Graham Short, FCPA, BBus (Acctg)

Managing Partner

·37 years’ experience in Business Management and Improvement, Risk Management, and Work Health and Safety, including 19 years in executive roles within the high-risk mining industry

20 years’ experience in 5 State Government Departments, including senior positions in Treasury, Crown Law, Industrial Development

Several years representing the resources sector on WA’s peak advisory body to Government on Occupational Health and Safety

Deep knowledge of WHS legislation, Risk Management Frameworks, Safety Management Systems, and regulatory compliance

Strong relationships with Government, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders

Long time contributor to the development and implementation of national and WA Work Health and Safety reforms, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards

Experienced presenter at high-level forums including Parliamentary Committees / Inquiries, Boardrooms, Conferences, site-based teams, and the media

Consultant to law firms Piper Alderman, MinterEllison, and PSL Legal advising on WHS legislation, compliance and governance matters

Holds various tertiary qualifications to Bachelor Degree level, is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA), and is a Registered Lobbyist

Chris Gamble, Risk Management and Compliance Specialist / Lead Auditor

Former Regulator, Team Leader of the world’s largest inspectorate, and Special Inspector of Mines at the previous WA Department of Mines and Petroleum, now WorkSafe – Mines Safety (6+ years)

Extensive WHS experience across most of WA’s many mine sites and high-risk working environments including construction, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, transport

Hands-on expertise in compliance, ISO certification, integrated management systems, auditing, investigations, critical / fatal risk programs, and risk assessment

Delivered in-house risk management consultancy services to large businesses

Appointed as an Expert Witness by WorkSafe in a successful prosecution

Regular presenter to Government, Industry, Universities, and Registered Training Organisations, offering practical solutions to complex safety challenges

·        Holds multiple qualifications including:

·        Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

·        Diploma in Government Workplace Inspection

·        Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

·        ICAM Investigation Certification

·        Global Minerals Industry Risk Management G3 (GMIRM)

·        Exemplar Global Certified Auditor in OHS and Management Systems