Experience

Forrest Research Foundation

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Virginia Mosk P/L

• Director, Virginia Mosk P/L - Bayside Meditation and Sri Lankan tours

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Meditation classes in Bayside and online. Meditation retreats and sightseeing to Sri Lanka.Meditation, although thousands of years old, has now become a modern day tool to allow people to take charge of their own physical health, nervous systems and emotions. There are over a hundred benefits to meditation, but the most evident ones are: stress reduction, improved concentration, increased self-awareness, happiness, acceptance, slows ageing, benefits cardiovascular, immune health and pain reduction. We also take spiritual meditation tours to Sri Lanka; according to Marco Polo - the most beautiful, exotic island paradise in the world. With ancient history, wonderful nature and wildlife reserves, as well as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, mountainous Kandy area with beautiful tea plantations, spice gardens, art, culture, history, the list goes on. We held very successful tours in 2019 staying and meditating with world meditation masters at Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya. www.nissarana.lk/Due to COVID-19 trips have been put on hold until it is safe to recommence.



Keep Victoria Beautiful

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Outreach Specialist

  • Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  For the first time ever, Sustainability Victoria, the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria have combined forces to deliver the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022!The goals of this year’s awards are to:• Recognise and reward those that are taking action to improve both their community and environment across the State from businesses, communities, government, education and public institutions. • Increase awareness of best practice sustainability initiatives in Victoria and the connection with the UN Sustainable development goals. • Encourage leadership and inspire Victoria’s community to act, take leadership and innovate • Create opportunities for collaboration with industry/business, government, community groups, research institutes and not-for-profits • Raise the profile of Sustainability Victoria and the Victorian Government, Banksia and Keep Victoria Beautiful as thought leaders and key drivers of innovation in the development of the circular, climate resilient clean economy to our existing and new stakeholders.The new awards categories, which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, are: • Future Energy • Thriving Environment • Sustainable Places and Destinations • Circular Economy Innovation • Healthy and fair society • Waste reduction and litterThere will be a Community Champion and Industry Leader winner for each category. In addition to these, the Premier will continue to select two overall winners to be presented at the award ceremony:1. The Premier's Recognition Award, a stand-out winner from the twelve categories and2. The Premier's Regional Recognition Award, a stand-out regional organisation/project from all qualifying finalists.For more info go to: https://www.kvb.org.au/psas/The link to enter: https://banksia.informed365.com/login?redirect=%2Fforms*Entries close on Sunday 1st May 2022*Entry Webinar to help with the process on Monday 4th April 2022.*Gala Award Night will be held in September 2022!



Josh's Rainbow Eggs

• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Project Coordinator

  • May 2021 - May 2022

  Truly free range ethical eggs!Our hens live in small flocks in state-of-the-art, solar-powered mobile sheds. This means all our hens go outside everyday. By moving our sheds we give the hens fresh pasture. Solar power is a great renewable energy source and as our hens rotate across the whole farm, we enhance the health of our soil and plant life. We believe this a wonderfully regenerative and extensive way to grow eggs. And our hens get to do all the things they love to do - like dust bathing, scratching and pecking for seeds and insects. We hope you appreciate the effort we make to give our hens a happy life.



NATIF Foods - Australian Native Super Foods

• Project Coordination & Marketing Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  NATIF is a Social Enterprise sourcing Ethical and Sustainable Australian Native foods and delivering them to your door.NATIF - Native - Australian - Traditional - Indigenous - Foods - Established in 2015Australian Native Freeze dried Fruits and Powders, Herbs, Spices, Seeds, Beverages and more.100% PURE, NATURAL INGREDIENTS, NO ADDITIVES.We source our fresh seasonal native ingredients from local farmers and harvesters around Australia. Native foods have been Traditionally used for over 65,000 years!

• Sustainable Cities Campaigns

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021

  We collaborated on the prestigious Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) campaigns for the Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards and the Sustainable Cities Awards. We planned and executed a unique and successful strategy which raised the visibility of KVB as a whole. We succeeded in engaging councils, not-for-profits, community groups, businesses and individuals, increasing the geographic and multicultural demographic across the board in cities and towns across Victoria. We also increased the number of entries significantly, which was a major feat considering this exceptionally challenging COVD-19 pandemic year. The Sustainable Community Awards have 12 great categories with entries from individuals, community groups, educational institutions, businesses and councils across Melbourne metro and cities such as Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Geelong, La Trobe, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Campaspe in Victoria which are making a major contribution to the well-being and resilience of their communities.A Keep Victoria Beautiful program, the awards reward actions and initiatives that have helped empower local communities, that contribute to managing litter or reducing waste in neighbourhoods or towns, prevent damage to or restore the natural environment, engage young people or play a vital role in combating loneliness or isolation.



