Experience

Aboriginal Affairs NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • May 2022 - Present

• Senior Project and Policy Officer

  • Apr 2021 - May 2022

  Working on the development and implementation of NSW's strategies to achieve the commitments in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap in partnership with Aboriginal organisations and communities.



NSW Treasury

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Working on economic recovery from COVID-19 and effective implementation of economic stimulus measures. Working on economic recovery from COVID-19 and effective implementation of economic stimulus measures.



NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

  Working on legal prosecutions for environmental crimes. Working on legal prosecutions for environmental crimes.



Premier's Department NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

  Liaise with a variety of stakeholders, conduct data analysis, prepare data stories and case studies for decision makers, develop best practice guides for frontline workers, manage projects, and problem solve implementation issues to drive progress against key public policy targets and priorities.

• Policy Officer

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Drafted guidance and case studies in consultation with industry and government representatives on how NSW businesses can meet their obligations under the Modern Slavery Act• Researched current and emerging trends and wrote a comprehensive report on international best practice in incorporating human rights concerns into government procurement• Presented to key stakeholders on research findings and potential implications for NSW government. This research is now forming the basis of government-wide reform recommendations and guidelines.



NSW Department of Communities and Justice

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  - Conducted an extensive literature review and jurisdictional comparison on best practice policies and procedures for recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and assisted with planning the operationalisation of these practices in Juvenile Justice NSW. - Assisted with the organisation and logistics of a conference attended by over 80 people. - Conducted an extensive literature review and jurisdictional comparison on best practice policies and procedures for recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and assisted with planning the operationalisation of these practices in Juvenile Justice NSW. - Assisted with the organisation and logistics of a conference attended by over 80 people.



Premier's Department NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Graduate Officer

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Assisted with data analysis, problem-solving implementation issues in policy delivery and project management to drive delivery of the Premier's Priority targets. Assisted with data analysis, problem-solving implementation issues in policy delivery and project management to drive delivery of the Premier's Priority targets.



NSW Department of Communities and Justice

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Clerk

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Conducted legal research, drafted briefs and prepared correspondence to support the Civil Law team with policy projects and law reform. Conducted legal research, drafted briefs and prepared correspondence to support the Civil Law team with policy projects and law reform.



Australian Law Reform Commission

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Conducted legal research for the current inquiry into incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Conducted legal research for the current inquiry into incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples



Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law

• Legal Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  - Prepared case notes on recent cases of interest in superior courts to distill the main arguments and principles to come out of the judgments - Drafted fact-sheets on contemporary developments and topics in relation to refugee settlement agreements - Conducted research into the operation of humanitarian corridors in Europe - Prepared case notes on recent cases of interest in superior courts to distill the main arguments and principles to come out of the judgments - Drafted fact-sheets on contemporary developments and topics in relation to refugee settlement agreements - Conducted research into the operation of humanitarian corridors in Europe



NSW Department of Planning and Environment

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  - Conducted research and drafted briefings for the policy division to inform recommendations to the minister on a review of the Gaming Machines Act 2010 (NSW) - Drafted statements of reasons in regards to licensing applications - Conducted legal research and drafted external communications to support the work of the Licensing Programs team - Conducted research and drafted briefings for the policy division to inform recommendations to the minister on a review of the Gaming Machines Act 2010 (NSW) - Drafted statements of reasons in regards to licensing applications - Conducted legal research and drafted external communications to support the work of the Licensing Programs team



Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney

• Legal Advocate

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  - Provide social and legal support to asylum seekers at Villawood Detention Centre - Assist asylum seekers to understand and navigate the legal options they are presented with and liaise with their case managers and legal professionals to assist the progression of their claims and visa applications - Write case summaries, assist detainees to make applications, and assist in the drafting of submissions to courts and tribunals, including legal and country of origin research for legal professionals preparing immigration cases on behalf of detainees - Attend Local and District Court and Administrative Appeals Tribunal hearings as a support person



Social Impact Hub

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Intern

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  - Designed a business engagement strategy for the United Nations Global Compact - Wrote a report illustrating the value of sustainability initiatives for addressing industry challenges in the property sector, and outlining the most effective ways companies can engage - Created the groundwork for a national media campaign seeking to transform the way Australians donate to charity. This included developing targeted messages for different media channels, researching and interviewing successful Not-For-Profits, and writing draft story arcs



Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory (APONT)

• Project Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Liaise with businesses, draft marketing communications and assist in project management to organise the 2017 APONT Innovating to Succeed Forum which will host over 50 Aboriginal organisations from across the Northern Territory to showcase best practice strategies for governance and management. Liaise with businesses, draft marketing communications and assist in project management to organise the 2017 APONT Innovating to Succeed Forum which will host over 50 Aboriginal organisations from across the Northern Territory to showcase best practice strategies for governance and management.



Foundation for Sustainable Development

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Management Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  - Engaged with local businesses, schools and families through field surveys and stakeholder meetings to establish community priorities and needs - Designed and implemented a livelihood promotion program to support students from low income backgrounds - Wrote formal project and grant proposals to obtain funding - Submitted fortnightly progress reports to supervisors and incorporated feedback received into the project design - Designed and delivered seminars on strategies to improve educational outcomes to over 150 local students - Received average of 90% positive feedback and 80% correct recall of concepts in post-seminar surveys



Elevate Education

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Presenter

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  - Presented study skills seminars to classrooms of high school students and teachers across New South Wales - Tailored presentations to be most relevant and engaging to the particular demographics of each school - Maintained average of 97% positive feedback from students at seminars - Presented study skills seminars to classrooms of high school students and teachers across New South Wales - Tailored presentations to be most relevant and engaging to the particular demographics of each school - Maintained average of 97% positive feedback from students at seminars



AIESEC in UNSW

• Director of External Relations

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

  - Led an eight member team to deliver on organisational goals - Wrote sponsorship proposals and delivered presentations to university faculty staff and senior management - Organised and chaired a showcasing event attended by over 40 university stakeholders - Contributed to the development of a more tailored marketing strategy that leveraged university endorsements to advertise customised programs targeted at specific student demographics - Established partnerships with over 4 new faculties and accreditation on the university AHEGS program leading to the engagement of over 450 new students