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Professional and Experienced.

The Mindful Risk Group are supported by a team of hand picked professionals and subject matter experts. Our team can help you manage your risk control process, make better decisions and gain competitive advantage. Learn more about our team below.

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JAMES RITCHIE FGIA

Chief Executive Officer

James is an experienced risk and safety professional with more than a decade of experience delivering WHS, Risk Management and Compliance functions at both operational and executive levels in both government and corporate sector environments.

As the chief executive officer of The Mindful Risk Group, James assists organisations to develop WHS and Risk Management capability through risk advisory as well developing risk research and thought leadership.

James is a published author, a regular guest lecturer at The University of Newcastle and a sought after presenter at professional development events for the NSW Law Society, The NSW Mine Managers  Association and the NSW Resources Regulator.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Bachelor of Environmental Management (Macquarie University)
  • Graduate Certificate of Applied Risk Management
  • Diploma OHS
  • G3 Certificate Minerals Industry Risk Management
  • Certificate IV TAE TAFE NSW

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

The Governance Institute of Australia (Chartered Risk and Governance Professional)

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • Development of concise enterprise risk frameworks for businesses in the resources sector
  • Delivery of tailored business-wide WHS Strategy and Planning processes in the mining sector, including measurable performance and risk indicators to reduce exposure to high consequence, low-frequency incidents. 
  • Implementation of strategic review programs resulting in a triple-figure reduction in workers compensation costs for government agencies.
  • Delivering contemporary Emergency Management and Business Continuity Frameworks to the University sector resulting in reductions in security risk exposures.

BRONWYN SMART FGIA, CAHRI

Chief Executive Officer

Bronwyn is an experienced Risk Management and Safety consultant, auditor and trainer with a background in private sector organisations as well as state and local government. Working across a variety of industries including mining, defence, emergency services, financial services, indigenous organisations, universities, the VET sector, charities and NFPs, this experience is complemented with proven ability to lead change to enhance your risk and workplace safety outcomes. Key skills include supporting businesses to navigate legislation, codes and regulations to implement practical and compliant risk management frameworks and WHS management systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Diploma of Human Resource Management
  • Diploma WHS
  • Diploma Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • Investigate WHS Incidents
  • Audit Safety Management Systems – Exemplar Global OH Level
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • Fire Safety Advisor

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

  • Governance Institute of Australia- Fellow (FGIA) Member
  • Australian Human Resources Institute- Certified Professional (CAHRI) Member
  • Australian Institute of Health & Safety- Member

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • WHSMS Audit, Mining Industry
  • Emergency Management Plans, Emergency Responders NSW
  • WHS Management System and Risk Management, Indigenous Corporations
  • Risk Management Workshops, Mining Industry
  • Emergency Management Audits, Various Multi-Tenanted sites and locations
  • WHS Training, Australian Defence Force