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Suzanna Kralevski

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

High-performing Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant with a solid background in building, implementing Health, Safety & Wellbeing processes across business. Exceptionally driven, dependable, and detail -oriented Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist with a stellar record of workplace safety improvements. Adept at professional communication with employees at all levels. Able to function well as a team member or independently.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Consultant

Dental Health Services - Victoria
Carlton, Victoria
12.2016 - Current
  • Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and coaching a team of Health and Safety specialists, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated experience at a senior level in the preparation and provision of responsive, clear and concise specialist advice, recommendations and solutions both verbally and in writing through effective research, negotiation and consultation with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience and advanced comprehensive in-depth knowledge and expertise in developing, maintaining and continuously improving Safety within the business in accordance to industry recognised frameworks, standards and systems within a large, highly complex oral environment.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), policies and procedures, internal audit programs and incident management programs .
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills together with demonstrated strong written communication skills.
  • Extensive experience in the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of frameworks and processes aimed at continuously improving service delivery and the customer experience.
  • Lead prevention, early intervention, and business wide implementation of plans to improve WHS outcomes.
  • Oversee management of all aspects relating to incidents, injury, workers compensation, mentor, assist RTW Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with other health professionals throughout Parkville, Metro and Regional Victoria providing comprehensive up to date legislative compliance requirements and changes.
  • Provide strong leadership and direction to the Health and Safety Coordinator, support the wider team across Victoria to develop knowledge and capability through coaching and training,
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of relevant and effective policies, procedures and strategies that reduce safety risks and financial impacts, ensure compliance, and achieve continuous improvement of safety results.
  • Manage external party relationships, Work Safe, hospital contractors, medical equipment suppliers, to ensure the provision of exceptional customer service, compliance, and cost-effective outcomes in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge ,understanding of legislative requirements, compliance requirements, industry standards and provide advice, information to key stakeholders on any relevant changes or updates.
  • Review key risk indicators/trends through regular reporting and communicate to board, executive team, internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
  • Ability to managing time efficiently and setting priorities.
  • Ability to critically analyse a situation or issue and problem solve.
  • Ability to consider the views and perspectives of others when making decisions and taking action.
  • Well-developed IT literacy and ability to use Microsoft products.
  • Statutory Obligations National Safety and Quality in Health Care - NSQHS Standards - Australian Commission
  • Radioactive/dangerous goods/ prescribed Chemical and Biological Agents/Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).
  • Emergency Procedures for fire/smoke, personal injuries/spills.
  • Lead development and implementation of new Safety, Injury and Wellbeing training materials and resources and ensure timely and effective delivery of projects and initiatives across all 52 business Agencies.
  • Act as the central point in developing, reviewing, and disseminating simple, concise, and timely safety materials such as policies and procedures, risk assessments, safe work practices and team talks.
  • Provide ongoing OHS reporting to all levels of the business, Board Safety & Quality, Board, Work Health and Safety Committee, Annual General Report, including analytics providing extract insights and conclusions from the data provided, as well as a set of actionable recommendations and insights to improve performance.
  • Manage the Chemical Management System – ChemWatch, keeping a register of all chemicals found within the business – including correct storage, managing Safety Data Sheets across the business.
  • Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction, and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder.
  • Manage the systematic identification of health, safety, and wellbeing risks to all staff through OHS audit to ensure suitable safety controls are planned and promote a safe working environment.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies, policy & procedures, guidance material and training documentation to support achievement of organisational goals to improve Health and Safety performance, maintain employee wellbeing and ensure legislative compliance.
  • Provide high quality advice through a coaching model to all managers, current and new employees on ways to improve health, safety, and wellbeing performance through implementation of VHIMS 2, and corporate policies.
  • Provide support and guidance to Metro & Regional Dental Agencies in the development of Strategic Health and Safety Planning that aligns to both organisational goals and specific work area identified needs identified through data trend analysis, audit findings and hazard inspections – Smile Squad.
  • Assist to facilitate the implementation of sound and systematic consultative mechanisms to ensure timely and appropriate consultation with employees and key stakeholders as per the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
  • Assist in the implementation, monitoring and review of targeted special projects focusing on the elimination or minimisation of occupational health and safety hazards and risks within Dental Health Services Victoria and Smile Squad across the state of Victoria.

