Program Manager, AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner

• Aug 2022 - Present

Executive Officer (Special Interest Groups)

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

Policy Officer, Research Ethics & Integrity

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Research Ethics Coordinator

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2019

Key Accountabilities and Achievements:* Facilitate advice for researchers on topics pertaining to the application of research ethics to the conduct of their research.* Develop and deliver online and face-to-face training for researchers, higher degree research students, and ethics committee members on the application of relevant legislative and regulatory obligations for conducting research responsibly.* Offer high level of support to the ethics committees of the University, in animal, human, and environmental research, including acting as the Executive Officer to the University of Southern Queensland Animal Ethics Committee.* Coordinate the University's research ethics review and approval processes. * Provide a range of high level executive and corporate support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), the Director (Office of Research), the Manager (Research Integrity and Ethics), the research ethics committees and their Chairs, and associated research forums, on all matters pertaining to research ethics and related issues.* Independently manage committee servicing activities for university ethics committees, including administering processes for the appointment of committee members, organising meetings, calling for agenda items and preparing agendas, minute taking, distributing meeting papers and monitoring action outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the various external and internal codes and policies that govern conduct of research in Australia. * Provide advice about and facilitate the development and implementation of policy, procedures, processes, and guidelines related to research ethics and associated issues.* Research and prepare briefing papers for the senior executive team and other managers to deliver a range of comprehensive strategy and position papers and compliance reports relating to research ethics.

Casual Marker, School of Psychology and Counselling

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2019

Key Accountabilities:• Follow detailed marking criteria and insert relevant encouraging comments and feedback for improvement. • Download, mark and upload assignments to Moodle in a timely manner.• Prepare for and attend moderation meetings.• Liaise with the course coordinator and moderator as required. • Courses: • PSY1010 Foundation Psychology A (S1, 2013) • PSY1030 Cross-cultural and Indigenous Psychology (S3, 2012) • PSY2010 Social Processes of Behaviour (S1, 2017; S1, 2018; S1, 2019)• PSY2020 Developmental Psychology (S2, 2017)

Manager, Research Integrity & Ethics

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

* Lead the development of a positive culture of research integrity and ethical standards at USQ through the development and maintenance of a framework that embeds the requirements of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code) into the conduct of research and research training.* Lead the University's research ethics and biosafety committees, ensuring they operate in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.* Lead the effective and efficient delivery of a quality service to both internal clients and external stakeholders through the provision of a range of high level and complex policy, strategy and management support around the research integrity and ethics processes.* Oversee the development and maintenance of a contemporary research integrity and ethics policy framework that is aligned with the strategic intent of the University.* Provide line management to and supervise the activities of the Research Integrity and Ethics staff.* Provide leadership and advice across all levels of the University regarding the management of research activities so as to facilitate and support the effective governance of research integrity and ethics.* Provide high level complaint management processes in accordance with the Code, including development and implementation of mechanisms for managing research complaints, provision of strategic advice and direction with respect to individual cases, and where appropriate on complaint management more broadly.

Higher Degree Research Student Officer

• 2008 - Apr 2013

Key Accountabilities and Achievements* Provide comprehensive interpretation, advice and information to prospective and current research students, faculty administrative staff, Associate Deans (Research), Director Office of Research and Higher Degrees, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Scholarship) and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) on all matters pertaining to research higher degree candidature* Administer the enrolment and progression of research students across five faculties, including reporting and monitoring of enrolments, follow up with students and faculties to ensure correct enrolment, development of study plans to ensure minimum units met within the required timelines, processing of confirmation of candidature documentation, monitoring and action of administrative withdrawal for non-enrolled students* Coordinate assessment processes* Coordinate and administer research student performance management* Coordinate the examination of research higher degree dissertations, through to graduation * Prepare and deliver training and information sessions, such as orientation, supervisor accreditation and administrative processes* Prepare research student information, such as USQ handbook entries, prospectus, RHD Student Handbook and website.* Act as Secretary to the Graduate Research Committee (to 2011)

Administrative Officer (Research)

• 2007 - 2008

Key Accountabilities and Achievements* Administer the Faculty of Business postgraduate research programs, including:• provide specific advice on admission, scholarships fees, visa requirements, funding, progression and various stages of the candidature to current and prospective students• assess applications for admission, provide advice on alternate pathways, study plans, and possible exemptions• manage Faculty-based scholarship schemes • coordinate confirmation of candidature processes • develop and maintain information for candidates including orientation handbook, induction processes, web and intranet information, and dissertation library* Coordinate financial projects* Verify and record DEST and incentive funding* Provide information for Faculty workload modelling* Act as Secretary to the Faculty of Business and Law Research Committee

Student Administrator (Undergraduate) , Faculty of Business and Law

• 2005 - 2007

Key Accountabilities and Achievements* Admissions/Enrolments/Progression:· assess international and domestic direct entry applications· evaluate requests for leave of absence, cancellation and/or reinstatement of enrolments· identify students who are eligible to graduate· assess applications for exemption * Provide academic advice to prospective and current students, international agents and partners, and other University staff to ensure admissions, enrolments and progression in programs are consistent with Faculty and USQ policies and procedures.* Marketing and Relationship building

Inquiry Officer

• May 2019 - May 2019

Key accountabilities: * Issue declaration votes in compliance with policy, procedures and ballot paper principles: * Issue declaration votes; * Manage ballot papers, including security and documentation requirements; * Ensure declaration vote envelopes are completed correctly and fully; * Issue ballot papers in accordance with the procedures. * Assist electors with enrolment and voting information: * Assist voters to complete enrolment forms and record information provided; * Respond to queries from electors attending the polling place, directing more complex queries to the OIC; * Provide formality instructions to voters where required; * Assist voters to complete ballot papers if required; * Support the OIC in managing workflow and waiting times in the polling place. * Management and security of electoral materials: * Assist with the conduct of scrutinies and preparation of returns for the polling place; * Supply and track allocated materials; * Finalise documentation relating to polling place activities; * Participate in counts as directed.

