Experience

Diabetes Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Engagement Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Present



Vision 2020 Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• KeepSight Engagement Lead

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

• Manager Policy and Advocacy

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  Provided strategic advice and expertise on national and global policy relating to eye health and vision care. Led a team of secretariat staff that supported four policy committees and working groups. Prepared submissions to parliamentary inquiries, presented at a public hearing, contributed to political party policy platforms and prepared pre-Budget submissions. Engaged and briefed MPs attending parliamentary events and led the delivery of a program of sector engagement activities to increase participation of eye health providers in a diabetes related vision loss prevention program funded by the Australian Government and several commercial healthcare and health technology providers.



Melbourne Convention Bureau

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Stakeholder Relations

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  Liaised with and advised Ministerial office staff on policy alignment with bids for international conferences across the health, community, transport, environment and agriculture portfolios. Worked at officer-level with a range of Victorian Government Departments to drive collaboration through international conferences in priority policy areas. Ensured the organisation met its obligations with government funding partners. Liaised with City of Melbourne Lord Mayor, Councillors and Council staff regarding international business to bring focus to Council portfolios, such as the EcoCity, Knowledge and People City portfolios.



Australian Government Department of Human Services

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Policy Coordination & Strategic Planning

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2015

  Represented Victoria as the Health member on the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation, developing implementation strategies and policies for harmonising Australia’s food laws. Chaired and participated in meetings, working groups and strategic planning days. Facilitated and led workshops in an annual Local Government Food Safety Forum on complex issues. Liaised with food industry peak bodies on issues of concern or significance and the development of partnership approaches. Conducted intergovernmental liaison on proposals for national food standards. Formulated and coordinated cohesive and integrated policy advice and recommendations on food safety and food regulation issues.



Department of Health Victoria

• Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

  Led a multi-disciplinary team with responsibility for regulating the pest control industry in Victoria and providing support and advice regarding the harmful effects of pesticides. Acted as the Informant in prosecutions under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.

• Senior Program Adviser

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Formulated policy advice for the regulation of private-sector accommodation and care for people with a disability or who a frail aged through the administration of the Health Services Act 1988. Developed publications and facilitated workshops and seminars for service providers and other stakeholders regarding obligations and responsibilities of the sector.



Victorian Department of Health

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Adviser

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Identified high priority issues and risks impacting on compliance with Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation, policy guidelines and service delivery quality in FOI. Developed protocols and procedures for the release of child protection and youth justice files.

• Project Officer

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2006

  Testing and implementation of a case management system for child protection services. Change management, communications, consultancy and project management.

• Senior Child Protection Practitioner

  • Sep 2000 - Mar 2003

  Investigated cases concerning children at risk of harm due to violence, neglect or other abuse. Gathered evidence and represented the department in the Melbourne Children’s Court. Prepared reports and documents while liaising with other agencies and professionals involved with monitoring the client in the clinical, legal and support fields.