To be a change leader and advocate in a continuous improvement environment in order to deliver integrated and future ready outcomes for Victoria Police ensuring value for money is achieved alongside delivering on the future capability for the organisation. To build trusted and robust partnership with key stakeholders from both inside Victoria Police but also with pour partner agencies. To inform and provide governance and assurance to government on the delivery of high profile and critical infrastructure projects in support of the community and government objectives.Accountable to the following departments:Strategic Projects and PlanningCapital Works ProgramProperty ManagementVictoria Police Centre Business SupportAccommodation and LeasingRadio Base NetworkProperty Administration & Budgets Show less

  • Assistant Director

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Acting Director

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Porfolio Director - Head of Property Division

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Acting Executive Director

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Field and Game Australia

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2022

  Chief Executive Officer
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  Seeking New Opportunities

  Sept 2022 - now

  Executive Leader in NFP Organisations, Government relations & Emergency Management
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  Victoria State Emergency Service

  Dec 2024 - now

  Assistant Chief Officer