Health & Safety Consultant - Smile Squad

Dental Health Services Victoria
Carlton, Victoria
05.2019 - Current
  • Providing healthy and safe, working environments for all workers staff, students and schools' visitors while working in a portable dental unit designed for public dental services incorporating current guidelines, risk management steps and guide to legislation so far as reasonably practicable
  • Lead development and implementation of new Safety, Injury and Wellbeing training materials and resources ensuring a timely and effective delivery of projects and initiatives across all 52 business Agencies within Smile Squad
  • Confidently represent Dental Health Services, Royal Dental Hospital, Smile Squad, 52 Dental Agencies across Victoria and provide high level advice, leadership, and assistance to stakeholders, including, WorkSafe, the authorised Agent and any other key stakeholders
  • Provide support and guidance to Metro & Regional Dental Agencies in the development of Strategic Health and Safety Planning that aligns to both organisational goals and specific work area identified needs identified through data trend analysis, audit findings and hazard inspections – Smile Squad
  • Provide high quality advice through a coaching model to all managers, current and new employees on ways to improve health, safety, and wellbeing performance through implementation of VHIMS 2, and corporate policies
  • Monitor health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives for Smile Squad Staff across Victoria
  • Created safety blogs, pamphlets, videos, and other safety education materials to promote safety while working in a mobile Dental Unit
  • Conducted research to stay up to date on safety trends while working off site and in remote areas
  • Contribute to development and facilitation of information, training and coaching to increase skills, knowledge and awareness of legislation and obligations for key stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with the Group Health and Safety Manager to develop a strategic Health and Safety Plan with key risk management objectives, targets, and timeframes
  • Coordinate and compile safety reporting and presentations including board reports, quarterly strategy tracking, retail leadership meetings and safety committee meetings
  • Developed and implemented health education programs to promote health and safety - working in a confined space
  • Lead Vehicle OHS Designer - Committee member – design, inspect, review, critique and assess potential vehicles, voting Committee member – tendering process Smile Squad Vehicles
  • OHS Site Rectification/Auditor - Roll Out to recommended Public Schools across Victoria
  • OHS Mobile Imaging Solution Committee member – assessing, trialing, working with The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), , Director Smile Squad, Director Safety & Quality, Infection Control Consultant making an informed decision to choose the right portable equipment, helping reduce x-ray exam times increasing the patient safety.
  • Travel remotely working with Agency Smile Squad Staff providing hands-on manual handling training, safety teaching and familiarisation of Smile Squad vehicles - Both Treatment and Exam Vehicles
  • Consult with Agency staff & WorkSafe on health and safety matters relating to COVID-19 in the workplace, including (but not limited to): identifying the tasks and processes that could result in the spread of COVID-19
  • Developing a plan in response to COVID-19
  • Making changes where required to processes or procedures that could result in the spread of COVID-19
  • Provide guidance to keep the mobile workplace safe, clean, healthy, and informed on vaccinations
  • Confidently represent Smile Squad Agencies throughout Victoria and provide high level advice, leadership, and assistance to stakeholders, including, WorkSafe, the authorised governing Agent and any other key stakeholders.
  • Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.

National HSE Manager

OmniVision
Mulgrave, Victoria
06.2014 - 12.2016

A technical resource to provide direction on the safe execution of work following policies and procedures. inspections, audits, assessments, and organise safety meetings. Risk/identification/analysis/assessments/Incident investigation/reporting/Liaising with onsite safety leadership/Assist in the development and deployment of HSE initiatives.

Providing physical space analytics, OmniVision's invaluable business insight makes them a leading National Electronic Surveillance and Security Solutions provider.

OmniVision's expertise in ICT, Business, Engineering and Security, the result is a customised, end-to-end turnkey solution for customers. As an industry leader in IP surveillance, security cameras, CCTV, intercoms, access control and alarm monitoring systems, OmniVision have helped a range of Australian businesses, companies and institutions through their knowledge, preparedness to innovate, and their dedication to each project.

I was hired by the Founder and CEO of OmniVision to manage the OmniVision portfolio implementing a Work Health and Safety System for internal staff and Site Technicians across the nation.

  • Ability to demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Managing risks and hazards
  • Risk mitigation - planning and developing methods and options to reduce threats—or risks—to project objectives while technical staff are on site
  • Attend tender information sessions
  • Prepare, develop tender response strategies
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and customers
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
  • Managed 55 Site and Office Staff
  • Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry employees
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to safely drive operational excellence.

National HSE Manager

KLM Group
North Melbourne, Victoria
11.2011 - 06.2014
  • Leading safety at the forefront for the business
  • Building key stakeholder relationships, developing, and implementing safety strategies, while ensuring all legislation and regulations are complied with
  • Leading the process by example, changing behaviour by providing accurate advice and building relationships with internal staff
  • Consistently developing, promoting, monitoring, and managing health and safety provisions across the business
  • Implement and maintain compliance of WHS management systems and procedures
  • Lead, develop and mentor the WHS Coordinator and support the broader team
  • Develop and implement risk management and mitigation plans
  • Develop and improve employee WHS culture
  • Oversee and manage all health & safety matters across various projects
  • Drive project safety and environmental compliance with relevant legislation and business requirements
  • Manage a small team of HSE Advisors
  • Identify gaps in training needs analysis and implement training
  • Adhere to industry best practice, enabling the project to meet the statutory Duty of Care requirements and an environment free from harm
  • Engage and coordinate across all project entities ensuring open and proactive communication
  • Work collaboratively with our internal stakeholders, subcontractors & local community groups to achieve a best for project and best for community outcome
  • Work within tight deadlines with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Project Manager - Lead

