Delivery & PMO Lead

• Feb 2023 - Present

Cyber Strategy, Regulatory and Compliance Consultant

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

Transforming and supporting Australian government departments and agencies to uplift and manage cybersecurity risk through consulting, cloud and managed security services. Transforming and supporting Australian government departments and agencies to uplift and manage cybersecurity risk through consulting, cloud and managed security services.

Founder

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2021

We live in a world surrounded by constant internal and external stimulation. Floating is the ultimate escape – like pressing ‘mute’ on life for a blissful hour (or more!). Floating officially arrived in Canberra thanks to siblings Sarah and Chris Tisdell, and since then thousands of Canberrans have climbed into the tanks at Astral Float Studio. Floating involves exactly that: hopping into a huge tank (2.3 metres long by 1.4m wide) and laying down in 1000L of water infused with 350kg of Epsom salt. No matter what you weigh, you'll float. If you’re wondering what it like to be left alone with your mind for an hour, it can take time to calm your mind. We live in busy worlds where we're super connected and in need of a good digital detox. At Astral, you’ll be encouraged to focus on your breathing - this helps slow down the nervous system and reach a deeper state of relaxation sooner. Show less

Senior Manager

• Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

People are at the centre of everything Sarah does. This mindset profoundly shapes her approach to leadership, diversity and inclusion in business. On a daily basis, Sarah is responsible for directing and delivering business transformation and communication projects across government and industry. When Sarah came to RD Consulting, she introduced the business to the Agile Project Management Methodology (Agile). At its core, Agile enables open communication and has been a raging success within RD Consulting. Sarah has conducted training sessions within RD Consulting so that now, all the company’s teams – from administration to marketing to client project teams – use Agile to complete projects and map out fortnightly sprints. As a result, RD Consulting now has a two year master plan, plus a consultation plan for continuous prioritisation of the plan. There is greater transparency in the work being completed, accountability, flexibility and better overall project management. Show less

Scrum Master

• Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

Responsible for: • Supporting and guiding the delivery of digital projects, including live stream events • Mapping out the Video Production team's roadmap and ensuring roles and responsibility, objectives, commitment, deliverables and schedules are clearly communicated with the team, colleagues and customers • Mentoring and coaching colleagues in implementation of agile ways of working • Establishing the right processes for managing programs of work in an Agile way • Ensuring the Scrum ceremonies are correctly carried out with the appropriate displayed values. Show less

Account Director

• Aug 2014 - Feb 2017

Responsible for: • Growing client portfolio revenue • Project management for accounts including VisitCanberra, the Australian Institute of Sport, ActewAGL, Capital Airport Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Taxation Office, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and more. Responsible for: • Growing client portfolio revenue • Project management for accounts including VisitCanberra, the Australian Institute of Sport, ActewAGL, Capital Airport Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Taxation Office, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and more.

Account Manager

• Dec 2012 - Aug 2014

Responsible for: • Managing multiple accounts and stakeholders • Managing a small team public affairs officers • Developing and delivering communication strategies • Creating content to meet the needs of the department’s diverse customer groups • Writing, editing and distributing ministerial talking points and briefing papers. Responsible for: • Managing multiple accounts and stakeholders • Managing a small team public affairs officers • Developing and delivering communication strategies • Creating content to meet the needs of the department’s diverse customer groups • Writing, editing and distributing ministerial talking points and briefing papers.

CRM and Customer Experience Coordinator

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

Responsible for: • Delivering giffgaff's loyalty program 'Payback' • Briefing agency/designer to create new templates when required • Creating campaigns using Neolane (CRM tool), including content and HTML • Campaign analysis and project updates. Responsible for: • Delivering giffgaff's loyalty program 'Payback' • Briefing agency/designer to create new templates when required • Creating campaigns using Neolane (CRM tool), including content and HTML • Campaign analysis and project updates.

Senior Public Affairs Officer

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

Responsible for: • Coordinating research and strategy development • Developing, implementing and evaluating marketing communication campaigns for Australian health care services and programs • Account management and stakeholder engagement • Coordinating material for monthly promotions for all Medicare Australia offices • Providing strategic communications advice on internal and external digital initiatives. Responsible for: • Coordinating research and strategy development • Developing, implementing and evaluating marketing communication campaigns for Australian health care services and programs • Account management and stakeholder engagement • Coordinating material for monthly promotions for all Medicare Australia offices • Providing strategic communications advice on internal and external digital initiatives.

Marketing, Promotions and Events Manager

• Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

Events Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Duty Manager

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2008