Experience

Junction Arts Festival

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junction Arts Festival Board Member (volunteer position)

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  The first Junction Arts Festival happened not long after I moved to Launceston and was a big influence in staying here. Yes, Junction is a lot of fun but it also stretches the city’s exposure to contemporary art in really creative and memorable ways that are also relevant and reflective of Launceston’s community. I’m joining a fabulous team and look forward to lifting the profile of Tasmania’s contemporary arts scene to the world and showing people how we have good times in Launceston. The first Junction Arts Festival happened not long after I moved to Launceston and was a big influence in staying here. Yes, Junction is a lot of fun but it also stretches the city’s exposure to contemporary art in really creative and memorable ways that are also relevant and reflective of Launceston’s community. I’m joining a fabulous team and look forward to lifting the profile of Tasmania’s contemporary arts scene to the world and showing people how we have good times in Launceston.



Department of Industry, Science and Resources

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Manager Northern Tasmania at AusIndustry

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  My focus is both understanding the issues impacting Northern Tasmania, and to provide information, advice and referral to products and services available for business. What drew me to the role is my interest in how businesses use science and technology innovatively to improve their productivity and competitiveness. My region goes from Smithton in the north west and Queenstown in the West to St Helens in the east, and includes Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, George Town, Scottsdale and King and Flinders Islands. I actively promote the availability of services and programs; maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in my region and ensure a free flow of information about products/services available for business. Show less



Grinning Cat

• Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Grinning Cat is a small business I run with my wife Sarah organising mini-festivals, boutique events and weddings in Tasmania. Our clients include Bay of Fires Wines and the Design Tasmania Centre. Grinning Cat is also my DJ name. I play lots of different genres and have a 'festival' sound developed over years of gigs and record collecting. I've uploaded lots of mixes which you can listen to online at http://www.mixcloud.com/grinning-cat/ Grinning Cat is a small business I run with my wife Sarah organising mini-festivals, boutique events and weddings in Tasmania. Our clients include Bay of Fires Wines and the Design Tasmania Centre. Grinning Cat is also my DJ name. I play lots of different genres and have a 'festival' sound developed over years of gigs and record collecting. I've uploaded lots of mixes which you can listen to online at http://www.mixcloud.com/grinning-cat/



Regional Development Australia Tasmania

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community & Strategic Development Officer

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2021

  To support RDA Tasmania to fulfil its duties which will focus on the economic, social and environmental issues affecting communities, particularly as a contributor to and driver of: Regional business growth plans and strategies, which will help support economic development, the creation of new jobs, skills development and business investment; Environmental solutions, which will support ongoing sustainability and the management of climate change (including the impact of drought, flood or bushfires); and Social inclusion strategies, which will bring together and support all members of the community. Show less

• Regional Development North

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2021

  The RDA Tasmania team and I are committed to:1. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify economic opportunities and leverage private and public sector investment for Tasmania; 2. Connect Tasmanian businesses, councils and industry sectors with international trade partners, financial markets and potential investors; 3. Promote and disseminate information on Australian Government policies and grant programs to state and local governments and industry, business and community sectors; 4. Support community stakeholders to develop project proposals to access funding; 5. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the local government bodies in their regions; 6. Facilitate public and private sector decentralisation; 7. Assist in the delivery of Australian Government programs, where relevant and where requested by the Minister; 8. Engage with Tasmanian entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders to explore new opportunities to grow local jobs; 9. Provide information on Tasmania's activities and competitive advantages to all levels of government, industry, business and community sectors; and 10. Provide evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on critical regional development issues positively and negatively affecting Tasmania. Show less



Ripples North East Tasmania

• Member - Project Management Group and Resource Team

  • 2013 - 2014

  Volunteer position providing advice to the Project Management Team and Resource Team of a community based economic development program. Based on the work of the Sirolli Foundation, Ripples uses an enterprise facilitation method to get local people to help local businesses. North East Tasmania is a diverse area, rich in natural resource, but also recording some of the highest unemployment figures in Tasmania. Within its first year Ripples has been steadily helping new businesses to open and existing ones stay open. Our client base grows and second year results look likely to see even more jobs created. Show less



George Town Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Officer, Community & Economic Development

  • Feb 2010 - Jan 2013

  Manager - George Town Visitor Information Centre [22 staff and volunteers, 10,500 visitors a year], Watch House museum and its Changing Displays Committee Strategic advice to Council - tourism, economic development, grants and funding Policy development and research - tourism, marketing, healthy living, arts and culture, volunteering Event management - meetings, workshops, functions, seminars, conferences, awards, committees and festivals ranging from 5 to 2,500 attendees Communications - web design, social media, newsletters, media releases and bulletins Partnership facilitation - Tourism Tasmania, Tasmanian Visitor Information Network, Tourism Northern Tasmania, Launceston Tamar Valley Tourism Association (board member), George Town Chamber of Commerce, Tamar FM (committee member) Show less



Natural England

• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Adviser, Government & Communities

  • 2007 - 2009

  Government Statutory Consultant -authoritative advice on the Wildlife Act (UK) and UN Habitat Regulations Policy development and research - sustainable communities, environmental planning Partnership facilitation - Bristol City Council, Avon Wildlife Trust, South West Regional Development Agency Major projects - Severn Estuary tidal barrage, Bristol Airport expansion and the south west Bristol urban extension creating communities for 10,500 people Government Statutory Consultant -authoritative advice on the Wildlife Act (UK) and UN Habitat Regulations Policy development and research - sustainable communities, environmental planning Partnership facilitation - Bristol City Council, Avon Wildlife Trust, South West Regional Development Agency Major projects - Severn Estuary tidal barrage, Bristol Airport expansion and the south west Bristol urban extension creating communities for 10,500 people