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Warwick Renton

Lovely Banks,VIC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

General Manager AviationGeneral Manager (Contract)General Manager – Pilots’ DivisionDirector and Manager – Discretionary Mutual FundExecutive Director

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Lovely Banks, VIC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$190/hr - $1000/hr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Interim Executive providing COO-level operational leadership to boards and executive teams during periods of transition, complexity, or where senior operational capability is required without the need for a full-time appointment.

Engaged on a fractional or interim basis to stabilise operations, bridge leadership gaps and support organisational realignment in complex, safety-critical and highly regulated environments.

Alongside execution, provides transition advisory to ensure stability holds beyond the engagement and organisations are positioned for sustainable performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Aviation

AMDA Foundation Limited
Melbourne, Australia
07.2023 - 09.2025
  • Delivered safe, commercially sustainable delivery of one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest aviation and aerospace event portfolios by holding end-to-end executive accountability for strategy, operations and culture.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance and operational control in a safety-critical environment by directing complex, high-risk operations across aviation, security and public-facing domains.
  • Improved organisational performance and accountability by restructuring and leading a workforce of 30+ staff and 180+ volunteers.
  • Aligned the aviation division with broader organisational strategy by leading cultural and structural realignment initiatives.
  • Strengthened organisational reputation and delivery confidence by building trusted relationships with government, defence, industry and community stakeholders.

General Manager (Contract)

Cire Solutions Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enabled the launch of a regulated discretionary risk products business by establishing and leading the company through its formation phase.
  • Secured regulatory authority to operate by negotiating and executing the acquisition of an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).
  • Ensured compliance with ASIC obligations by acting as the appointed Responsible Manager on the AFSL.
  • Established governance, risk and operational foundations by providing end-to-end executive oversight during the company’s launch phase.

General Manager – Pilots’ Division

Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (TWU)
Australia, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered successful integration of pilot representation into a larger union structure by curating and leading the merger of the Virgin Independent Pilots’ Association (VIPA) into the TWU.
  • Ensured effective national service delivery by holding executive responsibility for day-to-day operations of the pilots’ division across Australia.
  • Achieved improved industrial outcomes by leading enterprise bargaining processes and negotiating Enterprise Agreements with airlines.
  • Protected member interests by representing pilots in complex industrial, regulatory and commercial matters.
  • Strengthened stakeholder alignment by working closely with union leadership, airline executives and external partners.

Director and Manager – Discretionary Mutual Fund

VIPA Loss of Licence Fund Limited & VIPA Financial Services Pty Ltd
Remote, Remote
04.2014 - 12.2022
  • Established a sustainable member-funded financial support mechanism by project managing the creation of a discretionary mutual fund.
  • Achieved operational viability by scaling fund membership to 500+ participants.
  • Ensured sound discretionary decision-making and ongoing operations by managing fund governance and administration.
  • Protected fiduciary integrity by serving as a Director and providing board-level oversight.
  • Maintained long-term sustainability by overseeing stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Executive Director

Virgin Independent Pilots’ Association (VIPA)
Australia, Australia
06.2012 - 12.2021
  • Sustained the effectiveness and credibility of a national industry association by providing executive leadership across strategy, operations and member representation.
  • Maintained organisational viability and governance standards by overseeing financial management, operational delivery and risk.
  • Enabled clear strategic direction and accountability by partnering closely with the Board of Directors.
  • Delivered member services and advocacy outcomes by leading cross-functional teams and external partnerships.
  • Improved organisational capability by overseeing business development, contractual arrangements and operational improvement initiatives.

Airline Pilot

Virgin Australia
Melbourne, Australia
04.2010 - 06.2012
  • Delivered safe and reliable airline operations in a multi-crew environment by operating in accordance with CASA regulations and company operating procedures.

Airline Pilot

Nauru Airlines
Brisbane, Australia
03.2007 - 04.2010
  • Conducted commercial airline operations in challenging operating environments by adhering to regulatory requirements, SOPs and safety management systems.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - three years completed

University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW

Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management -

Monarch Institute
Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne, VIC

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL-A) -

Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Canberra, ACT
Canberra, ACT

High School Diploma -

The King's School
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW

Prosci Change Management Certification -

Prosci Australia
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW

PRINCE2 Project Management -

Peoplecert International Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW

Nationally Accredited Mediator -

Australian Mediation Association
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane, QLD

Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment -

Sunshine Coast TAFE
Mooloolabah, QLD
Mooloolabah, QLD

DISC Accredited Practitioner -

DISC Profiles Australia
Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne, VIC

ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking - ASIC Regulatory Compliance

Goldseal Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Interim executive leadership
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • COO-level operational leadership
  • Organizational stabilization
  • Governance and board reporting
  • Risk and regulatory management
  • Change management
  • Strategy execution
  • Financial oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Operational performance improvement

About - Summary

Interim Executive providing COO-level operational leadership to boards and executive teams during periods of transition, complexity, or where senior operational capability is required without the need for a full-time appointment. Engaged on a fractional or interim basis to stabilise operations, bridge leadership gaps and support organisational realignment in complex, safety-critical and highly regulated environments. Alongside execution, provides transition advisory to ensure stability holds beyond the engagement and organisations are positioned for sustainable performance.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager Aviation

AMDA Foundation Limited
07.2023 - 09.2025

General Manager (Contract)

Cire Solutions Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 06.2023

General Manager – Pilots’ Division

Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (TWU)
01.2022 - 12.2022

Director and Manager – Discretionary Mutual Fund

VIPA Loss of Licence Fund Limited & VIPA Financial Services Pty Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2022

Executive Director

Virgin Independent Pilots’ Association (VIPA)
06.2012 - 12.2021

Airline Pilot

Virgin Australia
04.2010 - 06.2012

Airline Pilot

Nauru Airlines
03.2007 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Laws - three years completed

University of Sydney

Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management -

Monarch Institute

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL-A) -

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

High School Diploma -

The King's School

Prosci Change Management Certification -

Prosci Australia

PRINCE2 Project Management -

Peoplecert International Pty Ltd

Nationally Accredited Mediator -

Australian Mediation Association

Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment -

Sunshine Coast TAFE

DISC Accredited Practitioner -

DISC Profiles Australia

ASIC RG 146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking - ASIC Regulatory Compliance

Goldseal Pty Ltd

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