Ana Graham
Health & Wellbeing senior advisor
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Senior Health & Safety Advisor and People Leader with 20+ years of proven success across aged care, warehousing, retail, logistics, and infrastructure. Adept at embedding safety culture, delivering comprehensive training, and leading behavior-based safety programs to reduce workplace incidents and foster a positive safety environment. Skilled in transforming compliance into culture, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing leadership capabilities across diverse teams. A trusted advisor to senior management, with a track record of impactful safety initiatives that drive performance and reduce risk.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Arvida Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
- - Led WHS initiatives across aged care and corporate environments, embedding safety practices into daily operations, resulting in a 25% reduction in workplace incidents.
- - Conducted audits, risk assessments, and investigations; implemented proactive corrective actions that resulted in a 15% improvement in safety performance year-over-year.
- - Delivered training to over 200 employees, improving safety awareness, compliance, and embedding a culture of safety within all teams.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive health and safety policies to enhance workplace compliance.
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Foodstuffs North Island
09.2021 - 05.2023
- - Implemented strategic risk analysis, ergonomic improvements, and emergency planning, leading to a 30% reduction in workplace injuries.
- - Led incident investigations and coordinated workers' compensation processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- - Collaborated with senior management to report safety trends and provide data-driven recommendations that informed safety policies and decision-making.
HSE Coordinator
Foodstuffs Fresh, Cold Storage Wiri
01.2020 - 09.2021
- - Conducted regular safety inspections and implemented corrective actions to improve forklift and manual handling practices, reducing incidents by 20%.
- - Strengthened compliance with regulatory agencies, resulting in a 10% improvement in audit outcomes.
- - Streamlined incident reporting, improving response times and the accuracy of reporting by 40%.
Distribution Training Manager
Foodstuffs Cold Storage Wiri
03.2015 - 01.2020
- - Managed and delivered training to over 2,000 employees, improving safety knowledge, leadership capabilities, and workplace safety standards.
- - Designed and implemented onboarding programs that reduced new employee safety incidents by 15%.
- - Coordinated corporate events, team-building activities, and culture initiatives to engage employees and promote a safety-first mindset.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
Manukau Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
Diploma - Leadership & Management
01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ELearning & LMS Development
- WHS Reporting Systems (Ecoportal, Vault, Skytrust, etc)
- Safety Audit & Reporting Tools
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Injury Management
- Accident investigation
Certification
- First Aid & CPR – Current
- ACC Return-to-Work Injury Management – New Zealand
Hobbies and Interests
Event Planning, Nature Walks, Gym, Healthy Living, Family Time
Accomplishments
- Reduced LTIs (Lost Time Injuries) by 30% and serious harm incidents across various industries by embedding a proactive safety culture.
Affiliations
- St Johns
- NZ Tennis
- Manukau Counties Netball
- Wakaama
- Marlins Netball
- Te Pou Herenga Wakaama
CUST
- Eligible to work in Australia
- Based in Melbourne
- Seeking WHS / Training / Advisory roles
Languages
Maori
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Polynesia mix
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Arvida Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Foodstuffs North Island
09.2021 - 05.2023
HSE Coordinator
Foodstuffs Fresh, Cold Storage Wiri
01.2020 - 09.2021
Distribution Training Manager
Foodstuffs Cold Storage Wiri
03.2015 - 01.2020
Graduate Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
Manukau Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
Diploma - Leadership & Management
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