Human Resources Manager

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John (Ian) McCormack DEMPSEY

Personal Details

Name: John (Ian) McCormack DEMPSEY

Address: ** ***** ******

Broadford VIC 3658

Telephone: (03) 57841576 after Hours

0419 - 890 015 Mobile

Licences VIC Driver's Licence

Tertiary Education & Qualifications

Feb 2007 - Dec 2009 Proteus Leadership Centre

Doncaster Heights Vic 3109

o Diploma Human Resources and Business Management

Feb 2008 - April 2008 Swinburne University of Technology

Hawthorn VIC 3122

Diploma of OH&S

Mar 1996 - Jan 2000 DEAKIN AUSTRALIA

Swanston Street

Melbourne Victoria

University Certificate of Management

Mar 1995 - Dec 1995 GORDON INSTITUTE OF TAFE

Geelong Victoria

Certificate of Workplace Leadership

Information Technology

4. SAP

5. Microsoft Office

6. Internet

7. Powerpoint

8. PayGlobal

9. Attache'

Employment History

Aug 2009 - July 2011 Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

PO box 614

Kununurra WA 6743

Profile Small remote Western Australian Local Government provider.

Position Manager Organisational Development/HR

Location Kununurra

Objective To lead and set the strategic direction in the provision of all

HR, OH&S, Recruitment, Industrial Relations and to ensure the

relevant policies are in place including induction, OH&S,

recruitment, remuneration, Work Cover, rehabilitation. Involved

with Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Policies and Procedures

1. Recruitment - Attraction and Retention

2. Occupational Health and Safety Systems

3. Training - General and OH&S

4. Work Cover and Return To Work

5. Strategic Planning including the Annual Council Plan

6. Internal Communication

7. Annual Report Process

8. Best Value - Quality and Value for Services Provided

9. Customer Service

10. Records Management

11. Risk Management

12. Day to day IT solutions

Projects -Including Website and Intranet development,

Records Archival

13. Council Property Leases

June 2004 - July 2009 Gannawarra Shire Council

49 Victoria Street

Kerang Vic 3579

Profile Small rural Victorian Local Government provider.

Position Manager Organisational Development

Location Kerang

Objective To lead and set the strategic direction in the provision of all

HR, OH&S, Recruitment, Industrial Relations and to ensure the

relevant policies are in place including induction, OH&S,

recruitment, remuneration, WorkCover, rehabilitation. Involved

with Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning.

Responsibilities

14. Human Resources Policies and procedures

15. Recruitment - Attraction and Retention

16. Occupational Health and Safety Systems

17. Training - General and OH&S

18. WorkCover and Return To Work

19. Strategic Planning including the Annual Council Plan

20. Internal Communication

21. Annual Report Process

22. Best Value - Quality and Value for Services Provided

23. Customer Service

24. Records Management

25. Risk Management

26. Day to day IT solutions

Projects -Including Website and Intranet development,

Records Archival

27. Council Property Leases

Sept 2002 - May 2004 Goulburn Valley Health

Graham Street

Shepparton Vic 3

Profile Large rural Victorian Public Health provider.

Position Human Resources Manager

Location Shepparton

Objective To lead and set the strategic direction in the provision of all

HR, OH&S, Recruitment, Industrial Relations and policies are in

place including induction, OH&S, recruitment, remuneration,

WorkCover, rehabilitation, Youth Plan and Community Plan.

Responsibilities

28. Develop, implement and review all policies including HR,

29. OH&S, Youth and Community.

30. Support and mentor line managers.

31. Challenge "the way things are done".

32. Develop and provide solutions eg. attraction and retention of

33. key staff.

34. Prepare reports for Council.

35. Industrial relations.

36. Performance management.

37. Liaise with local business and the community.

38. Drive youth initiatives across the Shire.

39. Salary System

40. Risk Management

June 2000 - Sept 2002 Berrigan Shire Council

56 Chanter Street

Berrigan NSW 2712

Profile Southern NSW rural Shire Council. Tourism and agriculture

is the main

industries in the region. Population is located in the 4 major

towns of Finley, Berrigan, Barooga and Tocumwal of approximately

7000 people.

Position Corporate Support Officer

Location Berrigan

Objective To provide and ensure all HR, OH&S, Youth and Community

services and policies are in place including induction, OH&S,

recruitment, remuneration, WorkCover, rehabilitation, Youth Plan

and Community Plan.

Responsibilities

41. Develop, implement and review all policies including HR

42. OH&S, Youth and Community.

43. Support and mentor line managers.

44. Challenge "the way things are done".

45. Develop and provide solutions eg. attraction and retention of key

staff.

46. Prepare reports for Council.

47. Industrial relations.

48. Performance management.

49. Liaise with local business and the community.

50. Drive youth initiatives across the Shire.

51. Salary System

52. Risk Management

Jan 1971 - June 2000 POWERCOR AUSTRALIA LTD

(formerly State Electricity Commission of Victoria)

Head Office

Market Street

Melbourne Victoria

Profile: Owner, operator and maintainer of all electricity distribution

assets in

Western and Central Victoria. Stretching across 150,000 square

kilometres, the network area covers more than 55% of the State

with in excess of 544,000 customers. Largest distribution

network system in Victoria which includes 108,000 wire km

(overhead), 17,000 circuit km and 476,000 poles.

