Experience

The NGO Forum on Cambodia

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Adviser, Natural Resource Governance and Business and Human Rights

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  The NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) is a membership organisation for Cambodian and international NGOs issues affecting Cambodia’s development. They have a focus on natural resource governance including land and livelihoods impacts. The NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) is a membership organisation for Cambodian and international NGOs issues affecting Cambodia’s development. They have a focus on natural resource governance including land and livelihoods impacts.


Transparency International Australia
• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2022


Cooperation Committee for Cambodia - CCC

• Responsible Business Conduct Adviser

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  The Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC) is committed to ensuring civil society in Cambodia is strong, capable and responsive to development challenges. The position is focused on respect for human rights, transparency and accountability. The RBC Advisor position collaborates with CCC Senior Management, staff, members, and partners to strengthen their capacity to engage with the private sector, and to foster inclusive, sustainable development in Cambodia. The position is focused on the understanding the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for MNEs. CCC is now a member of the CSR Cambodia Platform and OECD Watch. Show less



Oxfam Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Mining Advocacy Lead

  • Oct 2009 - Feb 2016

  Manage the Oxfam mining team with a focus on improving the policy and practice of Australian mining companies, and the financial institutions that support them, operating overseas. Develop thematic expertise: sustainable project financing, social and environmental impact assessments, business and human rights , Free Prior and Informed Consent, resettlement, revenue transparency, gender impacts and locaccess to remedy. Provide high level advice to multilateral organisations, in particular the OECD Investment Committee, the UN, and the IFC on the impact of mining (and other large infrastructure projects) on the natural environment and livelihoods of communities. Develop political engagement strategies to influence regulatory environments with regard to mining and project finance, e.g. the Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative and the Export Credit Agency.Provide support, training, and capacity building to Oxfam partners, local NGOs and project affected communities to engage with the private sector on a range of corporate accountability issues. Manage staff, budgets, strategic and operational planning, and contribute to the alignment of the organisational goals at an Australian, regional and international level. Represent Oxfam at a global (confederation) level on private sector and business and human rights initiatives.Collaborate with country teams on extractives program design, research and technical advise. Active participation in the development of the Oxfam Strategic Plan (2014-2019). Communicate Oxfam’s private sector engagement agenda in natural resource management to key stakeholders through partnerships and alliances, credible research and publications, policy initiatives, public speaking and effective use of the media. Show less



Brotherhood of St Laurence

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

• Manager, Ethical Business

  • Oct 2000 - Jul 2009

  Establish and manage the Sustainable Business Unit at the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) with an emphasis on decent work in the manufacturing sector. Develop and implement the strategic direction for the organisations corporate responsibility portfolio. Develop two social enterprises in the optical (Mod-Style) and garment sector (Hunter Gatherer). Design and implement internal processes and change management to promote ethical business within the whole organisation and broader community. Support the organisations partnership with the ANZ microfinance programs (Savers Plus, Given a Chance) and provide high level CSR advice to the ANZ. Manage team staff, budgets, strategic and operational planning, and contribute to the alignment of organisational goals and values at an executive level. Establish and manage high level relationships with external stakeholders at a local, national and global level including financial institutions, industry associations, the private sector, NGO and labour organisations, educational institutions, government, the OECD, the International Labour Organisation, and the United Nations to position the BSL as a centre of expertise in corporate responsibility. Lead research, policy, and advocacy work in corporate responsibility and social policy in both Australia and China, including extensive research and factory audits in southern China.Communicate the BSL sustainable business agenda to key stakeholders through credible research and publications, policy initiatives, public speaking and effective use of the media. Show less



The University of Melbourne

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Careers Consultant

  • Feb 2000 - Nov 2000

  Design and implement strategies to ensure The University of Melbourne Careers and Employment Unit is a centre of excellence in international career services. Expand and consolidate linkages between The University of Melbourne and international employers (Asia). Implement and deliver services to ensure successful career outcomes for international students returning to their home county. Undertake labour market analysis of the economies of numerous Asian countries. Design and implement strategies to ensure The University of Melbourne Careers and Employment Unit is a centre of excellence in international career services. Expand and consolidate linkages between The University of Melbourne and international employers (Asia). Implement and deliver services to ensure successful career outcomes for international students returning to their home county. Undertake labour market analysis of the economies of numerous Asian countries.



Able International

• Oman
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Mar 1998 - Dec 1999

  International development and education consultant. Projects included the design and implementation of the inaugural Australian Youth Ambassadors Program, and international education needs analysis, monitoring and evaluation. International development and education consultant. Projects included the design and implementation of the inaugural Australian Youth Ambassadors Program, and international education needs analysis, monitoring and evaluation.



RMIT University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Australian Director, RMIT – WYUST Education and Training Centre, Wuhan, China

  • Jan 1996 - Mar 1998

  In-country project management and development of the RMIT-WYUST Education and Training Centre (200 Chinese students, 40 Australian students, 20 Chinese staff, 3 permanent Australian staff and visiting academics). Operational management of Chinese and Australian staff. Academic management of all programs, assessment and resources. Development of strategies to ensure ongoing financial sustainability of the Centre. Financial management, accountability and reporting for the entire off-shore project. Management of the Australian student and staff compound. Show less

• Manager, Research and Curriculum Unit

  • Nov 1991 - Aug 1995

  Establish and manage the Faculty (TAFE School of Business) Research and Curriculum Unit. Undertake industry based research, training needs analysis, curriculum development and project tendering in support of RMIT academic programs. Strategic planning and negotiation to develop and establish the RMIT-WYUST Education and Training Centre in Wuhan, China. Establish and manage the Faculty (TAFE School of Business) Research and Curriculum Unit. Undertake industry based research, training needs analysis, curriculum development and project tendering in support of RMIT academic programs. Strategic planning and negotiation to develop and establish the RMIT-WYUST Education and Training Centre in Wuhan, China.

• International Student Adviser, January 1990 – May 1991

  • Jan 1990 - May 1991

  Establish and manage the RMIT International Student Resource Centre. Implement processes and practice to ensure the needs of international students are recognised and met within the university.

• Research Officer, August 1985 – December 1989

  • Aug 1985 - Dec 1989

  Undertake industry training needs analysis as a member of a statewide research team. Undertake TAFE course evaluation, curriculum development and accreditation. Market and promote School of Business Studies courses to attract international students. Recruit and select international students.



Tenants Union of Victoria

• Committee of Management and Legal Service volunteer

  • Oct 1986 - Mar 1991

  Voluntary position involved weekly advice (evening Legal Service) to tenants on their rights under the Residential Tenancies Act and access to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal to raise grievances. As a member of the Committee of Management (voluntary appointment) it required monthly oversight of all activities and financial accountability of the service. Voluntary position involved weekly advice (evening Legal Service) to tenants on their rights under the Residential Tenancies Act and access to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal to raise grievances. As a member of the Committee of Management (voluntary appointment) it required monthly oversight of all activities and financial accountability of the service.