Jason Membrey
Coolum Beach,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Disaster Management Coordinator with Sunshine Coast Council, adept at strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in leading high-impact initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and securing disaster management grants. Exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills drive successful outcomes in complex environments, fostering a high-performance culture and effective team collaboration.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Disaster Management Coordinator
Sunshine Coast Council
01.2022 - Current
- Contribute positively at a strategic level to statutory disaster management compliance, policies, strategy, business, and operational plans, change management, business decision-making and all other leadership initiatives
- Represent Council and/or the Local Disaster Coordinator at district and state level meetings and forums as required.
- Provide high level leadership and management to the Disaster Management Unit
- Play a Lead role in provision of support services to the Local Disaster Coordinator in areas such as: Researching, analysing, and preparing documentation on Group/branch operations.
- Co-ordination and management of business of the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group (SCLDMG) including liaison with external agencies.
- Liaison and coordination with external Emergency Agencies and representatives with respect to the research, prevention, and mitigation of disaster events.
- Disaster Hazard Risk Management Planning and Implementation.
- Identification of projects and submission of applications for Disaster & Emergency Management Grants.
- Management & oversight of council’s responsibilities relating to the State Emergency Service
Events & Operations Manager
Sunshine Coast Council
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Manage and direct the operations for all Sunshine Coast Stadium events and activities to consistently deliver excellent venue experience, drive venue usage and deliver positive financial returns
- Provide advice and take responsibility for the formation of the venue direction, policies and strategies
- Identification of risks and manage exposures to risk, liability and safety
- Manage all Human Resourcing provisions
- Develop and manage budgets
- Procure, develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial hirers
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plan
- Ensure accurate event settlement in accordance with license agreements, minimising costs, and maximising revenues
- Ensuring personal safety and the safety of others by following council policies and procedures
Team Manager U17 Men’s National Team
Basketball Australia
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Key link in all matters that relate to the welfare of athletes, coaches, and the support staff both within Australia and when involved in international activities.
- Provide a range of services to the team and its members and to be Basketball Australia’s contact point for the team while on tour.
- Support to the players and be available at times to help them with personal issues, adjustment to touring and being a good team member as well as at times ensuring that all players are upholding the behavioral expectations that are expected of a player representing their country.
- Listen and provide support or direct the player appropriately. The players need to know they can rely on you to deal with all issues and produce results quickly.
- Support the Head Coach in their leadership of the team and its program and to uphold and demonstrate the team values and culture.
Coordinator Events & International Relations
Latrobe City Council
07.2010 - 12.2018
- Attraction and facilitation of high quality and appropriate events to Latrobe City.
- Assess the feasibility of event opportunities presented and recommend, where appropriate the level of Council support.
- Continue to review and develop appropriate actions to be delivered through the Latrobe City International Relations Plan.
- Develop strategic approaches to marketing and promoting Latrobe City as an attractive events location.
- Co-ordinate comprehensive City and organisation wide responses to proposals for events.
- Provide timely and professional advice to Council.
- To promote and foster effective relationships with Latrobe City’s sister cities through the implementation and evaluation of the Latrobe City Council International Relations plan.
- To contribute to the positive image of Latrobe City and its community through the effective promotion of quality events and activities within the City and to a wider audience (state, national and international) where appropriate.
- Development of an empowered team in the provision of professional services and support to external and internal customers.
- Provision of leadership, support and guidance to events and international relations staff.
- Delivery of all Events and International Relations budget, business, and council plan objectives.
Human Resources Advisor
Latrobe City Council
09.2006 - 11.2010
- Provide professional HR advice to Latrobe City Council’s Executive Team, managers and employees on various matters including Recruitment, Industrial Relations, Performance Management, Employee Issues, Award and EBA interpretation, Remuneration, Employee Reviews, Job Evaluations, EEO, Training, etc.
- Build relationships to develop & coach managers in HR fundamentals.
- Manage remuneration changes, restructures, and employee contracts.
