Olivia Birkett
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Bronwyn Bock Jonathan, PhD
Olivia is dynamic, professional and trustworthy when dealing with her clients.
Emily Dienhoff
In my position at NT Major Events, I was lucky enough to have worked with Olivia, who at the time was the Event Manager. Olivia exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy, which enables the people around her to perform at a certain level. When we were transferred to NTG with the Arafura Games, Olivia became my direct report. She is one of those rare managers who naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. This ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success is crucial when producing and delivering an event. Though she’s never one to draw attention to herself, Olivia's positive attitude and affable nature are evident wherever she goes. An absolute privilege to have worked with her.
Bronwyn Bock Jonathan, PhD
Olivia is dynamic, professional and trustworthy when dealing with her clients.
Emily Dienhoff
In my position at NT Major Events, I was lucky enough to have worked with Olivia, who at the time was the Event Manager. Olivia exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy, which enables the people around her to perform at a certain level. When we were transferred to NTG with the Arafura Games, Olivia became my direct report. She is one of those rare managers who naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. This ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success is crucial when producing and delivering an event. Though she’s never one to draw attention to herself, Olivia's positive attitude and affable nature are evident wherever she goes. An absolute privilege to have worked with her.
Bronwyn Bock Jonathan, PhD
Olivia is dynamic, professional and trustworthy when dealing with her clients.
Emily Dienhoff
In my position at NT Major Events, I was lucky enough to have worked with Olivia, who at the time was the Event Manager. Olivia exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy, which enables the people around her to perform at a certain level. When we were transferred to NTG with the Arafura Games, Olivia became my direct report. She is one of those rare managers who naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. This ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success is crucial when producing and delivering an event. Though she’s never one to draw attention to herself, Olivia's positive attitude and affable nature are evident wherever she goes. An absolute privilege to have worked with her.
Bronwyn Bock Jonathan, PhD
Olivia is dynamic, professional and trustworthy when dealing with her clients.
Emily Dienhoff
In my position at NT Major Events, I was lucky enough to have worked with Olivia, who at the time was the Event Manager. Olivia exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy, which enables the people around her to perform at a certain level. When we were transferred to NTG with the Arafura Games, Olivia became my direct report. She is one of those rare managers who naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. This ability to motivate a team to care about its project and be invested in the project’s success is crucial when producing and delivering an event. Though she’s never one to draw attention to herself, Olivia's positive attitude and affable nature are evident wherever she goes. An absolute privilege to have worked with her.
Experience
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Tennis West
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Operations
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May 2021 - Present
Supporting the areas of facilities and infrastructure, government relations, the State Tennis Centre and funding/grants for Tennis West. Also the Company Secretary to the Tennis West Board.
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Acting CEO
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Concurrently working in Acting CEO role at Tennis West
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Infrastructure and Government Relations Manager
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Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
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Paralympics Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cycling Operations Manager
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2021
Secondment opportunity to support the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Australia team Secondment opportunity to support the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Australia team
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Bon Leisure (Sport and recreation consultants)
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Perth, Australia
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General Manager - Western Australia
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Short term contract as Acting Manager of the City of Kwinana Recquatic Centre, supporting the organisation and staff through a restructure. Short term contract as Acting Manager of the City of Kwinana Recquatic Centre, supporting the organisation and staff through a restructure.
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Northern Territory Major Events Company
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Games Information Manager, Arafura Games
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Exciting short term role supporting the Arafura Games taking place in Darwin, NT from 26 April-4 May 2019. Exciting short term role supporting the Arafura Games taking place in Darwin, NT from 26 April-4 May 2019.
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Netball WA & West Coast Fever
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - State Netball Centre
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2018
Managing the State Netball Centre including venue operations, events, stakeholder management and maximisation of the facility to achieve both financial and business aims for Netball WA. This inaugural role worked closely with VenuesWest. Managing the State Netball Centre including venue operations, events, stakeholder management and maximisation of the facility to achieve both financial and business aims for Netball WA. This inaugural role worked closely with VenuesWest.
