Experience

CMAX Advisory

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Government Services

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Chief Operations Officer

  • May 2022 - Present

• Account Director

  • Mar 2020 - May 2022

• Senior Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020



Defence Australia

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director, Australian Defence Export Office

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  The Australian Defence Export Office coordinates Australian Government efforts to competitively position Australian defence companies to export to foreign markets and international Defence programs. In this role, Alyssa led the coordination between a number of Commonwealth agencies, state and territory governments, and defence industry to enhance Australian industry’s access to foreign markets; develop and execute foreign market entry strategies; navigate international regulatory, procurement and arms control requirements; and boost Australia's trading relationships and economy through military exports.

• Senior Policy Officer, International and Defence Industry Policy Divisions

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Alyssa specialised in providing expert policy advice to the Australian Government and senior Defence leadership on Australia's international and defence industry policy agendas. In these roles, Alyssa developed deep experience in managing defence relationships and engagement with Southeast Asian partners, advising on Australian military operations and exercises in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, supporting Australian and international businesses to navigate Australia's complex defence industry policy and export regulatory requirements, and building Australia's defence export capacity to enhance this element of Australia's international trade sector. During this time, Alyssa also worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defence, providing executive officer support and advice to the Secretary, Chief of Staff and the Defence Senior Leadership Group.



Attorney-General's Department

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. As a Legal Officer, Alyssa delivered policy advice to the Australian Government to support and enhance the Commonwealth’s administrative law framework and the operation of the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework. As a Legal Officer, Alyssa delivered policy advice to the Australian Government to support and enhance the Commonwealth’s administrative law framework and the operation of the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal.



NSW Ombudsman

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal and Policy Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  The NSW Ombudsman works with state government agencies to address performance issues and standards among NSW government agencies. As a Legal and Policy Officer, Alyssa provided policy, legal and investigative support to a comprehensive investigation into misconduct allegations and complaints involving NSW law enforcement agencies, leading to the culmination of a report delivered to the NSW Parliament. The NSW Ombudsman works with state government agencies to address performance issues and standards among NSW government agencies. As a Legal and Policy Officer, Alyssa provided policy, legal and investigative support to a comprehensive investigation into misconduct allegations and complaints involving NSW law enforcement agencies, leading to the culmination of a report delivered to the NSW Parliament.



NSW Crown Solicitor's Office

• Sydney, Australia

• Legal Officer

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  The NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office is the largest provider of legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a Legal Officer, Alyssa supported senior solicitors in all aspects of the defence and settlement of civil claims involving NSW law enforcement and social services agencies. This role included experience in litigation and court processes, dispute resolution and settlements, legal research, and the drafting of advice for NSW government agencies and briefs for senior counsels. The NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office is the largest provider of legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a Legal Officer, Alyssa supported senior solicitors in all aspects of the defence and settlement of civil claims involving NSW law enforcement and social services agencies. This role included experience in litigation and court processes, dispute resolution and settlements, legal research, and the drafting of advice for NSW government agencies and briefs for senior counsels.



Federal Court of Australia

• Administration of Justice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate, International Programs Unit

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  As an Associate with the International Programs Unit, Alyssa supported the development and implementation of programs within the Federal Court's international relations portfolio. This included the management a range of judicial development, and law and justice programs across 52 countries, with a focus on Pacific Island jurisdictions. As an Associate with the International Programs Unit, Alyssa supported the development and implementation of programs within the Federal Court's international relations portfolio. This included the management a range of judicial development, and law and justice programs across 52 countries, with a focus on Pacific Island jurisdictions.