About Tim

Tim has joined CDS and the uni 2 beyond program in the role of Project Manager – Internships Pathway. Tim is responsible for the co-design and implementation of refreshed internship opportunities for students and alumni to build on their social inclusion experiences. The co-design, with lived experience mentors, will include capacity building training for both students and business partner mentors and a person-centred approach to internships with established disability-confident employers. Prior to joining CDS, Tim has over 33 years experience working in secondary education, corporate training and senior human resource management roles in the telecommunication, media and financial services sectors. In the last 4 years, Tim moved into the disability sector with a work-integrated social enterprise (WISE) called Jigsaw Australia, and lead transitions to open employment for over 100 participants.

On a personal note, Tim is an active sportsperson and enjoys the outdoors by playing touch footy, bushwalking, cycling, skiing and recently triathlons.

His other interests include cinema, reading, travelling abroad, sampling food and wine, bird-calling, beekeeping, and he has plans to raise some chickens.

Most of all he enjoys spending time with wife, children, and extended family over a delicious feast.

Qualifications

Tim has a Bachelor of Science and Diploma in Education from University of Sydney, and Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (MGSM).