Natalie Mayes

Background

About Natalie Mayes

A non-executive director and senior executive leader with professional qualifications in Industrial Relations and HR, demonstrating proven experience in both the resources industry (mining/engineering/surveying) and in the community services sector (not-for-profit). I am passionate about helping others to live a meaningful life of quality both in terms of health and purpose. My legacy is to make a positive and meaningful difference in people's lives - whether as an individual or more broadly as an organisation or community. My leadership style is to take responsibility for finding the potential in people then serving to develop that potential with respect, trust and authenticity. I believe that values are at the heart of everything we do. Leaning into my core values means I am clear about what is important and ensure that my purpose, vision and values are visibly demonstrated through my intentions, words and most importantly my behaviour. As a highly engaged and collaborative leader, my strong people-centric approach for all stakeholders demonstrates success in strategic operations, transformational change management, business service improvement and corporate services. I currently manage the portfolios of Operations, Finance, Quality & Compliance and People & Culture with well established networks across the State to optimise business performance with strong values-based organisational culture. Key Skills & Capabilities:* A strategically focused, values driven leader who maintains a supportive working environment designed to underpin enhanced productivity and empower employees and leaders to meet high performance standards;* Proven experience in the development of organisational capacity and the provision of expert people & culture advice to Executive, Management and Frontline Leaders on all people related matters including workforce initiatives, policies, practices and processes;* Visibly demonstrated authentic leadership style focused on clarity, connection and empathy;* Growth mindset towards courageous leadership, accountability and tenacity;* Empathic active listener and effective communicator across all modes;* Results-driven and adaptive project manager with exemplary planning and organisational skills;* Influential leader capable of tough conversations (clear is kind);* Demonstrated engagement and collaborative approach towards a trusted connection designed to support accountability;* Focus on continuous improvement with demonstrated ability for identifying, analysing and streamlining complex work processes.