Amy Wright Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The primary purpose of the Program Manager is to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate strategic initiatives within the Teaching Quality & Impact directorate, to ensure projects are designed, iterated and delivered according to project outcomes, are on time and within budget and are in line with organisational objectives.My key accountabilities are to manage and iterate strategic plans, sustainable deliver programs, lead co-design processes between stakeholders and ensure evaluative… Show more The primary purpose of the Program Manager is to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate strategic initiatives within the Teaching Quality & Impact directorate, to ensure projects are designed, iterated and delivered according to project outcomes, are on time and within budget and are in line with organisational objectives.My key accountabilities are to manage and iterate strategic plans, sustainable deliver programs, lead co-design processes between stakeholders and ensure evaluative practices are identified and embedded in the delivery of the work. Show less

The Senior Project Officer role provides high level support to the Department of Education on project planning, finance, correspondence and communication. This role supports and contributes to the development of innovative solutions to ensure the effective implementation on the Department's priorities. The overall goal, to ensure young children get the best start in life and through their educational journey.On a day to day basis I manage strategies and tools for continuous monitoring… Show more The Senior Project Officer role provides high level support to the Department of Education on project planning, finance, correspondence and communication. This role supports and contributes to the development of innovative solutions to ensure the effective implementation on the Department's priorities. The overall goal, to ensure young children get the best start in life and through their educational journey.On a day to day basis I manage strategies and tools for continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects, undertakes research and formulates recommendations to support evidence based project planning and decision making, manages project administration and supports project teams ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements to successfully deliver all key projects, milestones and outcomes.Every student, every teacher, every leader, every school improves every year. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Education Futures and Governance strengthens educational and community outcomes by leading policy reform and innovation, ensuring education best prepares young people to successfully navigate a more complex world and the future they face. The division drives strategic reform initiatives, secures national and state funding for education services, distributes funding to non-government schools and preschool providers, and promotes high-quality standards for early childhood education.The… Show more Education Futures and Governance strengthens educational and community outcomes by leading policy reform and innovation, ensuring education best prepares young people to successfully navigate a more complex world and the future they face. The division drives strategic reform initiatives, secures national and state funding for education services, distributes funding to non-government schools and preschool providers, and promotes high-quality standards for early childhood education.The role of the Senior Project Officer is to bring this strategic implementation to life, working across all sectors of the department with all directors and teams, providing high-level strategic support and advice and ensuring implementation is at the highest standard possible. Show less

Sydney

As Program Manager in this newly created position. I was tasked with the role of rebranding and bringing back to market the 100 Women of Influence awards. As a business focused Events and Sponsorship specialist, My role involved working closely with the Managing Director of the Australian Financial Review and the editor in chief of Boss Magazine, to develop their portfolio of events and leverage the integrity of the AFR.Moving beyond a standalone awards evening; I established a new… Show more As Program Manager in this newly created position. I was tasked with the role of rebranding and bringing back to market the 100 Women of Influence awards. As a business focused Events and Sponsorship specialist, My role involved working closely with the Managing Director of the Australian Financial Review and the editor in chief of Boss Magazine, to develop their portfolio of events and leverage the integrity of the AFR.Moving beyond a standalone awards evening; I established a new brand proposition, a networked alumni channel, a clearly defined marketing campaign and full integration of sponsors associated to all parts of the program. Show less

Sydney, Australia

As Program Manager within the External Affairs and Regulation team, my role was to plan and deliver a major symposium on behalf of the NSW Department of Education. This major symposium aims to bring together experts in education, industry and innovation to explore and debate AI, its strategic policy implications for school systems, and the future of education. The symposium is part of a broader initiative - Education for a Changing World.My role was to oversee all program and events… Show more As Program Manager within the External Affairs and Regulation team, my role was to plan and deliver a major symposium on behalf of the NSW Department of Education. This major symposium aims to bring together experts in education, industry and innovation to explore and debate AI, its strategic policy implications for school systems, and the future of education. The symposium is part of a broader initiative - Education for a Changing World.My role was to oversee all program and events aspects in the lead up and delivery of the Symposium in November 2017. Inclusive of project plans, speaker contracting and liaison, vendor management, delegate management, budget management and reporting, sponsor & stakeholder reporting, resourcing allocation and a communication and media strategy.This was a contact role Show less

Sydney, Australia

As a senior manager within the Business Development & Marketing team at the global elite law firm King & Wood Mallesons, my role was to create, manage and execute the firms’ internal event campaigns and alumni program, ensuring a differentiated client & staff experience and alignment to the firms key strategic priorities.The remit was to build a world class alumni program and ensure internal campaigns and events inclusive of major conferences for Australia and the Global firm are… Show more As a senior manager within the Business Development & Marketing team at the global elite law firm King & Wood Mallesons, my role was to create, manage and execute the firms’ internal event campaigns and alumni program, ensuring a differentiated client & staff experience and alignment to the firms key strategic priorities.The remit was to build a world class alumni program and ensure internal campaigns and events inclusive of major conferences for Australia and the Global firm are delivered with innovation, alignment to key messaging and produce results that take the ‘out of the box’ option to its limit Show less

