Key programs:- Fight Food Waste CRC- Queensland Native Food Industry Development (& indigenous business support)- Australia’s first ‘Brewlab’- Queensland Plant Protein Industry Development- Qld Produce and Food Quality & TraceabilityRegional Support Co-ordination:- FNQ Food Incubator, Cairns- FAN, The Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) is Australia's fastest growing food & agribusiness cluster - Sunshine Coast to Gympie- Turbine – Australia’s first purpose built, end-to-end food and beverage manufacturing and education precinct (Sunshine Coast)- Wide Bay-Burnett Food NetworkCommittees/Working Groups:- DAF Coordinator, QFAM (Qld Freight Assistance Mechanism) working in collaboration with the Federal Governments IFAM initiative.- Lead, Agriculture Business Continuity (Qld Government working group in response to COVID-19)- Selection Panel Member, SME Solutions Centre (a DAF led FFWCRC program)- DAF Representative, Organics: Material Flow Analysis (a DES Circular Economy Initiative)- DAF Representative, Organics Board (a DES Circular Economy Initiative)

Leading DAF’s involvement with Trade & Investment Qld to review and support the necessary change required in Qld’s Agriculture supply chains as a result of COVID-19 through the Qld Strategic Supply Chain Program (QSSCP).

Dara Consulting has a focus on creating tangible outcomes through research & analysis accompanied by excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management.Our projects include....EY Supported the Oceania Advisory Quality team with the PMO for the acquisition and integration including training of Open Windows Identity, a cyber risk organisation.Supported the Portfolio and Project Management Advisory competency through the development of their annual strategy.Advisory member for EY’s State, National and Global Agriculture competency, advancing EY’s participation within the agricultural sector. Darling Downs & West Moreton PHNCo-designed the Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN Strategic Plan, Operations Plan and Engagement PlanClearThinking QldDesigned the Business Model and Operations Framework for a Youth Mental Health Research Clinic, a project closing the gap left from the closure of the Barrett Centre- Established a proposal creating an alliance between ClearThinking Qld and the Mater Hospital.UQ Faculty of HealthDesigned the Business Model and Operations Framework for the Oral Health Alliance, an alliance between UQ and Metro North HHS.- The proposal was approved by the Director-General of Health and UQ's DVC(Research)UQ - Faculty of MedicineEstablished the The Centre for Children’s Health Research (CCHR), co-located with the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, is Qld’s first fully integrated research facility focused on child and adolescent health research and services.- As Operations Manager, project managed the completion of its construction, including fit-out and occupation, including negotiating and developing an alliance between UQ, QUT and CHQ.Bronzeoak (Philippines)Conducted a feasibility study for a Philippines based BioEnergy Company, Bronzeoak.- Identified key flaws in initial trial methodology, provided a new methodology with new parameters to strengthen the analysis and ensure a more robust feasibility outcome.

The Leadership Foundation, we provide opportunities for leaders to develop and expand their own unique leadership style and approaches through guided conversations and self reflections.We will help you master your leadership through regular self-reflection and sustained peer support, to unlock your own awareness to influence, integrate and transform every aspect of your leadership in every facet of your life, every day.We support you by: - Allocating time for you to refuel your leadership; - Creating a safe place to share, reflect and grow both personally and professionally; - Providing supportive facilitation; - Providing access to a community of leaders that have decided that leadership is not a destination its a journey.You will gain 'Leadership Fitness' from: - A refreshed perspective of your leadership and leadership situation; - Consideration and appreciation of your followership; - Knowledge and undestanding that will support your life and work everyday; - A commnity of like-minded leaders to share your challenges and successes and to help you continue your leadership journey.

An interim role that involved reorienting the business unit to improve operations, lead collaborations and better position to lead food-based initiatives across government.

Responsible for the management and commercialisation of IP generated by the Horticulture & Forestry Unit with Agri-Science Queensland. Including the Queen Garnet Plum, Calyspo Mango and and range of other fruit and vegetable varieties developed by DAF.

Ben was a key member of a skills based Board that has facilitated the transition of this community group to a commercially savvy NFP - establishing a new corporate structure and business model to improve efficiencies and support long term growth of the organisation, reducing dependency on grants and government funding.As a Board Director who is ethical, accountable and transparent in decision-making and is effective in business management and strong financial management, Ben was a member of the CEO Remuneration Committee.Ecollaboration operates two commercial entities being Maroochy Catchment Services and the Coolum Community Native Nursery. The organisation also operates the Sunshine Coast Earth Smart Schools Initiative.

Chair of the Nitrous Oxide Priority Assessment Panel for DAFF's - Action on the Ground, evaluating applications seeking funding through the Nitrous Oxide Priority.

A Senior Investment Manager at the forefront of sugar industry research in Australia and internationally, reporting directly to the Executive Director. Ben operated at a strategic management level, which required accurate interpretation of policy and program management while caretaking a portfolio of projects, with significant government reporting, issues negotiation and financial management to ensure ROI.

After realising the change in customer demands, Basics to Basics service delivery adjusted its focus from landscaping design and construction to equipment hire and consulting. This enabled growth in the enterprise and successfully build the business for a profitable sale.

Provide the Brisbane Community with a comprehensive Landscaping Service that has an understanding of conservation principles and can deliver ecologically sustainable gardens suitable for the modern lifestyle.Deliver the highest standards of service to our clients.

Operating a Branch of Tan's Taekwondo in Sunnybank, Ben taught (WTF) taekwondo and self defence to children and adults (5years to 45years) preparing them for competitions and gradings. Teaching the syllabus for white-belts through to black belt levels.Ben is currently a 3rd Dan-bo Black Belt, assisting Master Tan at the Coorparoo Branch with his Tiny Tigers class.

Operations Manager of a Molecular Biology FacilityProject ManagerSenior Research AssistantSafety/First Aid Officer

Scientific OfficerLaboratory Safety OfficerProject ManagerAquaculture Technician

Research AssistantProject Officer