Greater Adelaide Area
Wade is the elected President and Chief Executive of the Police Association of South Australia (PASA). He is a highly efficient, results driven and pragmatic executive leader, experienced board director and Chair. A savvy and skilled strategic thinker, he is a Member of the Australian Institute for Company Directors (MAICD), Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management (FAIM), Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA) and Professional Member of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA). Possessing a high degree of diplomacy and EQ, Wade is skilled in executive general management and strategic leadership, industrial (EBA) negotiations, employee, stakeholder and government relations, business operations and development, organizational transformation and strategic reform. Whether it be government, private or not-for-profit sectors, he is passionate about embedding modern corporate governance to instill perpetual value to companies, clients and communities; working with boards to build strategic vision and affirm values. Wade's professional experience and qualifications has embedded within him a unique fusion of executive and directorship mindset. He brings authenticity, insight and influence to the board table. Wade is an outstanding strategic thinker and problem solver with a high threshold for complexity. He has unique ability to cut through and interpret chaos – and articulate strategic direction with clarity and meaningful purpose. He has an extensive track record of effectively developing, synthesizing and executing strategic intent. A professional member of the Industrial Relations Society of South Australia, Wade is a tenacious and highly experienced industrial (EBA) negotiator with a proven ability to successfully nurture and influence stakeholder relationships and outcomes; including commercial, government and employee unions and associations. As Chief Negotiator, Wade has led multiple complicated and highly sensitive EBA negotiations for a complex public sector agency and led legislative reform through the South Australian parliamentary process. As a former specialist Police Tactical Group operator and with more than 25 years of experience in emergency management, crisis and strategic leadership, Wade has a proven and proficient ability to operate in high pressure, high risk, dynamic and complex government, commercial and not-for-profit environments. Wade has a high degree of self-awareness, promotes diversity of thinking and inspires people to be the best they can be.
The President is an elected official, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of the Police Association of South Australia (PASA). The President is accountable for the following functions: - promoting the interests of members of SA Police - presiding all meetings of the Board and preserving order so that business can be conducted - engaging and dismissing assistance as may be necessary for proper functioning of the Association - seeking to improve the conditions of PASA members - making public comment on matters affecting or likely to affect members of the Association - seeking to ensure PASA's financial position is healthy and trading solvent at all times - leading the planning of business objectives for PASA - leading the creation of policies and procedures for PASA to operate at an optimal level at all times - primary representative and negotiator for PASA in industrial relations / enterprise bargaining - primary negotiator to achieve optimal remuneration and working conditions for members of PASA - primary spokesperson for PASA to representatives of Government, industry, other trade unions or media
The role of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee is to assist the President in carrying out statutory responsibilities and to provide independent advice on the appropriateness of the Police Association's financial and performance reporting, system of risk oversight and management, system of internal control, and other matters as detailed in the charter. As Chair, responsible for administering business of the committee and ensuring review of and the provision of independent advice in relation to; - financial statements - performance information, systems and framework - system of risk oversight and management - internal control framework The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee is a committee of the PASA Board.
The Police Association of South Australia (PASA) represents the professional and industrial interests of its members. Established in 1911, the Police Association’s membership, which now exceeds 4600, is drawn exclusively from sworn members (any rank) of the South Australia Police. The Police Association of South Australia is affiliated with the Police Federation of Australia and registered pursuant to the Fair Work Act as a Trade Union.
In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra. The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognize the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits. The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia. The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criterion for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.
The functions of the ISCs include, but are not limited to, the provision of strategic, technical, evidence-informed advice to the South Australian Skills Commission on its functions with respect to the following provisions of the South Australian Skills Act 2008: > s6 – declaration of trades and vocations, including pre-apprenticeships or pre-traineeships, specified skills sets, higher qualifications. > s19(1)(a) – where aligned to the functions of the national Jobs and Skills Councils. > s19(c) – the preparation of the South Australian Skills Standards > Part 4A – the recognition of other trade and declared vocation qualifications and experience (not being qualifications obtained under a training contract). The role of ISCs includes, but is not limited to: > engaging with regulators, businesses, unions, rural and regional stakeholders in matters relating to vocational education and training, higher educational and workforce development. > providing an efficient and effective resource for the Commission to gather current and future industry workforce training intelligence that supports the government’s strategic policies. > contributing to and assisting in the testing and validation of the Commission’s work, government policy and program initiatives. > contributing to the Commission’s focus on the future workforce and training needs of South Australia and being involved in projects that support the Commission’s work.
The Police Superannuation Board is responsible to the Minister for Finance for the operation, management and administration of the Police Superannuation Scheme, established by the Police Superannuation Act 1990. With a portfolio of $2.38 billion, the Board’s vision is to provide members of the Scheme with quality superannuation services, including effective and efficient service delivery, together with readily accessible, relevant information and assistance.
Accountable to the Executive, responsible for operational management across the greater metropolitan area, including the impartial, efficient and effective management of any emergency event or incident. Managing the coordination of operations including high risk incidents, search and rescue, significant weather and natural events, including media engagement and performing the role of Police Forward Commander. Assisting in the effective management of financial, physical and human resources through sound planning strategies and monitoring and controlling activities against allocated budgets, coupled with liaising with internal stakeholders and external agencies, ensuring the consistent delivery of high quality policing services and representing SAPOL on committees as required. Planning, monitoring, commanding and controlling operations and investigations, to ensure adherence to SAPOL and statutory requirements, and performing the role of Police Forward Commander at major incidents. Assessing and authorising matters which require consideration in accordance with law, SAPOL practices, policies and procedures, and exercising statutory powers and responsibilities, as required, whilst applying a problem solving approach to all facets of the role. Leading, managing, developing and monitoring the performance of subordinates, ensuring all personnel maintain high morale and performance and conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.
Reporting to the CEO and operating within the remit of the Industrial Relations and Policy Branch (Department of Treasury and Finance), spearheaded significant legislative, political, industrial and fiscal reform to develop, negotiate and deliver innovative and contemporary policing strategies - achieving best level service delivery to meet community needs and expectations now and into the future. Developed new legislation relevant to the Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Budget Measures) Act 2021, briefing Ministers and managing passage of the Bill through Parliamentary processes. Influenced significant shift in long-standing union position, creating the opening for a more diverse and enhanced workforce mix utilising Police Security Officers.
Chief Negotiator (EBA) with executive accountability for building and nurturing key stakeholder relationships within government, the private/commercial sector and employee unions & associations. Strategic decision making and leadership with whole-of-organisation impact. Autonomy to develop industrial, human resources and people & culture strategy, communicate with influence, make decisions and steer negotiations between the agency, government and employee associations/unions to achieve political policy shift, industrial reform, modern employment conditions, and contemporary human resource management practices, whilst balancing employee relations against business/organisational needs. Executive reporting line direct to the CEO.