Blake
Repine
I add value to boards and organisations in the areas of strategic development and organisational culture. I have more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive providing strategic vision and leading great teams for organisations around the world.
ABOUT ME --------
providing innovative strategic leadership, accountability & systematic analysis to elevate organisational outcomes.
I’m an experienced Senior Executive with a Master of Business Administration using innovative thinking and leadership to create strategies that has helped organisations to accomplish and restore profitability, streamlining operations & attaining the unreserved commitment of key stakeholders.
I’m always looking for breakthroughs that allow me to maximize my talents, connect with people and achieve ambitious goals by taking calculated risks.
People often see me as a passionate and expressive leader, who has developed a great talent to initiate change and drive results.
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STRONG LEADERSHIP.
I am a confident and driven person, who puts a lot of time and effort into building great teams and lead them to develop a professional and achievement focused workforce culture.
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VISION.
I get things done but focusing on long-term results. I possess the ability to anticipate the future needs of the organisation and how we will realize our strategic objectives.
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ACCOUNTABILITY.
I shape organisations and build capabilities
complemented by proven results in building and implementing systems,
developing and retaining emerging leaders, and driving cultural change.
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EXPERIENCE.
I have more than 20 years’ of experience managing and leading organisations to achieve profitability through operational improvements.
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I am responsible for strategic and operational activity including functional oversight of Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Research Administration, Information Technology, Legal and – Responsible for a portfolio of $70M. 
chief operating officer
Menzies school of mental research
Commercial, Governance and Risk Management with responsibility for reporting to the Board on these areas.
– Facilitate the Risk and Audit Committee.
– Liaise with stakeholders to develop effective relationships.
– Develop professional workforce & culture by promoting diversity & equity.
– Develop and managed corporate policies for governance standards.
non-executive director
Central West Hospital and Health Service Board
In accordance with the Hospital and Health Board Act 2011, Hospital and Health Boards govern and control respective Hospital and Health Services, which are the principal providers of public health services in Queensland.
– Chair of the Finance Committee.
– Member of the Safety and Quality Committee.
Associate Vice-Chancellor
CQUniversity
As the Associate Vice-Chancellor (Central Highlands Region), I was responsible for leading and integrating all operations and growth initiatives of Queensland’s Central Highlands and Central West Region of CQUniversity Australia to include the campus located in Emerald QLD.
– Responsible for a campus with approx. 1,000 students in both Vocational, Education and Training and Higher Education programs and a staff of 50 FTE.
– Provide leadership within the region to support the vision and mission of the University, applying the principles of the University’s ‘Daring to be Different’ strategy from a campus and region perspective.
– Build relationships to develop opportunities for the University regionally, nationally and internationally. Identify innovative ways to engage and support the communities and industries in the Central Highlands region and the whole of the University.
–Advocating for the needs, resources, and opportunities of the region to the wider University, utilising strengthened relationships across the University including Higher Education, Vocational, Education, International and Services, and Student Experience and Governance.
career --------
current
menzies school of
health research
Chief Operating Officer
Darwin | Australia
JUL 2017 – OCT 2018
CQ
UNIVERSITY
Associate Vice-Chancellor
Queensland | Australia
Jan 2017 – OCT 2018
CQ
UNIVERSITY
Associate Director, Finance & Planning
Queensland | Australia
jan 2013 – jul 2017
Decisive Business Solutions Pty Ltd
Director
Melbourne | Australia
apr 2014 – oct 2015
Evans Edwards & Associates Pty Ltd
Practice Manager
Australia
AUG 1994 – FEB 2013
US
ARMY
Multiple Roles
United States
Testimonials --------
chair | Central West Hospital and Health Service Board 
jane williams
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance & Planning) | Central Queensland University The art of strategic thinking is something very few people are able to master. Blake Repine is one of those rare individuals who has mastered both the art of strategic thinking as well as engaging with stakeholders to facilitate change. Coupled with his expertise in communication, motivation of people, and executive leadership, Blake is a valuable asset to any leadership team. 
Narelle Pearse
latest podcasts --------
latest
podcasts
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If You Want To Be a Great Leader, Then Focus on Your People!
In this episode, we explore how you can become a great leader by focusing on your people. The people you lead determine whether or not you succeed or fail. By focusing on developing your team you will be successful.
Interview with Lyn Goodear – CEO @ Australian HR Institute
This past week I had the opportunity to attend and speak at the Northern Territory State Conference for the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). During the conference, I was able to interview the CEO of AHRI, Lyn Goodear. Throughout the interview, Lyn gives us great insight into the professionalization of the HR profession, the value that well-developed HR can bring to organisations, and the importance of HR in organisational culture.
Never Say “That’s Not My Job”
I’ve heard a lot of people say ‘that’s not my job.’ There are various reasons why someone might say this but at the end of the day, it is self-limiting and leads to you being marginalized. If you want to be successful and grow in your career, then you need to do the complete opposite. Instead of saying ‘that’s not my job’, look for additional tasks that will challenge you.