From Monday 11th August, FSU members will seek your support to become elected HSR’s to be your voice to promote better health and safety at Nab.

We congratulate these members for stepping up to represent their colleagues and improve health and safety for everyone. 

About the process

The election process is being conducted on NAB’s intranet. To vote, you will need to go to the relevant link for the HSR position you are voting for. 

When does voting open? 

Elections commence Monday August 11 2008 and close August 15 2008 at 9.00pm EST. 

Make sure you have your say! 

Make sure your vote counts when voting opens on August 11 2008 by voting for FSU supported candidates.

FSU Supports the following candidates:

• NEC’S Steve Howland - Technology’s DWG
• NEC’S Elli Doolan - BPA’s (Vic/Tas/WA/SA) DWG
• NAB LEC’S Annette Seward - RFS (NSW/ACT) DWG
• NAB LEC’S Mark Carter - RFS (SA/WA/NT) DWG
• Blake Hepworth - MLC DWG
• Miryam Zeschke - RFS (QLD) DWG
• Andrea Newley - RFS (QLD) DWG
• Terri Maree Francisco - RFS (QLD) DWG
• Rachel Barrett - RFS (QLD) DWG
• Lynn Unwin - RFS (QLD) DWG
• Kiran Shukla - RFS DIRECT – DWG
• Craig Barnes - BPA NSW/QLD/ACT - DWG

  