Virginia Mosk Pty Ltd

• Keep Victoria Beautiful - Social Media and Sustainable Community Award Campaigns

  • Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

  We collaborated on the prestigious Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) campaigns for the Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards and the Sustainable Cities Awards. We planned and executed a unique and successful strategy which raised the visibility of KVB as a whole. We succeeded in engaging councils, not-for-profits, community groups, businesses and individuals, increasing the geographic and multicultural demographic across the board in cities and towns across Victoria. We also increased the number of entries significantly, which was a major feat considering this exceptionally challenging COVD-19 pandemic year.



GAIA CONSTRUCTION Pty Ltd

• Project Administrator & Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020



City of Melbourne

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Low Carbon Future Team

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

  City of Melbourne has set an ambitious target for Melbourne to become a carbon neutral city by 2020.​In conjunction with our key stakeholders, we have developed a plan for collaborative action. The Zero Net Emissions by 2020 strategy focuses on creating a sustainable future for the municipality of Melbourne.We have made significant progress since 2002, when our landmark 'Zero Net Emissions by 2020' strategy was published. Updated versions were published in 2008 and 2014. Each successfully built upon the original strategy.Yet collective progress in certain areas has been slow, such as reducing Victoria’s reliance on brown coal, our most emissions-intensive electricity source. Much more needs to be done, here and internationally.



Green Moves Australia

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  Project CoordinatorGreen Moves Australia (GMA) was created to provide consumers with a selection of sustainability services that are designed to minimise energy costs and reduce environmental footprints. We provide independent advice and guidance on energy efficiency and sustainability, making easy to save you resources and money.Founded in February 2010 by Director Danielle King, it is based in Melbourne, with local representation in most States of Australia.http://www.greenmoves.com.au/



Virtues Parenting Courses

• Faclitator

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  The Virtues project is an award winning program honoured by the United Nations during the International Year of the Family as a "model global program for families of all cultures" and endorsed by The Dalai Lama. It is being used to transform individuals, families, schools, businesses, organizations and communities in over 100 countries. Using the Family Virtues Guide based on Five Strategies, we introduce and guide people to bring the virtues into their homes, families and personal lives in a supportive sharing environment. The program is non-religious & international, developed to help awaken the potential qualities of character that exist in everyone, helping us to live authentic, purposeful lives, to raise children of compassion and idealism, and to create a culture of character in our schools and communities. www.virtuesproject.org



Buddhist Council of Victoria

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Administrator

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Administration and office coordination, support of committee, and programs - Instruction in school, Healthcare and Prison Chaplaincy. Website coordination and updates, coordination of volunteers, fundraising, event organisation, membership communications, grant applications. Administration and office coordination, support of committee, and programs - Instruction in school, Healthcare and Prison Chaplaincy. Website coordination and updates, coordination of volunteers, fundraising, event organisation, membership communications, grant applications.



City of Port Phillip

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• EA to CEO & Managers Sustainability, Environment & Planning; Cultural & Community Development

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  So many wonderful opportunities to show my strengths in project management, admin, event coordination, sustainability, environmental protection, etc. working with the extended groups of Council but also the large, diverse community in the City of Port Phillip. What a great experience! So many wonderful opportunities to show my strengths in project management, admin, event coordination, sustainability, environmental protection, etc. working with the extended groups of Council but also the large, diverse community in the City of Port Phillip. What a great experience!



Justice Connect

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Administrator & Event Management

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

  Justice Connect was formed when The Public Interest Law Clearing Houses PILCH NSW (established in 1992) and PILCH VIC (established in 1994) merged on 1 July 2013. We work with thousands of lawyers, including 50 NSW and Victoria law firms and hundreds of barristers. We are financially supported by our members, federal and state government and philanthropic support, fee for services and donations.We are also supported by the in-kind contribution made by our pro bono lawyers.Their unique contribution is collaboration. Much of their capacity to pursue and achieve our vision of a fair and just world derives from the culture and community of goodwill that they have fostered over many years with lawyers, governments, professional legal associations and community groups. By working with pro bono lawyers to develop and strengthen pro bono capacity and strategically match this with unmet legal need, we avoid duplication, ease access for clients and deliver a holistic response to disadvantage.Not restricted by State boundaries, we are now better placed to further develop and strategically deploy pro bono resources to improve access to justice in response to the changing legal and social environment.I organised valuable legal seminars to educate not-for-profit organisations in the legal aspects of setting up their entities; complex and much to be learned. Amongst many other things..... marketing, website traffic growth, statistics, business plan development, database management, coordinating networking functions, admin and education.



