BARRY BUCKSKIN
Gawler,SA
Summary
Innovative, results driven HR professional with 19 years of forward-thinking personnel leadership experience in government, private sector and non government agencies. Passionate about Aboriginal community development and capacity building, engaging and dynamic communicator committed to outcome focused and results driven organisations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Aboriginal Prisons & Offenders Support Services
Adelaide, SA
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Conceptualized and implemented, in partnership team members, a psychologist and offenders a case management model for Aboriginal offenders reentering the community.
- Developed in consultation with the board a strategic plan for the organisation.
- Successfully tendered for new business
Chief Executive Officer
Complete Security
Adelaide
08.2009 - 02.2016
- Overall management responsibility for operations and 140 casual staff members across three states.
- Developed new systems for improving and monitoring cash flow across all areas of the business.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Manager, Quality Services
Department Of Families And Communities
Adelaide, SA
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Developed, in partnership with Youth Justice, a memorandum of understanding that improved overall service delivery to Aboriginal youth and at risk young offenders.
- Conceptualized and implemented a performance partnership framework across the agency.
- Provided training to all team leaders and staff in setting performance targets, conducting review discussions and giving feedback.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Director, Gloria Jeans Coffees Franchise
Self Employed
Adelaide, SA
08.2004 - 03.2011
- Developed and implemented an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and Australian Workplace Agreements with our team members.
- Developed and implemented Human Recourse policies and procedures across two franchised stores.
- Developed recruitment, interview and selection processes and systems to improve the quality of team members working within the business.
- Managed and coordinated all workplace injuries and return to work plans in consultation with Safework SA.
- Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
- Grew sales from a greenfields store to in excess of 1.7 million dollars in annual turnover.
- Built annual whole bean sales in excess of %15 of sales, the highest selling store in Australia, with in excess of 450 franchised stores nationally.
- Navigated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and adjusted company practices and policies to confirm complete compliance.
National Coffee Trainer
Sunbeam Corporation
Adelaide, SA
04.2006 - 12.2010
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for all Sunbeam Coffee customers.
- Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence.
- Created and oversaw all Sunbeam Coffee training programs and operations in South Australia.
- Planned and delivered in store coffee training and demonstrations to clients such as the Good Guys and Harvey Norman sales teams across South Australia.
Executive Director, Indigenous Employment Branch
Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations
Adelaide, SA
01.2002 - 03.2005
- Successfully managed the strategic direction and implementation of the Indigenous Employment Policy and specifically the state offices’ strategic objectives in relation to indigenous employment.
- Managed all forecasting, planning, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the financial performance of the branch, develop contingency plans.
- Successfully funded indigenous employment contracts, within the private sector that resulted in two hundred new jobs for indigenous job seekers with an annual six million dollar budget of Indigenous Employment and Economic Development.
- Managed and implemented the states marketing plan for Indigenous Employment and economic development.
- Managed the Development, implementation, contract management and risk assessment framework in accordance with the departments risk guidelines for contracted providers of the department with business under management in excess of twenty million dollars.
- Managed senior staff within the branch to ensure contractual performance of the Providers of Australian Government Employment Services, within a risk management framework, had been undertaken.
- Managed the development of community proposals for feasibility studies, business plans and project plans within the Indigenous Small Business Fund (successfully developed and managed projects such as Head of the Bight at Yalata).
Business Development Manager
Dept Of Employment And Workplace Relations
Adelaide, SA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Planned, developed and implemented the states business development framework within the states risk management framework.
- Successfully developed and managed the branches’ financial negotiation guidelines within contracts.
- Managed the Direct expenditure of the IEB business development annual budget allocation.
- Identified and negotiated new business opportunities with private sector employers ranging from Multi National Corporations to small and Medium Enterprises that generated sustainable employment for indigenous job seekers.
- Developed and implemented the branches annual marketing plans for indigenous employment and economic development.
- Successfully negotiated all new business proposals, contract terms and funds with private sector, government and community organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
07.2020 - Current
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
03.2007 - 12.2011
Executive Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
01.2003 - 01.2004
Cert 4 in Procurement And Contracting - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
06.2002 - 11.2004
High School Diploma -
01.1991 - 11.1991
Skills
Staff recruitment
Performance reviews
Human resources team leadership
Learning management
Personnel strategy
Timeline
Charles Darwin University - Bachelor of Law,
07.2020 - Current
Chief Executive Officer - Aboriginal Prisons & Offenders Support Services
03.2016 - 06.2017
Chief Executive Officer - Complete Security
08.2009 - 02.2016
Southern Cross University - MBA, Masters of Business Administration
03.2007 - 12.2011
Manager, Quality Services - Department Of Families And Communities
01.2007 - 03.2009
National Coffee Trainer - Sunbeam Corporation
04.2006 - 12.2010
Director, Gloria Jeans Coffees Franchise - Self Employed
08.2004 - 03.2011
Department of Employment And Workplace Relations - Executive Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership
01.2003 - 01.2004
Department of Employment And Workplace Relations - Cert 4 in Procurement And Contracting, Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
06.2002 - 11.2004
Executive Director, Indigenous Employment Branch - Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations
01.2002 - 03.2005
Business Development Manager - Dept Of Employment And Workplace Relations
01.1999 - 01.2002
Glossop High School - High School Diploma,
01.1991 - 11.1991