RESUME

Profile

I am a seasoned WHS consultant with over two decades of experience across Australia and South Asia. As the founder of WHS Guard, I specialize in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety solutions that align with ISO standards and regulatory requirements. My expertise spans risk assessment, incident investigation, safety audits, and the integration of psychosocial risk management into organizational frameworks. I am committed to fostering safer workplaces through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. My approach combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, ensuring that safety initiatives are both effective and sustainable.

Achivements

Safety Performance & Risk Reduction

High Compliance Rates: Maintained a 99–100% audit-pass record across, Griffith University, University of Queensland and Sunwater by aligning systems to ISO 45001/45003 and regulatory requirements.
Emergency Preparedness: Spearheaded pandemic-readiness at UQ—adopted by three other universities—and developed emergency response plans for marine rescue operations.
30–40% Incident Reductions: Reduced HSE incidents by 25% at CSIRO and 30% at True Group through targeted risk-management initiatives and culture change programs

Financial & Operational Impact

$2 Million Cost Savings: Delivered a $2 million annual reduction in insurance premiums at CSIRO via strategic safety controls.
10–15% Budget Efficiencies: Managed a $6 million QEHS budget at True Group, negotiating supplier contracts that saved 15% on equipment and 10% on program costs.
Process Optimization: Introduced a payments-processing method at Henry Schein Halas that saved 6 work-hours per week; led returns-management and customer-service projects that streamlined operations end-to-end.

Leadership & Culture

Team Development: Grew internal promotion rates by 50% at True Group through mentorship and capability-building;. Led 100+ professionals at Griffith University to embed proactive safety practices.
Behavioural Safety Programs: Launched VR-enhanced training at CSIRO, boosting engagement by 30%; gamified UQ safety training to drive participation and retention.

Thought Leadership & Advocacy

Published Author & Speaker: Authored white papers on psychosocial risk and musculoskeletal disease for WHSQ; frequent keynote at CSIRO Convergence, Global Safety Summits (2017, 2023), and APOSHO conferences.
Newsletter & Research: Founder of the “WHS Guard Newsletter” newsletter, achieving 5,000+ LinkedIn engagements; partnered with UQ on workplace mental-health research.

Awards & Recognitions

Excellence in Safety Leadership at Marine Rescue Implementation Program (MRQ)(QPS)
Innovation Award (True Group) for sustainable recycling of waste.
Outstanding Educator recognition at Himachal Pradesh University for student performance improvements

Work

Experience

Jan 2024 – Present | WHS Consultant | Marine Rescue Implementation Program | Brisbane, QLD
Leading the design and rollout of a customised WHS system and training framework to enhance safety and operational readiness for marine rescue teams.
May 2022 – Dec 2023 | HSE Manager | CSIRO (Australia’s National Science Agency) | Multiple Sites, Australia
Directed national HSE strategy and compliance, achieving a 99% audit-pass rate while introducing VR-enhanced training and delivering $2 M in annual cost savings.
Apr 2021 – May 2022 | Acting WHS Director | Griffith University | Brisbane, QLD
Provided executive leadership of WHS across a 7,000-person campus, managing 100+ staff and a $5 M budget to reduce key risks by 40%.
May 2021 – Nov 2021 | Health & Wellbeing Consultant | Sunwater Pty Ltd | Brisbane, QLD
Designed and implemented data-driven wellbeing and incident-management programs that cut workplace incidents by 20% and reduced costs by 10%.
Sept 2019 – Mar 2021 | Senior WHS Consultant | University of Queensland | Brisbane, QLD
Spearheaded pandemic preparedness and live risk registers for multiple faculties, maintaining a 100% audit-pass rate and sharing best practices with peer institutions.
Oct 2018 – Sept 2019 | Safety Systems Consultant | Mater Group | Brisbane, QLD
Led the development of KPI-driven safety management systems and quarterly audits, driving 15% improvement in compliance metrics.
Oct 2010 – Jan 2017 | EHS Manager | True Group | Singapore
Built and deployed QEHS frameworks across regional branches, reducing potential hazards by 80% and boosting internal promotion rates by 50%.
Sept 2007 – Aug 2010 | WHS & Science Operations Manager | Clayfield College, Brisbane

Integrated safety and laboratory-management processes for a leading

education institution.

