Experience

SA Housing Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Communications Adviser

  • Aug 2022 - Present



ASC Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Adviser

  • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022



SA Housing Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  Develop and implement effective communications and engagement strategies, plans and protocolsfor the Authority's business, including providing advice, and/or implementing required strategies.Utilise a range of communications and engagement mechanisms and skills, including high levelwritten communication skills, to promote the Authority's programs, services and objectives.Develop and maintain high quality and effective relationships with staff across the Authority,Ministerial staff and other government, non-government agencies and externalstakeholders/providers.



Department for Education, South Australia

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Adviser

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Provide high-quality communications, marketing and promotional consultancy, services, advice, and support to key stakeholders. Develop, deliver and undertake the ongoing evaluation of strategic communications plans, strategies, content and materials for a range of internal and external channels.Develop and tailor communications content and materials to respond to the needs and preferences of diverse internal and external audiences, using specific channels and content strategies to deliver effective, efficient, relevant and impactful communications.Evaluate the effectiveness of communications activities and participate in processes to gain feedback and monitor satisfaction and outcomes to ensure the continual improvement of departmental communications design and delivery.Provide expert advice and communications consultancy services to ICT Services to produce high-quality communications that are consistent with visual style and government branding requirements, and to achieve objectives that contribute to delivery of world-class education and child development in South Australia.



St Peter's College

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Communications and Marketing Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

  Write high quality and engaging for a range of audiences and varying purposes including articles, media releases and internal corporate communications. Manage the production of multiple internal and external publications including the School's community newsletter, Saints bi-annual magazine and the School Magazine (yearbook) and other marketing materials. Coordinate a schedule of communications for multiple platforms, including EDM's and social media. Manage and execute the School's advertising in accordance with the media schedule.

• Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  Strategic and practical leadership, development and management of the School’s marketing and communications programmes, staff, budgets and resources.Developing and delivering the School’s brand, marketing and communications strategy and programmesMonitoring market development initiatives in education and conducting market analysis to inform our marketing activitiesOverseeing the maintenance, monitoring and integration of the School’s digital presence, including website and social media platformsManaging all print and electronic materials, stationery, signage and other items bearing the School’s logoOverseeing the development and delivery of the School’s flagship publications in line with St Peter's College communications strategySupporting the Headmaster, Senior Leadership Team and Council of Governors to develop and deliver communication strategies at times such as critical incidents and media coverage.

• Senior Communications and Marketing Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Write high quality and engaging for a range of audiences and varying purposes including articles, media releases and internal corporate communications. Manage the production of multiple internal and external publications including the School's community newsletter, Saints bi-annual magazine and the School Magazine (yearbook) and other marketing materials. Coordinate a schedule of communications for multiple platforms, including EDM's and social media. Manage and execute the School's advertising in accordance with the media schedule.



Veterans SA

• Senior Communication Adviser

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

  Provide communications support and advice to the Director and Deputy Director of Veterans SA in planning, preparing and reliving communications strategies. Write, edit and manage content for communication campaigns for Veterans SA and former Minister for Veterans Affairs. Write Media Releases for former Minister for Veterans Affairs. Provide public relations and media management support to the Minster's Media Advisor where appropriate. Liaise with key media contacts to ensure they are informed about key commemorative actives and initiatives. Write, edit and curate online content for the Anzac Centenary website and provide strategic social media management for all social media channels to increase user engagement.



City of Burnside

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2015

  Develop and manage social media promotions and online advertising campaigns to adequately promote council programs, events and consultation. Write, edit and develop content for the City of Burnside website to ensure accuracy of information.Maintain an engaging social media presence and conversation for Burnside community programs for the purpose of increasing community engagement and awareness.Successfully project managed the development of the Burnside Youth Website including; consultant engagement and brief, creative direction, copywriting, website usability, budget, Elected Member briefing and launch.ACHIEVEMENTSWinner of the Partnerships for Growth Award Local Governments Managers Australia - Get the Drift, Eastern Region consultation event. 3 rd place Australasian Local Government Management Challenge in 2013 and 2015



Australian Red Cross

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Festival and Events Manager save-a-mate (SAM) Program, Executive Officer

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2009

  Manage the Save-a-mate program in South Australia through First Aid provision and music festivals and education program in public and independent schools. Research, write and edit fact sheets, research documents and briefing papers for South Australian Board and Executive Director. Manage two full time staff and provide managerial direction for two community engagement programs.ACHIEVEMENTSRepresented The Australian Red Cross at the National Schoolies Forum, Rottnest Island WA, giving a keynote presentation on successful engagement strategies, and event management for Schoolies Festival.



Encounter Youth

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Manager, Schoolies Festival

  • Apr 2006 - Nov 2006

  Manage proactive and reactive media enquires providing public relations and media management advice to the Director, Encounter YouthCoordinate daily press conferences for Channel 7, 9, and 10. Coordinate Media Launch for Schoolies Festival 2006. Responded to media requests and managed interviews for articles in The Advertiser. Radio interview for Schoolies Festival at Fresh FM and Nova 91.9 FM. Write and distribute press releases, and media statements. Coordinate media management including media monitoring and enquiries. Developed and maintained partnerships with key community and Government stakeholders and service providers such as Department of Education, City of Victor Harbor, SAPOL and SA Ambulance;