Beth Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Canberra, ACT, AU

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Led government engagement including provision of briefings to members of parliament and departmental liaison to build awareness of Australia's clean industry capability and support for policy recommendations targeting.
• High-level policy and technical briefings to Ministers and other members of parliament, notably in relation to the national energy system and opportunities for an inclusive modernisation of energy networks and.
• Stakeholder engagement to identify gaps and opportunities to inform policy development, and
• Collaboration for impact across non-government organisations and industry stakeholders to coordinate key strategic and engagement initiatives to accelerate the energy and industry emissions. reductions.

• Led the development and coordination of the Directorates strategic asset management program and policy to reduce carbon emissions, mitigate energy costs and improve thermal comfort across ACT's public-school portfolio..
• Thought leadership on whole of government policy development committee’s vis a vis climate change action, mitigation and asset management.
• Innovation leadership through partnership with the tertiary sector to trial precommercial zero emission technologies (ARENA funded Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling in collaboration with the University.
• Capacity building though completion of Applied Management Colloquium (personal) and implementing staff development opportunities including Greenstar training, cultural appreciation activities, conference attendance.
• Business case development for strategic asset management programs to achieve emission reductions including heating system renewal, battery energy storage and solar assets and sustainable performance retrofits.
• High level communications including preparation of public reports, executive and ministerial briefings.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Coordinated the COVID-19 response relating to the remote relocation of staff in the Education Directorate head offices. Responsibilities included rapid development and implementation of procedures and documentation to relocate staff and information technology to the remote working environment.

Canberra, Australia

Design and development of emission reduction strategies for public school buildings. Preparation of performance reports for Annual reporting processes, executive briefings and stakeholder engagement.

University Of Canberra, Australia

Design and delivery of Master level course in Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Canberra

Projects included:- Strategic marketing framework for Energy Monitoring Software- Graphic User Interface framework for building automation system- Business development assistance for startup enterprise in the field of energy management.

University Of Canberra

Canberra, Australia

• Developed, delivered and reported on the UC Sustainability Strategy 2010-2015. Key achievements:Energy and Water Investment Strategy - Actions achieved a 25% - 50% reduction in building energy consumption..
• 63% reduction in waste to landfill over 3 years
• Proportion of central office supplies meeting ethical and or sustainable criteria increased from 18% to 56% over 3 years.
• Facilitated the removal of bottled water from the campus and enhanced access to sustainable water through the installation of drinking fountains across campus
• Implemented standards for external lighting to optimise energy performance and improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Sustainable Transport Action Plan - Managed project to identify strategic enhancements to.
• Campus Master Plan (2012)

Canberra, ACT

• Developed and authored the Acton Campus Biodiversity Management Plan 2009
• Co-authored the ANU Environmental Management Plan 2009-2013.
• Acquired and coordinated Australian Government grant and ANU contribution (total of $3.2M) to undertaken water and community outreach outcomes under the Green Precincts Fund.
• Provided advice, design services and project direction to facilities managers’ vis-à-vis biodiversity, and sustainable landscape projects.
• Developed strategic partnerships with government, research, community groups and planning authorities to facilitate sub-catchment scale land management, data collection and community outreach and education (Life in the.
• Coordinated 400 University, research organisation and community volunteers.

Canberra, ACT

• Design and implementation of the Lower Sullivans Creek Catchment Ecological Survey, including development of community and student outreach activities and coordination of 400 volunteers.
• Coordination of biota surveys, including mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates and frogs.
• Acquisition of grant funding for the Life in the Suburbs project to conduct longitudinal surveys and develop community outreach content.

Queensland And New South Wales

• Consultation with landholders, entrepreneurs and industry groups to establish a strategic framework for the commercialisation of native flora and fauna resources.
• Co-authored Strategic and Implementation Plans for the development of Sustainable Wildlife Enterprises for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, funded by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture.

Canberra

• Provision of advice and research expertise to the Council Director, members and the Council committee in the areas of biodiversity and water management in the ACT.
• Review of Development Applications and key ACT planning legislation.
• Coordination of community and research working groups.
• Collation of Council submissions to planning processes and government policy statements.
• Development of environmental advocacy and community awareness initiatives.

Scrub Hill Community Development And Employment Projects

• Development of business enterprises based on natural resources and cultural assets.
• Provision of registered training modules in Small Business Management and Retail Operations.
• Provision of planning guidance in sustainable land management and community enterprise development.

Northern Territory, Australia

Stakeholder meeting coordination and conduct of community consultations.Development and collation of Homelands Policy and Plans for the Jabiru and Yilli Rrueng Regional Councils.

Northern Territory And Queensland, Australia

• Engagement with First Nations stakeholders and bridging the gap between community development needs, planning and government and business support mechanisms.
• Collation of reports and policy documents and presentation of findings to major clients including ATSIC and the Northern Territory Education and Training Authority, Area Consultative Committees, Housing Authorities and.
• Coordination and administration of project development, consultant engagement, work plans, community consultation plans and field deployment.

Bachelor Of Science/ Bachelor Of Arts (Asian Studies)

Applied Management Colloquium

Colloquium