May 2000 – Sept 2007 | Safety and Service Quality Manager | Henry Schein Halas | Melbourne, VIC
Supervised customer-service and special projects teams, led SOX-compliance training, and streamlined payment and returns processes to save six hours per week.
1998 – 2000 | Business Development Manager | Bankwest | Kalgoorlie / Melbourne, Australia
Exceeded referral targets by 200% through strategic community and business partnerships within the retail-banking division.
1997 – 1998 | Lecturer, Department of Management Studies | Himachal Pradesh University | India
Delivered BBA courses and revamped case-study curricula, raising student performance by over 30%.
1995 – 1997 | Senior Bankcards Supervisor | Standard Chartered Bank | India
Managed North India’s credit-card service launch (10,000 activations) and achieved ISO 9002 certification with zero non-conformances.

Skills

Workplace Health & Safety Leadership

Strategic WHS Management: Over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing WHS strategies across diverse industries in Australia and South Asia.
Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, including ISO 45001, ISO 45003, and ISO 14001 standards.
Psychosocial Risk Management: Proficient in integrating mental health frameworks into organizational WHS systems.

Risk Assessment & Incident Management

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Skilled in identifying potential hazards and implementing effective control measures.
Incident Investigation: Experienced in conducting thorough investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
Emergency Preparedness: Developing and executing emergency response plans and drills.

Audit & Compliance

Process Auditing: Conducting detailed audits to evaluate and improve organizational processes.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
Regulatory Mastery: Staying abreast of current health and safety regulations and applying them effectively.

Leadership & Team Development

Team Management: Proven ability to recruit, train, and lead diverse teams to achieve organizational goals.
Change Management: Expertise in guiding organizations through transitions and implementing service improvements.
Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with effective upward and downward communication.

Administrative & Operational Proficiency

Warehouse Management: Comprehensive experience in stock control, order dispatch, and logistics coordination.
Accounts Management: Handling accounts receivable, credit control, and financial reconciliations.
Customer Service: Organizing and managing customer service initiatives, including training and exhibitions.

Technical & Digital Competence

Enterprise Systems: Extensive knowledge of Pronto ERP, including sales, inventory, and purchase order processing.
Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB, QuickBooks, and various banking systems.
Operating Systems: Familiarity with Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX platforms.

Professional Certifications

Baseline Security Clearance
Australian Government Security Vetting Agency
Integrated Management Systems Lead HSE Auditor

Price Waterhouse Coopers

Workplace Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) Authorization

Workplace Heath And Safety Queensland

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Mental Health First Aid Australia

AS/NZS 2243.3 Safety in Laboratories
Association of Biosafety for Australia & New Zealand
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 Provide CPR (Level 2 First Aid Certification)
CBD College Pty Ltd, Brisbane, QLD
Positive Notice Blue Card & Working with Children Check
Queensland Government
E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Master

Yoga Alliance USA

MYOB Certification
StoryBridge Business Services, Brisbane, QLD
Managers & Leadership Programme
SkillPath, Melbourne, VIC
Internal Audit & ISO 9002 Training & Certification
Standard Chartered Bank, Delhi, India

Education

PhD Candidate, Workplace Health & Safety
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD (2023 – 2028)

Master of Occupational Health & Safety Science (MOHSSc)
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD (Nov 2018)

Master of Business Administration (Leadership & Marketing)
Himachal Pradesh University Business School, India (Dec 1994)
First Division; specialized in Financial Management & Marketing

Bachelor of Psychology

University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA (2026)

Bachelor of Science (Pure Sciences)
Himachal Pradesh University, India (July 1992)

First Division; coursework in Chemistry, Botany & Zoology

Senior Secondary Certificate (12th Grade)
Indian National School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1989)

First Division; studied French through 10th Grade

Languages

I am able to speak and write English and Hindi fluently.

I have functional understanding of french and Sanskrit.

Limited ability with Bhasa Indonesia.