Lawrence R. Battiss

Lawrence R. Battiss has over 35 years of work experience in the rail industry. Lawrence R. has held various senior roles in different organizations. In their most recent role as the Head of HSEQ - Australian Business & Sydney Metro City South West Project at MTR Corporation Limited, they provided leadership for key functional capabilities such as sustainability, environment, health, rail safety accreditation, safe working, workplace health & safety, quality management, and Technically Assured Organization. Prior to that, they worked as the National HSEQ Manager at Broadspectrum and the Head of Corporate Safety and Risk Management at City of Gold Coast. Lawrence R. has also held positions at Sydney Trains, John Holland, Halcrow, Metrorail, and Transnet Freight Rail. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in safety management, risk assessment, workplace health & safety, and rail operations.

Lawrence R. Battiss has a diverse education history. In 1976-1977, they attended Grey College, where they obtained their School Certificate. Following that, from 1980-1984, they attended Brettonwood High School, earning a High School Certificate through the High School Certificate of Competence Program.

In 1985-1986, Lawrence attended the School of Engineers, where they completed their Military Service in Kroonstad. However, no detailed information about their field of study is provided.

From 1996-2000, they pursued an Advanced Business Program at Durban University of Technology, focusing on Organizational Development.

Lawrence then pursued further education at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. In 2004-2005, they earned a Graduate Certificate in Total Quality Management. Subsequently, in 2005-2006, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Business Continuity Management.

Later on, from 2009-2011, Lawrence attended the Australian Institute of Business, where they pursued an MBA Degree. Their MBA Degree included coursework in Leadership, Strategic HR, Strategic Legal & Social Issues, and New Product Management. Lawrence R. focused on Performance Management, Project Management, Strategic Operations, and Succession Planning.

In 2013, Lawrence obtained a certification in "Target Zero - Leaders" from Sentis. However, no educational institution is mentioned for this certification.

Finally, in 2017, Lawrence attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors, where they earned a Certificate in AICD Training.