Strategic property leader with over 18 years' experience managing Queensland’s largest housing portfolio ($19.9B+, 75,000+ households). Proven expertise in asset optimisation, acquisition, redevelopment, and precinct renewal across high-value programs including QuickStarts Qld and Social Housing Accelerator. Award-winning, results-driven, and skilled at driving complex projects, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Manager, Strategic Asset Management
Department of Housing and Public Works
04.2025 - 05.2025
Oversaw matters relating to the strategic asset management of the portfolio, in particular, demolitions, major upgrades, divestment (Sales to Tenants) and leasing
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide optimal asset utilisation recommendations to the General Manager against Rental Purchase Plans
Provided briefs, reports and executive correspondence as required (e.g Housing Action Plan, Ministerial briefs and correspondence)
Mentored staff, fostering skill development by developing their understanding of Power BI reports and CPS SAM system functionality
Principal Property Officer
Redevelopment & Renewal, Department of Housing and Public Works
04.2024 - 04.2025
Contributed to the programming of 140 sites yielding an estimated 1140 dwellings in the 2024/25 FY. This reflects a 470% increase from the target of 200 dwellings.
131 of these sites were as a result of land bank investigations that utilised 151 lots from the existing land bank
Acting Manager – Portfolio Review & Acquisitions
Department of Housing
10.2023 - 03.2024
Programmed 30 sites (106 UOA) in FY 23/24; total forecasted delivery of 243 UOA (102% over target).
Managed feasibility of 37 additional sites (137 UOA).
Lead team recruitment, onboarding, WH&S culture, and staff performance.
Oversaw consultant coordination, KPIs, technical advice, and General Manager submissions.
Principal Property Officer – Regional Portfolio Renewal
Department of Housing
06.2019 - 10.2023
Programmed 47 sites in 22/23 (43 from land bank); 21 sites in 21/22 (12 land bank)
Supported QHIGI, QuickStarts Qld, and Social Housing Accelerator delivery
Produced tracking tools linking land feasibility to construction pipeline
Authored feasibility reports, coordinated tenant relocations, and stakeholder liaison
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<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited