Experience

Biodiversity Conservation Trust

• Australia
• Conservation Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Governance

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Department of Regional NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Governance & Investigations

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

• Manager Governance & Risk

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

  The Department of Regional NSW was established in April 2020.- Risk Management Framework and Risk Management Plans (x6)o Risk registers and actions – enabling Division and Branch risk managemento Focus risks – top risks to focus on for upcoming two years; linked to strategy and resourcingo Risk maturity per NSW Treasury risk maturity assessment toolo Risk improvement plans to enhance risk cultureo Reporting to Executive Leadership Committee and the Audit & Risk Committee- Intranet pages: risk, and ethics & conduct- Service and advice – response to arising matters - Awareness sessions including Code of Conduct & Ethics, and Risk Introduction- Member - NSW Public Sector Organisational Resilience Group- Governance, Risk & Compliance work plan- Senior team member + 2 FTE Show less

• A/Manager Governance and Information

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

  12-week secondment to manage and set up process for:- Information access including formal applications under the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009- NSW Parliament Standing Order 52- Privacy- Conduct and ethics- 2.5 FTE



Biodiversity Conservation Trust

• Australia
• Conservation Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Strategy & Governance Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  In this role I primarily provided support to the Manager, as well as advice to staff on strategic and governance matters. My achievements include:• Integral in establishing the strategy and governance team• Developed, reported and improved strategic key performance metrics• Project managed the inaugural Annual Report & led the working group for 2018/19• Procured and liaised with internal audit service providers to develop Strategic Internal Audit Plan, Annual Audit Plan, as well as other audit scopes and reports• Procured and liaised with consultants to undertake a review of the risk management framework• Prepared quarterly risk reports• Developed the management reporting framework• Drafted briefings for the Executive Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, and the Board• Communicated to staff on the mandatory Code of Conduct and Ethics• Developed the team annual plan linked to the BCT Business Plan• Acting Board Secretary Show less

• Manager Strategy & Governance (contract)

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  The following are responsibilities and achievements for this inaugural role:- BCT Business Strategy (5 year)- Governance Framework- Role of Chief Risk Officer: Risk Management Framework, Risk Management Policy and Plan- Procurement of Probity Advisor for the development of the probity and governance risk framework- Role of Chief Audit Executive: Procurement of Internal Auditor for audits per the Internal Audit Plan- Liaison with Audit Office of NSW for Early Close 2017/18- Corporate governance policies- Reports to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Executive- Direct governance line to the Executive Director/Chief Executive- Currently establishing the strategy and governance team- Currently developing performance metrics- Currently coordinating the Annual Report Show less



Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations

• Heritage Steward

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2019

  I was the inaugural Heritage Steward and have achieved the following: - the Club Rules now include a role for a Heritage Steward; - directed and produced 'A Way of Life; a film by Tamarama SLSC'; - received, managed, and acquitted three government grants totalling $37k; - Memorandum of Understanding between the Club and Waverley Municipality Library; - Significance Assessment Report; - Preservation Needs Assessment; - Collections Management Policy; - Collections Register; - coordinated a film crew and Club Members for an ABC News item. With the blessing of the Management Committee I aim to identify, collate and record items and stories of historical interest and heritage value to the Club, making them accessible to members and the public via the web. Show less



The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Executive Officer, Paediatrics & Child Health Division

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2017

  The key components of this role are relationship management, governance,and strategic planning. As the Senior Executive Officer I: - researched and provided recommendations to the Division President and Committee Chairs; - ensured excellent secretariat service is provided to the Division: * Council and Executive Committee; * Policy & Advocacy Committee; * Research Committee; * Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine Committee; * Chapter of Community Child Health Committee; - wrote and submitted briefings to the Board and other College bodies; - developed the Division Work Plan and related budget in line with College strategy; - supported paediatric College Congress program development and attended the annual event; - liaised with the Director of Fellowship Relations on matters of the Division; - developed performance plans for Divisional office staff; and - was an active member of the Senior Executive Group. Show less



Natural Resources Commission of NSW

• Sydney, Australia

• Policy Officer

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  As Policy Officer I ensured that numerous organisation policies were relevant against legislation, as well as updated internal policy and procedures. Due to an impending Board meeting the policies were turned around in a very tight time frame which relied on effective engagement with key staff. The Audit and Risk Committee commented that the updated policies had been raised to a professional level not previously seen. As Policy Officer I ensured that numerous organisation policies were relevant against legislation, as well as updated internal policy and procedures. Due to an impending Board meeting the policies were turned around in a very tight time frame which relied on effective engagement with key staff. The Audit and Risk Committee commented that the updated policies had been raised to a professional level not previously seen.



Museums of History NSW

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

• Executive Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  As Executive Officer I primarily provided secretariat support to a number of Board committees, including the Board, and the Audit & Risk Committee, which required an in depth knowledge of related terms of reference and policies along with overarching government regulation and legislation. This meant I liaised closely with NSW government, notably the Department of Premier & Cabinet, and the Arts Portfolio. I wrote many (many!) ministerial briefings and board papers, and had the hard task of pulling together and editing the Annual Report for 2009/10 and 2010/11. I liaised closely with the Director and the Executive Team to measure and report on the strategic goals of the organisation. *Sydney Living Museums (Historic Houses Trust) manages numerous buildings and sites including the world heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks, The Mint, Government House, Museum of Sydney, Vaucluse House, and Elizabeth Bay House. Show less



Australian Museum

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  As Executive Officer I provided executive support to the Assistant Director of Research and Collections at the Australian Museum. The Division manages vast natural science and cultural collections, plus conducts innovative scientific research. In this role I: - contributed to corporate strategic initiatives (linked to the NSW State Plan and the Results and Services Plan); - updated and wrote policies per Australian and international standards (Research Policy 2009 per the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2007); - coordinated the Division component of the Annual Report; - managed the Environmental Sustainability Committee; and - and prepared briefing papers and minutes. Show less



NSW Catchment Management Authorities

• Sydney, Australia

• Project Officer, Strategic Services

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2008

  As Project Officer I supported the Chairs’ Council and General Managers of the NSW Catchment Management Authority (CMA); a body that delivers improved natural resource management across NSW. In this role I: - assisted with briefings and the Strategic Plan; - submitted a Strategic Services Milestone Report to release federal government money; - co-ordinated state-wide responses, reports and databases; - improved the Strategic Services budget report to the Chairs’ Council; - provided secretariat support to the monthly Chairs Council meetings; - developed Corporate Governance training for Directors; - produced a CMA Information Kit (induction) including legislation and governance documents; - developed a Green Strategy for the unit; and - was Acting Manager for nearly two months. Show less



AMP

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Analyst

  • Dec 2006 - Jul 2007

  As Process Analyst I reviewed the Customer Solutions department process maps used by the Management and staff to follow company and department policy and associated procedures. I created new process maps (procedures and flow charts) using a specialised computer program, publised the maps on the intranet, scheduled future reviews, managed all master files (as controlled copies), approval sheets and document control, and produced the Business Rules for the department. As Process Analyst I reviewed the Customer Solutions department process maps used by the Management and staff to follow company and department policy and associated procedures. I created new process maps (procedures and flow charts) using a specialised computer program, publised the maps on the intranet, scheduled future reviews, managed all master files (as controlled copies), approval sheets and document control, and produced the Business Rules for the department.



Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2006

  As Executive Assistant I provided secretarial support to the Head of Department for Public Services and Performance. I reviewed priorities and objectives of the Head regularly and adjusted them as necessary, provided secretarial duties (including diary management, emails, typing, meetings, travel, filing), monitered delegated running costs and program expenditure, compiled briefing folders, and was secretary to senior management meetings. As Executive Assistant I provided secretarial support to the Head of Department for Public Services and Performance. I reviewed priorities and objectives of the Head regularly and adjusted them as necessary, provided secretarial duties (including diary management, emails, typing, meetings, travel, filing), monitered delegated running costs and program expenditure, compiled briefing folders, and was secretary to senior management meetings.



Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Stakeholders Coordinator

  • Aug 2005 - Feb 2006

  As Stakeholders Coordinator I coordinated The Stakeholder Council – a formal stakeholder policy forum within the GRI structure; a body for debating and deliberating key strategic and policy issues facing the GRI Secretariat. I facilitated active participation of representatives from business, accountancy, investment, environmental, human rights, research, and labour organisations from around the world. I also provided project assistance such as writing documents including the first ever election process for the Council. This role gave me a great insight in to the political process of business development. *The Stichting Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a non-profit organisation and is an official collaborating centre of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) whose mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. Show less



Earth Tech Engineering

• North Sydney, Australia

• Environmental Scientist

  • Feb 2004 - May 2005

  As an Environmental Scientist I worked on the remediation of the former Allied Feeds contaminated site (5.48 ha) at the Rhodes Peninsular, Sydney; a $AUD27m project. I gained experience in environmental management plans, environmental impact assessments, field work, remediation, and public relations. My projects skills have been applied in relation to Quality, Safety and Environment Management Systems (as per ISO Standards) and contaminated land remediation projects. As an Environmental Scientist I worked on the remediation of the former Allied Feeds contaminated site (5.48 ha) at the Rhodes Peninsular, Sydney; a $AUD27m project. I gained experience in environmental management plans, environmental impact assessments, field work, remediation, and public relations. My projects skills have been applied in relation to Quality, Safety and Environment Management Systems (as per ISO Standards) and contaminated land remediation projects.



AUSTAR Communications

• Sydney, Australia

• Personal Assistant

  • Jun 2001 - Feb 2004

  As Personal Assistant I provided secretarial assistance to the Director of Products and Services. As Personal Assistant I provided secretarial assistance to the Director of Products and Services.