Denis Mitchell: Overview of Skills and Attributes

Served as commissioned officer in RAAF (Administrative Category) May 1976 to September 2001.  Engaged as consultant/contractor for number of projects, particularly within the fields of HR management, IT, health, welfare and finance between December 2001 and October 2007. Appointed to project scheduling position in the DMO in October 2007.  Knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Project management (including contract development and management, scheduling and performance reporting);
• Policy development and coordination;
• Financial accounting and business management, particularly within the Australian Government framework;
• Communications and marketing.
• Human Resource/Personnel Management
• Understanding of the issues involved in project management and procurement, particularly in an Australian Government organisation
• Research and benefits realisation;
• Proven ability to learn and develop a high level of understanding within a short time, particularly in respect of portfolio management and objectives.
• Track record in achieving results, particularly in project-based organisations.
• Commitment to building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and business partners.
• Proven record of providing accurate, consistent, timely and appropriate services to clients and stakeholders.
• Proven initiative, flexibility, resourcefulness and willingness to promote continuous improvement and manage the implementation of change in the workplace
• Proven ability to develop solutions that are outcome-focussed, and informed by a strategic and corporate perspective.
• Well-developed business planning skills, informed by a broader corporate perspective and an understanding of resource and risk management frameworks.
• Well-developed work management and organisational skills including the ability to effectively assign and manage workloads, identify resource needs and accomplish workplace goals within deadlines.
• High level judgement and decision making skills, including a sensitivity to issues impacting on the work area and the ability to apply guidelines to novel or complex situations.
• Proven record in implementing initiatives.
• Commitment to building networks and developing productive working relationships with others, both within and outside of the workplace.
• Proven high-level skills in oral and written communication, with an ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to a range of audiences.
• Proven high-level skills in liaison, negotiation, conflict resolution and representational duties.
• Well-developed skills and experience in working in a team environment, including the ability to contribute positively to team cohesion and productivity.
• Well-developed team leadership skills, including the ability to impart a vision of team goals, develop and maintain team cohesion and productivity, and to translate strategy into action plans for team members;
• Well-developed skills in the development and management of teams, including the recruitment and management of staff, as well as in developing capability in a team environment through coaching and encouraging career development.