Experience

Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd

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

• Non Executive Director, Deputy Chair

  • 2018 - Present

  Australia CSIA undertakes research, investigates policy reform and designs and delivers projects and programs across the community services industry. Working from an evidence base and in collaboration with sector and government partners CSIA undertakes independent and commissioned initiatives to improve community services outcomes. NED Chair Governance and Nominations Committee.



Queensland Museum Network

• Australia
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  The Board of The Queensland Museum overseas operations of five physical museums; a state collection of more than a million specimens; research, public education, museum online and publishing programs; and archive and library services. It is the custodian of the state’s natural and cultural heritage, and collaborates with national and global partners on research into biodiversity, geosciences, cultures and histories.



South Bank Corporation

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2023

  South Bank Corporation is the development and management authority behind Brisbane's iconic South Bank Parklands. Commercial operations include the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, precinct carparks and more than 100 retail tenancies. NED strong contribution on people and governance and stakeholder engagement; Member Audit and Risk Committee.



Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA)

• Non Executive Director

  • Apr 2018 - May 2021

  Australia ACPA is an ASQA registered training organisation, delivering Certificate IV in Indigenous Cultural Capability and Diplomas and Certificate II and IV in Performing Arts. ACPA was established in 1994, alumni have been seen on screens and stages across the country and across the world. It continues to respond to contemporary issues and industry demands, designing and delivering courses and programs that foster opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.



CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

• Australia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• State Director

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2020

  Brisbane, Australia The Committee for Economic Development of Australia’s rigorous program of independent research, forums and briefings progress good public policy for economic and social development. Executive role leading policy, trend and issue analysis, presenting critical cross sector research briefings, analysing impact, setting strategy and ensuring continuous business improvement and growth.

• Company Secretary

  • 2017 - 2019

  Company Secretary, governance, reporting and compliance. Support to national Board and to national and state office bearers. Review and reform compliance and governance information management systems. Not-for-profit, Research entity, ASIC and ACNC reporting.



Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Director

  • 2007 - 2011

  Brisbane, Australia Executive Director Organisational Capability; Director Communications Complex problem solving across critical economic portfolios of coordinator-general, local government, infrastructure, planning, and major projects. Leadership and direction of organisational capability and executive services functions.



Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Service Access

  • 2009 - 2009

  Queensland, Australia Special project appointment. Rapid implementation, execution excellence, solutions negotiation for Federal and State policy programs including NGO service provider review and YPRAC (Younger People in Residential Aged Care) capital works.



Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland)

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Ideas Festival

  • 2000 - 2006

  Brisbane, Australia Cross sector partnership initiative. Founding Director. From start up to stable mature business, festival and associated products designed to promote innovation and to engage Queenslander’s in critical national and international policy issues. Rigorous differentiation, new business model, negotiated commercial, broadcast and publishing agreements.



Australia Council for the Arts

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Program Manager

  • 1995 - 1999

  Sydney, Australia Designing public policy initiatives and responses for combined cultural, social and economic outcomes. Governance, funding and performance responsibility for 30 organisations from inner urban centres to Tenant Creek to the Torres Strait. Developing people, developing capacity, delivering results.