Thomas Busher
Dalyellup,WA
Summary
Professional with strong background in fostering community engagement and building strategic relationships. Proven ability to manage and execute outreach programs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Skilled in event planning, conflict resolution, and public speaking. Reliable team player with results-driven mindset, adaptable to evolving needs, and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Relations Manager
Alcoa of Australia, Wagerup Refinery
Wagerup, Australia
01.2008 - Current
- Federal, State & Local Government liaison, management of site sponsorship, internal and external communications, employee volunteerism, community consultation for operational matters and general community engagement for external affairs at Wagerup.
Company Director
Harvey Water Irrigation Cooperative
Harvey, Australia
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Harvey Water is a farmer owned irrigation cooperative supplying water to 700 irrigators, small landowners and industrial users in the Shire of Waroona, Harvey and Dardanup.
- Strategic planning, member of audit committee, policy development, report/submission preparation, public liaison/discussion facilitation at meetings and one on one community interaction, government liaison at local & state level, use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Deputy Chairman since 2001.
Executive Officer
Collie River Irrigation Systems Project, Harvey Water
Harvey, Australia
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Government and stakeholder liaison, contract management and project coordination.
Regional Projects Officer
South West Development Commission
Australia
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Community and local government liaison project management, preparation of funding applications, press releases, board & executive reports, community facilitation and government submission writing.
Regional Coordinator Warren Blackwood
South West Development Commission
Australia
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Community and local government liaison project management, preparation of funding applications, press releases, board & executive reports, community facilitation and government submission writing.
Chairperson
South West Sustainable Rural Development Partnership Group, Agriculture Western Australia
Australia
01.2000 - 01.2001
Committee Member
South West Sustainable Rural Development Partnership Group
Australia
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: South West SRD Partnership Group was drawn from regional representatives to advise on the strategic direction of natural resource management for the Department of Agriculture, WA. This involved directing a budget of $4-5million annually.
- Development of natural resource management policy, strategic planning, meeting facilitation, government liaison at local & state level, budget allocation/review and community liaison.
Committee Member
South West Regional Assessment Panel for the National Landcare Program (NLP)
Australia
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assessment and prioritising funding applications.
Self-employed dairy, beef and horticultural producer
01.2003 - 01.1983
- Budget management, machinery operation, chemical use, irrigation management, machinery maintenance, livestock handling, fencing, chainsaw use, pressure cleaning, marketing, financial preparation (Quickbooks, GST, BAS statements).
Education
Bachelor of Business - Management Major
Edith Cowan University
01.2002
Year 10 - undefined
Bunbury Catholic College
01.1982
Year 9 - undefined
Bunbury Catholic College
01.1981
Year 8 - undefined
Bindoon Agricultural College
01.1980
Skills
- Special event planning
- Brand awareness
- Crisis management
- Marketing strategies
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Community Relations Manager
Alcoa of Australia, Wagerup Refinery
01.2008 - Current
Executive Officer
Collie River Irrigation Systems Project, Harvey Water
01.2008 - 01.2008
Regional Projects Officer
South West Development Commission
01.2006 - 01.2008
Regional Coordinator Warren Blackwood
South West Development Commission
01.2004 - 01.2006
Self-employed dairy, beef and horticultural producer
01.2003 - 01.1983
Company Director
Harvey Water Irrigation Cooperative
01.2000 - 01.2011
Chairperson
South West Sustainable Rural Development Partnership Group, Agriculture Western Australia
01.2000 - 01.2001
Committee Member
South West Sustainable Rural Development Partnership Group
01.1995 - 01.1999
Committee Member
South West Regional Assessment Panel for the National Landcare Program (NLP)
01.1994 - 01.1995
Year 10 - undefined
Bunbury Catholic College
Year 9 - undefined
Bunbury Catholic College
Year 8 - undefined
Bindoon Agricultural College
Bachelor of Business - Management Major
Edith Cowan University
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION
1999 Shire of Dardanup Citizen of the Year Award, 2013 Impact Award – Community Section (Alcoa Inc), Pittsburgh USA, 2017 WA AFL Volunteer of the Year
TRAINING COURSES
- 2010 Alcoa Business Systems (ABS) program
- 2009 Alcoa Management Development Program
- 2008 Foundations of Leadership – Department of Premier and Cabinet
- 2007 Directors Training
- 2004 Microsoft Publisher
- 2002 Company Directors Training
- 1998 Prospective Directors Course (AICD)