Experience

NSW Farmers

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Services Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  The Regional Services Manager (RSM) is the regional representative for the Association. I am responsible for the retention and growth of Membership in the Central West Region, from Yass to Canowindra, via Temora, Peak Hill to Hillston. I work with local Members to resolve local issues and act as the information conduit between Head Office and the general membership. I provide assistance to elected members to deliver outcomes on local issues, and drive local activities and events. I also manage relationships with key stakeholders such as industry and Government agencies, business partners and sponsors. Show less



Yass Show Society

• Yass

• Marketing and Promotions Committee Member

  • 2000 - Present

  Formerly Treasurer for the Yass Show Society, I am now once again on the Executive Committee as one of the Vice Presidents. My main role at present is to chair the newly formed Marketing Sub-committee, which plans to present the Yass Show as a showcase of excellent produce and fibre production in our region. Formerly Treasurer for the Yass Show Society, I am now once again on the Executive Committee as one of the Vice Presidents. My main role at present is to chair the newly formed Marketing Sub-committee, which plans to present the Yass Show as a showcase of excellent produce and fibre production in our region.



Food and Agribusiness Solutions

• Barton ACT

• Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  Formerly AgriFood Skills Australia, Food and Agribusiness Solutions is a not for profit service provider in the skills, training, education and workforce space. We are an independent broker and manager of industry, government and regional initiatives. The company is governed by a professional board and operates under the constitution of AgriFood Skills Australia. My roles have been varied, all relating to managing project activities to achieve objectives in Australian agrifood industries, including: - managing the Career Harvest portal, as part of Food & Agribusiness solution's new role - extension and research outcomes, in collaboration with key research bodies - build work-class business management capability - attraction and retention of talented workforce Providing leadership and expertise through gathering market intelligence and analytical support to guide key strategies and priorities for agrifood industries Undertaking stakeholder engagement in agrifood industry,enterprises, governments and training providers, including regional areas Developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that drive productivity and profitability outcomes for industry including apply for funding to develop industry-centered programs. Preparing evidence-based submissions and proposals to Commonwealth and State government inquiries. Project managing the delivery of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Department of Education funded projects Food in the Australian Curriculum and Agriculture in Education, including the production of teacher resources. Show less



AgriFood Skills Australia

• Canberra, Australia

• Project Manager - Workforce Development & Analysis

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  AgriFood Skills Australia is one of 11 independent, not-for-profit Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) established by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE). An important role of AgriFood Skills Australia is to foster best practice workforce development throughout all sectors and businesses of the agrifood industry. I am proud to be a part of the team within AgriFood that promotes and administers the opportunities for agrifood industry sectors, networks and businesses to raise the skill base of their existing and new workers. I have also had the great please in project Managing the very exciting, award-winning AgriFood National Regional Initiatives. This project empowers industry, community and local government leaders to work together in finding solutions to enhance skills and workforce development attraction and retention in regional Australia. The Initiatives are located in four “regions” across Australia – Western Downs QLD, Loddon Mallee VIC, Eyre Peninsula SA and Warren Blackwood WA. The Initiatives have delivered over 100 projects, mostly targeted workshops and training including giving people the skills to work across industry sectors to improve their business skills to enable more productive and profitable farming. Show less



Engineers Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Director - CPD, Conferences & Events

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2012

  Managing the national conferences hosted and co-hosted by Engineers Australia, and the Events Team within Engineering Practice. Key Responsibilities • Managing an average of 20 national conferences per year • Preparing approval documentation for conferences for Director and CEO, including budgets and timelines • Managing the tendering process and appointment of Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) to organise major conferences, including drafting and managing contracts • Managing stakeholder outcomes from conference including publishing of proceedings and financial dividends • Sourcing and managing sponsorship • Managing the annual Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) • Providing advice on the strategic and policy direction for the Directorate • Managing the Engineering Practice Events Team – including prioritising workloads, mentoring, performance appraisals, recruitment and induction • Managing the delivery by the Events Team of national awards, seminars and workshops • Managing budgets and preparing financial reports • Reporting on activities within the organisation’s operational plan • Liaising with public relations and marketing teams to promote conferences and events, and facilitate articles and notifications of major awards and speakers • Managing key Joint Boards and Federations of Engineering • Communicating with external and internal stakeholders on key Directorate issues Show less