Experience

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Portfolio Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Performance metrics/statistics, technical editing and writing, special projects, investigative research, legislative implementation, problem solving! - First aid officer - Contact officer Performance metrics/statistics, technical editing and writing, special projects, investigative research, legislative implementation, problem solving! - First aid officer - Contact officer



Cheeky Neurons

• Technical Support Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  - Assistance in the creation of the website - Assistance in the development of social media assets - Proof-reading of grant applications and marketing materials - Other duties as required - Assistance in the creation of the website - Assistance in the development of social media assets - Proof-reading of grant applications and marketing materials - Other duties as required



Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chemistry Editorial Support and Evaluator

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Proof-reading and editing of technical, chemistry evaluation documentationUp-skilling assessors in EnglishEditing and updating customer-facing web content detailing technical requirements for applicationsAssessing simple applications for regulatory approval

• Knowledge Management Specialist

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Authoring and editing technical process maps, work instructions, and other knowledge management materials in conjunction with specialist staffManagement of Drupal-based intranet instructional material libraryAuthorship of internal blogs advertising processes, features, and events

• Scientific Writer

  • May 2018 - Nov 2018

  Developing shelved projects such as position statements, process documentation, and scientific methods into finished products for public consultation.



GPRA

• Australia
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy, Research and Reporting Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

  General Practice Registrars Australia is the peak body representing registrars within the Australian General Practice Training program. The key challenges with this role were to provide accurate, timely and independent advice and assistance to registrars on matters of employment, finance and training whilst authoring accurate and timely contractual reports. Policy - Restructure and management of registrar committees tasked with developing policy, and the creation of discussion papers resulting in changes to policy concerning Indigenous Health, registrar well-being, and increased transparency in the registrar examination process Reporting - Timely, accurate and extensive reporting to funding bodies, including the Department of Health, resulting in consistently superior feedback. - Provision of advice to staff as to their key performance indicators and contractual obligations leading to the consistent achievement of all targets and indicators. Research - Leadership of GPRA’s first major (six figure) research project involving multiple funding bodies which resulted in four presentations at national industry conferences. - Leadership of bi-yearly research and reporting of registrar’s terms and conditions of employment empowering registrars in their contract negotiations. IT - Technical and change-mangement leadership over the transition from server to cloud-based computing significantly decreasing risk and a 50% reduction in IT spending. Employment and Training - Initially authored the Terms and Conditions for the Employment of GP registrars and associated contract templates which later became the industrial basis for the employment of the vast majority of general practice registrars in Australia. - Authored guides on training and employment as ordinarily registrars have little knowledge of their employment rights and responsibilities in private practice. Show less



Monash University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Candidate

  • Feb 2006 - Nov 2011

  PhD Thesis: The influence of mGlu5, A2A and CB1 receptor interactions on drug-seeking behaviour. This thesis examines novel drug targets of therapeutic value in the treatment of alcoholism. Using rat models, it characterises a potential new target in the treatment of craving and relapse. • Excellent written and verbal communications skills as demonstrated via multiple publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and regular institute and university seminar presentations. • Project management skills gained from a multi-stage, scientific investigations incorporating inputs from multiple supervisors, and scientific evidence from peer-reviewed journals. • Adaptable problem-solving skills. Attained technical proficiencies on an as-needed basis according to the dynamic nature of scientific investigation. • Experimental design, data acquisition and statistical analysis, demonstrating the ability to plan, acquire and distil data into a succinct format to a targeted audience. • Extensive review of scientific literature enabling the interpretation and conceptualisation of generated data within a relevant framework. Subsequent publication of novel scientific findings in highly respected, peer-reviewed journals . • Comprehensive understanding of the pharmacological, social and mental health issues surrounding alcohol addiction, and addiction more broadly, via conferences and the authorship of a thesis on alcohol misuse. Show less



Acclaim Entertainment Pty Ltd

• Public Relations and Communications Manager

  • 1995 - 2000

  • Developed and enhanced targeted relationships with the media to maximise exposure, per product and brand. • Hosted members of the Australian press on international tours of Acclaim development studios resulting in feature stories in national publications, and strong, productive relationships with key media personnel. • Management of the corporate brand and associated materials such as letterhead and business cards with external agencies. • Created and managed internal and external communications and associated tools such as corporate reports and presentations, price lists, and materials for a national sales force to deadlines. • Timely creation and development of press releases and media packs, and other marketing materials both internally and with external design agencies. • Constructed and implemented public relations plans and objectives, prepared monthly surveillance and other reports for local and international stakeholders to effectively streamline the management each title during its lifetime • Composed marketing and public relations budgets per product, in collaboration with members of the marketing team, overseen by the director of marketing providing clearly defined objectives and priorities • Created novel public relations materials in order to leverage the popularity of international properties according to market conditions, maximizing exposure. • Weekly briefing of a national sales team on product strengths and weaknesses, and public relations and marketing activities, supporting their sales efforts, and received advise as to the effectiveness of marketing and public relations activities. • Facilitated agreements with vendors at international trade shows to represent them and distribute their product within the Australian marketplace in support of the company Directors. • Staff recruitment and applicant interviewing for positions within the marketing team. Show less



Playcorp

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 1994 - 1996

  Public relations managing specialist and non-specialist press. Development of marketing materials. Public relations managing specialist and non-specialist press. Development of marketing materials.