Experience

Agritechnology Pty Ltd
• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Present


NSW Rural Assistance Authority

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2017

  Collect and coordinate material to inform the RAA Board, Regional Assistance Advisory Committee (RAAC) and to respond to Ministerial requests and correspondence. Briefings are prepared for the executive team that inform the development of cabinet submissions and policy documents that inform good decision making. Attention to detail, the ability to collect information from within and outside of the department along with sensitive liaison with stakeholders and clients, meeting deadlines and the management of a significant budget are required. The environment is dynamic and challenging in that the requirements and relationships are ever changing. Achievements include: Show less



NSW Dept of Primary Industries

• Leader Rural Support Program

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Manage eight staff and an annual budget of approximately $1.3M. Assist communities build resilience and prepare for future climatic events, strengthening local community networks, delivering development programs and supporting farm families during dry periods and following emergencies. Provide strong leadership in managing a team that was transitioning to a new program and working with communities, many of who were vulnerable. Develop and maintain a communication framework to promote outcomes and outputs, both internally and externally. Securing funding and support for program continuity. Show less



NSW DPI

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager ,DPI Livestock Group (Australian Sheep Industry CRC Program 2)

  • Mar 2003 - Jun 2011

  Manage Precision Sheep Management training transition to private providers including competency evaluation and train the trainer, manage software licencing for CRC products, conduct technical webinars, liaise with industry service providers. Participate in research and drive training and adoption of Individual Animal Management through Sheep CRC 2, develop, pilot and evaluate all programs delivered face to face and through electronic media. Assist with project and marketing plans. Major player in the development of a commercialization process for CRC product. During the life of Australian Sheep Industry CRC - Program 2, I co-ordinated National OnFarm Fibre Measurement Program funded jointly by AWI, CRC and IFC. Coordinate Program 2 communications including case studies, newsletter and extension updates, develop commercialization plan for CRC products, member Conference organizing committee – 2006, Project Manager Project 2.3.1 On-Farm Implementation. Show less



PIRSA/Adelaide University

• Project Manager - Sheep Industry Development Centre

  • Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

  Following and evaluation of industry needs, develop and manage multidisciplinary project groups, resource and funding to provide training and networking opportunities across the wool and sheep meat industries to enhance the productivity, profitability and sustainability of SA producers. The major project partners in SIDC are PIRSA, SARDI and Adelaide University. Others include TAFE, SA Stud Merino Breeders, G H Michell and the pastoral houses. Achievements included: • Development and implementation of strategic and communications plans to reach the largest number of sheep producers • SA Stud Merino Breeders Assoc – leadership, mentoring and technical programs to ensure continuity • Technical tour for producers to NZ in 2001 – manage and hosted to create exposure to new ideas and innovations • Part of winning AWI tender to further develop in-shed fibre testing ($200,000) • Developed strategies to extend technical messages in the areas of breeding technologies, in-shed testing, skin and fibre pigmentation, nutrition and management of internal parasites • Guest speaker at SDF 2001, Merinotech 2002 • Plan and manage MLA maternal genetics conference 2002 • Manage Field Trip for Sheep Vets Conference 2002 Show less