Mariae Leckie
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Seasoned professional with a commitment to excellence and more than 20 years of experience. An effective collaborator and ‘intrapreneur’ blending Business, Quality, Change and Project Management Frameworks to achieve sustainable success. Accomplished Executive well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging conditions. Adept at building and strengthening stakeholder relationships. with all levels of Government, Academia, Not for Profits, Businesses, Boards and the Community.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Sabbatical
Bethlehem House
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepare meals, working with residents to gain life skills and providing volunteer opportunities.
Interim/Consulting CEO (Consultant)
Kickstart Arts Network
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Formulated strategic initiatives to improve financial viability.
- Established strong relationships with board, staff and strategic partners.
- Reviewed board governance and oganisational performance to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Provided professional services and support in a challenging work environment.
Program Manager (Consultant)
AusIndustry Program
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and establish project.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
Professional Services Consultant
YMCA Launceston, Rotoract, TasTafe, Various Orgs
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Strategic Planning, Project Reviews, Risk Management, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer ESG Secretariat, Industry Advisory Group.
Project Assurance Specialist (Contract)
PlanBuild Project
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Analysed project documents and performance data to identify areas of improvement and challenges,
- Interviewed project team, steering committee and stakeholders to discuss project progress and identify solutions to bottlenecks.
- Led risk assessment activities to identify potential obstacles and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Prepared and presented project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Interim Chief Executive Officer (Contract)
The Link Youth Health Service/Hobart headspace
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Strengthened financial stability by identifying waste and reducing duplication, and created transparent, accurate financial reporting to the Board and funding bodies.
- Engaged positively with staff to restore trust, respect and a safe workplace create a new a collective spirit.
- Introduced data-driven decision-making approaches to support informed strategic planning across all functional areas of the enterprise.
- Directed change management initiatives during a period of significant transition and restructuring within the organization.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Overhauled corporate governance structures for better accountability and risk management practices.
Chief Executive Officer
Crime Stoppers Tasmania
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Primary responsibilities include making major organisational decisions, managing overall operations and resources, board reporting and public spokesperson
- Increased revenue, negotiated new partnership arrangements and grants
- Prepared a wide range of strategic plans, engagement and marketing strategies, business cases, media releases, policies and reports
- Lead and represented the organisation through significant milestone change event (25th anniversary), COVID-19.
National Project Manager End of Life Directions in Aged Care (Contract)
Consortia of 3 Universities & 5 National Peak Bodies
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Establish national project management framework, including development of all necessary plans, guidelines, project resources and governance
- Established project groups, terms of reference, prepared complex budget reporting, and communications, risk management, key reference point for project stakeholders (including evaluators and Federal Government)
- This project introduced transformational change establishing a national specialist palliative care and advance care planning advisory service
- Led care provider organisations to take up new skills and information to help older Australians receive high-quality end of life care.
Chief Executive Officer (Permanent Role)
Logan & Redlands Committee (SEQLD)
10.2010 - 10.2017
- Leadership and strategic direction, organisational development and management, Board support and reporting.
- Built a complex network of influence within government, community, industry and business leaders.
- Working with stakeholders and partners to successfully design, build and deploy economic and social uplift in the Logan and Redlands region.
- Secured over $4 million in grants and sponsorships and was appointed as Griffith University Industry Fellow.
- Held various forums and conferences on Innovation, Social Housing, Transport, Health, Productivity of mid-sized Cities and Urban Design
- Logan and Redlands were selected as only one of two site partners for national Australian Urban Research Network demonstrator project.
Business Consultant, Project Director, Project Manager, Senior Business Analyst
Logan City Council, Redlands City Council, Beaudesert Shire Council
04.2002 - 09.2010
- Management of GIS Replacement, HR & Payroll system implementation, including complex Request for Tender
- Development of Project Management Guidelines
- Specialist planning for Local Government Amalgamations and new Planning Scheme
- Business Reviews and Business Cases
- Project Reviews and Rescues.
Education
Industry Fellow -
Griffith University
Queensland01.2017
Advanced Governance (NFP) -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Brisbane, QLD01.2014
Company Directors Course -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Brisbane, QLD01.2013
Master of Technology Management Degree -
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.2001
Skills
- Advanced Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Company Director
- Complex Problem Solving
- Project/Program Management
Major Projects And Achievements
- Two international awards for stakeholder publications (2020) Crime Stoppers Tasmania
- National Project Manager for End of Life Directions - Aged Care.
- Architect of Regional Development Australia Roadmap for Local Government Area (500,000+ population - QLD).
- Led a successful Consortia bid for an Advance Regional Innovation Project to establish an innovation hub for a leading QLD University (Griffith).
Personal Information
Title: MTM GAICD
References
- David Noonan, Previous Board Chair Kickstart Arts Network/Community Advocate, david.noonan@outlook.com.au, 0437 099 315
- Miranda Ashby, Group Director, Department of Health Tasmania, miranda.ashby@ths.tas.gov.au 0467 606 612
Timeline
Interim/Consulting CEO (Consultant)
Kickstart Arts Network
05.2023 - 11.2023
Career Sabbatical
Bethlehem House
01.2023 - 01.2024
Program Manager (Consultant)
AusIndustry Program
03.2022 - 11.2022
Professional Services Consultant
YMCA Launceston, Rotoract, TasTafe, Various Orgs
07.2021 - 02.2022
Project Assurance Specialist (Contract)
PlanBuild Project
03.2021 - 07.2021
Interim Chief Executive Officer (Contract)
The Link Youth Health Service/Hobart headspace
09.2020 - 01.2021
Chief Executive Officer
Crime Stoppers Tasmania
04.2019 - 09.2020
National Project Manager End of Life Directions in Aged Care (Contract)
Consortia of 3 Universities & 5 National Peak Bodies
10.2017 - 10.2018
Chief Executive Officer (Permanent Role)
Logan & Redlands Committee (SEQLD)
10.2010 - 10.2017
Business Consultant, Project Director, Project Manager, Senior Business Analyst
Logan City Council, Redlands City Council, Beaudesert Shire Council
04.2002 - 09.2010
Industry Fellow -
Griffith University
Advanced Governance (NFP) -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Directors Course -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Master of Technology Management Degree -
Griffith University
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