Profile
Andrea is a seasoned consultant and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in strategic and operational Human Resources and Organisation Development. Since joining Sheffield in 2010, she has built a strong reputation for delivering impactful solutions across executive search, leadership development, and organisational transformation.
Business Experience
Andrea’s consulting experience spans federal, state, and local government in Australia, the health sector, education, private enterprise, NGOs, and professional associations. She has held senior roles including Principal Consultant at Brisbane City Council and Senior HR Advisor at the University of Canterbury’s College of Education. Her work has consistently focused on enhancing workforce capability and organisational effectiveness.
Andrea specialises in:
Her approach is grounded in building sustainable, high-performing work environments that foster relationships, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. As an experienced facilitator, Andrea is known for her ability to engage teams, coach leaders, and design strategies that align with organisational goals and values. Her work is enhanced by her ability to build long-term relationships with clients, deeply understanding their business and needs.
Sector / Functional Expertise
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Education – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
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Health
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Agriculture
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Electricity & Infrastructure
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Local Government & Public Sector
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Legal
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NGOs & Not-for-Profit Organisations
Professional Qualifications
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Master of Health Administration
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Bachelor of Education
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Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing Education)
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Accredited Myers Briggs Type Indicator Facilitator (including Expanded Interpretive Report)
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DDI Certified Facilitator
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Certified Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming