Senior Communications Adviser

• Jan 2019 - Present

Senior Communications Adviser for the Growth and Low Carbon division, within the Department for Energy and Mining, and Office of Hydrogen Power SA. The Growth and Low Carbon team is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of the South Australian government’s major energy initiatives. Key programs being designed and delivered by the team include:Home Battery Scheme$50 million Grid Scale Storage Fund$150 million Renewable Technology FundSouth Australia’s Virtual Power PlantSouth Australian Government electricity supply contractSouth Australia’s Hydrogen Action PlanSouth Australia’s Electric Vehicle Action Plan

Acting Manager, Communications and Marketing

• Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

Communications and Engagement Officer

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

Marketing Communications Officer

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

In 2017, I transferred to DPC’s marketing division to further strengthen my brand development and campaign execution abilities. Key projects include:- developing the brand identity, launch strategy and campaign assets for the South Australian Government’s recruitment platform I WORK FOR SA- marketing lead on the launch of South Australia's Virtual Power Plant- project lead on the design and development of the Premier’s website.

Senior Editor

• Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

As Senior Editor I was responsible for producing and curating content; including news articles, trade and investment brochures, short videos and campaign websites for international delegations.Key projects include:- working on the build and delivery of the DPC corporate website- producing dual-language website, Welcome to South Australia, designed to leverage defence and non-defence opportunities arising from the DCNS Future Submarine contract- developing collateral for international trade missions.Skills and experience:- writing for the web and hard news articles- social media engagement (including sponsored content)- stakeholder management, including agency-wide consultation on web and digital projects- web development, including designing information architecture, wireframes, and delivery; from content production to population and user testing- proficiency in using multiple CMS and the ability to train others- Google Analytics reporting- video production- mentoring staff- writing communications strategies.

Marketing Officer

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Secondee to the Office of the Agent General for South Australia five months; with a primary focus on auditing its digital platforms and synchronising the agency's communications strategy with state departments in Adelaide.The Office of the Agent-General works to increase awareness of South Australia and drive preference for the state as the destination of choice for foreign investment, trade, migration, study and tourism. Secondee to the Office of the Agent General for South Australia five months; with a primary focus on auditing its digital platforms and synchronising the agency's communications strategy with state departments in Adelaide.The Office of the Agent-General works to increase awareness of South Australia and drive preference for the state as the destination of choice for foreign investment, trade, migration, study and tourism.

Journalist

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

Journalist at The Lead South Australia, writing hard news and feature stories for a global audience, covering South Australia’s primary industries, medical research, new technologies, manufacturing, sports and the arts (including video packages and photo galleries). Contributor to INDAILY. Journalist at The Lead South Australia, writing hard news and feature stories for a global audience, covering South Australia’s primary industries, medical research, new technologies, manufacturing, sports and the arts (including video packages and photo galleries). Contributor to INDAILY.

Acting Communications Officer

• Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

A short-term 3 month contract in the lead up to the opening of Opals, an eight month exhibition at the South Australian Museum.Duties included: - writing press releases- coordinating media coverage including tv, print and radio stories- promoting public programs and driving ticket sales through e-marketing campaigns and social media (including artists talks, science lectures, school holiday programs, workshops and the Opals Gala). A short-term 3 month contract in the lead up to the opening of Opals, an eight month exhibition at the South Australian Museum.Duties included: - writing press releases- coordinating media coverage including tv, print and radio stories- promoting public programs and driving ticket sales through e-marketing campaigns and social media (including artists talks, science lectures, school holiday programs, workshops and the Opals Gala).

Digital Communications Adviser

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

A six-month volunteer assignment in Manila, working with the Nutrition Center of the Philippines to develop the staff’s capacity to produce digital content. Primary duties included:- developing a 12 month communications strategy- establishing a website, blog page and social media strategy and presence- running workshops on photography, video, social media for business, monitoring audience engagement using Google Analytics and Facebook Insights. A six-month volunteer assignment in Manila, working with the Nutrition Center of the Philippines to develop the staff’s capacity to produce digital content. Primary duties included:- developing a 12 month communications strategy- establishing a website, blog page and social media strategy and presence- running workshops on photography, video, social media for business, monitoring audience engagement using Google Analytics and Facebook Insights.

Digital Content Producer

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2014

Responsible for bringing their strategic plan to life through the production of city-centric digital stories for online magazine, Inside Adelaide. Primary duties included: - content planning- researching, writing, filming, editing short news stories and profile pieces- overseeing the CMS- driving community engagement through social media- tracking and reporting audience trends using Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Tweet Reach, Youtube and Simply Measured- working with web developers to improve UX.Secondary tasks included: - mentoring internal staff in writing digital briefs, shooting and editing video content- working with contractors to deliver video campaigns.

Media Officer

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

As a Media officer, my responsibilities included proactively and reactively responding to media opportunities, including:- writing media releases- media monitoring- social media- assisting Council and the Administration in responding to media enquiries.

Video Series Producer

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

As Video Series Producer, I co-produced and filmed a series of short films about the Papunya Tula Artists in Central Australia; covering the history of the group, their signature art works and the surrounding landscape for the launch of the iPhone 5 Icon Case range – Echidna Dreaming. As Video Series Producer, I co-produced and filmed a series of short films about the Papunya Tula Artists in Central Australia; covering the history of the group, their signature art works and the surrounding landscape for the launch of the iPhone 5 Icon Case range – Echidna Dreaming.

Online Media Tutor

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

Teaching recent migrants and how to write, shoot and edit audio slideshows, and publish their work online. Teaching recent migrants and how to write, shoot and edit audio slideshows, and publish their work online.

Freelance Camera Operator

• 2006 - 2012

Seven years experience working as a freelance camera operator and second assistant working for clients such as the ABC (Triple J's Hack program), BBC, Tigress Productions, Southern Star Entertainment, Foxtel, Cygnett, Rolf de Heer and Windmill Theatre Co. Seven years experience working as a freelance camera operator and second assistant working for clients such as the ABC (Triple J's Hack program), BBC, Tigress Productions, Southern Star Entertainment, Foxtel, Cygnett, Rolf de Heer and Windmill Theatre Co.

Video Journalist Internship

• Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

Shooting, editing and writing copy for video news stories. Shooting, editing and writing copy for video news stories.

Journalist Internship

• Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

Assisting the editor of a tech startup Twitter-based news platform; writing headlines and opening leads, tweeting news as it broke, and updating The Wall Facebook page. Assisting the editor of a tech startup Twitter-based news platform; writing headlines and opening leads, tweeting news as it broke, and updating The Wall Facebook page.

Midday News Reporter

• Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

Writing and presenting the midday news bulletin live to air, as part of a Graduate Diploma in Journalism at RMIT, Melbourne. Writing and presenting the midday news bulletin live to air, as part of a Graduate Diploma in Journalism at RMIT, Melbourne.

Journalist Internship

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

Research assistant for a senior journalist and writing hard news stories for the Sunday Herald Sun and Herald Sun online. Research assistant for a senior journalist and writing hard news stories for the Sunday Herald Sun and Herald Sun online.