1. Significant Achievements:
• At the internationally level as a Director on the Asian Pacific Regional Council for Variety the Children’s
Charity I have successfully opened communication channels between Variety Japan and head office in the USA
that has led to a resurgence of activities for children with special needs around Japan.
• Successful in having Japan’s bid to host the 2020 world Variety the Children’s Charity Conference in
Tokyo.
• Successful in forming strategic partnerships across industries and government agencies in building
alliances and for the procurement of equipment and programs for children with special needs, both nationally and
internationally.
• Nationally recognised for my work in negotiating and implementing ground breaking conditions of
employment in an Indigenous organisation (a first) for the inclusion of a Domestic Violence Leave within an
enterprise agreement by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty
and the Australian Fair Work Commission.
• Successfully implemented An Assessment of Resource Requirements of the Northern Territory Police
($75 Million and 112 recommendations) – ‘O’Sullivan Report’
As the Director of the Building Our Police Force Program, I was accountable for overseeing a number of projects
that were responsible for; redefining processes for determining and reporting staff and capital forward estimates at
the local level and transmitting same through command structures; development of a set of workload and
performance indicators; examining and responding to the correlation between workload, performance and resource
needs; ensuring change management was incorporated into the ethos of any leadership, management or
supervisory programs and the impact of increasing the availability of frontline police and the associated service
delivery services to the community.
• Architect of a civilianisation program to release police to frontline roles within State Crime Operations
Command, Queensland Police Service. This included police intelligence and other specialist roles.
• Participated in a number of reform programs stemming from reviews conducted on the Queensland
Police Service from The 'Fitzgerald Report' 1989 (addressing corruption), the State of Queensland Public Sector
Management Commission (PSMC) review of 1993 into work practices, and a review by Sir Max Bingham
concerning the efficiencies of regionalisation.
• Human Resource Advisor to working party in the development of policy and guidelines for the
recruitment, training, placement and reintegration back into main stream policing of covert operatives - Queensland
Police Service.
• Human Resource Advisor to a working party in the development and negotiation of a drug and alcohol
random testing initiative for covert operatives - Queensland Police Service.
• Human Resource Advisor to working party in the development of screening methodologies for staff
being considered for placement in high risk areas such as child abuse, and the associated debriefing framework for
staff in such areas.
• Human Resource Advisor to a working party for the establishment of a School of Business Forensics at
the University of Queensland concerning the professional development, and future recruitment, of specialist
personnel within the law enforcement community.
• Human Resource Advisor to the Queensland Crime Commission during its establishment and provided
practical solutions to matters that included the structuring of the non-police (professional staff) and police personnel
(operational); determining remuneration and classification levels; recruitment strategies as well as the development
of an appropriate human resource policies and procedures framework on which its operations were based in a
state-wide capacity. This was in response to the political sensitivities of the times and against a background of
community expectations
• Liaison officer for the Queensland Police Service relating to the placement/secondment of police at the
national and international level.
• Representative for the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services at a number of Territory
and National forums including the Australia and New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA)
• Implementation of the Remote Area Rotation Initiative (RARI) aimed at rotating child protection
staff from other jurisdictions to the Northern Territory on short-term secondments - endorsed by the Community and
Disability Services Ministers’ Advisory Council.
• Successful implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (Partnership Agreement) with Charles
Darwin University for up to 25 graduates into the field of community services within the Department of Children and
Families. This is aimed at ‘growing our own’ and building for the future service delivery considerations/demands of
the Department at a strategic human resource level.
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2. • The recruitment of skilled international workers through the Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS)
and on the Temporary Entry Long Stay Business Visa (Sub-class 457). An employment strategy aimed to meet
short term service delivery considerations as an interim measure.
• Developed a whole of agency Strategic Workforce Plan for the Department of Children and Families.

