About Dr Brent
As a Practitioner
Strategic, versatile and committed to safeguarding people, operations and assets to mitigate risks, Dr Brent is a professional with a proven record of driving safety, health, and wellbeing initiatives while excelling in risk management, governance, and organizational transformation. Brents career journey has been across diverse industries, from public sector work health and safety regulation to major hazard facilities, manufacturing, construction, and utilities, spanning state, national, and global organizations.
Brent holds a Doctorate in Safety Science, Well-being and Organisational Behaviour, and has a commitment to evidence-based practices has been a driving force in my career. His expertise extends to developing and implementing comprehensive enterprise risk management strategies, crisis management and business continuity planning, all while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and data-driven decision-making.
Applying concepts from risk and resilience, human and organizational performance, and wellbeing, he has achieved transformative results in high-risk environments by ensuring the seamless integration of safety, health and wellbeing initiatives with organizational strategies. By utilizing strategic planning, team building, and project management, Brent can design and execute complex safety programs that drive success across diverse sectors.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Doctorate, Professional Studies [Safety Science, Well-being, Organizational Behavior] | University of Southern QLD
Masters, Professional Studies [Work Health, Safety and Injury Management] | University of Southern QLD
Graduate Diploma, Organisational Presilience, Risk, and High Performance | Institute of Presilience
Graduate Certificate, Organisational Resilience, Risk, and High Reliability | Institute of Presilience
Fellow | Institute Managers and Leaders, Australia
Member | Australian Institute of Health and Safety
Member | Risk Management Institute of Australasia
Member | Society for Risk Analysis (Australia/New Zealand Chapter)
As an Applied Researcher
Interests
Corporate social responsibility (worker, population health and wellbeing); Organizational risk and resilience; Human performance, and systems integration.
Research and Awards
Halliday, B.; van der Laan, L.; Raineri, A. Prioritizing Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Corporate Strategies: An Indicative Framework. Safety, 2024, 10
Halliday, B.; van der Laan L. Prioritising Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and Employee Engagement in Corporate Strategy, World Safety and Health Congress, 2023
Halliday, B. Work health, safety, and wellbeing strategy and employee engagement: a mixed-methods study. Doctorate Thesis, University of Southern Queensland, 2020. doi:doi.org/10.26192/fmfm-5e77
Halliday, B. Injury Prevention and Management Program Performance Measurement Framework. Master’s Thesis, University of Southern Queensland, 2016
Science Father | Workforce Planning Award. Archives - Business Strategy
