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DAVID DAWES
MBA, C DEC, FAIM
DAVID is a highly skilled Human Resource and Employee Relations professional with a
career spanning 25 years across Mining, Construction, Food Manufacturing, Electricity and
Rail. He is recognised for his ability to develop and execute highly successful people strategy
aligned to business objectives. David prides himself on a pragmatic, solution based approach
to achieving results.
CAREER PROFILE
Prior to establishing Alkooie Workplace Solutions, David held the position of Director of
Human Resource for Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd.
In this role, he was globally accountable for all People Related activities in Coal, Iron Ore,
Gold and Diamond operations across Australia, New Zealand and Africa. As part of a
leadership team of six, David played a significant role in supporting the growth of the
business, peaking at over $2.6 b pa in revenue and 6500 employees.
Prior to Leighton, David held a number of high-level Human Resource and Employee
Relations leadership roles across a variety of industry sectors including Mining, Construction,
Manufacturing, Electricity and Rail. As Manager Workplace Reform for Queensland Rail,
David was principally responsible for preparing its 13500 employees for the transition to
privatisation during the most significant expansion period in its history.
The development of successful workforce strategy for both large multi national corporations
as well as small to medium enterprises has been a career trademark. David is recognised by
peers and team members for an inclusive and pragmatic leadership style, demonstrated
through a history of developing high performing teams of Professionals.
A strong understanding of business and service provision has enabled him to undertake
broader management accountability for safety health and environment, training and
development, policy and governance, community relations, indigenous relations and quality
assurance.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Dispute Resolution and Mediation • Enterprise Agreement Facilitation and
Negotiation
• Workforce Planning • Workplace Culture
• Performance Management • Employee Engagement
• Grievance/Incident Investigation • Labour Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Onboarding • Leadership Development & Coaching
• Succession Planning • Team Building
• Employee Systems, Process and
Policy Design
• International and Domestic
Recruitment Strategy
• Workforce Mobilisation and
Demobilisation
QUALIFICATIONS
2003 – 2006 Executive Master of Business Administration – concentration in
Human Resource Management, minors in Strategy and Leadership
Development - QUT
2002 – 2003 Graduate Certificate Legal Studies - QUT
2001 – 2002 Diploma of Frontline Management – The Chisholm Institute
1993 – 1996 Associate Diploma of Business Management / Industrial Relations –
South Bank Institute
Other Commissioner for Declarations
Certificate IV Trainer Assessor (TAE 40110)
Certificate of Accreditation - Mediation
Certificate of Accreditation - Workplace Investigations
Certificate of Accreditation - Managing Rostering & Shiftwork
Certificate of Accreditation - Powerful Negotiation
REFEREES
Available upon request