Dimity Smith
About Dimity Smith
Dimity Smith serves as the Chief People and Culture Officer at Transdev Australasia, bringing extensive experience in human resources and organizational leadership across various industries. Her career includes significant roles at Nalco, Serco, and Adelaide Brighton Ltd, where she focused on enhancing employee engagement and operational effectiveness.
Work at Transdev
Dimity Smith serves as the Chief People and Culture Officer at Transdev Australasia. She has held this position since 2022, working from the Sydney office. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's people strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Employment History
Dimity Smith has a diverse background in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Nalco in multiple roles, including Human Resources Officer, Manager Global Performance Management, and Human Resources Business Partner, from 1996 to 2006. She also held positions at Serco, serving as Chief Services Officer, Director of Human Resources, and Manager of Human Resources from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Executive General Manager of Human Resources & Safety Health Environment at Adelaide Brighton Ltd from 2015 to 2020 and served as Director of Human Resources & Safety Health Environment - APAC at Weir Minerals from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Dimity Smith has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor of Education from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Business in Employment Relations from the University of Technology, Sydney. She has also completed studies at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, achieving a Graduate status, and at the Chartered Institute of Company Secretaries in Australia, where she studied Applied Corporations Law. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate of Workplace Grievance Mediation from the Australian Commercial Disputes Centre.
Leadership and Skills
Dimity Smith possesses extensive experience in leading enabling functions and shared services delivery, contributing to value creation in ASX and FTSE listed companies. She has demonstrated the ability to drive improved engagement and customer satisfaction in dynamic environments. Her skills include balancing strategy development with tactical execution and effectively overcoming complex challenges by identifying critical issues and implementing solutions.
Professional Relationships and Innovation
Dimity Smith is recognized for her ability to build relationships of trust and foster innovation within organizations. She maintains a strong work ethic and integrity, which are essential in her leadership roles. Her approach to human resources emphasizes collaboration and the importance of a supportive workplace culture.