Tim lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and three kids, and is always on the lookout for a good coffee. Tim enjoys listening to podcasts, productivity tools, playing saxophone and learning.
As a kid, Tim grew up in USA, Ecuador and New Zealand. Now living in Melbourne, Australia, Tim studied Applied Chemistry at RMIT University where he was introduced to the field of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) by Leo Ruschena, Terry Elms and Dr Neale Jackson.
Following graduating from RMIT, Tim joined WSP Group as a consultant working with a range of clients and industries, before gaining internal advisory roles within St Vincent’s Hospital, Cadbury (Kraft Foods / Mondelez), RMIT University, Programmed Facility Management (PFM), and most recently the Energy & Utilities division of Downer Group.
Throughout his career, Tim has continued to further his professional development graduating with a Masters of Occupational Health and Safety and Masters of Business from the University of Newcastle. Over the last few years, Tim has turned his focus on the importance of evidence-based decision making in the practice of WHS and business operations.
This led Tim to complete a Doctor of Professional Studies at the University of Southern Queensland, combined with a practice-based research project at PFM exploring Safety Leadership and its Relationship with Safety Performance, under the supervision of Dr Luke van der Laan and Dr Lee Fergusson.
A Certified Chartered OHS Professional, Tim is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and co-founder of the AIHS' Emerging Leaders Network, partnering with people like Abby Edwards, Amanda Jones, Andrew Barrett, Andy Heinrichs, Celia Antonovsky, Emma Cunningham, Madeleine Page, Michelle Oberg, and Naomi Kemp to expand the EL Network across Australia, which had seen the connection of many young and early career safety professionals with their peers and provided opportunities for development, social learning and sharing a coffee (or pizza and beer).
Word of the Year
The Choose One Word ‘Ritual of Becoming’ is a practice that involves selecting a word to serve as an anchor/reference point for the year ahead. I have picked up this annual ritual from Dr Jason Fox and The Cleverness as a deeply introspective and reflective practice that helps you interpret ‘who’ you are, the factors that are more likely to see you fulfilled and the sense of what might be emerging for in the next chapter of your story.
the year of the Navigator.
The Navigator is a master of direction, a seeker of new horizons, and a guide through the uncharted waters of life.
The Navigator is one who charts a course through the unknown, using the stars as a guide and the compass as a tool. She embodies wisdom, foresight, and the courage to venture into uncharted territories.
With a map in hand and the horizon in sight, the Navigator is always on the move, constantly seeking new adventures and opportunities for growth.
At A Glance
Fellow and Certified Chartered OHS Professional | Australian Institute of Health and Safety
Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) | RMIT | 2004-2006
Master of Occupational Health and Safety | Newcastle | 2009-2011
Master of Business | Newcastle | 2012-2014
Doctor of Professional Studies | USQ | 2016-2022