Experience

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Principal Policy Officer

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Environment Protection Policy Environment Protection Policy



NSW Treasury

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Principal Policy Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

• Acting Manager, Energy Productivity

  • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Office of Energy and Climate Change



Department of Planning and Environment

• Australia
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Officer

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  Office of Energy and Climate Change

• Acting Manager, Energy Productivity

  • May 2020 - Apr 2021

• Acting Manager, National Co-ordination

  • Feb 2020 - May 2020

• Acting Manager, Energy Productivity

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

• Acting Manager, Energy Productivity

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  Strategic Energy Policy



NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation

• Policy Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Key AchievementsProgram Evaluation - NSW Innovation Concierge• Assessed the NSW Innovation Concierge program• Developed evidence-based recommendations based on back end data and stakeholder interviews • Undertook detailed data analysis to determine areas of improvement• Interviewed internal and external stakeholders on the effectiveness and impact of the program• Analysed the budgetary and resourcing impacts of the program against the benefits the program provides to government and the publicSpark Innovation Program• Underwent a 10 week incubation program to develop an innovative solutions to make DFSI a great place to work• Developed innovative thinking skills to develop a human centred design solution to the onboarding problems within DFSI• Collaborated and consulted with internal stakeholders to refine and improve the innovative solution. NSW Innovation Concierge• Analysed submissions from innovators and entrepreneurs and assessed if their idea was ready to be commercialized • Facilitated introductions to NSW Government innovators and entrepreneurs. • Provided advice on funding opportunities and government procurement requirements to innovators and entrepreneurs with ideas which were not ready to be commercialized Regulatory Sandbox • Researched Federal, State and Local Government laws to identify current regulatory barriers • Consulted stakeholders and local authorities on the current regulatory barriers in national parks• Provided policy advice on the exemptions required before the program Show less

• Policy Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

  •Provides high quality, timely advice to the Executive and Minister regarding all areas of Fair Trading policy and legislation•Undertake and complete legislative review projects •Undertake thorough research and analysis to produce evidence-based policy recommendations •Deliver high-quality policy documents including briefings and Cabinet submissions, expressing complex information in plain English•Contributes to the delivery of projects to support business unit outcomes, including working in small project teams•Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders•Represent NSW Fair Trading at industry and stakeholder meetings•Regularly produce content for the Fair Trading enewsletter and produce other web content as required•Advised and mentored new staff members and junior team members. Show less



Australian Government Department of Agriculture

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Policy Officer - Agricultural Policy Division (A/g APS 5)

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  •Draft ministerials, back pocket briefs and question time briefs for the minister•Draft the department’s response to the Foreign Investment Review Board’s consultation request on foreign investment proposal •Review the sections Acts and provide advice to the legal unit on potential redundant legislation for repeal•Liaise with key industry organisations in the development of relevant policy and program activities •Developed positive working relationships with industry and statutory bodies such as Meat & Livestock Australia and Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation•Provide timely advice and briefings to the Minister and senior executive on meat & egg issues •Represented the department at industry meetings. Show less

• Federal Executive Liaison Officer - Office of the General Counsel (A/g APS 5)

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2014

  •Key liaison officer between the business areas, external agencies and the minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s office to ensure portfolio subordinate legislation is made and published on time•Developed a calendar to assist business areas in meeting the timeframes imposed by the minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s office and external agencies•Compiled reports on current and upcoming departmental subordinate legislation to the executive •Guided business areas on the process of making subordinate legislation •Performed quality assurance to ensure departmental documents meet the requirements of both the Exco Secretariat and the Senate Standing Committee of Regulations and Ordinances•Registered subordinate legislation on Comlaw in a timely manner•Co-ordinated the implementation of the department’s Sunsetting of Legislative Instruments Project, including acting as the key liaison officer•Provided secretariat service to the Sunsetting Legislation Working Group•Developed and maintains tools and guidance material for the Sunsetting of Legislative Instruments Project. •Drafted proposals to exempt four portfolio instruments from sunsetting•Liaised with external agencies and line areas to co-ordinate Agriculture input to non-portfolio bills and regulations, and draft related ministerial briefings •Assisted in preparing papers for the Legislation and Regulatory Reform Committee•Assisted the Legislation Liaison Officer in preparing documentation required for the introduction of portfolio bills•Updated templates and internal websites to provide work instructions that improve current work procedures•Coordinated and collated the department’s Annual Regulatory Plan 2012–2013 •Trained new officers on subordinate legislation and sunsetting processes•Supervised and trained an APS 1 employed through the University Vacation Employment Program Show less

• Graduate Program Policy Officer - Food Division (APS 3)

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  •Developed and maintained a database containing information about health certification which specifies importing country requirements •Drafted responses to exporter queries about export regulations•Drafted comments for other market’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary notification•Drafted correspondence to industry groups to provide them with useful, timely market access advice•Developed and maintained a log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence to assist with managing outbreaks •Participated in industry meetings between peak bodies and major importing countries. Show less

• Graduate Program Policy Officer - Trade and Market Access Division (APS 3)

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  •Participated in the Thailand Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) field visits and meetings, and provided secretariat •Drafted and revised documentation for the departments website •Developed understanding of the department’s financial systems •Managed finances for the Ministerial Roundtable meetings.

• Graduate Program Policy Officer - External Budget Branch (APS 3)

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  •Drafted Risk Potential Assessment Tool(RPAT) for New Policy Proposals •Assisted my manager in auditing financial statements of portfolio agencies•Liaised with portfolio agencies to finalise budget documentation•Drafted minutes to the minister



Mail Call Couriers Pty Ltd

• Administrative Assistant and Workers Compensation Officer

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  •Investigated and assessed and resolved insurance claims by liaising with the parties involved and negotiating settlement amounts •Managed workers compensation claims, including regular reviews of the injured employee. •Consulted with the worker and their doctor to develop a Return to Work plan •Process weekly payments and organised a wage reimbursement schedule for the injured employee •Investigated and assessed and resolved insurance claims by liaising with the parties involved and negotiating settlement amounts •Managed workers compensation claims, including regular reviews of the injured employee. •Consulted with the worker and their doctor to develop a Return to Work plan •Process weekly payments and organised a wage reimbursement schedule for the injured employee