Experience

North Regional TAFE

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governing Council Member

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) is the largest provider of training and vocational services in the north of Western Australia, servicing communities and industries across a region exceeding one million square kilometres. NR TAFE has 11 campuses, from Wyndham in the north to Newman in the south, with the College’s three largest delivery centres at Broome, Karratha and Pundulmurra (South Hedland). The College delivers more than 200 nationally recognised qualifications and short courses each year to over 8,000 students. Training is also offered in non-accredited programs, short courses, work-readiness programs, literacy and numeracy, and skill sets. Show less



Rural, Regional, Remote Women's Network of WA

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  The RRR Network is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a diverse, strong, connected and influential network of WA RRR women who strengthen and enrich the lives of each other through advocacy. Our mission is to actively engage with and advocate for Western Australian RRR women to strengthen their economic and social security, inspire leadership and inform the gender equality policy with government, private sector, civil society and the media. The RRR Network is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for a diverse, strong, connected and influential network of WA RRR women who strengthen and enrich the lives of each other through advocacy. Our mission is to actively engage with and advocate for Western Australian RRR women to strengthen their economic and social security, inspire leadership and inform the gender equality policy with government, private sector, civil society and the media.



Nyamba Buru Yawuru

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

• Chief Business Development Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Workforce and Business Capability

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Supporting a resilient and sustainable primary industries sector, underpinned by a stable workforce. Delivering both short- and long-term workforce solutions across Western Australia’s primary industries.

• Principal Policy Officer, Northern Agricultural Development

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Key point of coordination and liaison on cross-agency government policies which affect northern WA.• Sit on the Board as a senior user of the Pastoral Remote Sensing project, designed to provide early decision support tools for pastoralists.• Assist the Deputy Director General and Senior Leadership Team in developing tools to strengthen leadership and management across the agency.• Analyse consultancy reports to inform and develop a Management Plan for Economic Development in the Fitzroy Catchment, in accordance with the State Government’s election commitments. Show less

• Acting Director, Northern Agricultural Development

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  · Engagement with stakeholders across the Northern primary industries development portfolio.· Leadership and oversight of northern beef industry development· Overseeing the implementation of the Fitzroy Valley management plan, and Transforming Agriculture in the Pilbara initiatives.· Government focal point to support local growers and industry in establishing a Cotton industry in the East Kimberley.· Representing the agency at a senior level to support primary industries development associated with the Developing Northern Australia agenda.· Contributing as a member of DPIRD’s Northern Regional Leadership Network while leading and coordinating across DPIRD functions. Show less



Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) Participant

  • Nov 2020 - Mar 2022



Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  · 6-month secondment. · Provide policy advice to Minister MacTiernan on matters relating to the Agriculture and Food portfolio. · Develop and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across government, non-profit and private sectors and the broader community. · Utilise critical thinking and negotiation skills in developing and assessing policy which has implications for a diverse stakeholder group. · Understand and work within legislative and parliamentary processes · 6-month secondment. · Provide policy advice to Minister MacTiernan on matters relating to the Agriculture and Food portfolio. · Develop and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across government, non-profit and private sectors and the broader community. · Utilise critical thinking and negotiation skills in developing and assessing policy which has implications for a diverse stakeholder group. · Understand and work within legislative and parliamentary processes



Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Regional Manager, Operations and Compliance

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Manage over thirty staff across three offices in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions within the Operations and Compliance Division.• Provide direct supervision to the Compliance Manager, administration support staff and community education officer.• Develop and maintain a positive work culture that supports high-performing teams.• Ensure operational needs are met within the Northern Regional budget.• Develop stakeholder relationships and collaborative partnerships with state government agencies.• Identify strategic priorities within the region, and address risks to aquatic resources, biosecurity, animal welfare, and the Department. Show less

• Regional Fisheries Management Officer

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Prepare ministerial briefing notes and contentious issue reports for the Minister for Fisheries.• Oversee the management of the Broome Tropical Aquaculture Park, pearling quota, commercial, customary and recreational fisheries located in the region.• Research fisheries management issues; prepare reports, Departmental correspondence and policy papers.• Provide input into Departmental planning and strategic processes.• Provide input into the implications and management of fisheries affected by marine park planning. Show less



Recfishwest

• Australia
• Fisheries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Policy Officer

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2014

  •With the Principal Policy Officer, develop strategies, operational plans, policies, project and administrative guidelines. •Undertake regional consultation and coordinate advice on recreational fisheries management, marine park planning, oil and gas developments, and natural resource management. •Identify and pursue opportunities and develop projects involving education, extension and research proposals for regional areas. •Ensure regional consultation and travel requirements meet identified goals and budgets. •Provide executive assistance and input into Board meetings, committees and reference groups. Show less