3. Career History
July 2012 – Current
General Manager Human Resources
Danila Dilba Aboriginal Health Services Northern Territory
Provide strategic specialist workforce advice/counsel to the CEO and staff on all workforce management
considerations including, but not limited to, workforce strategies; learning and development needs with a view to
‘growing our own’ Indigenous staff and providing a pathway of entry to and across all health streams within the
organization; manage all industrial/employee relation matters and undertake a continuous improvement approach
to current and future workforce needs in line with strategic business priorities.
September 2011 - June 2012
Director Workforce Reform
Northern Territory Department of Children and Families
To provide strong strategic direction and management in the establishment and operation of recruitment and
attraction activities; implementation of effective workforce retention and development strategies including learning
and development, and provide policy direction for the implementation of the Board of Inquiry workforce reform
program specific to the Department.
December 2010 - September 2011
A/Director Business Improvement and Planning Branch
Northern Territory Police
Provide executive leadership and direction to the Branch to develop, implement, evaluate and report on future
strategic planning needs, risk management, organisational performance and trends and business improvement
strategies for the Northern Territory Police Fire and emergency Services.
November 2005 - December 2010
Director, Strategic Planning and Corporate Policy
Northern Territory Police
Provide high level strategic planning and policy management leadership and advice on a range of complex
corporate issues impacting on the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Service (NTPFES). Develop and
implement a policy and business framework that clearly links the vision, mission and strategic goals of the
NTPFES. Provide strategic leadership to the Strategic Planning and Corporate Policy Branch and
oversee/undertake/implement major projects/reviews. Be a key change agent to effect agency wide change across
strategic corporate matters, including the promotion of a level awareness across the NTPFES of current and future
business practices.
November 2003 – November /2005
Project Director ($75 Million Government Review NT)
Provide strategic leadership, management, direction and advice in the implementation of the $75 Million Building
Our Police Force Program. Lead and drive a wide range of complex and diverse projects relating to the Building
Our Police Force Program and ensure they are coordinated for maximum effect and progress in line with agreed
timelines. Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in relation to major corporate
change strategies. Coordinate the use of a wide range of expert resources throughout the NT Police Force and key
external sources to develop effective Project Working Groups for the development and implementation of the
Building Our Police Force Program.

4. June 1992 – November 2003
Human Resources Manager
Queensland Police Service
To provide counsel to the Assistant Commissioner, State Crime Operations Command on all aspects concerning
conditions of service in the field relating to the mobility and hardship of police officers in the State of Queensland on
intra-state, interstate and overseas assignment. To provide strategic policy advice and direction for all human
resource management issues relating to police and support staff including organisational change; workplace
practices; recruitment and selection; training of professional staff; development and implementation of equal
employment opportunity policies and the maintenance of an open relationship with unions and other law
enforcement agencies on a national and international basis. To act as liaison officer for national and international
police agencies concerning various conditions of service for state and federal police officers with a view to
providing recommendations and guidance towards the formulation of human resource management policies. Part
of the HR Project Team to implement a new HR System for the agency including input into the development of the
project procurement specifications document.
Jan 1987 – June 1992
Personnel/Industrial Officer
Queensland Police Service
To provide analytical support on all industrial and workplace matters concerning the Queensland Police Service.
To negotiate with all relevant unions on behalf of the Queensland Police Service concerning conditions of
employment and present cases to management and the Queensland Court of Industrial Relations. To provide
recommendations and guidance on the development of recruitment policies as well as standards and procedures
for state, crown, public service and police employees. To undertake the development and maintenance of job
classification standards for State employees. To contribute and provide advice on policy formulation towards
recommendations and guidance on learning and development issues for State employees. Assist the
implementation of career planning and development programs for State police employees within the State of
Queensland as well as addressing associated performance management issues.
Board Membership History
Variety the Children’s Charity December 2012 - present
I hold a number of Board posts on a voluntary at a local, national and international level. As a Board member I am
responsible to actively participate and contribute to Board reviews, strategic planning matters and national or
international considerations/events.
For example, I hold a Director’s role on the Variety Asian Pacific Region International Committee and have been
allocated Japan as part of my portfolio. The role is to support, mentor and guide Japan in their pursuit of assisting
children with special needs and I act as the international liaison officer between Japan and head office in Los
Angeles.
