Change Management Lead

I was contracted to design and deliver scalable change management approaches supporting enterprise IT, operations, culture, capability, workforce readiness, and leadership initiatives. I developed change strategies, templates, communication resources, briefing packs, and readiness assessments for senior sponsors and implementation teams.

I led change management for an IT transformation across 11 Pilbara mine sites, supported the integration of the Rincon acquisition into Rio Tinto's global operations, and led capability development for the Salta lithium operation ahead of plant operations. I also oversaw change management across Operations, Functions, and the Rincon Project, supporting alignment and organisational readiness.

As Principal Advisor for the Rincon Culture Program, I lead delivery and integration across culture, capability, SPS, workforce, and operations-readiness priorities. I have partnered with HR and L&D teams, trained local change champions, and supported global leadership curriculum and Systems Engineering framework rollouts.

Led change management activities for BHP, supporting organisational transformation and workforce readiness initiatives.

Partnered with stakeholders to support change planning, communications, engagement, and adoption of new ways of working.

Provided change and communications consulting services for client transformation initiatives.

Supported the development of change approaches, stakeholder communications, and engagement activities.

Completed an international posting in Copenhagen focused on organisational development during a major restructure and post-merger integration phase.

Designed and delivered organisational development initiatives affecting approximately 1,500 onshore and offshore employees. Advised leadership teams on culture integration, workforce alignment, and wellbeing, while supporting regional and global OD capability through tools, training, and communications.

Delivered change management, leadership development, and culture transformation programs across mining, utilities, and energy industries.

Worked on multi-year transformation projects for clients including Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi, BHP, and Horizon Power. Facilitated leadership workshops, coached senior managers on behavioural safety and organisational change, and designed training programs and thought leadership on mental health and psychological safety.

Led change and communications within the IT function during the rapid expansion and digital transformation of a Greenfields oil and gas project.

Partnered with the CIO to improve visibility of IT programs and created a project-progress infographic adopted company-wide. Developed change frameworks, stakeholder plans, engagement strategies, and a feedback-driven change support model that improved employee satisfaction.

Undertook a contract role to build foundational change management capability within the HR function of a major utility provider.

Developed change strategies for enterprise projects, conducted impact assessments and stakeholder mapping, and supported engagement planning, change leadership, and internal capability development.

Master's degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology with a focus on Rehabilitation Counselling.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.