Experience

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  Department of Finance

  • Australia
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Director, Building Technical Services

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    Leading the Building Quality team in providing strategic advice and guidance for the delivery of fit-for-purpose non-residential government buildings, overseeing strategies to improve building quality and sustainability.

  • Manager, Percent for Art Scheme

    • Feb 2018 - Present

    Developing, implementing and managing the State Government's Percent for Art Scheme, which employs West Australian artists to deliver exciting artworks for major new public buildings throughout the State. The Scheme seeks to create engaging public spaces, support cultural and community identity, and foster the capacity of local artists.

  • Senior Policy Officer

    • Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

    Advising and supporting Finance and our Client Agencies in the development and management of compliant, high quality, sustainable public buildings. This includes reviewing design proposals, undertaking post-occupancy evaluations, developing policies and researching new materials and technologies with the aim of improving the quality and sustainability of State Government facilities.

  • Building Quality Officer

    • Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

    Providing technical advice and support for the delivery and management of public building projects through design & documentation reviews, post-occupancy evaluations, and the development of building quality standards and policies.

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  Armstrong Parkin Architects

  • Fremantle

  • Graduate Architect

    • Mar 2012 - Oct 2014
    • Fremantle

    Strategic planning, brief development, design, documentation and delivery of various commercial, education and public infrastructure projects. Key Projects:• Kenwick Train Station Upgrade, Perth• King's Park Restoration Seed Bank, Perth• Curtin Musalla (Curtin University), Perth• Interprofessional Simulation Lab (Curtin University), Perth• Windsor Cinema Upgrade, Perth• Masterplanning for the Pilbara Institute (Karratha, Roebourne, Newman, Pundulmurra campuses)• Carnarvon Community College, Carnarvon

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  CODA

  • Graduate Architect

    • Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

    Working across a range of community and sustainability minded projects, my responsibilities included preparing design and construction documentation, assisting in the development of design guidelines and urban masterplans and assessing design schemes as part of CODA’s Town Architect role for the Perry Lakes redevelopment (recognized for excellence in Sustainable Urban Development).I was also involved in the development of the Pilbara Vernacular Handbook, an educational guide which outlined appropriate and sustainable design responses to the harsh climate and unique social challenges posed by the region. The handbook received a Commendation for the 2014 Australia Award for Urban Design.Key Projects:• MGGT Administrative Building, Kununurra (2013 AIA WA Commercial Architecture Award)• MOVE Apartments, North Coogee• Adelaide Street Café, Fremantle• Perry Lakes Sales Office, Floreat (2011 HIA Greensmart Award)• Perry Lakes Town Architect - Design Assessments (2015 Excellence in Sustainable Urban Development, Urban Development Institute of Australia Awards - WA Chapter)• Pilbara Vernacular Handbook, Landcorp (2014 Australia Award for Urban Design: Commendation)• The Springs Design Guidelines, Landcorp• Cooperative Artist Housing Report, Sustainable Housing for Artists & Creatives (through CODA's pro-bono program)

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  Department of Finance

  • Perth, Western Australia

  • Sustainability Research Officer

    • Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Perth, Western Australia

    Researching and advising on everything from the health and environmental impact of building materials to the adaptive reuse of public buildings. This includes reviewing current industry and government initiatives, assessing new technologies and products for use in public buildings, and providing advice to state government agencies on sustainable design opportunities through cost/benefit analyses, presentations and reports. I was involved in developing and reviewing policy to ensure sustainable outcomes and undertook feasibility studies into energy reduction and re-use opportunities for various public buildings.