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Clem Hansen Hansen

Perth,WA

Summary

An experienced professional with a strong background in creating content for tender and grant submissions that align with organizational growth strategies. A seasoned Trust Administration Industry expert, able to execute trust activities in compliance with grantor and beneficiaries' instructions. Possesses community development, financial management, collaboration, and effective negotiation skills to consistently bring stakeholders together to work collaboratively based on the foundation of trust, working with a sense of direction to bring about positive change in the community.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Consultant

Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide advice on developing operational plans aligned with the overarching strategic plan.
  • Implementation of operational plans.
  • Undertake internal and external analysis to determine how well the client is positioned to achieve the vision.
  • Contribute to enhancing existing systems, processes and procedures.
  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Enhanced processes for decision-making, recruitment, and governance for four clients, now better equipped at bringing vision to reality.

General Manager

Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for an annual operating budget of $23m.
  • Deliver a framework for the best use of Freehold and Crown Land assets.
  • Established partnerships with key stakeholders, generating $12m in revenue for new community projects.
  • Led a team of 30 + employees to complete high-profile corporate programs and community projects
  • Provide progress reports to regulators with a vested interest in the corporation/s.
  • Project manage construction activities, upgrades, and improvements to community infrastructure critical for operations.
  • Maximised operational excellence by mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and corporate procedures within the native title sector.
  • Support the board of 12 x independent Aboriginal corporations to deliver corporation remit and objectives.
  • Oversee contract negotiations, budget implementation, disciplinary reviews, training and staff/asset schedules.
  • Established and implemented company-wide policies.

Lead Aboriginal Affairs Advisor

John Holland Group
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Work collaboratively with the senior leadership group and provide input on actions to enhance the organisation's chances of achieving its future direction.
  • Implement a corporate Aboriginal engagement framework for the group.
  • Collaborate with internal business units to enhance workflows for decisions, approvals, recruitment, and supply chains that are relevant to the organisation and that fit with the mission statement.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using visual boards to track progress made against company objectives.
  • Develop Key Performance Indicators, metrics and inputs to monitor progress towards achieving each objective.
  • Participate in internal governance committees formed in pursuit of equity initiatives in the workplace.
  • Achieved 5% Aboriginal employment across WA, NT & QLD.

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Develop an Aboriginal engagement framework for ASX-listed prime contractor across multiple expansion projects.
  • Implement project-specific Aboriginal engagement plans across each project site that are aligned with the regional agreements in place.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators, metrics, and inputs against each goal outlined in each plan.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders with a vested interest on each plans progress.
  • Undertake an analysis of project supply chain partners to assess internal processes and identify opportunities to enhance processes to optimise asset owners' chances to achieve goals stated in Regional Agreements.

Manager Aboriginal Employment Program

Department of Employment Workplace Relations
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Work with the senior leadership team to define the state agency vision asaligned with the commonwealth "closing the gap" objectives.
  • Led a team of contract managers to carry out administration activities associated with an annual budget of $23m.
  • Lead change management process in the business unit to identify opportunities to improve internal processes to enable the agency to move towards future directions.
  • Delegate responsibility to staff to implement actions from the change management process that are aligned with the communication plan.
  • Enhance internal processes for grant funding applications to inform decision-making.
  • Support staff with professional development opportunities to enable the business unit to achieve business unit goals.
  • Represent the agency on external inter-agency committees formed and tasked with reviewing processes to enable implementation of Local Implementation Plans aligned with National Partnership Agreements on "Closing the Gap".

Senior Policy Officer

Curtin University of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Coordinate the Aboriginal Engagement and Disability Employment Plan.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the staff satisfaction survey, which resulted in 91% of staff completing the survey.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
  • Developed performance management systems that allowed for accurate tracking of employee progress and goal achievement.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.

Customs Officer

Australian Customs Service
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Supported national security objectives by enforcing import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with trade agreements.
  • Conducted outreach efforts to educate businesses and travellers about customs regulations, fostering a culture of compliance among stakeholders.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures to improve overall customs operations, thereby significantly increasing efficiency at ports of entry and bringing about positive changes that passengers directly benefit from.
  • Identified potential threats by analysing intelligence reports and data on high-risk individuals and organisations.
  • Processed 500,000 passengers annually arriving and departing the International terminal.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Curtin University
Perth, WA
01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Aboriginal Community Management & Development

Curtin University
Perth, WA
01.2005

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management Techniques
  • Board Collaboration
  • Financial Management
  • Asset Management
  • Trust Administration
  • Grant & Proposal Writing
  • Revenue
  • Commercial Acumen

Timeline

Freelance Consultant

Self-employed
01.2024 - Current

General Manager

Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation
07.2017 - 12.2023

Lead Aboriginal Affairs Advisor

John Holland Group
01.2014 - 01.2017

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
01.2011 - 01.2014

Manager Aboriginal Employment Program

Department of Employment Workplace Relations
01.2009 - 01.2011

Senior Policy Officer

Curtin University of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2009

Customs Officer

Australian Customs Service
01.1998 - 01.2007

MBA - Human Resources Management

Curtin University

Bachelor of Science - Aboriginal Community Management & Development

Curtin University

Accomplishments

    Western Australian Government, Roundtable, 2023-Present

  • In support of the government Minister's portfolio responsibility of bringing diverse stakeholder perspectives to the WA Indigenous Procurement Policy

    • Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation, General Manager, 2017-2023

  • Guided by the Board of this not-for-profit central support corporation to deliver community services and programs in accordance with their mission, charitable objectives and trust objectives.
  • Support the Board of twelve not-for-profit separate independent regional corporations to effectively manage their operations within parameters of finances, micro-enterprise, and charitable status.

    • Perpetual Trustee as trustee of the Noongar Boodja Trust, 2018-2022

  • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to a group of advisory councils during the establishment phase of the Noongar Boodja Trust, steering the trust toward achieving eligible charity status.
  • Work with Perpetual Trustee advisory councils during establishing Trustee documents to inform decision-making processes.
  • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Perpetual Trustee advisory councils while establishing the governance framework prior to the establishment of the Noongar regional corporation to achieve State Endorsement from the WA Government

    • Pilbara EPCM, Independent Consultant, 2011-2013

  • Work closely with the Board of this engineering, procurement, and construction management company to transition towards compliance with social license to operate and land use agreements
  • Work closely with independent family-owned small businesses seeking to qualify for access to mining supply chain activities and support exploration of business ideas

    • Department of Employment, Education, Workplace Relations, Executive Manager, 2009-2011

  • Provide advice and recommendations during roundtable discussions with all tiers of government during the delivery of social inclusion objectives of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery Work between the Commonwealth of Australia and the West Australian State Government

    • Curtin University of Technology, Policy Officer, 2007-2009

  • Provide policy advice and recommendations to the university council to fulfill funding obligations for activities that support Aboriginal participation in employment and education

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