Melbourne, Australia

As a senior and seasoned Events Manager I have lead the Australian National program for King & Wood Mallesons. Providing passionate and integrated support, I managed a team in Sydney and Melbourne of events professionals to execute and deliver KWM’s key client program, working closely with the Business Development team and all partners nationally. More specifically key stakeholders include the Australian Managing Partner, Global Head of Business Development & Marketing and Executive Director… Show more As a senior and seasoned Events Manager I have lead the Australian National program for King & Wood Mallesons. Providing passionate and integrated support, I managed a team in Sydney and Melbourne of events professionals to execute and deliver KWM’s key client program, working closely with the Business Development team and all partners nationally. More specifically key stakeholders include the Australian Managing Partner, Global Head of Business Development & Marketing and Executive Director of Business Development and Marketing.Building an events strategy, events platform, budget forecasting and auditing I was able to leverage my strategic thinking to expand the client interface and ensure the delivering of an exceptional events program. In addition to National coverage, Amy took the lead on KWMs Global Partners conference. The largest global event for KWM, conferences have been delivered in Thailand, Singapore and Shanghai. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Moving from the Financial Services sector into Professional Services I quickly became a trusted adviser for the Australian marketing team of King & Wood Mallesons. Successfully managing, executing and delivering the firms major internal events, conferencing and client events program. This Melbourne centric role saw myself manage events staff, events processes and a Victorian based events program that aligned with firms strategies, client relationship requirements and marketing initiatives… Show more Moving from the Financial Services sector into Professional Services I quickly became a trusted adviser for the Australian marketing team of King & Wood Mallesons. Successfully managing, executing and delivering the firms major internal events, conferencing and client events program. This Melbourne centric role saw myself manage events staff, events processes and a Victorian based events program that aligned with firms strategies, client relationship requirements and marketing initiatives. Whilst also developing these innovative and focussed events concepts, I formed best practice and event management guidelines for other areas of the firm. I was promoted to National Events Manager after eight months in role. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

In this 12 month contract role I successfully project managed Aviva’s sponsorship of the 2008 AFA conference. In addition to the conference I undertook the day to day management of Aviva’s workplace Giving Program as key contact relationship manager for its six selected charities including Camp Quality, Care Australia and Lifeline Australia. During this period I was also a key contributor to Aviva’s largest sponsorship program, The Australian Open. Tasks included invitation design… Show more In this 12 month contract role I successfully project managed Aviva’s sponsorship of the 2008 AFA conference. In addition to the conference I undertook the day to day management of Aviva’s workplace Giving Program as key contact relationship manager for its six selected charities including Camp Quality, Care Australia and Lifeline Australia. During this period I was also a key contributor to Aviva’s largest sponsorship program, The Australian Open. Tasks included invitation design, accommodation and flight contract management, ticketing and hospitality allocation, weekly internal and external working groups, guest information booklet, host kits, and site visitations prior to the Open. Near the completion of the 12 month assignment I also event managed Food and Wine nights for Aviva’s adviser network – VIC, SA & WA with celebrity chefs Ian Hewitson and Ed Halmagyi ‘Fast Ed’ – Better Homes and Gardens, and undertook the co-ordination of SMSF (Self-Managed Super Funds) Strategy Day Road Shows - QLD, NSW, VIC, WA and SA. Show less

Leading a cross-team of events and sponsorships, I lead this operational team to manage multimillion dollar budgets via database development and implementation, an invoice tracking system and forecasting modelling. In wanting to integrate business development opportunity’s I successfully planned and managed 2008 International Women’s Day Breakfast for key NAB clients and senior stakeholders, managed key events during National Australia Bank Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation awareness month… Show more Leading a cross-team of events and sponsorships, I lead this operational team to manage multimillion dollar budgets via database development and implementation, an invoice tracking system and forecasting modelling. In wanting to integrate business development opportunity’s I successfully planned and managed 2008 International Women’s Day Breakfast for key NAB clients and senior stakeholders, managed key events during National Australia Bank Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation awareness month, inclusive of morning tea for 4000 people, trivia nights and gala evenings while also developing client plans for the usage and distribution of all contracted AFL Corporate hospitality and ticketing. Show less

With already strong experience as a project manager, this more senior role broaden my business acumen to include product management. The role led and managed a team to deliver NAB’s 5 year ‘Interest Only’ product. In addition to this and as part of the product set Amy owned the banks ‘Building’ product portfolio, launched the National Australia Banks ‘Introductory Rate’ Home Loan and managed the Defence Home Loan contract and benchmark interest rates.

Melbourne, Australia

In this role at the National Australia Bank, Amy managed process optimisation projects that delivered business growth, efficiencies and savings. During this time I successfully developed robust business cases for legal and business development initiatives. These initiatives improved efficiency and effectiveness of business streams. Working as an experienced project manager the role also built project plans and workload models, working alongside technology, HR and legal partners.

Masters In Marketing

Diploma Of Project Management (Aqf 5)

Post Graduate Bachelor Of Education

Bachelor Of Arts