- Manage WorkCover and Return to Work.
- Coordinate, deliver & improve the induction and orientation program.
- Manage employee movements in HRIS.
- Develop and promote HR policies and procedures.
- Provide counselling to employees in human resources related issues.
- Monitor and track trends in legislative, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Prepare reports utilising HRIS for Executive Team and Managers as required.
- Key Projects – Recruitment overhaul, Recruitment Tender, HRIS Tender.
- Implementation of new Human Resources Information System
- Introduced new Employee Assistance Program provider
- Created and rolled out Manager Induction Program, Employee Benefits and Maternity Leave booklets
Area Trainer / Field Officer
Centrelink
07.1998 - 09.2006
- Training and staff development related activities which included analysis of training requirements.
- Develop, organise and deliver training programs.
- Maintain and evaluate training programs.
- Supervise trainee’s.
- Liaise with managers, staff and external organisations.
- Promote Centrelink’s internal and external customer charters and demonstrate leadership in providing quality customer services.
- Receive and investigate public information to ensure that all payments were paid correctly.
- Collect and collate information from third parties and evaluate the validity of the information.
- Interview Centrelink benefit recipients and investigate allegations.
- Verify information provided during the interview process.
- Prepare documentation for prosecution cases.
- Raise debts.
- Reversed market client base utilising to local businesses.
Employment Consultant
Dept Employment & Youth Affairs
08.1991 - 07.1998
- Interview applicants for major recruitment campaigns.
- Market DETYA programs and services to Regional & Metropolitan businesses.
- Developed efficient and effective recruitment packages resulting in positive outcomes.
- Liaise with Group training Companies, TAFE colleges, Universities, Employers and client base.
- Assisted client base with training requirements.
- Assess client base eligibility for Government programs.
- Analyse the labour market.
- Constructively participated in a team environment to meet goals and objectives through solving problems, answering questions, and writing submissions and reports.
- Staff development and training.
- Staff supervision.
Education
Foundations of Human Resource Management -
Deakin University / AHRI
01.2006
Certificate IV – Fraud Investigations -
Box Hill Tafe
01.2005
Diploma of Tertiary Studies -
Monash University - Gippsland
01.1992
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Disaster and crisis management
- Strategic planning and thinking
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
- Budget and financial management
- Event coordination and management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Office administration and management
- Innovation and change management
- Customer service and relations
- Employee training and development
- Relationship building and networking
- Travel coordination and logistics
- Service delivery excellence
- Workplace culture enhancement
- Operational management strategies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational development initiatives
- Team building activities
- High-performance culture promotion
- Outcome-focused strategies
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management techniques
- Human resources management
- Recruitment and talent acquisition
- Performance management systems
- Workforce planning strategies
References
- Grantley Switzer, Sunshine Coast Program Lead – Brisbane 2032, Economic and Community Development, Sunshine Coast Council, 0408 717 250
- Ben McGovern, Manager Design & Placemaking Services, Infrastructure & Natural Assets, Sunshine Coast Council, 0433 579 481
Contact Numbers - Mobile
0494 367 436
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Australian
- Driving License: Full License (Class C, Type O)
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Disaster Management Coordinator
Sunshine Coast Council
01.2022 - Current
Events & Operations Manager
Sunshine Coast Council
01.2018 - 12.2021
Team Manager U17 Men’s National Team
Basketball Australia
01.2013 - 12.2018
Coordinator Events & International Relations
Latrobe City Council
07.2010 - 12.2018
Human Resources Advisor
Latrobe City Council
09.2006 - 11.2010
Area Trainer / Field Officer
Centrelink
07.1998 - 09.2006
Employment Consultant
Dept Employment & Youth Affairs
08.1991 - 07.1998
Foundations of Human Resource Management -
Deakin University / AHRI
Certificate IV – Fraud Investigations -
Box Hill Tafe
Diploma of Tertiary Studies -
Monash University - Gippsland