Kate Walsh-Rose

Ascot Group is an National commercial building company that works primarily in aged care, retirement living and education fit-out refurbishment work inclusive of early learning yard upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficiency of day-to-day operations of the business including but not limited to the following; Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology and Project Delivery and Governance.
• Development and implementation of the company's operational strategy for NSW & QLD
• Responsible for new business development and on-going relationship management including National Clients
• Responsible for the QLD & NSW Business unit P&L
• Develop, implement and ensure the continuous improvement of the company's processes and procedures
• Ensure effective use of technology to ensure efficient operation of the company's activities
• Ensure that all operational activities meet relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice requirements
• Foster a culture which promotes ASCOT GROUP's values to employees and key stakeholders
• Implement and optimise business processes, procedures, and workflows
• Analyse and produce weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports on business performance, risks and opportunities
• Evaluate the performance of direct reports and provide growth and development pathways.

Achievements

• Introduced and implemented the Early Learning sector with year on year growth and a strong GP.

Responsibilities

• Oversaw HR, Compliance, Fleet, Governance, and IT operations portfolios nationally.
• Assisted the business in change management from a $6M (21 employee business) to a $60M (120 employee business)
• Oversee general management of Rex Plumbing (subsidiary)
• Lead development of strategic plan, and implementation of vision, and long-range planning.
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organisation leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
• Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
• Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new apprenticeship and graduate programs.

Achievements

• Implemented a plumbing subsidiary start-up and managed initial offering from Brand Development to annual revenue of approximately $2M.
• Implemented Apprenticeship and graduate programs
• Implemented HRIS system (Employment Hero)
• Implemented multiple job & project management software packages (Procore, SimPro & AroFLo)
• Achieved and maintained ISO Accreditation

This role managed the operational support requirements of 9 Club & Resorts across Australian including RACV Noosa Resort & Royal Pines

Responsibilities

• Project management of capital works projects up to $3 million
• Contract management and administration using AS4000, AS4300 & AS4906
• Business case development, feasibility studies & implementation for all approved projects
• Proven ability to implement change management as per business strategy
• Stakeholder management for internal and external parties
• Implementation of business plan and product strategy
• Implementation of change management
• Report writing for Executive, Management and Club & Resorts committee
• Procurement responsibilities including tender, design, scope and specification development
• Risk Management inclusive of NAT Audit, Control Self-Assessment and Southern Resorts Risk Register
• Policy and procedure development in line with business strategies

Achievements

• Successfully implemented of the Hobart bathroom refurbishment project- $2 million within 12 months, providing management from interstate
• Risk Champion

Responsibilities

• Facility management of Eagle House, 485 and 501 Bourke St - multiple services and internal and external clients
• Project management of capital works including maintenance and repairs up to $15 million annually
• Contract Management
• Stakeholder management including tenants, contractors and internal staff
• Risk Management inclusive of NAT Audit and Corporate Property Services Risk Register
• Asset management
• Responsible for EVAC, HVAC & OH&S management
• Procurement responsibilities including RFQ, design, scope and specification development
• Operations management relating to maintenance and building compliance of 501and 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Achievements

• Recipient of RACV 2012 High Achiever Award
• Kitchen Lifecycle Replacement Management Plan
• NAT Audit CPS preparation and response.

Responsibilities

• Business case development, feasibility studies & implementation for all approved projects
• Project management of capital works including maintenance and repairs
• Management of five youth service facilities inclusive of; hostel accommodation, offices, swimming pool & plant rooms, gymnasium and squash courts and commercial kitchens.
• Asset and Insurance management including procurement, asset register and cost analysis in a remote environment
• Financial Management for a $3 million operational budget
• Contract management
• User group and stakeholder management
• Strategic plan development and implementation
• Procedure, policy and workflow system development and implementation
• Report management; including acquittals, progress and financial reporting to local, state and federal government departments

Achievements

• Member of Shire leadership team
• Coordination of Emergency Evacuation Response – 365 people were flooded out of the Warmun Community, requiring relocation, temporary accommodation, education and employment programs for up to 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operational and facility management of; Swimming pools & plant rooms, gymnasium and squash courts, theatre, commercial kitchen, HVAC systems
• Contract management
• Project management of capital works (up to $1 million in single project)
• Liaising with local council, state and federal government, user groups, sponsors and other stakeholders on a daily basis
• Staff representative OH & S committee
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Facility management of Kununurra Leisure Centre, Wyndham Swimming Pool and Shire ovals
• Risk management including OH & S procedures and best practice in conjunction with WA legislation
• Management of day to day operations and implementation of strategic plan

Achievements

• Business improvement implementation membership management system – CLASS
• Successful grant submissions Royalty for Regions, Department of Sport and Recreation up to $500,000.