Experience

Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV)

• Australia
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) is a company limited by guarantee. The company’s objective is to independently and efficiently resolve disputes between customers and energy and water service providers in Victoria, with the further aim of reducing the occurrence of disputes. To meet this objective, it has set up a dispute resolution scheme and selected an Ombudsman who has authority under the Charter to receive, investigate and facilitate the resolution of complaints. Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) is a company limited by guarantee. The company’s objective is to independently and efficiently resolve disputes between customers and energy and water service providers in Victoria, with the further aim of reducing the occurrence of disputes. To meet this objective, it has set up a dispute resolution scheme and selected an Ombudsman who has authority under the Charter to receive, investigate and facilitate the resolution of complaints.



The Sunrise Project

• Australia
• Public Policy
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Australian Program Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  The Sunrise Project is an Australian-born environmental campaigning and grantmaking organisation now with a global team and an oversized impact. Driven by a passion to solve the climate crisis, we are a team of experienced campaigners, analysts and communications professionals who work behind the scenes to support social movements to shift our economy beyond fossil fuels. We provide analysis, strategy support and funding to a wide range of community organisations with the aim of protecting the environment and keeping carbon in the ground. My role includes overseeing Sunrise's 3 Australian energy programs, as well as our legal and research programs. Show less



Sustainability Victoria

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Sustainability Victoria supports Victorians to transition to a circular, climate-resilient economy. Established under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005, SV is a statutory authority with a board appointed by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. The Board is the governing body of Sustainability Victoria, and accountable to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change for the exercise of SV’s functions. Board Members are appointed by the Minister. Sustainability Victoria supports Victorians to transition to a circular, climate-resilient economy. Established under the Sustainability Victoria Act 2005, SV is a statutory authority with a board appointed by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. The Board is the governing body of Sustainability Victoria, and accountable to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change for the exercise of SV’s functions. Board Members are appointed by the Minister.



Mark Wakeham consulting

• Consultant

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  In 2019 I enjoyed working with a handful of not-for-profits and purpose-focused organisations helping CEO's, Boards and senior staff to hone their organisational strategy, governance, advocacy and resourcing. I worked on projects with The Push Inc, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Environment Victoria, Climate Action Network of Australia and Solar Citizens among others. Post 2019 I am open to small, short-term for-purpose consultancies. In 2019 I enjoyed working with a handful of not-for-profits and purpose-focused organisations helping CEO's, Boards and senior staff to hone their organisational strategy, governance, advocacy and resourcing. I worked on projects with The Push Inc, Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network, Environment Victoria, Climate Action Network of Australia and Solar Citizens among others. Post 2019 I am open to small, short-term for-purpose consultancies.



Reichstein Foundation

• Australia
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Director and Trustee

  • May 2019 - Dec 2022

  The Reichstein Foundation works for social justice and environmental sustainability by investing strategically in inspirational people, projects and organisations. It is a catalyst for more effective philanthropy in Australia. I am a Trustee of the Foundation and sit on the Investment, Finance and Budget Committee The Reichstein Foundation works for social justice and environmental sustainability by investing strategically in inspirational people, projects and organisations. It is a catalyst for more effective philanthropy in Australia. I am a Trustee of the Foundation and sit on the Investment, Finance and Budget Committee



Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)

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

• Senior Advisor- Climate, Energy and Just Transitions

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  The Australian Council of Trade Unions is the peak body for Australian unions, made up of 38 affiliated unions who together represent about 1.8 million workers and their families. As Senior Policy Advisor I worked with the ACTU President, Executive and across Australian and global unions to develop a shared program and policy agenda to ensure workers are driving and benefitting from climate change responses. The Australian Council of Trade Unions is the peak body for Australian unions, made up of 38 affiliated unions who together represent about 1.8 million workers and their families. As Senior Policy Advisor I worked with the ACTU President, Executive and across Australian and global unions to develop a shared program and policy agenda to ensure workers are driving and benefitting from climate change responses.

• Board co-Chair and Director

  • May 2012 - Oct 2019

  The Sunrise Project is a small environmental campaigning organisation with an oversized impact. Driven by a passion to solve the climate crisis, we are a team of experienced campaigners, analysts and communications professionals who work behind the scenes to support social movements to shift our economy beyond fossil fuels. We provide analysis, strategy support and funding to a wide range of community organisations with the aim of protecting the environment and keeping carbon in the ground. I was a founding director of the Board, Co-Chair, Chair, and worked closely with the inspiring staff team to help create this flourishing organisation. Show less



Environment Victoria

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

• CEO

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

  Environment Victoria is one of Australia’s leading non-profit environment groups working to safeguard our environment and the future.I was privileged to lead the organisation for nearly 5 years, working with a great team to deliver inspiring and impactful campaigns and communications, and to complete the organisation's transition from reliance on government funding to being 100% funded by individual and philanthropic supporters.Highlights included helping rebuild Victoria's climate and renewable energy leadership credentials, securing the closure of Hazelwood and a massive transition package for the Latrobe Valley community, improving mine site rehabilitation plans and bonds in the Latrobe Valley, and building a supporter base of 150,000 Victorians who we worked with to deliver results for the environment at state elections. Show less

• Campaigns Director

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2014

  Strengthened and focussed the organisation's campaigns, and led fundraising efforts to increase investment in campaign activities with a particular focus on Major Donor fundraising. In this role I was the primary media spokesperson for the organisation and was named by The Age newspaper as one of the 100 most influential people in Victoria.



Greenpeace

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Renewable Energy Campaigner

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  Led Greenpeace's renewable energy campaigns and supported the establishment of the first wave of climate action groups across the country. Also led Greenpeace's work on coal power station retirement with a focus on Hazelwood. Helped secure state renewable energy targets and in 2007, an increased national renewable energy target. Led Greenpeace's renewable energy campaigns and supported the establishment of the first wave of climate action groups across the country. Also led Greenpeace's work on coal power station retirement with a focus on Hazelwood. Helped secure state renewable energy targets and in 2007, an increased national renewable energy target.



The Centre for Appropriate Technology

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

• Renewable Energy Project Officer

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Worked with Aboriginal landowners across the Top End to install solar power on remote homelands, replacing expensive and polluting diesel generators. A great experience! Worked with Aboriginal landowners across the Top End to install solar power on remote homelands, replacing expensive and polluting diesel generators. A great experience!



Charles Darwin University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer and Tutor

  • Feb 2002 - Dec 2004

  Lecturer in resources management, and northern Australian politics and economics Lecturer in resources management, and northern Australian politics and economics



Environment Centre NT

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Mar 1999 - Dec 2004

  Worked as co-Director with Kirsten Blair. Led the Centre's ultimately successful work with traditional owners to stop the Jabiluka uranium mine from proceeding in Kakadu, and prevented large scale landclearing in the Daly Basin and other regions. Successfully campaigned for the establishment of an NT Environment Protection Authority. Grew the organisation from one paid positions to 5 paid positions by the time I finished. Worked as co-Director with Kirsten Blair. Led the Centre's ultimately successful work with traditional owners to stop the Jabiluka uranium mine from proceeding in Kakadu, and prevented large scale landclearing in the Daly Basin and other regions. Successfully campaigned for the establishment of an NT Environment Protection Authority. Grew the organisation from one paid positions to 5 paid positions by the time I finished.