Marnie is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience navigating crisis situations and leading teams through complex challenges. Known for her calm and consistent approach, she instills confidence and preparedness across all levels of an organisation.
Beyond crisis management, Marnie has a proven track record in:
Delivering successful change management programs: She guides organisations through transitions, fostering positive performance cultures and building long-term resilience.
Leading rapid interventions and performance turnarounds: Marnie has a history of helping organisations achieve swift improvements and positive outcomes.
Unlocking internal potential: She focuses on understanding an organisation's unique strengths and drivers to empower teams and lead internally driven success.
Marnie's passion lies in:
Finding practical solutions to complex problems: Her curiosity and problem-solving skills ensure tailored solutions for each unique situation.
Building strong teams: She works collaboratively to understand your organization, your people, and what drives lasting performance and positive change.
Executive and team coaching: Marnie designs strengths-based leadership programs that cultivate motivated and effective leaders at all levels.
Marnie is more than just a crisis leader, she's a trusted partner who empowers you to navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve lasting success.
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Creating assurance and confidence in uncertainty…
experience
A seasoned professional with a passion for continuous improvement, Marnie thrives in dynamic environments. She has a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results in the areas of emergency management, change management, and team development
Tertiary Education
Master of Emergency Management (Charles Sturt University)
Master of Business Administration (Charles Sturt University)
Graduate Certificate in Police Management (Charles Sturt University)
Bachelor of Policing – Investigations (Charles Sturt University)
Bachelor of Education - Diploma of Teaching (Sydney University)
industry qualifications
Baseline Security Clearance
Austrailian Institute of Emergency Management Member
Executive Central Coaching Academy Graduate
Cyber Security Risk and Strategy Certificate – RMIT
ANZCTC Advanced Exercise Writing Course / Introduction to Exercise Writing Course
Australian Inter-Service Incident Management System Course (AIIMS)
Resilience NSW Evacuation Management Course
AICD Company Director’s Course
NSW OEM Emergency Management Arrangements
NSW OEM Working in an Emergency Operations Centre
NSW OEM Managing an Emergency Operations Centre
NSW OEM Managing an Evacuation
NSW Police Force Incident Command and Control Program (Commissioned Officers)
NSW Police Force Detective Education Program
Australian Childhood Foundation Child Safeguarding Certificate
IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCE
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TRANSPORT FOR NSW
DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MANGEMENT
Creating the frameworks and the capability to ensure all Transport Services Functional Area (TSFA) legislative requirements were met in for prevention, preparation, response and recovery.
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Consultancy
ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE LEAD
Designing products to assist businesses in building resilience to shocks and disruptions. Business Development, worklplace investigations , marketing plans and working with clients and contracts.
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MAKE-A WISH AUSTRALIA
WISH DELIVERY MANAGER (EXECUTIVE)
Developing the strategy to deliver 300 Make-a Wish (MAW) wishes to children delayed by the Covid 19 Pandemic safely by September 2021. Executive Coaching to leadership team and development of decision making, risk and cyber frameworks.
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RESILIENCE NSW
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Management of Northern NSW disaster welfare preparedness and state-wide evacuation management and liaison officer training design and delivery.
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UNITING
HEAD OF INVESTIGATIONS (REPORTABLE CONDUCT)
Responsible for the management of the investigations team and workload, engaging with oversight agencies, ensuring continuous improvement with outcomes and organisational wide training.
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AMBULANCE VICTORIA (AV)
DIRECTOR, OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Responsible for supporting and influencing the management of AV wide efforts to improve performance and quality of service delivery. Lead and deliver the Operations Program including 27 projects.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA (PTV
SENIOR MANAGER, NETWORK SERVICES
Responsibility for developing and maintaining the Public Transport Victoria emergency management preparedness for buses, trains and trams. Represent transport on state security and emergency committees. Led the state wide transport Exercise Chimera.
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AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL (AWM)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO THE DIRECTOR, AWM
Responsibility for managing the workflow, policies and framework for the management of the Director’s Office. Facilitate the day to day interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Lead the preparation for all major events for the Director.
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ACT EMERGENCY SERVICES
GENERAL MANAGER, SUPPORT SERVICES
Ensuring the readiness of all equipment and supplies for the service stations and for emergencies. Restructure and redesign of the workforce planning team and policy framework. Chair of the Vehicle and Equipment and Uniform Committees.
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NSW POLICE FORCE
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR
Led responses to critical incidents, sieges, search and rescues, interstate and interagency joint operations, internal complaints and planned and unplanned operations. Heavily involved in the region emergency management preparedness and training strategy, design and implementation.
people impacts
Marnie is able to deliver. She is very committed and can manage a high volume, high paced intense workplace. EM is all about deadlines where everything is wanted yesterday, and Marnie is very capable at delivering under pressure and to unrealistic deadlines. The Emergency management environment by its very nature requires flexibility, changing priorities, interruptions and is relentlessly busy. Marnie has advanced capabilities in these areas. She has worked effectively through relentless major disasters and continued to deliver. Marnie is not phased by this type of environment and thrives on the challenge.
