Experience

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  Australian Government Department of Finance

  • Assistant Director, Commonwealth Climate Disclosure

    • May 2023 - Present

    Enabling and supporting corporate Commonwealth agencies to manage and disclose their climate risks and opportunities.

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  National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW)

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Director and Secretary

    • Oct 2018 - Present
    • Canberra, Australia

    National Foundation for Australian Women is an independent feminist organisation that carries a voice outside of party politics and an ability to function on a broad national basis. It forms partnerships with other women’s organisations to connect and amplify important messages around societal is...

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  University of Canberra

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Deputy University Secretary

    • May 2021 - Oct 2022

    Responsible for the University of Canberra’s corporate and academic governance, policy and compliance functions.As a senior leader at the University, I work closely with the Chancellor, the University Council and senior executive team to ensure the good governance of the University, including the appropriate management of risk, financial and strategic matters.

  • Associate Director, Policy and Compliance

    • Mar 2020 - May 2021

    Responsible for managing the University’s policy and compliance frameworks, and for providing specialist input and advice for the development of strategic and organisational responses to adapt to new compliance requirements and demands.

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  Hazelbrook Legal

  • Canberra

  • Senior Associate

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2020
    • Canberra

    Finalist - Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Senior Associate of the Year (2018). This award recognises outstanding performance by an individual at senior associate level within a private practice law firm.Trusted legal adviser to corporate clients, advising on commercial contracting, corpo...

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  Calcomm-Solutions

  • Canberra

  • Consultant

    • May 2013 - 2015
    • Canberra
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  The Australian National University

  • Canberra

  • Research Associate - Global Climate Governance

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2011
    • Canberra

    Located within the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet), within the College of Asia and the Pacific within ANU, I engaged in world-class research, education and service activities in the field of climate governance, trust, risk and corporate regulation. Highlights:- Invited speake...

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  The University of Queensland

  • Brisbane

  • PHD Candidate - Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining and School of Soci...

    • Mar 2003 - Dec 2008
    • Brisbane

    Thesis title: "Trust, Regulation and the Mining Industry"Developed and conducted a long-term research project on the internal and external regulation of the social and environmental performance of large mining corporations, employing both qualitative and quantitative research techniques...

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  Corrs Chambers Westgarth

  • Brisbane (National Role)

  • Business Development Lawyer - Planning, Environment & Local Government

    • Jan 2001 - Mar 2003
    • Brisbane (National Role)

    Delivered strategic advice and expertise to the firm’s national Planning, Environment & Local Government practice group in furtherance of its ongoing business plan.

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  Crown Law Queensland

  • Brisbane

  • Legal Officer

    • Feb 2000 - Dec 2000
    • Brisbane

    Legal advisor to Queensland government departments in Litigation matters

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  HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

  • Brisbane

  • Graduate Lawyer

    • May 1999 - Jan 2000
    • Brisbane

    Graduate Lawyer in property and commercial law.

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  Department of Justice and Attorney-General QLD

  • Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

  • Research Officer

    • 1997 - 1999
    • Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

    Developed and implemented research; collected and analysed data using qualitative and quantitative techniques; authored departmental reports, policy documents, and research papers.