My specialities are based on a life-time of positive engagement with people and their organisations. Through these networks I have developed and honed practical and proven skills. I use my knowledge and skills to inspire and create the drive and energy in others to achieve their dreams.
I am a builder, a leader, an influencer, a mentor and a confident and capable catalyst for change.
I have built organisations and foundations from their inception. I am an experienced CEO and highly sought after Chair and independent Director of Boards, Advisory Forums, strategic think tanks and government task forces.
I am unafraid to acknowledge what I don’t know and to bring in robust and expert advice and this has coupled with my extensive national and international networks has produced enormous results for people I work with.
I will work with you on your vision and belief to advance your interests. Telling your story in your words and in the language of those you wish to influence is one of my key strengths.
This is what I can offer you
- inspiration and empathy
- partnership and collaboration,
- highly adept in cross cultural environments and communication
- mentoring and coaching,
- big picture thinking,
- strategic leadership and strategic planning,
- high level policy development and implementation,
- governance, administration and financial oversight
Who I have worked with
South Australian Native Title Services Ltd (SANTS)
As a Founding member and inaugural and past CEO of the South Australian Native Title Services ltd, SANTS was recognised by the Commonwealth Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on July 1, 2008 as the Native Title Service Provider for Greater South Australia. SANTS has legal responsibilities and functions under Section 203B of the Native Title Act. The area covered by SANTS includes those lands and waters within the SA state borders and those waters adjacent to the SA coastline.
Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining Exploration and Energy (AEMEE)
Founding member and inaugural Chairperson of Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Exploration and Energy Ltd (AEMEE) AEMEE is an incorporated not-for-profit company set up to grow Indigenous businesses in Australia and overseas in mining and allied industries.
AEMEE was established in recognition that Aboriginal people want to engage in the economic and social benefits that result from mining on their traditional lands. AEMEE acknowledges and supports the notion that Aboriginal people want to be actively involved in the Australian economy and to share in the wealth created by the resource sector.
Aboriginal Foundation of South Australia
As the CEO South Australian Native Title Services Ltd., I lead the establishment of the Aboriginal Foundation of South Australia. The Foundation is designed to assist native title groups to realise their native title agreements into commercial and sustainable projects. The Foundation has directed and supported the Indigenous negotiations and consultations with all stakeholders including Indigenous groups, the resource industry, farming and fishing groups, local councils, Aboriginal community groups and members, government agencies and the State government.
Aboriginal Congress of South Australia
As the inaugural and former Executive Officer of the Native Title Unit within the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc., I led the establishment of the Aboriginal Congress of South Australia in 2000 to be the state-wide voice of native title issues in South Australian which comprises over 22 diverse traditional language groups throughout remote, rural and urban communities. The Congress engaged with leadership and peak bodies of Industry and government. The role of the Aboriginal Congress has been to pursue the interests and needs of Aboriginal people in the development of Native Title, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) as well as future economic development through mining access agreements.
Directorship & Board positions & Advisory Forums
NGO governance, Policy Development, CEO Performance Review, Board and organisational Charter, Sub committees of Board and their terms of reference, Audit and Risk Management, Profile Image and Brand,
Independent Specialist / Person
Pika Wiya Aboriginal Community Health Services Board, Port Augusta South Australia.
Rio Tinto Coal & Western Kangoulu Aboriginal Community, Emerald Queensland
NTSCorp Ltd, Sydney NSW
Advisory Forums & Directorships
CSIRO National Research Flagship, Minerals Down Under, Strategic Advisory Council.
Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining Exploration and Energy Limited (AEMEE).
Mineral Council of Australia Indigenous Dialogue Group,
Australian Uranium Association Indigenous Dialogue Group,
National Native Title Council Limited
Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM)
Queensland University Infrastructure Australian Indigenous Reference Group (Federal Government)
South Australian Fishing Industry Council
Ministerial Appointments (Government)
Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board, South Australia South Australia Government (NRM)
Northern and Yorke Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board, South Australia Government (NRM)
Resource Industry Development Board, (RIDB) South Australia Government
South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council, SAAAC South Australia Government
Indigenous Business Policy Advisory Group, (IBPAG) Commonwealth Government
Interim Advisory Board on the Remote Enterprise Centre, Commonwealth Government
South Australian Marine Park Advisory Council, South Australia Government