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Northern Territory Major Events Company
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Program Manager
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2014
NT Major Events Company has the charter to attract, develop and support special events and to concentrate its support on the largest events available to the Northern Territory and those with the greatest growth potential. Significant events will be measured by their economic benefit, likely tourism value, media exposure and strategic social and cultural significance. My role encompasses strategic planning of events, liaising with Government, risk management, developing event plans, delivering events and human resources. Those events I have worked with include: 2014 3rd Asia Pacific Outgames 2009 Arafura Games 2010 & 2012 Alice Springs Masters Games 2008-2014 V8 Supercars, Hidden Valley 2010-2013 Australian Superbike Championships 2008-2014 BASSINTHEGRASS music festival 2010-2011 Heiniken Hottest 7's Rugby 2009-2012 NT Sports Awards 2012-2014 Finke Desert Race 2010-2013 MTB Enduro Mountain Bike event 2008-2009 Garma Fesitval 2008 Timor Sea Cup
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Northern Territory Government
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Event Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
I was transferred to Sport and Recreation to help lead the 2011 Arafura Games when it moved to a different NT Government department. This was an international multi sport event held every two years in Darwin. The 2011 Games had 4,500 participants from 49 countries, competing in 20 sports including four sports for athletes with a disability. Primarily my role included Workforce, Games Services and International liaison. I also advised on areas including Operations, Sport, Ceremonies, Media and Marketing and Sponsorship. Other events I worked on included: 2011 Oceania Pan Hellenic Games. Contract, marketing and event support of AFL, NRL, Super 14's and Cricket Australia events hosted in the Northern Territory.
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Northern Territory Major Events Company
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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May 2008 - Jul 2010
NT Major Events Company runs significant events in the Northern Territory. I was employed in 2008 primarily in the role of Workforce and Games Services Manager for the 2009 Arafura Games. I also assisted on a range of other events (see list above). I was then transferred to Sport and Recreation to help run the 2011 Arafura Games. I returned to NT Major Events again in 2012. NT Major Events Company runs significant events in the Northern Territory. I was employed in 2008 primarily in the role of Workforce and Games Services Manager for the 2009 Arafura Games. I also assisted on a range of other events (see list above). I was then transferred to Sport and Recreation to help run the 2011 Arafura Games. I returned to NT Major Events again in 2012.
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Tennis NT
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2006 - May 2008
As General Manager I line managed the Tournament and Competition Coordinator and Administration Assistant and reported to the Board of Directors. Our remit was to develop the sport of tennis across the Northern Territory. As General Manager I line managed the Tournament and Competition Coordinator and Administration Assistant and reported to the Board of Directors. Our remit was to develop the sport of tennis across the Northern Territory.
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England Netball
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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East Regional Manager
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Apr 2004 - Sep 2006
As the inaugural East of England Regional Manager, I was involved with the establishment of the East Region Board and staffing of county development officers. It was an exciting time to be working closely with Sport England. As the inaugural East of England Regional Manager, I was involved with the establishment of the East Region Board and staffing of county development officers. It was an exciting time to be working closely with Sport England.
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New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union
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Sydney, Australia
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Rugby Administrator
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2004
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Australian Institute Of Sport
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Post Graduate Scholar - Biomechanics
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Feb 2002 - Dec 2002
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Volleyball Victoria
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administration Manager
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Feb 2001 - Feb 2002
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Directors Course -
2017 - 2018
Venue Management Association
Diploma in Venue Management, Venue and events -
2000 - 2000
The University of Western Australia
Honours, Biomechanics -
2001 - 2002
Victoria University
Graduate Certificate, Athlete Career Education -
1997 - 1999
RMIT University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Movement -
1991 - 1996
Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne
Victorian Certificate of Education
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