• Project lead for Indigenous Relations on Hydrogen/Ammonia Project in Central Queensland• Overview and implementation of cultural heritage surveys• Negotiation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans• Key liaison to all Indigenous parties within project.

Many Rivers is a not-for-profit organisation that microenterprise development and community economic services to individuals and communities across Australia. We have a special focus on Indigenous Australians, in regional and remote communities.

Current and Previous Clients:North Queensland Land CouncilQueensland South Native Title ServicesRio Tinto Coal Australia

Rio Tinto is one of the leading mining companies in the world. The company’s major products include iron ore, coal, aluminium, copper, diamonds.Group leader in native title and indigenous agreement making with particularly focus on implementation. Provided advice and strategy to all coal sites in New South Wales and Queensland and worked to ensure compliance with Rio Tinto standards.Successful negotiation of numerous native title agreements and lead relationship manager to… Show more Rio Tinto is one of the leading mining companies in the world. The company’s major products include iron ore, coal, aluminium, copper, diamonds.Group leader in native title and indigenous agreement making with particularly focus on implementation. Provided advice and strategy to all coal sites in New South Wales and Queensland and worked to ensure compliance with Rio Tinto standards.Successful negotiation of numerous native title agreements and lead relationship manager to external indigenous stakeholders.Rio Tinto Coal representative on Queensland Resource Council’s Indigenous Affairs Committee.Inaugural committee member on Queensland Resource Council's Indigenous Mining Awards.Company representative on the Clermont and Kestrel Indigenous Community Funds Show less

Arrow Energy is a leading CSG company which currently delivers up to 20% of all Queensland natural gas from fields Southern and Central Queensland.Manager of highly dynamic team of cultural heritage professionals across multiple sites and locations.Development of a new operational methodology on cultural heritage working with operational sites and implementation of the corporate native title/cultural heritage strategyKey liaison with all Aboriginal Parties and management… Show more Arrow Energy is a leading CSG company which currently delivers up to 20% of all Queensland natural gas from fields Southern and Central Queensland.Manager of highly dynamic team of cultural heritage professionals across multiple sites and locations.Development of a new operational methodology on cultural heritage working with operational sites and implementation of the corporate native title/cultural heritage strategyKey liaison with all Aboriginal Parties and management of external consultants. Negotiation and implementation of cultural heritage agreements and key member of Indigenous Land Use Agreement making team. Show less

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines was the lead regulatory agency to the mining and gas industry in Queensland.Departmental lead for indigenous affairs including native title and cultural heritage.Instrumental in proposing and initiating the formation of the new native title unit.Coordinator of Statewide Working in Partnerships program.Departmental representative in Queensland Government/Queensland Resources Council Memorandum of… Show more The Department of Natural Resources and Mines was the lead regulatory agency to the mining and gas industry in Queensland.Departmental lead for indigenous affairs including native title and cultural heritage.Instrumental in proposing and initiating the formation of the new native title unit.Coordinator of Statewide Working in Partnerships program.Departmental representative in Queensland Government/Queensland Resources Council Memorandum of Understanding.Manage and coordinate a statewide team in remote and varied locations. Show less

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines was the lead regulatory agency to the mining and gas industry in Queensland.Lead negotiator for mining and exploration agreements in the Central Queensland.Successful strategic management of 30 negotiations including “Right to Negotiate” agreements and Indigenous Land Use Agreements.Chair of the regional “Working in Partnership” forum.Co-facilitator of departmental cultural awareness training.

The Gurang Land Council was the registered native title representative body for the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region.Management of all native title claims in region and up to 20 staff (including external consultants)Lead negotiator for all future acts including indigenous land use agreements and “right to negotiate” processesDeveloped and maintained strong working relationships with industry and government.Assumed various functions of executive officer… Show more The Gurang Land Council was the registered native title representative body for the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region.Management of all native title claims in region and up to 20 staff (including external consultants)Lead negotiator for all future acts including indigenous land use agreements and “right to negotiate” processesDeveloped and maintained strong working relationships with industry and government.Assumed various functions of executive officer through a transitional period Show less

The Central Land Council is the peak indigenous body in Alice Springs dealing with land right and native title. It is also the registered native title representative body for the regionDirected and supported up to 6 staff members as well as the recruitment of external consultants.Maintained the efficient and effective administration of the Land Rights (NT) Act 1976.Developed an extensive working and social relationship with Traditional Owners.