Dini Menrath
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
With 25 years of dedicated experience in the veterinary sector, I've collaborated closely with industry leaders to provide top-tier expertise in HR, safety, and, more recently, wellbeing. My profound passion lies in safeguarding both the individuals dedicated to caring for animals and the organizations that employ them. I am committed empowering businesses, fostering a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility, and strategically enhancing safety practices to ensure long-term business success and career satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WH&S Manager
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)
08.2016 - Current
- Established & implemented the Workplace health and safety management system (WHSMS)
- Continuously assessed and developed reporting systems to meet business objectives and requirements using Power BI WHS Dashboard
- Developed and maintained workplace safety protocols and register to ensure compliance with legislative updates, reviewed protocols, and assessed continued applicability
- Lead WH&S activities for protocol development & updates, in line with consultation best practice via the WH&S committee
- Managed incidents, investigations, hazard identification, corrective actions, and control implementation, including training and regular reviews
- Developed interventions to manage identified risks and hazards
- Established and developed a end to end workplace health and safety service including: inductions, training, WH&S committee, incidents administration, injury management, return to work, WorkCover claims, identifying emerging risks & proactively implementing strategies in line with business plans and to reduce workplace injuries
- Conduct comprehensive annual safety audits covering WH&S, building compliance, machine and radiation licensing, training compliance, and provide detailed reports on actionable items within specified timelines
- Continuously develop and review audit documents to align with legislative changes
- Coordinate with government departments to ensure business compliance and administration, updating training and materials accordingly
- Oversee hospital compliance in safety & wellbeing, including first aid officer training, emergency management, radiation safety, building emergency protocols, plant registration, and psychosocial risk assessments
- Develop and manage psychosocial risk assessments and registers, including secondary psychological injury claims
- Provide education and training on psychosocial risks to management, including AEA Board members, CEOs, P&C departments, hospital directors, and department managers
- Established and led Wellbeing committees and strategies nationally and per site
- Initiated as a volunteer-based effort, then secured funding from AEA to support meetings
- Implemented P.E.R.M.A.H Myers Briggs Wellbeing surveys in 2020 to minimize the risk of psychosocial injuries in the workplace and initiate strategies to improvement wellbeing scores across the company
- Provide leadership, operational support, and coaching for WH&S matters, including claims management, injuries, return-to-work plans, and handling complex and psychological injury claims
- Demonstrated experience fostering lasting relationships with business partners where WH&S are known and trusted & knowledgeable advisors and partners to our business leaders
- Advise and support PCBU and Officers to meet due diligence requirements under the WHS Act 2011
- Voluntarily participated in the Department of Safety's IPam Program, including implementing a recommended Business Improvement Plan
- Liaise with Chief Financial Officer regarding WorkCover premiums, private insurance brokers, EAP use, premium forecasting, submissions, and premium reduction strategies
- Established initiatives and programs such as Fitness Passport, Wellbeing Hub, Burn Out or Just Cooked, SOS (Systems of Support), and Psychological First Aid to support veterinarians for successful, enduring careers in the emergency sector
- Developed induction and training programs for safety and wellbeing topics, ensuring content is up to date through regular reviews
- Ensure legislative compliance in specialist areas such as drug management, WHS Act, hazardous substances, biological waste, radiation, sharps, and veterinary practitioner codes.
WHS Consultant
Menrath Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Engaged by Provet Pty Ltd (Crampton Consulting & Animal Industries Resource Centre RTO 31424) WHS projects across Australia & New Zealand
- Developed Crampton Consulting Group’s first “WHS Veterinary Practice Manual” sold to hundreds of veterinary practices to manage safety compliance
- Reviewed in line with Australian legislation in 2017 to incorporate each states requirements and references to further information
- Developed a risk assessment and development of safety protocols for Veterinary Home Visits for group of large animal practices in New Zealand.
Human Resources Manager
Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Developed, implemented, and maintained HR & WHS systems, ensuring compliance with legislative changes
- Managed recruitment & selection processes, training & development, and performance management systems
- Coordinated student/volunteer management & liaison with the University of QLD
- Acted as Chief Fire Warden, overseeing fire warden training and implementation across multiple sites
- Managed intern program design, recruitment, and performance appraisal
- Conducted occupational health systems management & training, including OHS incident reporting
- Organized events and special projects such as Xmas Parties, UQ Careers Fair, and Mental Health Workplace Systems implementation.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
Education
Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety -
Fire & Safety Australia Pty Ltd: RTO 22250
01.2020
Certificate IV Human Resources -
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
01.2012
Skills
- Providing outstanding safety service and expertise in specialty areas
- Collaboration and communication across all people and all levels of organisations
- Influence & high performing team leadership focus
- WorkCover and return to work rehabilitation claims management
- Policy development, implementation and review in line with operational & legislative requirements
Affiliations
Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS)
Accreditations
- Wellbeing Design Practitioner (2021)
- Mental Health First Aid Accreditation (2021)
- Rehab and Return to Work Coordinator (2021)
- First Aid Officer Accreditation (2023)
- Fire Safety Advisor & Chief Warden (2018)
Volunteer Experience
2020 - current, The Shed Community Gym, Cleaner and dogs body
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking, active in local community, spending time with family
Certification
- Certified Wellbeing Practitioner
Timeline
WH&S Manager
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA)
08.2016 - Current
WHS Consultant
Menrath Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2019
Human Resources Manager
Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2016
Diploma in Workplace Health & Safety -
Fire & Safety Australia Pty Ltd: RTO 22250
Certificate IV Human Resources -
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
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