Head of Communications, Campaigns, and Advocacy

• May 2023 - Present

Campaign Director, Federal

• May 2017 - May 2023

• Devise and manage ever-changing timelines and budgets to achieve or exceed movement goals.• Steer development and implementation of nation-wide and international strategic and operational plans• Oversee paid and volunteer staff to carry out the roles and specific tasks required of the movement • Deliver innovative and transformational management and reactive internal communications approaches• Marshall thousands of supporters using digital tools including websites, email campaigns, SMS, and social media to bring in new supporters to initiate grassroots action • Gather and build consensus to drive transformational vision, strategy, tactics and campaign structures across a complex and diverse organisation• Supervise the development and rollout of a nation-wide communications strategy through effective, coordinated messaging across all relevant paid and unpaid communications channels• Devise and manage dynamic timelines and budgets to achieve or exceed movement goals• Ideate and deliver tailored capacity building plans and leadership courses within the Asia Pacific Greens Federation• Track risks and provisions for internal and external crisis management as required• Partner with fundraising staff and volunteers to build and maintain relationships with mid-level and major donors to meet annual budget requirements• Handle relationships with major donors and stakeholders• Align elected portfolio holders, policy advisors and researchers in the development of spending initiatives and release easily distributable policy-related campaign collateral • Install a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system to ensure streamlined and simplified reporting systems Show less

Campaign Manager

• Jan 2016 - May 2017

• Governed the strategic development and implementation of a state-wide election campaign • Regulated over 2000 paid and volunteer campaign workers to carry out the specific tasks of the campaign• Conceptualized and managed campaign timeline and million dollar budget to ensure the achievement of campaign goals• Created, implemented and maintained campaign infrastructure and internal communications systems• Supervised the creation and execution of a state-wide traditional media, paid media and social media communications strategy• Steered design, production, and state-wide distribution of visibility assets• Measured and tracked risks and arranged crisis management support as required• Cultivated positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders• Delivered training, direction and support to candidates• Initiated and implemented a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning system to ensure relevant post-election election reportage with recommendations for future campaigns Show less

Campaign Advisor and Community Organiser for Senator Rachel Siewert

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

• Drove strategic development and implementation of state-wide issue campaigns • Built and strengthened stakeholder networks in the Senator’s key portfolios utilizing my skills in intercultural communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building• Instituted and carried out state-wide paid media and social media issues-based communications strategies at a budget of $75K• Constructed and supported ongoing local and national community campaigns• Led training and logistical support for stakeholders and NGOs• Liaised with the electorate and supporters on issues related to disability, cultural diversity, anti-fracking, marine protection and youth empowerment• Spoke for the Senator at functions, community meetings and public engagements to represent issues affecting the public, economy or society. Show less

National Youth & Schools Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

• Headed the strategic development and implementation of AIA’s National Youth strategy and implemented broader AIA campaigns within a youth frame • Ideated and produced online and offline resources to assist in grassroots-based organising around various human rights campaigns. • Generated programs to mobilise the grassroots supporter base of over 1000 members through activism, advocacy and public outreach events • Acted as a spokesperson for the youth program within broader AIA strategic campaign planning • Recruited and trained over 250 volunteer human rights educators in the region and nationally. • Created human rights educational material for use by the National Schools Outreach Network • Synthesized both human rights education and social change theory into curriculum and outreach resources for internal and external consumption Show less

Head of Studies

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

• Directed the accountabilities of 50+ paid and volunteer teaching and administrative staff. • Determined timelines and budgets of $250K to manage the school’s daily operations. • Ideated curricula and assessments • Spearheaded classroom-based education of students in human rights, political theory, history and English as a Foreign Language • Conferred with parents and the administration to further improve the efficacy of individual units and the curriculum as a whole • Directed the accountabilities of 50+ paid and volunteer teaching and administrative staff. • Determined timelines and budgets of $250K to manage the school’s daily operations. • Ideated curricula and assessments • Spearheaded classroom-based education of students in human rights, political theory, history and English as a Foreign Language • Conferred with parents and the administration to further improve the efficacy of individual units and the curriculum as a whole

Senior Teacher

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to a range of classes (Grades 9 to 12) and age groups 15 – 18 years (primarily business students) • Prepared and set tests, examination papers and exercises • Marked and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work • Devised, wrote and produced new materials, including audio and visual resources • Attended and contributed to training sessions • Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to a range of classes (Grades 9 to 12) and age groups 15 – 18 years (primarily business students) • Prepared and set tests, examination papers and exercises • Marked and provide appropriate feedback on oral and written work • Devised, wrote and produced new materials, including audio and visual resources • Attended and contributed to training sessions

English Language Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to various classes and age groups (18+ years and over 400 students) • Prepared and set tests, examination papers and exercises • Marked and provided appropriate feedback on oral and written work • Devised, wrote and produced new materials, including audio and visual resources • Attended and contributed to training sessions • Prepared information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises • Undertook administrative tasks, such as keeping student registers and attendance records • Participated in marketing events for the language school Show less

English Language Teacher

• Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to various classes and age groups (18+ years and over 400 students) • Prepared and set tests, examination papers and exercises • Marked and provided appropriate feedback on oral and written work • Devised, wrote and produced new materials, including audio and visual resources • Attended and contributed to training sessions • Prepared information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises • Undertook administrative tasks, such as keeping student registers and attendance records • Participated in marketing events for the language school Show less