Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 · 5 mos · Australia · On-site

• Working with the CEO to deliver the People Team realignment project alongside extensive change management.
• Context creation, implementation and hiring of newly created Chief People Officer role post realignment to ensure ongoing strategic success of the department on contract concluding.

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · Australia

• We’re pioneering a new era of HR - where professionals have the time, tools, and support to lead.
• Mak by Humaneer is your AI-powered productivity partner, purpose-built to reduce admin and unlock strategic impact. Built by HR, for HR, we combine intelligent automation with the power of a global community so no one has to go it alone. This is how we deliver on our promise: less admin, more impact.

Feb 2022 – Jan 2023 · 11 mos · Australia

• We build room temperature quantum computers, powered by diamond, which will provide ubiquitous quantum computing.
• Founded in 2019, Quantum Brilliance is a venture-backed Australian-German quantum computing hardware company, providing diamond quantum accelerators supported by a full stack of software and application tools. Quantum Brilliance’s vision to enable mass deployment of quantum accelerators will propel industries to harness edge computing applications and next generation supercomputers. Quantum Brilliance’s international partnerships extend into North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific, working with governments, supercomputing centres, research organisations and industry leaders.

Oct 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Instaclustr is the open source as-a-service company, delivering reliability at scale. We operate an automated, proven and trusted management environment, providing database, analytics, search and messaging. We enable companies to focus on building cutting edge applications, eliminating the need for costly operations teams and technology.
• Our core technologies include Apache Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, Kibana and Zeppelin. We deliver mission-critical, high performance and always-on data solutions for our customers - supported 24/7 by our Technical Operations team.
• Instaclustr’s consulting expertize leverages the experience we have gained from almost 30+ million node-hours of managing Apache Cassandra and related technologies. Our staff includes experienced consultants with deep expertize in the technologies we support as well as extensive consulting experience.

Sep 2014 – Oct 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Sydney, Australia

• People Rock is a Dynamic HR consultancy which focuses on results.
• We help Start ups and SMEs get their HR sorted FAST!
• We specialise in putting your HR framework in place using the best technology in the market, while helping you build out an AWESOME employee experience. Our goal is to get your HR up and running quick smart, with a robust employee journey and superb employee experience. While saving you time and money from the outset!
• As the creators of the “7 Points of Engagement Model” our unique approach allows for assessment, development and measurement throughout the process of developing a strong positive work culture.
• We believe that a highly engaged team equates to an AWESOME work culture, and we can help you do that!
• We are advocates for wellness in the workplace, work/life balance and using positive psychology principles to increase overall well being, productivity and resilience.
• We believe in equity and equality, strengths based development and increasing organisational culture and engagement through a shared value system.
• Most importantly… we get results!

Jan 2014 – Feb 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Sydney, Australia

• Best Place to Work (Top 25) 2015
• Best Place to Work (Top 20) 2016
• Best Place to Work (Top 20) 2017
• Employer of choice 2016 - City of Sydney Business Awards
• Excellence in business 2016-City of Sydney Business Awards
• Overall business of the year - City of Sydney Business Awards
• NSW Employer Of Choice 2016 - Business Chamber Awards
• Sitback Solutions is a Human Centered Design and Development agency providing customised solutions, psychology-based Experience design, off and on-line, best practice web development and specialised UX training.
• Our Experience design team are registered psychologists and HCI Specialists who apply a depth of research to our work. Our Development team are highly experienced software developers specialising in PHP .NET and Front end development.
• We have been fortunate to work with a broad range of top brands across all sectors including: Finance, Retail, Charity, Entertainment, Government, Education and Corporate.
• Working directly with our CEO and SMT team, I manage all things People and Culture within the business.

Sep 2010 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs

• JMC Academy is Australia’s leading private education and training provider for the Music, Film and Television and Digital Media fields.
• As a guest lecturer I am lucky to get to share my passion for the recruitment industry and help educate those who have never been active in the job market work effectively to secure their first role in industry.
• My lectures cover the following topics
• Resume writing - (how to stand out from the crowd)
• Personal online branding through social media (the effects and benefits of online profiles)
• Utilizing different mediums throughout your job search (and how to track these)
• interview preparation and techniques (including those killer questions, competency based interviewing etc.)
• following up after interviews- the next step

May 2010 – Oct 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• ... cre8ting opportunities
• cre8 recruitment is a boutique Australian owned recruitment company that specialises in the recruitment of professionals within Digital, Creative and Media . We practice what we preach, embracing new technologies and taking recruitment to the next level.
• visit our website - www.cre8recruitment.com.au
• We strike a balance between a unique and personalised service while working with some of the biggest players within the industry, both client and candidate side. With soft skilled and technical expertise, cre8 recruitment is "cre8ting opportunities" across the sector.
• We pride ourselves on our unique approach and welcome you to get in touch to find out more.

Mar 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Working within the Not for Profit Sector specializing in providing Recruitment and HR Solutions for N-F-P clients and Government Organizations. I was responsible for setting up the new PR and Communications division. Areas of specialism were PR, Communications, Sales and Marketing. Responsible for growing the division for the organization.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

• Head of Commercial temps – JPA Graduate (London)
• Was relocated to the London office to build the graduate commercial temps division. Focusing on starting up this new area for the organization. Concentrated on Business development and setting up systems for the temporary market.
• Manager – JPA Scotland
• Leading the Scottish team based in the Edinburgh Office. Attending monthly Manager meetings in London do discuss progress and strategy within the organization, Was responsible for the attraction, retention and development of new employees within the office. Also conducting one-2-ones and setting KPIs and Targets.
• Consultant – JPA Scotland
• Managing the careers of recruitment professionals within Scotland. Developing strong client relationships while helping with workforce planning and recruitment for growing areas within their business. Specializing in Headhunting and networking within professional service recruitment.