Royal Women's Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
02.1999 - 10.2011
  • Identifying and communicating changes that may affect the project's scope or timeline
  • Managing team members by delegating tasks and setting expectations for performance
  • Monitoring budgets, resource allocation, timelines, and other key metrics to ensure project milestones are met
  • Facilitating meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective communication about projects
  • Developing and maintaining a project schedule and keeping it updated as the project progresses
  • Reviewing all deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and align with company branding guidelines
  • Overseeing team member performance and providing feedback to improve performance
  • Ensuring that all legal requirements are met throughout the life of the project
  • Managing clients at all phases of the project, including establishing expectations, responding to questions, and resolving issues
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the implementation of IBA Hospital Administrative System across Clinical, Outpatient & Allied Health Areas of the Starship Children's Hospital
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and adjustment
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Clinical Examination Officer

Australian Medical Council
Melbourne, Victoria
04.1994 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for conducting multiple examination sessions in the presence of the candidates while promoting public health and confidence.
  • The key role in upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process.
  • Building effective relationships with Government Agencies, overseas trained doctors/clinicians prior to arriving in Australia.
  • Work in partnership with the Australian Practitioners Health Regulations Agency (APHRA) to ensure registration, renewal process, current scope of works is valid prior to examination day.
  • Working with the Chair of the Panel of Examiners - AMC to manage examination content, plan and develop a strategic approach for examination improvement.
  • Attend required teleconferences and face-to-face meetings (inside and outside of business hours), that are relevant to my role in ensuring the organisation is represented appropriately and travel interstate.
  • Manage the written examination papers and online examination platform.
  • Develop resources about the examination process, delivery and provide support for any written or on online practice examination for candidates.
  • Attending examinations (travel, inside and outside of business hours) and ensuring the organisation is represented appropriately as directed.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Project Manager

Starship Children's Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
04.1991 - 11.1994
  • Conduct assessments, undertake, the first step in implementing a new PM system, conducting a proper assessment of the business/company's needs
  • Plan and prep for project launch
  • Execute the project management implementation phase
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the implementation of IBA Hospital Administrative System across Clinical, Outpatient & Allied Health Areas of the Starship Children's Hospital
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing quality or workplace safety
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights, and future recommendations
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.

Medical Records Manager

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
12.1991 - 01.1999
  • Secure and maintain electronic and written data within the medical records department
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal laws governing the confidentiality of patients
  • Oversee the daily operations of the medical records department, including staffing Ensure that all medical records are complete, accurate, and up to date
  • Scheduled and conducted educational programs to explain and discuss documentation policies and practices
  • Oversaw secure transfer of patient records to other health care providers to support requests and authorizations
  • Developed and implemented record storage and retrieval system to comply with record retention laws and maintain accessibility
  • Abstracted information from records as authorized or requested by insurance companies and other third-party payers
  • Inputting and verifying classification codes for patients' diagnoses, medical imaging testing procedures, and/or treatments
  • Updating or organising healthcare data within clinical databases
  • Compiling & Presenting reports as requested
  • Assisting with the safe and secure storage of private patient data
  • Coding of patient Medical Records - Applying the Australian Coding Standards
  • Manage a team of 13 Clerical team members

Medical Records ADMINISTRATOR

Prince Henry's Hospital
St. Kilda, Victoria
12.1994 - 01.1999
  • Secure and maintain written data within the medical records department
  • Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal laws governing the confidentiality of patients
  • Oversee the daily operations of the medical records department, including staffing Ensure that all medical records are complete, accurate, and up to date
  • Created and maintained safeguards against unauthorized access and use of computer-based medical records
  • Reported personnel need to fill vacant or upcoming vacant positions
  • Evaluated requests for information and maintained and tracked releases to comply with federal and state laws
  • Analysed quality control assessment findings and developed and implemented methods to improve performance
  • Inputting or verifying classification codes for patients' diagnoses, testing procedures, and/or treatments
  • Updating or organizing healthcare data within clinical databases
  • Compiling reports as requested
  • Assisting with the safe and secure storage of private patient data
  • Coding of patient Medical Records - Applying the Australian Coding Standards
  • Manage a team of 9 Medical Records Clerical Staff

Education

Graduate Certificate Employee Relations -

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
03.2022

Post Graduate Degree - Master of Business - Business Administration & Management

Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2013

Advanced Diploma OHS -

SAI Global
Geelong, VIC
03.2012

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

RMIT, University
Melbourne, VIC
05.2009

Certified Generalist OHS Professional | Certified Generalist OHS Professional -

Australian Institute of Safety
Melbourne, VIC
2008

Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Health Information - Management