DEPuty SECRETARY. NSW
“What really stood out for me is the strength of relationships that you have developed with our operators and partner agencies - enabling us to deliver such a coherent overall response on behalf of Melbourne as a whole. Thank you for your personal commitment, energy and professionalism.”
CEO PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA
“Marnie Edwards is diligent, professional, hardworking, thoughtful, and loyal to cause to which she is committed. In managing a complex variety of duties overseeing staff, engaging key stakeholders, preparing documentation, drafting correspondence, and handling a heavy workload, she maintained a cheerful disposition whilst meeting necessary deadlines.”
Director OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
“I thought it was excellent (response to Flinders St 21.12.2017), calm, considered,….you really shined and demonstrated the value you bring to this organisation ….what you have achieved this year has been remarkable and is one of the most effective cultural/productivity reforms I have witnessed……A courageous and inspirational demonstration of genuine leadership. Amazing’ Scott Short, General Manager, Network Co-ordination, Public Transport Victoria.”
GENERAL MANAGER, NETWORK CO-ORDINATION PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA
“Over the many years I was associated with Marnie, including working on committees, projects groups, contract renewal processes, official delegation visits and attestation parades, investigations and administration, I had the opportunity to observe her working in a diverse range of workplace situations. This required excellent managerial and supervisory skills, integrity, professionalism, leadership and an ability to frequently work under extreme pressure. I was delighted with the way in which Marnie undertook her duties, able to work and communicate with her subordinates, her peers and senior personnel within and external to the NSW Police Force.”
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
“Marnie and I worked on several projects together where we had shared interests and advocacy needs. Marnie was always considered in her approach to the challenges we faced, seeking to understand the positions of others and constructively leading conversations to get good outcomes. I saw Marnie successfully introduce discussion and champion change at the department level and with partners across government, including health, transport, and emergency services.”
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
“Marnie’s honesty, integrity, and her continual displaying of personal and professional ethics are some of the highest demonstrations in this category that I have ever witnessed across my working career spanning military, policing, and mass transport professions. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Marnie’s abilities to represent your organisation at any level.”
GENERAL MANAGER, NETwork Services
TRANSPORT FOR NSW
You are an inspiration, your knowledge, experience and strategic thinking in the emergency management environment is extraordinary. I wanted to thank you for trusting my abilities and employing me into a well balanced and caring team, your leadership has been a guiding light to all of us and we have and will miss your energy, guidance, support and above all trust in us to get the job done. Your ability to listen and understand the challenges of individuals whilst advocating for your team is a rare value seen in leaders these days. You are a massive loss to the transport cluster however I wish you all the very best with your future endeavours.
Senior Manager
I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to be part of your amazing vision. The care you showed towards your entire team was a breath of fresh air; it was an absolute pleasure working with you.
Team Member
Just wanted to reach out and express my thanks for all that you have done for me. It is quite rare to have someone at Director level that truly looks out for staff the way that you do and genuinely has a vested interest in the team members.
Team Member
I would like you to know that it was pleasure working for you. Your leadership was exemplary and you truly were one of the best people I have ever worked for. If the NSW Police Force had more people like you in senior positions, I probably never would have left it.
Team Member
I want to say a massive thank you for bringing me into the EM Team when you didn’t even know me. You placed trust in me when everyone doubted including myself. I admire you dearly as a true leader and how you strive to keep the people element at the forefront of everything we do. Your vision inspire me to dream big and look beyond the immediate challenge.
Senior Manager
You are truly inspirational and brought this drive, knowledge and excitement to the team. I am going to miss you even though we worked together for a short space of time it was amazing. I love the way you engaged with me and each staff member in the team.
Admin AssIStANT
Taking on this role following a very difficult period, your energy, enthusiasm and the “high trust“ approach you brought as Director were very much appreciated by both myself and the EM Team.
Taking the time to listen and understand the challenges (internal and external) our small team had faced over such an extended period, rebuilt our morale and confidence and allowed us to continue meeting our Functional Area and Corporate accountabilities.Your staunch support for ensuring that both the existing team was looked after and that the much needed additional staffing was finally delivered was refreshing after many years of talk, but no action.
Manager
Please know how much I have valued working with you. You are a truly inspirational leader in how you keep us centred and focussed on the purpose of the work - being to make a difference.
Manager
Let’s connect
For a free consultation, issue assessment or a coffee please fill out the form below…
Available 24/7 and for any crisis!
Marnie@marnieedwards.com
+61421050779
Suite 803, Level 8, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000