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Sara Allen

Sara Allen

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Sara is a highly skilled and experienced Human Resource (HR) and Change Management specialist with 20 years of Government sector experience. Sara has a strong background in strategic human resources, change management, project management, leadership and management, critical and creative thinking, training, governance and stakeholder engagement. Sara is credited as a values-based professional who possesses emotional intelligence, integrity, foresight and excellent judgement with the ability to deal with sensitive and complex matters. Sara is an exceptional communicator who is recognised for organisation and planning skills with strength in analysing and adapting to complex issues, identifying risks and providing effective recommendations and solutions that are well-balanced and considered within the bounds of applicable legislation and/or policy. Sara is highly reliable and capable of both leading teams and being a team player who actively works to build cohesion in large and small team environments. Sara has a proven record of fostering effective relationships across a broad spectrum of leadership, management and internal and external stakeholders. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Change Management Consultant

UBH Group
04.2023 - Current
  • Led stakeholder engagement initiatives with Government Departments, promoting open dialogue and building strong relationships that supported successful implementation of ICT transformation projects.
  • Collaborated with project teams on integrating effective Change Management methodologies to enable successful adoption and sustainment of change objectives.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining change objectives, integrated deliverables, timelines, and resources needed for successful execution of ICT transformation projects.
  • Contributed to uplift of client operating models across people, process and technology.

Project Manager and Change Management Consultant

Sunstone Advisory
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for enterprise-wide workforce modernisation project for the Defence intelligence workforce.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive project and change management plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimise potential issues during project execution.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Human Resource Manager

Omni Executive
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for human resource support, strategic workforce strategy and development of policy and initiatives for a specialist capability.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives and associated change management outcomes with overall business goals and objectives.

Department Of Defence - Strategic Personnel Policy Advisor

01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for developing and implementing Defence human resource policy and strategies and initiatives to support the development and progression of remuneration submissions.

Department Of Defence - Strategic Workforce Management Advisor

Department Of Defence
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for Defence workforce strategy, management and personnel-related projects.

Department Of Defence - Logistics Policy Advisor

01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for contributing to and overseeing detailed reviews of policy relating to the logistics enterprise and providing strategic-level briefs on current and future logistics capabilities and programs.

Student

Deakin University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Department Of Defence - Transport and Logistics Manager

01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for leading a small team providing logistics services globally supporting Defence Operations.

Department Of Defence - Human Resources Manager

01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Oversaw all training matters and trainee welfare for 100 trainees, including monitoring progress, identifying and rectifying training shortfalls, trainee representation, developing training plans, and conducting instruction and assessment.

Department of Defence - Human Resource and Trainee Management Officer

03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for the overall coordination of trainee performance management, scheduling and administration of Boards of Studies.

Education

Certified - Change Management Practitioner

Prosci

Masters - Strategic People Management

University of New South Wales
01.2019

Masters - Humanitarian Assistance

Deakin University
01.2017

Graduate Certificate - Disaster Preparedness And Reconstruction

University of Newcastle
01.2014

Bachelor - Human Resource Development

University of New England
01.2008

Skills

  • Leadership and Management
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Strategic Workforce Management
  • Policy Development and Implementation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management

Security Clearance

TSPV

References

  • Upon request

Timeline

Principal Change Management Consultant

UBH Group
04.2023 - Current

Project Manager and Change Management Consultant

Sunstone Advisory
01.2022 - 03.2023

Human Resource Manager

Omni Executive
01.2020 - 12.2021

Department Of Defence - Strategic Personnel Policy Advisor

01.2018 - 12.2019

Department Of Defence - Strategic Workforce Management Advisor

Department Of Defence
01.2017 - 12.2017

Department Of Defence - Logistics Policy Advisor

01.2016 - 12.2016

Student

Deakin University
01.2015 - 12.2015

Department Of Defence - Transport and Logistics Manager

01.2014 - 12.2014

Department Of Defence - Human Resources Manager

01.2013 - 12.2013

Department of Defence - Human Resource and Trainee Management Officer

03.2012 - 12.2012

Certified - Change Management Practitioner

Prosci

Masters - Strategic People Management

University of New South Wales

Masters - Humanitarian Assistance

Deakin University

Graduate Certificate - Disaster Preparedness And Reconstruction

University of Newcastle

Bachelor - Human Resource Development

University of New England
Sara Allen