(Dec 1997 - June 2000) Position: Human Resources Manager (Advisor)

Location: Geelong, Sunshine, Werribee, Colac & Warrnambool

Objective: ( To provide effective and timely human resource

management

service, advice, support and counsel to the field based

Business

Units and to support and drive corporate Human Resources

and Corporate Affairs initiatives in the regional

locations.

Responsibilities:

Change Management

53. Monitor and make recommendations in the formulation of human resource

strategies, policies and procedures

54. Drive and support process change implementation

55. Communicate, implement and monitor human resource policies, programs

and initiatives across Powercor

56. Develop and implement action programs to introduce process change in an

efficient manner

Performance Management

57. Provide line managers with the tools, development and support to

effectively manage their people

58. Drive the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of the

performance management process in the field

59. Assist line managers with programs and initiatives to improve work

practices

Specialist Leadership

60. Challenge the way the work is done and provide solutions to improve

work processes

61. Observe and challenge any potential risks to the business

62. Manage the regional team productivity levels and provide development

opportunities

63. Provide advice and information to assist in the business planning

process

64. Provide line management with sound advice on the management of people

65. Provide quality advice in respect of the company's human resource

obligations, including legislative and Award matters

66. Demonstrate sound leadership and management practices through personal

example

Jan 1971 - June 2000 POWERCOR AUSTRALIA LTD

Human Resource Services

67. Establish, maintain and monitor human resource processes and tools to

support the business

68. Provide an efficient customer focussed consultation service

69. Develop and implement a program to increase awareness of human

resources and corporate affairs services

70. Provide a timely customer focussed human resource service

Occupational Health & Safety and WorkCover

71. Ensure a safe working environment for employees

72. Control and limit potentially unsafe work practices or equipment

73. Contribute to the administration and implementation of an occupational

health and safety activities plan aimed at reducing the incidence of

accidents within Powercor Advise the heads of operating units and

supervisors of results of appraisal of safety plan and its performance in

reducing accidents

74. Conduct regular safety inspection audits and recommend specific

accident prevention control measures

75. Establish basic safety training programs for all employees

76. Assist managers/supervisors maintain compliance with the company safety

policy

77. Ensure Powercor compliance with legislative requirements

78. Ensure all WorkCover claims are monitored and in compliance with

company and Federal legislation

Recruiting

79. Identify and develop sources of personnel to meet Powercor's needs

80. Carry our the procurement, investigation, interview and initial

selection of new employees including apprentices and senior executives

Industrial Relations

81. Prepare statistics and routine reports and provide award and wage

information to managers/supervisors to assist in administering the

organisation's industrial relations function

82. Participate in union management negotiations

83. Negotiate industrial relations matters with employees, shop stewards or

union officials, alerting management to significant developments

84. Ensure that awards and policies are understood and observed

85. Prepare reports on allocated industrial matters to management

Training & Development

86. Plan internal courses to meet training and staff development

requirements for the company's staff

87. Research, prepare and present training material to various groups of

company employees

88. Seek assistance from external consultants or training professionals in

providing specific technical support to in-company training programs

Jan 1971 - June 2000 POWERCOR AUSTRALIA LTD

Reports & Administration

89. Ensure all administration and reports are accurate and distributed to

appropriate management to meet set deadlines

Payroll

90. Oversee and ensure an accurate payroll for all wages and salaried staff

distribution each pay period

91. Oversee and ensure employee salary records are correct and up-to-date

92. Oversee and ensure correct interpretation of Award conditions in

relation to pay rates, allowances and penalty rates

Workplace Agreement/Enterprise Bargain Agreement Contracts

93. Ensure all Workplace Agreements, Enterprise Bargain Agreements and

Contracts are accurate and in accordance with company policy

(Jan 1995 - Dec 1997)) Position: Human Resources Manager

Location: Geelong, Sunshine & Werribee

Objective & Responsibilities: As per Dec 1997 - present

(Dec 1991 - Jan 1995) Position: Human Resource Manager, Barwon Region

Location: Geelong

Objectives & Responsibilities: As per Dec 1997 - present

(Mar 1988 - Dec 1991) Position: Manager Materials & Contracts

Location: Geelong

Responsibilities:

94. Manage the regional contracts, purchasing, material supply, warehousing

and distribution functions through the setting of key result areas,

establishment of targets and monitoring of performance

95. Develop an effective team with a commitment to enhance efficiency,

enriching jobs and developing personnel

96. Manage and participate in monitoring, auditing and training in the

contracts, purchasing, material supply, warehousing and distribution

function in DBCs and regions

97. Ensure safe working practices are promoted and maintained

98. Initiate and manage the development of procedures and systems relative

to contracts purchasing, material supply, warehousing and distribution

functions which will enhance efficiency, job enrichment and development

of personnel

99. Liaise with Materials and Corporate Contracts Department on the

development of policies and procedures

(Jan 1971 - Mar 1988) Position: Storekeeper

Location: Mildura

Hobbies and Interests

100. Family

101. Sport

102. Personal development

103. Music

104. Travel

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