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Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

• Developing business systems and building business capability• Developing project management methodologies, practices and tools• Connecting corporate knowledge throughout the organisation and driving change management • Develop, support and drive a project management community including providing training and coaching for project managers • Project manage key strategic initiatives

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

I was privileged to be working on the implementation of the Joint Management Plan for the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation. I assist Djaara people to bring about their aspirations as described in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan 2014-2034.I lead the engagement of Djaara people via the Djuwima Djandaki Wartaka (Djaara focus group / Djaara consultants) to develop and document their strategic vision for each jointly managed park, and then work with landscape designers to develop this into concept designs and detailed designs to facilitate infrastructure construction and interpretive signage. This program starts with developing the Recreation, Cultural Practice and Customs Areas at Guyura (Kooyoora State Park), Garra Garra (Kara Kara National Park) and then moves on to the other jointly managed parks. I also work across the Dja Dja Wurrung Recognition and Settlement Agreement area (RSA) on a range of other projects including Aboriginal Waterway Assessments, Forest Monitoring, Djandak Wi (Cultural Burning), Interpretive Signage projects, the Dja Dja Wurrung Camping Village project and internal Business Development aspects of Djandak.

Bendigo, Australia

'Coordinating the visitor experience' involves park planning for campgrounds, tracks, trails, natural landscapes and visitor facilities. It includes developing strategies for the development of a diverse range of portfolios such as all abilities access, boating infrastructure, asset maintenance and risk management. I have led project control groups to further significant projects and I also manage staff responsible for the asset and risk portfolio.'Historic heritage management' involves maintenance, renewal and conservation of landscapes, heritage infrastructure assets and cultural heritage. I have worked on jointly managed parks with traditional owners to preserve cultural heritage values as well as on European heritage projects in the region.I have been involved in budget development, seeking grant funding, staff recruitment, project management and many other tasks as part of the Regional Operations Team in the Northern Region of Parks Victoria. I have championed a number of projects including the Fraser development at Lake Eildon, infrastructure and safety improvements at Turpins Falls and the DCE/VEF project (visitor experience framework and digital content engagement). I am fortunate to have been able to contribute to many national and regional parks in various landscapes across Northern and Central Victoria including the River Red Gum landscape along the Murray River, the Goldfields landscapes in Castlemaine and Bendigo and the Mallee landscape of north west Victoria.My role includes coordinating projects across the 3 districts of Northern Victoria and assisting operational teams to keep Parks Vic parks 'Open, Safe and Clean'.I have acted as Manager of Regional Planning and have gained great experiences involving ELW (environment, land, water), Statutory Planning and Fire and Emergency portfolios. I have developed many strong relationships across the organisation and with other government agencies.

Bendigo, Australia

I enjoyed a broad and stimulating range of tasks in this position including:• Strategic Planning including developing curatorial management and development plans for parks and gardens.• Development of works programmes for capital improvements and annual horticultural improvements.• Writing budget bids, grant applications and seeking other funding opportunities.• Creating horticultural plant designs for Bendigo's heritage gardens, play spaces and learning centres.• Providing horticultural technical support and advice on a range of landscapes including the 'Garden for the Future', Rosalind Park, and the Canterbury Park Gardens in Eaglehawk. • Promoting Bendigo's parks, gardens, reserves, sportsfields and playspaces by administrating sections of the council web site and social media platforms. • Writing horticultural articles, delivering presentations, providing tours and educational programs.• Organising event logistics.• Managing park assets using council software and databases.• Managing projects and capital works delivery in parks and gardens.

Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills, Bendigo, Victoria

I led a dedicated team of horticulturalists in this position and together, we restored the Heritage Garden of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills to its former glory. Other aspects of this role included:• Working with a range of colleagues to plan for the development of the 'Garden for the Future' precinct of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens, White Hills.• Managing contractors and collaborating with volunteers.• Fostering a culture of enthusiasm, motivation and positivity.• Delivering educational programs, public tours and events.• Managing budgets, performance reviews and human resources issues.• Implementing the site master plan and developing the water management strategy.• Managing flora and fauna in accordance with living collections policies and wildlife legislation.• Asset management and renewal.• Working hard, having fun and being passionate about plants.

Victoria, Australia

BGANZ is the industry body for Botanic Gardens professionals in Australia and New Zealand. I was able to contribute to this industry representative organisation in a volunteer capacity in various roles including website administrator, sub-editor for the magazine 'The Botanic Gardener', chair of the Communications Working Group and Deputy Convener of the BGANZ Victoria Events working group. I was awarded 'BGANZ 2017 Volunteer of the Year' for 'Outstanding contribution to the BGANZ Website and Communications'. www.bganz.org.au

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Victoria

In this role I was part of the horticultural team that planted, developed and managed the award winning Australian Garden. I also led the management of the irrigation system and was precinct leader of various sections of the garden. I worked with the land management team and participated in ecological burns as a crew leader. I delivered many tours on topics such as Acacias, waterwise gardening and arid Australian plants. I was able to conduct media interviews on radio and tv in this role too. I learnt the basics of gardening in this role and was later able to mentor and train others.

Bachelor'S Degree, Horticulture

Activities and Societies: Awarded the E.H. Wragg/G.M. Peart Memorial Prize in Nursery Production/Floriculture at graduation in 2004..

Graduate Of The Lgpro Emerging Leaders Program 2014

The LGPRO ELP course helped develop my understanding of the Local Government Sector and my team-working abilities. I've become a better.

Medicine And Surgery

During my studies I developed my ability to think critically, analytically and scientifically and to become a problem solver.