Publication:Sea Talk Autumn 2006/Change agent for Sea Change
by LEUT Barbara Butler
SCIT was set up in September 2004 to coordinate, monitor and report on the progress of the Sea Change Program. In the eighteen months since its establishment, team members have criss-crossed the country, clocking up more air miles than many Qantas captains.
However, the SCIT is anything but a spent force and more changes are on the horizon.
"The Sea Change program has made significant progress since September 2004. Many initiatives have been implemented to improve the work-life balance for all Navy's people," VADM Shalders said.
"The program is on track but there is still much to do.
"CDRE Thomas's posting to the SCIT demonstrates my commitment to the program and will ensure Sea Change continues to forge ahead. During 2006 it is possible we may expand the scope of Sea Change to address more complex and challenging cultural issues."
High on the list of priorities for CDRE Thomas and the SCIT is the need for Navy personnel to access information about the initiatives being pursued by the change management team. The SCIMARS web site is now available on both the internet and the intranet. The comprehensive program of consultation will also continue.
CDRE Thomas brings to the task of managing the SCIT 30 years of experience in the RAN including serving as a Supply Officer (HMAS Darwin and HMAS Adelaide) and operational service in Maritime Command Sea Training Group in the Gulf Area of Operations.
His experience as inaugural FFG Capability Element Manager in the Surface Combatants FEG and Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus, together with his role as Director General Strategic Logistics within Joint Logistics Command, will underpin his capacity to effect change at both operational and support levels.
