PAUL THOMPSON
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with teams to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in while continuing to deliver in fast paced high pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Manager of Mining Assessments
DEM
04.2023 - Current
- Lead and motivated the team to be productive and engaged during periods of significant change.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Analysed business performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implemented actions.
- Adjusted assessments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes and staff experience.
Program Leader of Extractives and Industrials
DEM
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Increased delivery of the extractive and industrial assessment portfolios.
- Provided outstanding coaching to 4 direct reports improving consistency, quality and output of extractive and industrial assessments.
Technical Specialist
SA Productivity Commission
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided technical input into the Extractives Supply Chain Review, drawing on my sound understanding of the mining industry, the major issues, trends and developments in the industry and the implications for the future direction
- Worked collaboratively with a wide range of people, building productive working relationships within government and industry to deliver the Review.
Senior Mining Assessment Officer
DEM
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Led whole of government assessment processes for assessments of high complexity and public interest.
- Represented DEM on community consultative committees and with industry groups (CCAA, SACOME).
- Led revision of the extractive Terms of Reference and Guidelines in consultation with industry and referral agencies.
- Developed the Defined Impact Template, process and associated guideline.
Coastal Environments Officer
Department Of Environment And Heritage Protection
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Assessed development applications in coastal zone for scheduled activities including the Hay Point Coal Terminal and other major operations in the Bowen Basin.
- Conducted compliance and enforcement activities including the issue of PINs and preparation of evidence for court matters.
- Developed the Erosion and Sediment Control Standard for Local Councils.
Education
Diploma of Project Management -
AIM
2014
Masters of Environmental Management - Water Management
UNISA
2011
Bachelor of Arts - Nature Tourism (Environmental Science)
Latrobe University
Skills
- Technical writing using organised reasoning
- Strategic business Analysis
- Continuous improvement using LEAN method
- Communication
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Affiliations
- Member of the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA)
- AELERT member and Chair of the Impact Assessment Community of Practice.
- Institute of Quarrying SA - First Government committee member in the history of the South Australian IQA Branch.
Certification
2021 - Manager Essentials SA Leadership Academy
2020 - Green Belt Lean Six Sigma UniSA
2019 - Accredited Strengths Profile Coach and Practitioner
2018 - Accelerated Leadership Development Programme
2017 - IAP2 Certificate in Engagement
2017 - Outrage Management (Peter Sandman)
Timeline
Acting Manager of Mining Assessments
DEM
04.2023 - Current
Program Leader of Extractives and Industrials
DEM
09.2020 - 04.2023
Technical Specialist
SA Productivity Commission
03.2020 - 09.2020
Coastal Environments Officer
Department Of Environment And Heritage Protection
01.2013 - 03.2014
Senior Mining Assessment Officer
DEM
01.2013 - 01.2020
Diploma of Project Management -
AIM
Masters of Environmental Management - Water Management
UNISA
Bachelor of Arts - Nature Tourism (Environmental Science)
Latrobe University
2021 - Manager Essentials SA Leadership Academy
2020 - Green Belt Lean Six Sigma UniSA
2019 - Accredited Strengths Profile Coach and Practitioner
2018 - Accelerated Leadership Development Programme
2017 - IAP2 Certificate in Engagement
2017 - Outrage Management (Peter Sandman)
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