BMG Collective

Senior Consultant

Manager of Training Operations

Baseline Training (Part of Corporate Protection Australia Group)

Delivered and assessed Coal and CSG/LNG workplace requirements and specific trade requirements
across a broad spectrum of workers including upper management, supervisors and trades personnel.
 Reviewed and aligned existing training packages to up to date requirements and terminology.
 Mentored and coached colleagues on mining, drilling and surface extraction generic processes and
practices to better align the business with industry expectations.
 Mediated and provided specialist advice for Cert II and Cert III Drilling qualifications for Savannah –
Toowoomba based operations.

Senior Trainer and Assessor

Resource Skill Australia Pty Ltd

 Established, managed and maintained a small training business in accordance with ATO reporting, Industrial Relations and Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health legislative requirements.
 Designed, developed and delivered best practice Resource Infrastructure Industry (RII) competencies
including RRTO Surface Inductions, First Aid/CPR, Vehicle operations, Lifting/Load/Dogging operations
and Gas Testing to a variety of clients within the Bowen Basin including Anglo American, Arrow Energy
and numerous drilling and mine related contracting companies.
 Provided Field HSE Advisory support and conducted third party OHS investigations as requested
 Developed and delivered individual and team performance improvement programs.
 Consulted with clients and contractors regarding best practices training requirements and approaches
within the mining and explorations sector.

Director

Lucas

Supported the implementation of the Health Safety Environment and Training Division strategic plan and the alignment of operational training requirements and activities in accordance with company and
legislative requirements. Including the development of a field efficient and effect training matrix and
personalized training plans.
 Managed and coordinated HSE compliance training to support the EQ Business Unit personal training
plans.
 Conducted, monitored and supported the activities of Field HSET Coordinators allocated within various areas of production and exploration operations.
 Lead by example and foster/promote the ‘zero harm’ culture across the entire drilling/mining industry.
 Provided technical training and competency expertise support to Field HSET Coordinators and Business Unit Managers
 Monitored competency compliance through the development and implementation of an effective skill
matrix.
 Developed, delivered, assessed and monitored individual training plans.
 Monitored and developed targeted training improvement programs.
 Identify, support and deliver training to senior and middle level Business Unit managers within the area of operation.
 Monitored, maintained and reported all training and compliance activities on a weekly and monthly basis.
 Assisted with building client relationships and developing efficient and effective induction processes and pathways.
 Provided continual training support for the Transport and Logistics Group and Plant and Equipment Group within AJ Lucas Coal Technologies.

Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Energy Skill Queensland

Managed the operations of Energy Skilling Solutions (ESS)
 Reviewed and refined the customer service standards and procedures to effectively operate ESS in
accordance with State and Federal government contract requirements.
 Developed an understanding of the ESS Management Systems and Competency Navigator systems and further developed effective operating procedures for the integration into the ESS operation.
 Worked closely with marketing and business development teams to implement effective promotional
campaigns.
 Liaised with partner RTOs, industry stakeholders and government representatives to gain commitment for delivery of the ESS service.
 Negotiated Service Level Agreements and MOUs with partner RTOs across Queensland to provide formal Recognition of Prior Learning and Gap training.
 Lead a diverse team of trade professionals to effectively deliver and promote ESS.

Manager - Skills Recognition

BP Australia

 Subordinate to L&D Superintendent for the overall establishment and management of a centralized,
refinery wide learning and development division.
 Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for site-wide Control of Work (CoW) Learning and Development.
 Conducted a review of existing training systems and designed policies and procedures to introduce a
Competency Based Training and Assessment system using a Systematic Approach to Training model to
improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Designed, developed and implemented a Manual of Training and Assessment for site-wide
standardisation.
 Designed, developed and implemented an Instructional Systems Design and Development Training
program.
 Trained the Trainer in standard and best practice Learning and Development processes.
 Reviewed and coordinated BP Bulwer Island Refinery Operator Induction program to improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Commenced redevelopment of operational training programs to comply with the latest Process
Manufacturing Australia (PMA) National standards and requirements.
 Conducted operational training and assessment programs to skill and enhance professional attributes and performance requirements within the operations and L&D environments.

Learning And Development Specialist

Connell Wagner

 Conducted a review of Stakeholder control processes and developed solutions to improve efficiency and standardisation without compromise to plant or site safety.
 Developed operational procedures and training programs to comply with dynamic organisational and
legislative changes and requirements.
 Conducted classroom based training and assessment programs to skill and enhance professional
attributes and performance requirements within the organisation.
 Conducting Training Needs Analysis prior to design, development and delivery of operator based training for the implementation of the Military Integrated Logistics Information System – MILIS.

Training and Development Specialist

Boeing

 Provided specialist advice and coordinated training related activities from the Initial Request for Tender process through to the awarding of Contracts and subsequent delivery of training solutions on numerous Boeing projects with 100% success rate.
 Developed and maintained curricular in accordance with Defence Training Model standards and National Training Framework requirements for System/Operator/Console training platforms, Network Centric Operations and Simulation Support Systems.
 Designed and developed modules of training and assessment for Mission Crew Operations, Grounds
Support Segment and Mission Simulation Support for Boeing’s Airborne Early Warning & Control
(AEW&C) platforms for the Australian and Turkish Air Forces.
 Maintained training documentation in accordance with stringent Document Control & Configuration
Management procedures and AQTF/RTO requirement.
 Provided advice and guidance to other Instruction Design Analysts and Project Managers as required.

Royal Australian Air Force

Instructor/Facilitator/Director - Executive Leadership and Management - RAAF College, School of Post Graduate Studies
Training Advisor/Operations Specialist - Directorate Jindalee / JORN Project Requirements
Detection Tracking and Radar Supervisor (DTRS) - Over the Horizon Radar - 1RSU
SNCO - Software Development Unit
Air Defence Operator - 41WG, 3CRU Williamtown, 2CRU Darwin

Warrant Officer

I pride myself on being a professional manager, leader, mentor, adult educator and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) consultant. I have honed my skills with over 20 plus years experience in Human Resource Development (HRD), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Frontline Management (FLM), Learning and Development (L&D), Training and Assessment (TAA) and Business Management and Administration (BMA)

I am skilled and experienced in managing, leading, coordinating, developing and delivering all facets of BMA, L&D, HRD and OHS to comply with, align with, improve and enhance organisational change and best business practices regardless of the industry, employment field and/or role. 

I am competent in developing change management strategies, employment, training and assessment strategies, professional and personal development programs, soft-skill coaching and mentoring and providing specialised guidance to organisations, workforce teams and individuals.

I have been instrumental in establishing and coordinating all facets of training to ensure large organisations become and/or remain compliant with legislative OHS, licensing and operational requirements.

My formal qualifications are reinforced with years of experience working with organisations including CAE, the Australian Defence Forces, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Boeing Australia, RLM Systems Australia, BP Australia, Arrow Energy, Anglo American Coal, Energy Skills Queensland, AJ Lucas Coal Technologies, and the public sector.

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