Residential Carer

• 2011 - 2012

Provide live-in care for women (aged 16 – 25 years) in the New Life residential rehabilitation program needing to recover from addiction and other life controlling problems. Provide live-in care for women (aged 16 – 25 years) in the New Life residential rehabilitation program needing to recover from addiction and other life controlling problems.

Academic Programs Officer, Pharmacy Discipline, Faculty of Sciences

• 2005 - 2005

* Coordinate and prepare documentation for the implementation of the Bachelor of Pharmacy program for University course approval and Professional Accreditation * Undertake research and statistical analysis, draft reports and submissions * Develop, coordinate and administer the professional placement program * Administer Faculty-level scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes * Contribute to student equity projects, including low income contact officers network and Faculty equity bursaries and support schemes * Coordinate faculty analysis of Graduate Destination Survey (GDS), Course Evaluation Survey (CEQ) and QUT Mid-Course Evaluation Survey (mid-CEQ) * Act as Secretary to the Faculty of Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee

Senior Administrative Officer (Academic), School of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sc

• 2004 - 2005

* Provide advice to current and prospective Psychology students on course selection, progression, School & Faculty guidelines and procedures, University rules, entry and enrolment procedures, requirements for majors and honours, exclusions, examination problems and transfers from other degrees/disciplines to Psychology.* Supervise academic support staff and manage workloads* Coordinate timetabling and facilities for psychology courses and examinations, * Coordinate School marketing activities including production of print and web materials and other promotional materials. Coordinate School participation in recruitment and marketing activities.

Research and Postgraduate Students Officer, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences

• 2001 - 2004

* Coordinate administrative matters and enquiries relevant to research and coursework postgraduate programs within the School of Pharmacy including Clinical Pharmacy (to Professional Doctorate), Pharmaceutical Science (to Masters), Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines (ACCMER), Research higher degree candidates (including MPhil and PhD), BPharm(Hons) and On-Course Honours.* Administer direct applications for all coursework.* Assist in the production of the annual School of Pharmacy Research Report, program and course literature, information and publicity materials to targeted groups.* Administer thesis examination processes for coursework Masters and Doctoral students. Assist in the coordination of oral and viva voce examinations.* Administer the school's on-course honours program including collation of student applications, calculation of GPA, ranking of applicants, assisting with project allocation, notification to students and academic advisors, and coordinating some oral assessment and seminar processes.* Administer advertising, selection and awarding of school scholarship, tutorial assistant positions and postgraduate prizes.* Act as Secretary to the School of Pharmacy Research Committee

Project Officer (Rural Clinical School), School of Medicine

• 2001 - 2001

* Liaise with staff of the School of Medicine, Management Advisory Committees, the Community Advisory Board (Federal Government), Divisions of General Practice, Queensland Health and other interested parties to ensure required input is obtained at all stages of the project.* Prepare and present a marketing plan for the implementation of the Rural Clinical Division project to allied health professionals across Queensland. Travel to rural and remote locations to communicate strategies and gain commitment from stakeholders via information sessions and meetings on a regular basis.* Undertake human resource planning to establish University appointment requirements for academic and general staff to the Commonwealth Government sponsored Rural Clinical Division initiative (to encompass two-thirds of Queensland)* Review proposed general staff positions to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and to maintain equity with other positions in the Faculty of Health Sciences* Coordinate and undertake recruitment and selection processes for appointment of academic (to Professorial level) and general staff to both the South-West Queensland and Central Queensland Regions of the Rural Clinical Division. Develop position descriptions and selection criteria, prepare and place advertisements, coordinate selection interviews and undertake other human resource related documentation.* Refine the Rural Clinical Division operating and salary budgets from the original submission to the Commonwealth Government. Validate expenditure of funds for the five-year budget projection. * Prepare and submit progress reports and other documentation as required to the Commonwealth Government in accordance with the funding agreement.* Act as Secretary to the School of Medicine Management Advisory Committee and the Federal Government Community Advisory Board Committees (South-West Queensland and Central Queensland).

Human Resources Officer

• 2000 - 2001

* Provide interpretation and advice on university policies and procedures, enterprise bargaining agreements and awards in relation to specific employment situations on a case by case basis* Coordinate the recruitment and selection process and documentation for academic staff positions to Professorial level* Panels member for the classification of general staff positions in the Faculty* Present training and information sessions on personnel policies and procedures for clients as required.* Act as Secretary to Academic Level E appointment committees

Administration Officer, The Library

• 1995 - 2000

* Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Library Administration Unit.* Develop, undertake, review and assess training programs for Library staff in areas of Microsoft software and Library procedures.* Coordinate and/or participate in special project work such as organisational training needs analysis, induction package and working parties as required.* Promote Library Internet classes, coordinate bookings, prepare training documentation such as manuals, class booking sheets, evaluation forms (to Oct 1999).* Develop and implement administrative systems to support Library management.* Manage USQ Library procurement (procurement delegation to $10,000).

Administrative Assistant (Various Roles) / Executive Secretary to the Director

• 1992 - 1995

Administration Officer (Contracts and Property Management)

• Apr 1988 - Apr 1992