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If you have any questions about Enterprise Connect or would like to be put in touch with your nearest Manufacturing Centre, call the Enterprise Connect Hotline between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (AEST)on 131 791 (Australian callers only) or email enterpriseconnect@innovation.gov.au.

Alternatively, you can follow the links below for contact details for our individual Centres, our Business Advisers and our Partner Organisations.

Business Advisers

Partner Organisations

Manufacturing Centres' Interim Advisory Board

Manufacturing Centres
 New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory
 South Australia
 Queensland
 Tasmania
 Victoria
 Western Australia / Northern Territory

Innovation Centres
 Mining Technology Innovation Centre - Mackay, QLD
 Innovative Regions Innovation Centre - Geelong, VIC

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

	STATE DIRECTOR  John Murray CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address Sydney Manufacturing Centre Building 91 14 Julius Avenue NORTH RYDE  NSW  2113 Postal Address GPO Box 9839 SYDNEY  NSW  2001 Phone 02 9226 6008 Fax 02 9889 4429 Email NSWmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
John has extensive general management experience in small to large manufacturing organisations covering FMCG (Food and Beverage), Pharmaceutical and Heavy Industrial, in roles of General Manager Crane Copper Tube, Director of Operations Berri Ltd and General Manager Manufacturing National Foods Juice. Most recently undertaking consulting roles Sanitarium Health Food Company, Cement Australia and University of Western Sydney. In these roles the main areas of involvement have been strategic business planning, change management, supply chain, cost reduction and productivity improvement programmes with a strong HR focus. John holds a Masters Degree in Science (MSc) and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA).

South Australia

	STATE DIRECTOR  Kenneth Taplin CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address East Wing - Innovation House Mawson Lakes Boulevard MAWSON LAKES  SA  5095 Postal Address GPO Box 9839 ADELAIDE  SA  5001 Phone 08 8162 4705 Fax 08  8162 4799 Email SAmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
Kenneth has worked in South Australia and Victoria, in small business, corporate and SME roles. Kenneth moved back to his native South Australia in 1997 after several years in Victoria to take up the role of General Manager, then Managing  Director, of IOOF Trustees Group. He subsequently was appointed as CEO/Director of Financial Services within David Garry/Garrison Accounting group. Kenneth has experience starting up new enterprises and distribution channels and has acted as a champion of change in a number of business environments. He was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award at National Australia Financial Management (subsidiary to NAB) for developing a national distribution channel through intermediaries. Kenneth has a genuine passion for strategic planning, assessing business opportunities and new markets. He has an MBA from Adelaide University a Diploma of Public Relations and a Diploma of Business Planning. Kenneth has written marketing and business plans, which have validated concepts assisting with new product and service development for SMEs within both the service and manufacturing sectors.

Queensland

	STATE DIRECTOR  Paul Hodgson CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address Enterprise Connect Brisbane Technology Park Cnr Logan Rd and Miles Platting Rd Eight Mile Plains  QLD  4113 Postal Address PO Box 4087 Eight Mile Plains LPO  QLD  4113 Phone 07 3364 0611 Email QLDmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
Paul Hodgson has been appointed Queensland Director of Enterprise Connect. Paul has more than 16 years' experience in assisting major companies, SMEs, government, community and research institutions, particularly in terms of R&D, innovation, marketing, sustainability and community engagement.  For the past four years, Paul has been Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sustainnovation Pty Ltd, a consultancy aimed at helping organisations develop and implement longer-term and bigger-picture visions and strategies.   In addition to his clean-tech and sustainable business focus at Sustainnovation, he was also Global Business Development Director and an Accredited Facilitator for the Better Buyer Relationships program, and an Ideas2Market Facilitator for the Australian Institute for Commercialisation. Paul has a Master of Sustainable Development, a Bachelor of International Business, a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and is a Certified Developer of Enterprise.   He has also completed the University of Queensland’s Organisational Change for Corporate Sustainability Executive Education program.

Tasmania

	STATE DIRECTOR   Dr Gillian Sparkes CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address Shop 9 Columnar Court 4 -22 Wilmot Street BURNIE TASMANIA 7320 Postal Address PO Box 697 BURNIE TASMANIA 7320 Mobile 0409 863 268 Phone 03 6431 6677 Email TASmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
Dr Gillian Sparkes has extensive experience working with manufacturing and service industries for improved business outcomes.  Before joining Enterprise Connect, Gillian was CEO of the Australian Sustainable Industry Research Centre (ASIRC), a research and development organisation that works with Monash University to develop environmentally sustainable practices for industries.  Gillian has a 28-year career in the manufacturing industry and has held senior management roles with private and public groups including with BHP Steel, Brambles and EPA Victoria. She also has run small and medium enterprises through her own consulting company and more recently as CEO of ASIRC.  Gillian is passionate about developing and delivering industry support programs and has been involved in many business-improvement initiatives. She was Chair of the Victorian Water Industry, Sustainable Energy Use Working Group, which developed a framework for greenhouse gas reductions and was a member of the Reference Group for the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability in Victoria, the Victorian Government’s Bio-Economy Working Group and the Independent Assessment Panel for the Smart Water Fund. Gillian was also Chair of the Tullamarine Hazardous Waste Landfill Community Consultative Committee from 2005-2008 and has been a Director of South Gippsland Water and chair of the SGW Board Environment Committee since 2004. Gillian completed a doctorate in Applied Science (Chemistry) in the area of minerals processing and also has an MBA.

 
Victoria

	STATE DIRECTOR   Rod Nelson CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address Level  5 - 329 Thomas Street DANDENONG  VIC 3175 Postal Address PO Box 7434 DANDENONG  VIC  3175 Phone 03 9215 2601 Fax 03 9791 3979 Email VICmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
Rod Nelson has extensive senior experience in the public sector and the automotive, logistics and aviation industries. As Customs and Materials Planning Manager at General Motors Holden, Rod was responsible for the company's compliance under the Australian Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Plan. He subsequently became Managing Director and CEO of MSAS Cargo International in Australia and New Zealand and CEO of Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea. As Quality Director of the UK-listed company, Ocean Group, Rod led a customer-focused TQM initiative that sought improvement and growth for the Group's business units around the world. The initiative used a range of methodologies and analytical tools, similar to those employed in the Business Review and Tailored Advisory Service services of Enterprise Connect.  Rod qualified to assess firms against business excellence award criteria at the University of Bristol's Quality Centre and has been trained to benchmark Australian firms against world's best practice. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Western Australia / Northern Territory

	STATE DIRECTOR  Su-Lin Kwa CONTACT DETAILS   Business Address Level 25, St Martins Tower 44 Georges Terrace PERTH  WA  6000 Postal Address GPO Box 9839 PERTH  WA  6848 Phone 08 9287 3510 Fax 08 9287 3511 Email WAmanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au
STATE DIRECTOR PROFILE
Su-Lin Kwa is a lawyer and has a strong background in SME development issues.  Su-Lin joins Enterprise Connect initiative from her previous role as Western Australia State Manager of AusIndustry. Su-Lin has held a number of senior management roles within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, working with innovative, export-focused firms.  Other diverse roles within the Department encompass business analysis, policy advice, marketing and communications. Su-Lin was called to the Bar of England and Wales.  Other qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, MBA and Diploma of Project Management.