Australian Conservation Foundation

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaigns, Marketing/Fundraising, Comms, Media, Outreach, Event Management

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Supporting passionately everything from scientific research to legalities, all crucial Campaigns at present: Marine, Native Forests, Illegal logging, Climate Change, Kimberley Heritage, Sustainable Australian living...to movements of Directors; Campaigns, Media/PR, Comms, Marketing, Finance, & Administration, Event Coordination...an all-encompassing role I embraced with passion. Supporting passionately everything from scientific research to legalities, all crucial Campaigns at present: Marine, Native Forests, Illegal logging, Climate Change, Kimberley Heritage, Sustainable Australian living...to movements of Directors; Campaigns, Media/PR, Comms, Marketing, Finance, & Administration, Event Coordination...an all-encompassing role I embraced with passion.



BioMarine 2011

• BioMarine International Business Convention, Nantes - Organising Australia/NZ delegation

  • Nov 2009 - Sep 2011

  Organising an Australia/NZ delegation to attend BioMarine International Business Convention, Nantes & Saint-Nazaire, France 07-09 Sep 2011 Organising an Australia/NZ delegation to attend BioMarine International Business Convention, Nantes & Saint-Nazaire, France 07-09 Sep 2011



Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne

• Science Projects Officer & PA to Head of Science

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2010

  Personal Assistant to Head of Science & Science Projects Officer to the team of 50 scientists. A world-class research facility working at the cutting-edge of scientific research. Supporting passionately - what a wonderful team! Personal Assistant to Head of Science & Science Projects Officer to the team of 50 scientists. A world-class research facility working at the cutting-edge of scientific research. Supporting passionately - what a wonderful team!



Society of Petroleum Engineers

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator & Event Manager, Western Australia

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

  Support of Board, sales, marketing, accounts, event organisation, networking & educational functions, membership communication, website updates, coordination of volunteers, grant and scholarship applications. Brand development, web site traffic growth. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Support of Board, sales, marketing, accounts, event organisation, networking & educational functions, membership communication, website updates, coordination of volunteers, grant and scholarship applications. Brand development, web site traffic growth. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development.



University of Western Australia

• Higher Education

• Aquaculture technical advisor

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2009

  Aquaculture technical advisor to the AusAID ‘Collaboration for Agricultural & Rural Development’ (CARD) Project, Vietnam.Technical and economic feasibility of applying the Better Management Practices (BMP) to household aquaculture (shrimp farms) across northern Vietnam. - worked with teams in Vietnam & Australia.Researched economic viability and environmental sustainability of farmsInvestigated poor farming practices that lead to disease outbreaks, environmental degradation & crop contamination, which lead to decreased yieldsEvaluated effectiveness of BMP in household farms and developed methods to introduce BMPPlanning, development and implementation of this research with colleagues in Australia and VietnamWrote and edited grant applicationsPreliminary trials of farming practices with local farmersReport writing & editing, meeting project deadlines, submitted ongoing & completion reportsSite visitsAttending and presenting at workshops in Vietnam www.card.com.vn/newsSuccessful results from the trials, proving economic viability and environmental protection, have resulted in implementation of BMP practices across northern Vietnam. Findings published in English and Vietnamese journals.



Buddhist Society of Western Australia

• Australia
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrator & Conference Organiser

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

  Administrator for the largest Buddhist Society in Australia and supported the much venerated, Ajahn Brahm. I tended to all aspects of administration of the volunteer-run Society, as well as assisting to organise the first Global Conference on Buddhism in Australia. A resounding success with over 1,000 people attending from all over the world in peace, contentedness and pro-action. Supported the committee of the BSWA & assisted the Sangha in their daily operations including management of website, accounts, registrations, memberships, answering queries from all over the world, introducing people to the temple & attending to library, sale and free distribution items which I sent nationally and internationally. Organised the 4th Global Conference on Buddhism at the Convention & Exhibition Centre Perth, as well as fund-raising events leading up to the conference.

• Various positions held

  • Mar 1999 - Jun 2005

  Personal Assistant to Senior Lecturer, Staff Development, University of Western Australia (UWA)Prepared workshops for the Leadership Development for Women (LDW) programme which is utilised within and outside the university.Organized a very successful 10th Anniversary dinner for 800 womenwww.osds.uwa.edu.au/programmes/ldw/on/currentOffice of Development, UWA, Hackett Foundation Student fundraiser (won “Best Fundraiser for the Campaign”)School of Animal Biology, UWA - Tutor/examiner for 1st & 3rd year students, including exam marking & aquarium technician



SolarisCare Foundation

• Admin, patient & family care, nurturing, listening, coordination volunteer therapists, fundraising

  • 2001 - 2003



Various organisations

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager/Owner

  • Jul 1995 - Jul 2001