Spearheaded the development and refinement of foundational health, safety, and wellbeing systems, focusing on integrating psychological health regulations to support holistic risk management
Played a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of OHS policies, procedures, guides, and tools, ensuring operational and workplace safety risks were effectively managed
Led initiatives to enhance prevention, risk management, and mitigation practices, and monitored their effectiveness through rigorous evaluation processes
Provided leadership and expert advice on OHS legislation, compliance codes, and best practices, significantly enhancing staff health and safety outcomes1.
Developed and maintained a positive safety culture within the organization, managing team performance through coaching and mentoring to optimize potential and address performance issues
Managed incident and hazard reporting, conducting workplace inspections in collaboration with Safety and Health Representatives and other stakeholders to maintain a safe work environment
Manager WHS
Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE
01.2020 - 04.2024
Led the WHS team to foster a zero-harm safety culture, aligning with the institute’s commitment to providing a safe educational environment
Developed and executed strategic WHS plans, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting best practices in health and safety
Managed risk assessments and safety audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to mitigate hazards
Provided expert advice on WHS matters to senior management, influencing decision-making and policy development
Designed and delivered training programs to enhance staff and student awareness of WHS policies, contributing to a knowledgeable institute community
Oversaw incident investigations, ensuring thorough analysis and reporting, and developing strategies to prevent future occurrences
Collaborated with various departments to integrate WHS considerations into daily operations and long-term planning
Championed health and wellbeing initiatives, supporting the institute’s vision of a healthy and engaged learning environment
OHS Coodinator
Sunraysia Institute Of TAFE
02.2016 - 01.2020
Developed and implementedcomprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implemented preventative measures to mitigate risks.
Monitored compliance with current legislation, regulations, and codes of practice related to workplace health and safety.
Coordinated and facilitated the Health and Safety Committee, including meeting coordination and liaison with committee members and Health and Safety Representatives
Provided training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices, ensuring all employees were up-to-date with safety protocols.
Led investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and unsafe work practices, reporting findings and implementing control measures.
Championed health and wellbeing programs, promoting opportunities and providing support to staff for a healthy work-life balance.
Managed and maintained first aid and emergency response equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and readiness for use
Engaged with employees across all levels to develop a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement in safety practices
HSE Coordinator
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2011 - 02.2016
Provide assistance, guidance and support to the Site Management, ensuring continuous improvement in HSE performance
Implement and administer Global HSE Management System locally
Provide case management for worker’s compensation and early intervention
Develop and implement Site Environmental Management plan
Develop and implement and maintain contractor management system
Develop and implement HSE training plan, including delivery of training sessions
Maintain document control systems
Devised and implemented strategies to increase the value of weekly safety management meetings
Collaborated with an IT professional to design and implement a new contractor database.
Cellar Operator
Treasury Wine Estates
01.2001 - 01.2011
Interpret and complete work details as outlined in Operation Authority Worksheets
Perform winery operations using all Cellar equipment in an efficient and safe manner
Perform a variety of tasks on a daily basis, setting up jobs as per requirements for movement of wine product throughout the three cellars
Manage finings and additions, CO2 and N2 sparging and sampling
Monitor and maintain cooling and heating of tanks
Complete filtering of wine, Earth filtration, Cross flow filtration, Fine filtration, RDV filtration, sterile wine filtration (membrane filtration) and filter change over
Undertake centrifuging and floatation
Ensure all operations are completed as per requirements, all line checks and BAF chits completed and signed
Maintain clear and effective data recording systems
Participated as an active member of commissioning team for cross flow filters
Health and Safety representative 2003 - 2011.
Education
Diploma - Work Health And Safety
HBA Learning
Melbourne, VIC
2016
Certificate in OHS Management Systems Auditing -
Safetysystems.biz
11.2014
Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessing -
Top End Training
09.2012
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
Fulcrum People
11.2011
Bachelor of Applied Science -
University of South Australia
01.1994
Skills
Extensive experience and application of contemporary Workplace Health and Safety methodologies, practices and standards, including:
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Document Control
Safe Operating Practices (SOPs)
Incident/Emergency Management
Root Cause Analysis
Auditing
Sound analytical and problem solving skills, identifying injury trends, hazards and near misses that ensure targeted and proactive responses to critical issues
Sound experience, knowledge and application of Quality and HAACP audit methodologies
Calm and considered communication style fostering high levels of respect and collaboration across a broad range of management, team leaders and shop floor staff
Highly flexible and adaptable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, prioritising tasks to ensure strict timeframes and business objectives
Comprehensive understanding and hands on use of a range of Health and Safety management systems and software applications, utilising the Microsoft suite and JDE
Career Experience
HSE Coordinator, 2011, Present, Treasury Wine Estates, Treasury Wine Estates is an Australian based global winemaking and distribution business. Headquartered in Southbank, Melbourne Victoria, it produces and distributes a range of iconic wine brands including Yellow Glen, Wolf Blass, Rosemount, Lindeman’s and Penfold’s., Provide assistance, guidance and support to the Site Management, ensuring continuous improvement in HSE performance, Implement and administer Global HSE Management System locally, Provide case management for worker’s compensation and early intervention, Develop and implement Site Environmental Management plan, Develop and implement and maintain contractor management system, Develop and implement HSE training plan, including delivery of training sessions, Maintain document control systems, Devised and implemented strategies to increase the value of weekly safety management meetings. With a consultative approach with the management team, used the principals of continuous improvement to stream line conduct of meetings. Meetings were 50% shorter in duration, with all key indicators trending positively, most notably corrective actions were completed on time, Collaborated with an IT professional to design and implement a new contractor database. Site contracts work to more than 170 companies, with more than 1000 individuals representing these companies at Karadoc. Microsoft SharePoint was used to create a database that made records for each company and individual easily available to those supervising contract work, resulting in increased compliance with contractor management expectations
Cellar Operator, 2001, 2011, Treasury Wine Estates, Interpret and complete work details as outlined in Operation Authority Worksheets, Perform winery operations using all Cellar equipment in an efficient and safe manner, Perform a variety of tasks on a daily basis, setting up jobs as per requirements for movement of wine product throughout the three cellars, Manage finings and additions, CO2 and N2 sparging and sampling, Monitor and maintain cooling and heating of tanks, Complete filtering of wine, Earth filtration, Cross flow filtration, Fine filtration, RDV filtration, sterile wine filtration (membrane filtration) and filter change over, Undertake centrifuging and floatation, Ensure all operations are completed as per requirements, all line checks and BAF chits completed and signed, Maintain clear and effective data recording systems, Participated as an active member of commissioning team for cross flow filters, Health and Safety representative 2003 - 2011
Communityinterests
Mildura Eco Village Community Garden (New Member)
References
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Hobbies and Interests
Gardening
Vermiculture
Photography
Landscape Design
Training
Occupational First Aid, 09/2015, Mildura First Aid
Operate as part of an Emergency Control Organisation & Control Workplace Emergencies, 09/2014, Mildura Fire Dynamics
Manage Projects, 04/2012, SunniTAFE
Return to Work Coordinator, 12/2011, CGU Insurance
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