As way of background, Variety International the Children’s Charity undertook a paradigm shift in its business, which
modernised the structure and aligned its operations with its objective of serving children throughout the world.
Champions have been appointed via the transitional rules of the restructure to form the 5 Regional Committees and
to start forming an agenda for the work to be done.
The 5 Regions are;
1. North America
2. South America
3. Europe/Central Asia
4. Asia Pacific
5. Africa/Middle East
In my role as Deputy Chair of Variety the children’s charity Northern Territory, the charity works directly with
individual families and organisations in our mission to empower children who are sick, disadvantaged or have
special needs to live, laugh and learn.

5. My Committee Membership includes:
• Director Variety Asian Pacific Region (International Committee)
• 2016 Variety International Conference - Jersey (International Committee)
• Alternate Director – National Board of Directors
• Chair Governance and Audit Committee (National)
• Strategic/Business Plan Sub Committee (NT)
• Governance/Board Composition Sub Committee (NT)
• Scholarships Program Committee (NT)
Red Cross – 2004 to present
Red Cross is a well-recognised international organisation that is committed to individuals and communities, in times
of vulnerability, to ensure they are involved in decisions that affect their lives, and have the support and knowledge
they need. I hold the Deputy Chair position on the Northern Territory Advisory Board for Red Cross and as the
national representative for the Northern Territory (NT).
Committee Membership:
• Deputy Chair - Board Member (NT)
• National Member of the Council of the Australian Red Cross Society (NT Representative)
• National Red Cross Centenary and Member Engagement Committee
• International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Committee (NT)
• ANZAC Centenary Advisory Committee (NT)
• Chair – Red Cross Centenary Sub Committee (NT)
• Voluntary Service Reference Group (NT)
• Work Health and Safety Committee (NT)
YMCA – July 2015 to present
The YMCA of the Top End is committed to developing strong people, strong families and strong communities. The
organisation values the input of volunteers in the community and endeavours to provide responsive programs and
services to the Communities. The YMCA of the Top End aims to be an active participant in the YMCA Movement
and is involved in providing sustainable development in local and regional contexts. As a Board member I am
responsible to actively participate and contribute to Board reviews and strategic planning matters.
Australia Day Council – September 2012 – September 2015
The Australia Day Council of the Northern Territory is a community based not-for-profit incorporated body and is
closely aligned to the Northern Territory Government and National Australia Day Council as well as Australia Day
Councils in other states and territories that operate as an independent body responsible for our own management,
events and activities, finance and governance. Our mission is to Inspire Territorians to celebrate and recognise the
diversity, achievements and lifestyle that make Australia great.
Appointed Treasurer 2013 - 2015
Committee Membership:
• Governance/Skills Register Sub Committee (NT)
• Strategic/Business Plan Sub Committee (NT)
Significant Achievements:
• Successfully opened communication channels between Variety Japan and head office in the USA that
has led to a resurgence of activities for children with special needs around Japan.
• Participated in the successful running of a world conference in Jersey (Channel Islands) for Variety the
Children’s Charity.
• Successful in having Japan’s bid to host the 2020 world Variety Conference in Tokyo.
• Successful in forming strategic partnerships across industries and government agencies in building
alliances and for the procurement of equipment and programs for children with special needs.
• Appointed Chair of the National Governance and Audit Committee for Variety the Children’s Charity
• Appointed Deputy Chair of the Red Cross Board Member (NT)
• Appointed National Member of the Council of the Australian Red Cross Society (NT Representative)
• Active member of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Committee (NT) for Red Cross
• Actively contributed to the strategic planning process for Variety the Children’s Charity, Red Cross and
the YMCA.

7. Education and Qualifications
1988 Bachelor of Commerce, Griffith University QLD
1995 Master of Business Administration, Griffith University QLD
1996 Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management, Flinders University SA
1998 Graduate Diploma in Further Education and Training, University of Southern Queensland
2002 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, University of Southern Queensland