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Brett Hickinbotham

Brett Hickinbotham

Australian Defence Force

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Risk Management | Safety Systems | Hazard Control | Construction Safety | WHS Audit | OHS Compliance | Due Diligence

  • Education

    • ATSB Human Factors for Transport Safety Investigators Course

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    • ATSB Human Factors for Transport Safety Investigators Course

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    • Hard knocks

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    • University of Technology Sydney

      1992 - 1994
      Bachelor of Nursing Nursing

    • University of Newcastle

      1996 - 1997
      Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health & Safety

    • University of Newcastle

      2002 - 2004
      Master of Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health & Safety

      I examined the key motivators that drive management to implement safety programs. The outcome was to identify the most efficient of these motivators to aligning safety outcomes with measurable business objectives.

  • Experience

    • Dept of Defence

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1994
      Australian Defence Force

      Supervising the health management of soldiers on base and in the field, both domestically and overseas. Implementation of risk management strategies up to a Battalion level.

    • IBM

      Aug 2000 - Jan 2011
      Operations Safety Manager

    • Safety Institute of Australia

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2015
      NSW Committee Member

      Volunteer Committee Member SIA NSW Branch

    • Noel Arnold & Associates

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
      Senior Safety Consultant

    • The Brief Group

      Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
      Managing Consultant

      The Brief Group was established in 2000 by two WorkCover prosecution lawyers to assist businesses meet their safety and workers compensation obligations.

    • Greencap

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
      Principal Consultant WHS

      Advising business on complex WHS risk managment solutions

    • Schneider Electric

      Mar 2012 - Sept 2012
      Health and Safety Advisor Pacific

    • Safety Management Solutions Pty Ltd

      May 2014 - now
      Managing Director

      Safety Management Solutions can mean different things to different businesses – from compliance assistance, hazard management and auditing, to expert witnesses and training – but we always stand for high quality standards. Every day we help companies like yours create and preserve safe, compliant and productive work environments. We work to manage risk by establishing a culture of safety across every level of your company. We’re focussed on delivering targeted solutions that integrate seamlessly with your business for real, practical results. We’re focussed on efficiency. We’re focussed on engagement. We’re focussed on you. Expect fast turnarounds. Expect solutions customised to the needs of your business. Expect efficiency, vast experience and reliability. Our experts know from experience that the best solutions involve everyone in reducing hazards, fulfilling requirements and protecting your company. You can count on us. And you can count on the long-term partnerships we form with you and your staff to provide solutions for the business you are today – and the one you’ll be tomorrow. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Federal Safety Officer

      Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner
      Jul 2014

    • Lead Auditor 9001,14001,45001.

      Exemplar Global, Inc.

    • RABQSA OH&S Lead Auditor

      Exemplar Global, Inc.
      Jul 2006
      View certificate certificate

    • Registered Nurse (Division 1) with General Registration

      Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
      Apr 1995
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brett Hickinbotham
      Australian Defence Force Medal Australian Defence Force Jan 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • ISO45001 Certification Scheme Committee Member

      Issued by Exemplar Global, Inc. on May 2016
      Exemplar Global, Inc.Associated with Brett Hickinbotham

    • AS 1892 Portable Ladders Committee, SF-034

      Issued by Standards Australia on May 2016
      Standards AustraliaAssociated with Brett Hickinbotham

    • ISO45001 Committee JAS-ANZ representative

      Issued by Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) on Jan 2020
      Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)Associated with Brett Hickinbotham

    • Member available for crisis support to ex Service members

      Issued by All Corps Overwatch on Jul 2013
      All Corps OverwatchAssociated with Brett Hickinbotham

    • Volunteer

      Issued by NSW State Emergency Service on Jan 2015
      NSW State Emergency ServiceAssociated with Brett Hickinbotham

    • Volunteer Para- Medical Support for Trail Walker

      Issued by Oxfam Australia on Jul 2003
      Oxfam AustraliaAssociated with Brett Hickinbotham