Experience

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  Minerals Council of Australia

  • Perth, Western Australia, Australia

  • Executive Director- Western Australia

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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  Australian Battery Council

  • Australia

  • Executive Officer

    • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
    • Australia

    Project to establish a national Battery Council

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  Albemarle Corporation

  • Perth, Australia

  • Director-External Affairs

    • Jun 2018 - Oct 2022
    • Perth, Australia

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  Apache Corporation

  • Perth, Australia

  • Head Corporate Affairs

    • Jun 2008 - Apr 2018
    • Perth, Australia

    Quadrant Energy/Apache Energy LimitedFormed after the acquisition by Macquarie and Brookfield of Apache Corporation’s Australia assets in 2015, Quadrant Energy has an established portfolio of producing assets and prospective exploration targets across the North West Shelf offshore WA. The company is the State’s major domestic gas producer and a nationally significant oil producer.This role involved establishing and leading the corporate affairs function for a major global business unit during a time of intense public and industry attention managing all aspects of Government, Corporate and Public Affairs throughout Australia.

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  The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

  • Perth, Australia

  • Director of Policy and External Relations

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2008
    • Perth, Australia

    The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is the peak resources sector representative body in Western Australia.Appointed during a critical phase of organisational development as a Director supporting the Chief Executive Officer. Key portfolios include indigenous affairs, environment, greenhouse policy, industry policy, government relations and media strategy.

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  Australian Gas Association

  • Perth, Australia

  • Industry Development Manager

    • Jun 1997 - Dec 2001
    • Perth, Australia

    Assigned to manage the national industry development strategy of the Australian natural gas industry through the national industry body, and establish the AGA office and presence in WA and Northern Australian markets. Wide of range of duties associated with the growth and expansion of the natural gas industry in mineral processing, chemical and petrochemical industries, specifically targeting the Burrup Peninsula region, power generation, transport fuels and LNG markets. The role also encompassed a wide range of AGA committees including production, environment, and public affairs. A consistent high level liaison with State and Federal Government agencies and Ministerial offices, Western and Northern Australian member companies and the Association’s Canberra Office was required in this role. Also acted as media spokesman for industry matters relating to Western and Northern Australian markets.

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  East Pilbara Minerals Producers Group

  • East Pilbara, Great Sandy Desert Western Australia

  • Project Coordinator

    • Sep 1996 - Jun 1997
    • East Pilbara, Great Sandy Desert Western Australia

    Coordination of the Ripon Hills Road agreement and support for the East Pilbara Minerals Producing operations providing essential infrastructure for the emerging Paterson- Rudall Mineral province.

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  Western Mining Corporation Limited

  • Nifty Copper Operation, Great Sandy Desert, East Pilbara Western Australia

  • Administration Manager

    • Jul 1995 - Aug 1996
    • Nifty Copper Operation, Great Sandy Desert, East Pilbara Western Australia

    Administration and Human Resources Manager for a remote FIFO SX/EW Copper operation located in the Great Sandy Desert.

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  Alcoa

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Corporate Affairs Officer

    • Jul 1991 - Feb 1994
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Assistant Manager of the Alcoa Australian Corporate Affairs function.

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  The Institute of Public Affairs

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Marketing Manager

    • Aug 1989 - Jun 1991
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Marketing Manager for Australia's leading free enterprise think tank. Coordinator of Project Victoria

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  The Government of Western Australia

  • Parliament House Perth

  • Research Officer

    • Dec 1987 - Jul 1989
    • Parliament House Perth

    Assistant to the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Western Australian Parliamentary Liberal Party