• Name	Position Standing for	Personal Statement
  Steve Howland	Steve Howland is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for Technology’s (DWG)	I have a keen interest in promoting better health and safety at Nab. That’s why I want to be the HSR for Technology. The health effects of unreasonable workloads, targets and bullying are some of the continuing health and safety risks facing today’s finance workers. Recently, I participated in reviewing Nab’s OHS and Injury Management records as part of Nab’s application to renew its Comcare licence. As an elected HSR my opportunity to provide greater employee input into improving Nab’s OHS performance is increased.   I am President of FSU’s Nab Local Enterprise Council for Vic/Tas and a member of FSU’s Nab’s National Enterprise Council. In this capacity I am also able to ensure that the health and safety interests of Nab staff are actively supported.  I seek your support to select me as your Elected HSR for Technology to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Elli Doolan	Elli Doolan is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for *Business and Private Banking (BPA Vic/Tas/WA/SA). Designated Work Group - DWG)	The Health & Safety of our people must be an essential objective of NAB. I believe that I can make a valuable contribution to the process.  Geographically speaking, I have worked in the areas of SA for 18yrs, NT for 5yrs and WA for 8yrs.  I am also familiar with the responsibilities and protocols of holding office including meeting processes. I am the President of the Nab’s Local Enterprise Council and a member of the Nab’s NEC. In this capacity I am able to ensure that the health and safety interests of Nab staff are actively supported.  I seek your support to elect me as your elected HSR for BPA Vic/Tas/WA/SA to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Annette Seward	Annette Seward is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for *Retail Financial Services (NSW/ACT) Designated Work Group (DWG)	I am committed to representing the health and safety interests of all NAB Staff. I am a member of the current Nab National Health and Safety Consultative Committee.  Prior to Comcare I was a member of the NSW OHS Committee. I have been trained in the Comcare System and have become familiar with Comcare’s Health and Safety consultative frameworks known as Health and Safety Management Arrangements, (HSMA’s).  I am also a member of Nab’s Local Enterprise Council for NSW/ACT and a FSU Workplace Representative. In these capacities I am able to ensure that the health and safety interests of Nab staff are actively supported.   I seek your support to select me as your elected HSR for RFS NSW/ACT to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Mark Carter	Mark Carter is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for *RFS SA/WA/NT Designated Work Group (DWG)	I am committed to pursuing better health and safety for my fellow colleagues. As your SA Representative on the current NAB National Health and Safety Committee (NHSCC) I already have experience in representing staff’s OHS interests. I have been trained in the Comcare System and have become familiar with Comcare’s Health and Safety consultative frameworks known as Health and Safety Management Arrangements, (HSMA’s). This training also dealt with the role of the HSR, so I am aware of this role’s responsibilities as well. In addition as a FSU Workplace Representative at Port Pirie, SA and member of Nab’s Local Enterprise Council I am experienced in representing the views and concerns of Nab staff. I feel it is important to have good employee representatives for Nab staff on OHS issues and with the expertise and support of the FSU; we can work together to promote a happier and safer work place. I seek your support to select me as your Elected HSR for RFS SA/WA/NT to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Miryam Zeschke	Miryam Zeschke is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for *RFS QLD Designated Work Group (DWG)	Please consider my nomination; I would be pleased to be your RFS HSR for Queensland to promote better health and safety outcomes at Nab.  I am your current Qld Rep on Nab’s National Health and Safety Committee. I have been trained in the Comcare System and have become familiar with Comcare’s Health and Safety consultative frameworks known as Health and Safety Management Arrangements, (HSMA’s). I am excellent at co-ordinating various viewpoints and diverse ideas into a unified voice and have done so in my capacity as FSU’s Workplace Representative at Toombul Branch. I believe I can apply these skills with equal effect as your elected HSR. As your HSR, I would like to be part of promoting regular audits of all branches/worksites by an expert/ independent assessor, for the purposes of identifying hazards/risks beyond the scope of in house staff. I also support more staff OH&S training in the identification / prevention / awareness of risks. I seek your support to select me as your Elected HSR for RFS QLD Designated Work Group (DWG) to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Andrea Newley	Andrea Newley as RFS (QLD) Safety Rep	I joined the Bank in 1984 and am currently in the Sales and Service Adviser role. My whole career with the Nab has been in the one Branch at Stanthorpe. I am 40 years old. My partner Michael and I have one daughter Jessica and our family’s business is Vine to Wine advisory services. I am aware of the occupational health and safety (OHS) practices of our business and that of our clients as required. Even though it is a different industry to banking, the concept is the same in that we should always be striving for best practices and improvement where required. If elected as a HSR, I would be encouraging the staff from Retail to become more active about OH & S in their workplace and contribute via constructive and positive feedback how best practice OHS may be achieved in their workplaces. OH & S involves all of us and we should all share our ideas so we achieve the best possible outcome for our staff. If elected as your HSR, I will be here to be your voice and take forward the feedback to Nab you give me. back to top
  Terri Maree Francisco	Terri Maree Francisco as RFS (QLD) Safety Rep	I am currently a Branch Manager of a Retail Plus at Dalby. I have been in Nab for almost 10 years moving and locating into a number of positions including: Teller - Dalby Sales & Service Advisor - Dalby Customer Service Supervisor - Dalby Branch Manager - Dalby (pre-aim) Personal Banker - Bundaberg Agribusiness Analyst - Bundaberg Branch Manager - Retail Plus - Phillip Island Melbourne Branch Manager - Retail Plus - Dalby Part of the QLD Leadership Team Retail From my previous positions, I have acquired various competencies and I believe these skills combined with my retail banking experience will assist me to perform successfully as a competent health and safety representative for you.  Prior to NAB I was a registered Nurse with QLD health and was involved in the Workplace Health and Safety Committee for QLD Health. Select me as your HSR and I promise to give my best to the role, to the responsibilities and obligations it confers and to strive to serve you, my fellow colleagues with dignity, integrity and dedication. back to top
  Rachel Barrett	Rachel Barrett as RFS (QLD) Safety Rep	I joined the Bank in 1994 as a trainee, and moved around with work in the years to follow.   I have taken time off to have my 2 children and now work at the Range branch in Toowoomba as the Branch Manager.    I have worked in over 30 locations throughout Queensland, and have undertaken a lot of relief work during this time.  And one thing has remained constant: the great staff that we have at NAB!    I have nominated to become a Health and Safety Representative for QLD because it would give me a chance to represent all staff in Queensland on health and safety matters in the workplace.  Let's focus on keeping our greatest asset safe – our people. Help give me the opportunity to represent our State in Melbourne!!! back to top
  Lynn Unwin	Lynn Unwin as RFS (QLD) Safety Rep	I've been with the Nab since 1991 and in that time I have worked in the Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast as a part time teller and on the Gold Coast as an Sales and Service Assistant and Lead Teller. In my present position as Relief Lead Teller I visit many branches both suburban and semi rural and can relieved in various positions from teller, SSA to CSM roles.   The diversity of my relieving position allows me to experience varied work environments and speak to many staff members. This extensive network would be an asset to an OHS rep as I can get a feel for what is important to colleagues regarding OHS and I can see what is and isn't working. back to top
  Blake Hepworth	Blake Hepworth is standing for the Health and Safety Rep (HSR) position for MLC	I work in the distribution mail house area in MLC.  I like a challenge and look forward to being able to make a contribution to improving the OHS work life of my colleagues.  In my role I work on all floors at MLC in North Sydney and I have become very familiar with the work environment in each area. I believe through my observation of the workplaces I visit and through contact with my fellow employees, I will gain more knowledge about the OHS issues that concern staff.  Some of the OHS issues I am aware of include complaints about workloads and their health effects, slips and falls and the need for safe work practices such as correct manual handling and the need to monitor air conditioning to ensure air quality.  If elected your HSR, along with other Reps I am able to receive training in the role of HSR. With FSU’s support I will ensure that I represent the OHS views and concerns of my MLC work colleagues to Nab. back to top
  Kiran Shukla	Kiran Shukla as RFS Direct - Safety Rep	I have been working with NAB for 15 months.  I currently work at NAB Direct Rhodes, on level 3 and am confident about and committed to raising staff’s Occupational Health and Safety concerns in order to ensure genuine consultation occurs. I believe your HSR should be actively involved in the promotion of better health and safety at NAB. Some ohs matters I am aware of: posture: height of computer/chairs/desk etc. (quite a few of the employees who have been working for a while have had health concerns brought about from bad posture - bad back, shoulder, hip etc.) Breaks: ensuring operators have adequate breaks from viewing the monitor Hygiene: cleanliness around kitchen/desks Stress: brought about from targets, abusive callers, other performance measurements.   I seek your support to select me as your elected HSR for Direct to ensure active representation on the health and safety issues that concern you. back to top
  Craig Barnes	Craig Barnes as BPA NSW/QLD/ACT- Safety Rep	I have been a member of NAB for 12 years and have always had a keen interest in promoting health and Safety during this time. During 2004 I was appointed Health and Safety Champion and was actively involved in the banks successful self insurance Audit conducted by Workcover NSW.  I received a commendation for my outstanding efforts and participation in this process. I am presently the Chief Fire Warden at Charlestown BBC and hold a current first aid certificate. I am committed to developing and maintaining sound workplace health and safety practices at NAB which is of benefit to the whole organisation including staff and other key stakeholders. I believe my past experience and skills provide a great foundation for my work as an HSR. back to top