Laura Jacques
Howrah,TAS
Summary
A GAICD-qualified Company Director with deep experience in People, Culture and Tasmanian Government Business.
A passionate Tasmanian whom delights in showing off our island home to interstate and international visitors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Director
Tasmanian Ports Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- TasPorts is a Tasmanian State Owned Company with the purpose of facilitating trade to the benefit of the Tasmanian economy. TasPorts owns and operates 11 ports and Devonport airport.
- Upon completion of my GAICD qualification, I was invited to join the Board of TasPorts as Intern Director to gain practical experience as a Non-Executive Director.
- As Intern Director I am exposed to all Board functions including reviewing all papers and attending all meetings of the Board, Audit and Risk Committee and HR Remuneration Committee.
- As well as being a valuable learning experience for me, the TasPorts Board have welcomed my expertise in culture, executive remuneration, and Tasmanian Government Business, as well as my unique demographic perspective.
Committee Member
TEIWAC
07.2021 - 09.2023
- The Tasmanian Energy and Infrastructure Workforce Advisory Committee (TEIWAC) was established by the Department of State Growth to address the skills shortages impacting the progress of major energy and infrastructure projects in Tasmania.
- TEIWAC members have collaborated to develop a state-wide future workforce plan as well as approving and governing the allocation of funds and resources for programs which seek to address workforce development opportunities to address current and future workforce needs.
Chair, Skills and Training Directorate
Clean Energy Council
11.2020 - 12.2022
- The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is Australia’s peak industry body for companies working in the renewable energy sector. The CEC advocates policy at a national level and brings together its members to collectively address the challenges facing the industry.
- To further my pursuit of a career in Governance I volunteered to serve as the Chair of the CEC’s first Skills and Training Directorate. As Chair, I have helped to set the agenda for the committees work, including identifying four key areas of focus for skills challenges facing the sector.
- The Committee has informed industry, educational, and government policy in a number of key areas including workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, skilled migration, and the design of degrees and other qualifications.
Capability Project Manager
Hydro Tasmania
05.2023 - Current
- I am currently undertaking a secondment where I am working closing with the Battery of the Nation Project team, Executive and the Board in addressing the organisation’s current state of capability to deliver major construction projects (Tarraleah redevelopment and Cethana Pumped Hydro).
- This work involves assessing the current state of capability, and developing a strategy to acquire and develop the right skills, culture and leadership required for project success.
- I am also working closely with the Executive to ensure that organisational structure, governance and processes are fit for purpose to support the projects’ success, and as a major employer and GBE ensuring that our shareholder’s workforce development, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expectations are captured in our major supply chain contracts.
Manager HR Services
Hydro Tasmania
05.2021 - 05.2023
- In my substantive role, I manage all HR Services functions for the Hydro Tasmania group including Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HR Technologies and Analytics, and remuneration.
- I manage remuneration frameworks including all governance, annual review process, equity reviews, GBE and Annual report requirements and market-related adjustments.
- I provide reports and analysis on a range metrics for the Executive and the Board.
- I prepare and present papers to the Board and the People & Safety Committee each quarter as well as being the HR focal point for Governance publications including the Annual Report and Statement of Corporate Intent.
- I contribute to development and execution of People & Culture (P&C) strategic initiatives.
- I have lead the digital transformation of our HR services, including successful implementation of a major enterprise-wide HRIS software implementation (value $2.3M).
- I am responsible for managing an OPEX budget of $2+ per annum and a team of 11 employees, providing ongoing leadership and development.
- I act as focal point for all HR related risk, compliance and business continuity matters including participating in audits and implementing recommended actions.
- I negotiate and manage commercial relationships with several vendors (technology, advertising, consulting).
Manager Talent Acquisition
Hydro Tasmania
02.2017 - 05.2021
- My first role at Hydro Tasmania was to lead the Talent Acquisition function including managing the team, owning the budget, being the focal point for all vendors, and developing and executing strategies for attracting a diverse range of talent to our Hydro Tasmania, Entura and Momentum Energy businesses.
- A key element of this was to develop and articulate the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and manage our Employer Brands, as well as overseeing several campaigns across various digital platforms.
- In this role I lead the implementation of a modern Talent Acquisition software (PageUp People), and development and coached a team of Talent professionals.
- I also established the Tas Talent Day conference, which will be celebrating its fourth annual event in October 2023.
Senior Strategic Resourcing Advisor
WoodGroup PSN
01.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Staff Recruiter
John Holland Group
09.2010 - 01.2014
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Specialist Recruitment
03.2008 - 09.2010
Education
Company Director’s Course (GAICD) -
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
12.2022
Post Graduate Certificate - Employment Law
Curtin University
Perth, WA2013
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg2007
High School Diploma -
John Taylor Collegiate
Winnipeg2002
Skills
- Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Organisational Culture
- Governance
- Influencing
- Strategy
- Change Management
- Digital Transformation
- Executive Remuneration
- Knowledge of Tasmanian Government Business
- Public Speaking
- Networking
Timeline
Capability Project Manager
Hydro Tasmania
05.2023 - Current
Intern Director
Tasmanian Ports Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Committee Member
TEIWAC
07.2021 - 09.2023
Manager HR Services
Hydro Tasmania
05.2021 - 05.2023
Chair, Skills and Training Directorate
Clean Energy Council
11.2020 - 12.2022
Manager Talent Acquisition
Hydro Tasmania
02.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Strategic Resourcing Advisor
WoodGroup PSN
01.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Staff Recruiter
John Holland Group
09.2010 - 01.2014
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Specialist Recruitment
03.2008 - 09.2010
Company Director’s Course (GAICD) -
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
Post Graduate Certificate - Employment Law
Curtin University
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -
University of Manitoba
High School Diploma -
John Taylor Collegiate
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