Experience

Australian Local Government Association

• Australia
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim CEO

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Undertake the duties of the CEO whilst the recruitment process for a new CEO is underway.

• Executive Director Policy

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2023

  The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is a federation of State and Territory Local Government Associations. ALGA's mission is to champion and strengthen Australian Local Government by representing the agreed position of Local Government member associations. It is a strong, credible and autonomous voice of Local Government.The Executive Director Policy provides strategic advice to the CEO and ALGA Board on policy issues and manages ALGA's engagement with key stakeholders. The policy development also includes preparing submissions to parliamentary and other inquiries. It requires ongoing liaison with State/Territory Local Government Associations, Intergovernmental Committees and negotiation with Commonwealth and State officials. Show less



Catholic Social Services Australia

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Social Policy

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2018

  Catholic Social Services Australia is the Catholic Church's peak national body for social services. It promotes a fairer, more inclusive society that gives preference for helping people most in need and supports the delivery of a wide range of social service programs to assist over one million Australian annually. Working as part of a team, the Director Social Policy provides strategic advice on social and economic policy issues, designs and develops policy positions and responses, initiates research to support advocacy goals and maintains internal and external networks to enhance the development of the network. Show less



SGS Economics and Planning

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practice Leader and Associate Director

  • Sep 2008 - Jul 2013

  As Practice Leader for the Canberra & Sydney offices, Liz managed office budgets, project performance, staffing, marketing and business plan; As an Associate Director Liz led and contributed to major planning projects, research and policies for the ACT and Federal Government (including urban renewal and greenfield developments, social impact assessment, site selection, program evaluations and assessment of major grant proposals); Prepared major tenders and complex reports; Liaised with clients and consulted with a wide range of government and community stakeholders; Contributed to Company Strategic Direction and Operational Planning; Member of the PIA National Congress Committee 2012-13. Show less



Planning Institute of Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Policy Manager

  • Jul 2003 - Jul 2008

  Established the first Policy Development Framework for the Institute including a National Policy Committee; Co-ordinated and prepared National Policy statements, submissions to Federal Inquiries; Represented the Institute at National Planning Forums; Research and wrote"National Inquiry into Planning Education and Employment." Obtained grants for the Institute to develop and advocate policies including Climate Change Awareness and 'Healthy Spaces and Places" funding and partnerships. Established the first Policy Development Framework for the Institute including a National Policy Committee; Co-ordinated and prepared National Policy statements, submissions to Federal Inquiries; Represented the Institute at National Planning Forums; Research and wrote"National Inquiry into Planning Education and Employment." Obtained grants for the Institute to develop and advocate policies including Climate Change Awareness and 'Healthy Spaces and Places" funding and partnerships.



Qld Transport

• Brisbane

• Principal Advisor

  • Aug 1997 - Nov 2001

  Managed and led a team of planners within the Transport agency; Provided Input to the SEQ Integrated Regional Transport Plan and major transport projects; Provided advice on transport/land use proposals, Local Government Planning Schemes and Major Developments; Led the development of the first Infrastructure Agreement for a Greenfield development of 25 000 people, including public transport, cycling, walking and heavy rail provision including integration within the development. Managed and led a team of planners within the Transport agency; Provided Input to the SEQ Integrated Regional Transport Plan and major transport projects; Provided advice on transport/land use proposals, Local Government Planning Schemes and Major Developments; Led the development of the first Infrastructure Agreement for a Greenfield development of 25 000 people, including public transport, cycling, walking and heavy rail provision including integration within the development.



University of Qld

• Brisbane

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • Feb 1995 - Dec 1999

  Prepare and deliver the 4th year final practical project for around 35 students over a semester; Obtain grants from clients to sponsor the project and assist with review; Assist students prepare project and deliver findings to client and faculty staff; Students twice won State and national awards for their work; Member of the Planning Faculty Review Board; Mentor to younger planners. Prepare and deliver the 4th year final practical project for around 35 students over a semester; Obtain grants from clients to sponsor the project and assist with review; Assist students prepare project and deliver findings to client and faculty staff; Students twice won State and national awards for their work; Member of the Planning Faculty Review Board; Mentor to younger planners.



Dept Local Government and Planning Qld

• Brisbane

• Team Leader

  • Feb 1992 - Jul 1997

  Manage a team of planners representing the State's planning interests with Brisbane City Council and the Western SEQ Councils; Review LG planning schemes and major proposals including developing legislation for a master planned community; Input to SEQ Regional Plan and major review of Planning legislation. Represent the Dept on Urban Renewal Task Force, Coastal Protection Advisory Council, Regional Managers of Government Forums and LGAQ Social Planning Committee. Manage a team of planners representing the State's planning interests with Brisbane City Council and the Western SEQ Councils; Review LG planning schemes and major proposals including developing legislation for a master planned community; Input to SEQ Regional Plan and major review of Planning legislation. Represent the Dept on Urban Renewal Task Force, Coastal Protection Advisory Council, Regional Managers of Government Forums and LGAQ Social Planning Committee.