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Key achievements and capabilities in:- Policy advice and development- Senior leadership and management roles- Human resources and change management- Representation and negotiation- Business and resource management- Communication and stakeholder management- Project management- Research and consultancy- GIS and geospatial technologyCareer overviewPublic sector leader with significant experience in policy and strategy development, science delivery and preparation of advice. Current role is in water science; prior experience is in climate change policy and planning, water resources management (environmental, salinity, water sharing, water trade, river operations) and the implications for State legislation, policies and programs. Ten years in management roles including experience in senior executive roles. Good expertise in building and maintaining the interface between Commonwealth, State, local government agencies, NGOs, the private sector and the community on matters as appropriate; and leading the delivery of input, policy development and advice. Key functions have included promoting the importance of business responsibilities within and external to the agency in an environment of changing business priorities, ensuring adequate resources are secured and leading staff through change to successfully deliver on milestones.Key strengths in working with and leading others to achieve outcomes in a changing and complex environment. This includes direct management responsibilities for people and resources in State and Commonwealth Governments and the private sector. Excellent skills in report writing, preparation of briefings, documenting and publishing analyses for various levels of understanding; and in leading/directing such tasks.Substantial experience with interpreting technical information and translating this into policy implications drawing on experience in geospatial information systems consulting.

Listed skills include Water, Policy, Leadership, Environmental Awareness, and 12 others.