Leann Cross
Bellambi,NSW
Summary
Resourceful Officer with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and risk management, ensuring smooth operations and safety protocols are always followed. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, bringing value to teams by fostering collaboration and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Engagement Officer
Fulton Hogan Construction
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Support the Mount Ousley Interchange Projects strategic approach to gender diversity in Construction Infrastructure
- Building external relationships with community organisations and government departments
- Work with Sub-Contractors to build capability and capacity
- Provide qualitative and quantitative data and high-level strategic analysis on the key performance indicators
- Partner with local schools and the Department of Education to promote and engage in School based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Increase awareness of the importance of supporting women in the construction industry and promote women in construction roles to the wider community
- Establish enablers to facilitate pre-employment or pre-apprenticeship/traineeship programs and identify opportunities for upskilling and training women on the project
Human Resource Advisor
Traffic Logistics Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for managing the 'HR lifecycle' including Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management, offboarding and Disciplinary matters
- Developing strong relationships with stakeholders and working autonomously completing the below key tasks:
- Partnering with managers and supervisors on workforce and people management
- Support and guide managers and supervisors with workforce planning, performance management, dispute resolution and overall staff engagement, HR Systems, processes and policies, organisational design, job design, grievance handling, discipline and people issues
- Preparation of data sourcing and compiling reports for internal stakeholders
- Record keeping and computer system record keeping
- Interpreting employment awards, conditions of employment and relevant legislation
- Experience in administering HR systems and great attention to detail
Office Manager / Secretary to the IWAAC Board
Illawarra Wingecarribee Alliance Aboriginal Corporation (IWAAC)
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managing daily operations of the organisation whilst supporting the board according to the specific needs of the organisation
- Development and implementation of business plans, budgets and strategies
- Risk management - Identifying and managing operational and corporate risks and formulating strategies to mitigate risks
- Financial management of reporting mechanisms
- Implementing policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Organisation reviews of business and affairs, finances, corporate performance, operations and prospects
- Minute taking of board meetings
- Induction and development of all staff
- Conduct community consultation meetings and information sessions
Aboriginal Employment Coordinator, Health Service Manager, Level 1
South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the Aboriginal Employment Strategy for the Illawarra Health Service through building relationships, recruitment, career development, retention and support mechanisms
- Identifying appropriate vacancies for Indigenous recruitment
- Identify and assist in eliminating barriers in attracting Indigenous applicants
- Improvement of workplace relations
- Conducting weekly Aboriginal awareness training
- Requesting funds from government agencies for development programs
- Mediation and conflict management
- Educating of cultural appropriateness
Casual Teacher
Illawarra Institute of TAFE
01.2005 - 01.2008
Acting Education & Community Involvement Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
01.2000 - 01.2003
Assistant Human Resources Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1999 - 01.2000
Acting Project Officer, Aboriginal Employment & Training
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1994 - 01.1999
HR Admin officer
Tafe
01.1993 - 01.1994
Acting Human Resources Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.2000
Acting Executive Assistant, Change Support Team
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1999
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
01.2025
Certificate IV - Business Governance
01.2020
Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
01.2017
Diploma - Leadership and Management
01.2016
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety (BSB41407)
01.2013
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment (TAA401)
01.2009
Diploma - Community Services Welfare
01.2006
Diploma - Community Services Management
01.2006
Certificate IV - Business Governance
01.2006
Batchelor - Education, Adult Education
UTS
01.2004
Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ40198)
01.2003
Skills
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Reporting and documentation
- Work coordination
- Community relation
- Investigation management
- Cultural awareness
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
References
- Duncan Vagg, Duncan.Vagg@fultonhogan.com.au, 0417 904 943
- Amanda Sheard, Amandas@traffic-logistics.com.au, 0436 912 242
- Elaine Hudson, elaine_hudson05@hotmail.com, 0402 809 022
Timeline
Workforce Engagement Officer
Fulton Hogan Construction
01.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resource Advisor
Traffic Logistics Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Office Manager / Secretary to the IWAAC Board
Illawarra Wingecarribee Alliance Aboriginal Corporation (IWAAC)
01.2014 - 01.2020
Casual Teacher
Illawarra Institute of TAFE
01.2005 - 01.2008
Aboriginal Employment Coordinator, Health Service Manager, Level 1
South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
01.2003 - 01.2014
Acting Education & Community Involvement Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
01.2000 - 01.2003
Acting Human Resources Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.2000
Assistant Human Resources Officer
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1999 - 01.2000
Acting Executive Assistant, Change Support Team
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1999
Acting Project Officer, Aboriginal Employment & Training
NSW National Parks and Wildlife
01.1994 - 01.1999
HR Admin officer
Tafe
01.1993 - 01.1994
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
Certificate IV - Business Governance
Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
Diploma - Leadership and Management
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety (BSB41407)
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment (TAA401)
Diploma - Community Services Welfare
Diploma - Community Services Management
Certificate IV - Business Governance
Batchelor - Education, Adult Education
UTS