La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC

Skills

  • Certified Fit Tester
  • Certified Mental Health First Aider
  • Certified Wellbeing Educator
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Accident, Incident & Compliant Investigations
  • Compliance Auditing and Inspections
  • Employee Relations
  • Law, Statute Compliance & (EBA) Enterprise Bargaining
  • Hazard Identification & Prevention
  • OHS Act 2004 & OHS Regulations 2017 - WorkSafe
  • Leadership Techniques & Safety Training
  • RISKMAN/VHIMS v1 & v2
  • Project Oversight

Work Availability

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Timeline

Health & Safety Consultant - Smile Squad

Dental Health Services Victoria
05.2019 - Current

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Consultant

Dental Health Services - Victoria
12.2016 - Current

National HSE Manager

OmniVision
06.2014 - 12.2016

National HSE Manager

KLM Group
11.2011 - 06.2014

Project Manager - Lead

Royal Women's Hospital
02.1999 - 10.2011

Medical Records ADMINISTRATOR

Prince Henry's Hospital
12.1994 - 01.1999

Clinical Examination Officer

Australian Medical Council
04.1994 - 12.2022

Medical Records Manager

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
12.1991 - 01.1999

Project Manager

Starship Children's Hospital
04.1991 - 11.1994

Graduate Certificate Employee Relations -

Griffith University

Post Graduate Degree - Master of Business - Business Administration & Management

Griffith University

Advanced Diploma OHS -

SAI Global

Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

RMIT, University

Certified Generalist OHS Professional | Certified Generalist OHS Professional -

Australian Institute of Safety

Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Health Information - Management

La Trobe University

Certification

Certified Fit Tester

  • Conduct Quantitative Respirator fit tests using PortaCount 8048 fit test machines and FitPro Plus software.
  • Generate fit test reports and save to a database. Store and maintain client records per privacy policy regulations.
  • Understand and follow the AS/NZS 1715:2009: Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. We'll teach you all about this standard.
  • Teaching clients how to safely and efficiently use respiratory protective equipment and be generally knowledgeable about respiratory protection programs, local legislations, and current protocols.
  • Monitoring personal exposure (airborne contaminants, noise) and conduct associated data entry and reporting
  • Developing,implementing and reviewing health management plans and occupational health and safety plans
  • Advising on and assisting with enforcing legislation, implementing prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, water quality, contaminated and hazardous substances and minimising personal exposure to improve health outcomes
  • Identifying hazards and assessment and controlling risks in the workplace
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring programs minimising workplace exposures involving chemical and physical hazards
  • Promoting ergonomic principles within the workplace
  • Inspecting and auditing workplaces, processes, plant, chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
  • Training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
  • Conduct respiratory and hearing personal protective equipment (PPE) fit-testing

Membership

Australian Institute of Health & Safety - Current

Successful completion of all modules and exams obtaining Practitioner Certification in 2019.

  • Legislation and Compliance
  • Consultation and Participation
  • WHS Risk Management
  • WHS Management Systems
  • Incident Response and Investigation
  • Professional Practice

CEO Scholarship

CEO Scholarship - Employee Relations - Mentorship Program March 2022

Graduate Certificate Employee Relations - Griffith's University - Gold Coast


  • Assisting as a Student:- Managing the Employee and Industrial Relations environment within DHSV - Clinical, Management & Allied Health, including enterprise agreement negotiations, complex case management and advocacy before the Fair Work Commission
  • Assisting as a student with the project management of the EBA negotiation process and other negotiations outside of EBA for all relevant agreements, including development of business cases for sign off, research, strategy, negotiation, implementation and training
  • Assisting as a Student - supporting the IR Consultant Lead, with program management and analytical projects, including assisting the preparation of material in Excel and PowerPoint to assist the Employee Relations Consultant and team in discussing and presenting proposals, analysis and information to internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing material and gaining consensus and support in seeking approvals from relevant steering groups and committees to ensure effective and timely project decision making has been achieved
  • Assisting with the utilisation of data and obtaining insights to improve employee relations outcomes in areas such as payroll compliance , in addition to assisting the coordination, modelling and gap analysis of enterprise agreements, awards within DHSV to identify and address current and future workforce issues across the business
  • Managing, on behalf of DHSV, compliance requirements for the maintenance of various radiology licences.
  • Employee Relations experience in a medium, fast paced business with a medium operational workforce
  • Understanding of current compliance practices including a solid working knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009 and other relevant employment/industrial laws
  • Experience working with and interpreting industrial instruments and drafting of employment related documentation
  • Analytical skills and strong working knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint
  • Strong organisation and coordination skills and a willingness to engage in an element of administrative work
  • Strong work ethic and preparedness to travel state-wide, interstate or where required away from home overnight.
Suzanna Kralevski