Facilitators | Managing Ill & Injured Employees Masterclass

MASTERCLASS FACILITATORS

DAVID DILGER

Director
Edge Legal

David is a co-founder of Edge Legal. He has particular expertise in industrial relations and safety. David’s advice has a real practical edge to it drawn from experience in various senior executive management roles in the telecommunications, franchising and agriculture industries – even leading one organisation to a National Finalist and Joint State Winner of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) People Management Awards.

David fundamentally understands the IR system from an employer perspective, having been the Chief Workplace Relations Officer of a peak Employer Organisation where he delivered training to businesses on behalf of the Federal Government following the introduction of the Fair Work Act. He has been instrumental in enterprise bargaining strategy, particularly in organisations with workforces over 500 people and multiple Unions.

ROD COLLINSON

Director
Edge Legal

Rod is a co-founder of Edge Legal and has particular expertise in people management issues, industrial disputes and advocacy. Prior to Edge Legal, Rod was the group head of an Employment & Safety Group in a mid-tier firm for 10 years. He also previously worked in a top tier law firm and as a Consultant providing on-site services in the mining industry. This complemented a background in workers compensation law.

Rod Collinson has extensive experience in people management and employment law. He provides one-on-one consulting for senior managers and advises Boards and Executive teams on complex and sensitive employment issues. Rod delivers tailored workplace training programs for senior leaders and HR teams, and regularly represents employers in termination of employment claims, including hearings and full bench appeals. His advocacy extends to appearing before the Fair Work Commission in matters involving bullying applications, industrial disputes, industrial action, scope order hearings, and the interpretation of industrial instruments. Rod has defended employers in breach of industrial law cases and restraint of trade matters across both State and Federal Courts. He has also conducted workplace investigations, including for the WA State Government and WA Police, addressing bullying complaints against senior officers. An accredited DISC trainer, Rod designs and facilitates actionable workplace training, and has tutored in workplace law at Murdoch University in Western Australia.

"This was the complete package. Excellent presenter and excellent, practical, content. The "Ill and Injured Employees Masterclass" is one not to be missed. Whether you are an HR professional or a Return-to-Work Coordinator, you will greatly benefit from attending. Every point raised is backed up with Fair Work Decisions and presented in an easy and fluent style."

Work, Health Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator, Genea

David spoke at a rate that was easy to take in and comprehend. The level of complexity was perfect for my intellect. Also, the content was very accurate for my role and infrastructure. My takeaways from this masterclass were greatly enhanced in the area of the Amygdala concept and the pros and cons of what to watch out for

Risk Quality and Compliance Manager,

Home Support Association

“There were many things that I liked! The structure of the course was great; starting with the legal requirements supported by comprehensive case law examples, then moving into the practical application through case studies and discussion. It was just the right amount of group participation, expertly facilitated by David.”

Director, People and Culture,

Les Mills

“This was a great course for HR and WHS practitioners alike. Having extensive experience in HR as well a formal legal background allows David to work through the material in a methodical manner providing practical worked examples and expanding upon the shared experiences of the participants.”

Director Health Safety Sustainability, Security and Quality, Jacobs

"I still learned something new even though I had attended the workshop before. The interactive nature and the presenter’s ability to deliver a compelling argument made it valuable."

Human Resources Coordinator,

George Bourne and Associates

“Practical and thorough knowledge and examples discussed.”

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Sunshine Coast Council

“Comprehensive, great examples, and the opportunity to discuss specific business examples.”

People and Culture Advisor,

The Information Management Group

“I learned a lot from this workshop. David's comprehensive overview of the topic really helped to break down and identify the action/s required to deal with workplace issues.”

Human Resources Coordinator,

Australian Rail Track Corporation

“Fantastic. Really engaging and across the topics.”

Human Resources Officer,

Australian Taxation Office

David was both knowledgeable and engaging. The material was contemporary and thought-provoking

Manager People and Safety,

Southern Downs Regional Council