Australian Catholic University (ACU) is both a Catholic University and a public institution within the Australian higher education sector with four faculties: Education and Arts, Health Sciences, Law and Business and Theology and Philosophy. ACU also has 20 centres and institutes and over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.This Interfaith Relationship Coordinator position is located in the Office of the Director of Government, Policy and Strategy, which is responsible for managing high level policy issues and government relations on behalf of the Office of the Vice Chancellor President.I am responsible for managing and facilitating the delivery of major high-profile interfaith events and initiatives for the University with a primary focus on the annual Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfasts. I manage the logistics for delivering the event and liaise directly with faith/religious and business leaders, parliamentarians and service providers/suppliers throughout Australia.My work involves undertaking interfaith liaison and coordination for ACU, representing ACU to leaders of other faith communities, promoting intercultural understanding, dialogue and celebration, strengthening faith community relations, and the development of interfaith leadership in the community. I support the objectives of several directorates, particularly the Government, Policy and Strategy directorate, and the University as a whole to build the University’s interfaith and intercultural relations in the community.www.acu.edu.au

Box Hill Institute (BHI) is a leading vocational education and training provider in Melbourne, Victoria and offers programs nationally and internationally for up to 60,000 students each year with qualification offerings ranging from Certificate one to Master degrees. BHI is part of the BHI Group, which also includes the Centre for Adult Education and Box Hill Enterprises. Additionally, BHI Group employs staff in the Australia-Pacific Technical College consortium which delivers a range of programs across the Pacific.This temporary contract Marketing Executive role oversaw the management of the annual student graduation event with up to 500 students receiving their award over three evenings. Implementing a comprehensive events plan which included organising suppliers, developing briefing papers for the Board, sending invitations and managing RSVP’s, overseeing stage management and production staff along with organising speeches and communications was part of this role.I also worked collaboratively with the Marketing team (digital designers, digital content managers, campaign managers and social media coordinators) to successfully execute information and enrolment events.www.boxhill.edu.au

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT) operates 19 cemeteries in Melbourne's north, east and west caring for loved ones with dignity and kindness. Each year, GMCT helps more than 11,000 families – of all cultures and faiths – plan and prepare for funeral, cremation, interment and memorial services.Overseeing events across 19 sites at GMCT was part of my role, and included the opening and blessing of new mausoleums and cemeteries, ‘turn the sod’ events, tours, war memorial events, multicultural commemorations, and internal staff events. I managed logistical arrangements such as floor plans, designing marketing collateral, writing and implementing risk and Occupational Health and Safety plans, managing budgets, dealing with suppliers, lifting and moving equipment, directing staff at events, dealing with VIP’s and developing systems for review of events.Engagement activities involved informing community on new infrastructure and landscape developments. Functional requirements included writing and posting newspaper advertisements, running community meetings and writing notices for GMCT's social media channels.www.gmct.com.au

The Autism Health & Well Being (AHWB) Association is a not-for-profit charity for children, teenagers and adults with autism. The AHWB Association's main services are: autism expos, an employment service for people with autism and a program to educate businesses on autism.One of the main services of the AHWB Association is Melbourne’s biggest autism event, the “Autism Health & Well Being Expo”. I planned and oversaw all aspects of the last two Expos in 2015 and 2016 with over 80 exhibitors, speaker presentations and approximately 2000 attendees. Main duties involved were developing stakeholder databases, designing the website and all marketing collateral, organising floor plans, exhibitor/sponsor packs and manuals, overseeing all marketing online and in print form. Writing and implementing OHS and safety plans and volunteer recruitment and training was part of the role. I also dealt with the media (radio and newspaper interviews), managed budgets, organised prizes and compiled a comprehensive speaker's program for the event. Managing stakeholders was an important part of the role and included government ministers and councillors, volunteers, exhibitors, attendees, venue staff, suppliers, guest speakers and sponsors.www.autismhealthandwellbeingassociation.org

I coordinated half and full day seminars that provided information and strategies for educators on helping children and young adults in preschool, primary, secondary and university settings. Speakers from the areas of Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Disclosing an ASD plus built in workshops were part of the seminars that were run across Victoria and southern NSW.www.slpseminars.com

Author of the book "My friend has Asperger's". The aim of this resource is to educate children in early learning centres and primary schools about Asperger’s syndrome. This resource is used in schools, early learning centres and other organisations so that young children can better understand, and celebrate, their friends with autism. Families also use the book to explain Aspergers/autism to their child on the spectrum and to siblings, extended family, sports coaches and other carers.www.disclosingaspergers.com

Bundoora Extended Care Centre is an aged care hostel, day care centre and hospital and is part of the Northern Health organisation.I managed the marketing department and was regarded as the face of the centre at community, media and industry engagements. I planned and executed local events such as ministerial visits, volunteer and open days, annual general meetings, staff events and carried out engagement consultations throughout the year to community groups across northern Melbourne.www.nh.org.au

Box Hill Institute are a leading Victorian provider of TAFE courses, vocational training and international degrees in Melbourne CBD, Box Hill and Lilydale. I managed student recruitment portfolios in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Thailand (worth approximately $4m) and traveled to these countries regularly. Dealt with culturally and linguistically diverse people on a daily basis. Managed six staff in the areas of student accommodation, counselling, fee collection and general office administration. I oversaw the development of induction kits for new students, writing and producing formal correspondence, developing marketing materials, training and budgets.www.boxhill.edu.au