Experience

The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute

• Australia
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Helping to connect biodiversity science researchers with end users of science so that research can be undertaken when and where it is most needed and biodiversity information can be readily accessible to enable informed management and policy decisions. Helping to connect biodiversity science researchers with end users of science so that research can be undertaken when and where it is most needed and biodiversity information can be readily accessible to enable informed management and policy decisions.



BHP

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Water Source Specialist

  • May 2021 - Oct 2021

  Coordinating the catchment and source protection management in Western Australia's Pilbara region for BHP's Non-Process Infrastructure Water Team. Coordinating the catchment and source protection management in Western Australia's Pilbara region for BHP's Non-Process Infrastructure Water Team.



Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Policy Officer

  • Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Coordinating the development of strategic policy, legislation and programs in the water, environment and waste areas in partnership with other departmental work areas and stakeholders.

• Senior Project Officer

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Project management of a variety of water and environmental projects such as the Pilbara Environmental Offsets Fund and the Waterwise Perth Action Plan.

• Water Resource Planner

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Supporting the delivery of strategic water supply policies, strategies and plans across the WA.

• Policy Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2017

  Contributing to the development of strategic policy, legislation and programs in the water area in partnership with other departmental work areas and stakeholders.

• Journalist

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Researching, writing and editing articles for departmental publications.



Chevron

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Affairs Advisor

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  Internal Affairs Advisor for Chevron’s Ready for LNG Project Team which was tasked with getting the Australian Business Unit ready for first gas from its Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects. • Facilitating workshops and communication packs for Chevron Australia to spread the Ready for LNG message. • Developing stakeholder engagement plans to drive change management.

• External Affairs Advisor

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Worked for the Global Technology Centre (GTC) which delivers research and development support to Chevron’s interests in Australia, Asia-Pacific region and globally. • Raising the profile of the projects, skills and activities of the GTC.• Preparing briefing notes for members of Executive team. • Building relationships with research partners (CSIRO and universities). • Liaising with team leaders, engineers and geologists to identify project milestones, trends and issues for reporting and promotional purposes. Show less



CSIRO

• Australia
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science Communicator

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Science Communicator for Water for a Healthy Country Flagship – Urban Water Theme • Coached scientists/engineers to best promote their research work. • Managed internal communications and communications with stakeholders such as industry, academia and government. • Developed and implemented project specific communication strategies. • Published research outcomes on www.csiro.au. • Media liaison on behalf of Urban Water Theme. • Wrote articles/factsheets to promote research outcomes. • Organised CSIRO sponsorships and presence at major conferences. • Organised seminars, workshops and industry briefings. • Managed Urban Water communications budget. Show less



Department of Aboriginal Affairs

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project officer web & information

  • Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

  I successfully completed a project within the Heritage and Culture branch of the department. The project involved: • Rewriting/editing/updating branch information on departmental website to ensure information was consistent, up to date and easy accessible. • Evaluating stakeholder relations to develop a communications strategy. • Reviewing and evaluating the department’s Heritage and Culture service information such as brochures and publications. I successfully completed a project within the Heritage and Culture branch of the department. The project involved: • Rewriting/editing/updating branch information on departmental website to ensure information was consistent, up to date and easy accessible. • Evaluating stakeholder relations to develop a communications strategy. • Reviewing and evaluating the department’s Heritage and Culture service information such as brochures and publications.



City of Subiaco

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media And Communications Officer

  • Nov 2005 - Nov 2006

  - Implementing the city's corporate communications strategy - Responsible for media management - Redevelopment of City of Subiaco website - won best government website award in 2006 - Implementing the city's corporate communications strategy - Responsible for media management - Redevelopment of City of Subiaco website - won best government website award in 2006



Gemeente Eindhoven

• Netherlands
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Advisor

  • Mar 2000 - Oct 2004

  • Editor of the city’s information magazine, delivered to every household and business in the city and manager of its budget (AUD 200,000). • Wrote communications: media releases, newsletters, editorial content. • Managed internal projects, e.g. the intranet development. • Editor of the city’s information magazine, delivered to every household and business in the city and manager of its budget (AUD 200,000). • Wrote communications: media releases, newsletters, editorial content. • Managed internal projects, e.g. the intranet development.



Nederlandse Spoorwegen

• Netherlands
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Secretary

  • Jun 1998 - Feb 2000

  • Responsible for project management of rail infrastructure projects. • Engagement with stakeholders (media/industry/governments/residents). • Responsible for project management of rail infrastructure projects. • Engagement with stakeholders (media/industry/governments/residents).