Experience

Procure Group Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Probity Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am currently working as a probity advisor providing probity services to government agencies. I have led projects and audits in various areas of government activity. I have highly developed analytical and report writing skills, and a proven track record to prepare reports on significant public issues. Additionally, I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of clients including internal staff, government agencies, independent panels and boards, professional bodies, and the private sector organisations.



Transport for NSW

• Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Policy Manager, Road Classification Review (Fixed Term)

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  I provided policy advice and support to the Minister for Regional Transport and Road’s appointed Independent Panel which carried out the NewSouth Wales road classification and regional road transfer review. Further, I provided strategic policy advice on the Independent Panel’s recommendations to NSW Government in both its interim and final reports. I provided policy advice and support to the Minister for Regional Transport and Road’s appointed Independent Panel which carried out the NewSouth Wales road classification and regional road transfer review. Further, I provided strategic policy advice on the Independent Panel’s recommendations to NSW Government in both its interim and final reports.



O'Connor Marsden & Associates Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2020

  I provided expert Probity, Corporate Governance and Conflicts of Interest Management advice on major procurements related to the new Western Sydney Airport and the Snowy Hydro No. 2 construction projects. I provided expert Probity, Corporate Governance and Conflicts of Interest Management advice on major procurements related to the new Western Sydney Airport and the Snowy Hydro No. 2 construction projects.



JBP CONSULTING

• Belgium

• Managing Director

  • May 2018 - Oct 2020

  I provided policy and strategy advisory services to clients on wicked problems set with constrained ecosystems. I provided policy and strategy advisory services to clients on wicked problems set with constrained ecosystems.



Transport for NSW

• Australia
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Manager, Rail Freight Policy

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  I led and managed the NSW Shadow Scoping Study on the Commonwealth Government's potential monetisation of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail. This role going forward manages the all policy aspects that facilitate NSW working collaboratively with the Commonwealth Government and the ARTC to deliver the Inland Rail project. Additionally, this role provides and manages the development of strategic rail freight policy issues to enhance the capacity, efficiency and reliability of the NSW rail freight network. Further, I managed a range of Registrations of Interest, Expressions of Interest and Tenders which had a total asset value over $1 billion. On EOI and Tender was for the disused Cowra Lines. For each procurement I was further responsible for managing all probity, conflicts of interest and corporate governance compliance issues.

• A/Principal Manager, Freight Network Policy

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  This senior role involved leading and managing the development of the NSW policy and negotiation position on the Commonwealth Government's Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail (a $10.7 billion project). In addition, this role involved managing executive stakeholder engagement and consultation on various matters related to the Inland Rail project. Further, I was responsible for the development of policy and cabinet advice which dealt with ports and road freight policy, access and efficiency issues.I also managed Expressions of Interest and the Tender to bring the Cowra Lines back into service by the private sector

• A/General Manager, Freight, Policy and Industry Relations (Periodic acting)

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2015

  Leading and managing the outputs and outcomes of the following business units: Roads and Ports Policy, Rail Freight Policy, Freight Strategy and Investment, and Freight Industry and Stakeholder Engagement,



Independent Transport Safety Regulator

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Various Legal, Policy and Rail Safety roles

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2013

  I undertook the following for each respective role: prepared and advised on a range of legal issues and legislation, on rail safety policy developed and deliver the compliance audit and investigation manual, conducted audits of rail safety management systems and managed the close out of recommendations arising from Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Office of Transport Safety Investigation, Special Commissions of Inquiry and Coroner's Reports. I undertook the following for each respective role: prepared and advised on a range of legal issues and legislation, on rail safety policy developed and deliver the compliance audit and investigation manual, conducted audits of rail safety management systems and managed the close out of recommendations arising from Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Office of Transport Safety Investigation, Special Commissions of Inquiry and Coroner's Reports.



Transport for NSW

• Australia
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various senior policy, security, safety and strategy roles

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 2003

  Highlights included: - Conducting the Transport Portfolio CEOs Safety Committee Review of Safety and Risk Management Systems, and agency Alcohol and Drug testing regimes; - The introduction of CCTV and GPS in NSW taxis; -Developing the TaxiCare Driver curriculum; -Carrying out threat and intelligence assessments; - Transport Workers Safety and Security review; - Taxi Policy Reform Package; and - Delivery of legislative, regulatory and policy reforms and initiatives. Highlights included: - Conducting the Transport Portfolio CEOs Safety Committee Review of Safety and Risk Management Systems, and agency Alcohol and Drug testing regimes; - The introduction of CCTV and GPS in NSW taxis; -Developing the TaxiCare Driver curriculum; -Carrying out threat and intelligence assessments; - Transport Workers Safety and Security review; - Taxi Policy Reform Package; and - Delivery of legislative, regulatory and policy reforms and initiatives.



Department of Local Government

• Bankstown

• Policy Officer

  • Jun 1995 - Jan 1996

  I provided policy advice on the following key areas: the NSW Local Government Act, on council's implementation the EEO access plans and strategies, on the rating of Aboriginal Lands in NSW, on equitable access to council facilities and services for Aboriginal communities and conflict mediation between councillors. I provided policy advice on the following key areas: the NSW Local Government Act, on council's implementation the EEO access plans and strategies, on the rating of Aboriginal Lands in NSW, on equitable access to council facilities and services for Aboriginal communities and conflict mediation between councillors.



Office of the Public Guardian

• Sydney

• Guardian

  • Feb 1993 - Jun 1995

  My duties involved being a substitute decision maker and advocate for people with Developmental and Psychiatric disabilities. Decisions were made in the following areas: Accommodation, Medical and Health Care, Access and End of life issues. My duties involved being a substitute decision maker and advocate for people with Developmental and Psychiatric disabilities. Decisions were made in the following areas: Accommodation, Medical and Health Care, Access and End of life issues.



Government/Private Sector

• Sydney, Australia

• Various roles: Policy Adviser, Solictor and School Teacher

  • Dec 1981 - Jan 1993