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Biloela, Queensland, Australia

Focussing skills learned outside Local Government to proactively initiate new opportunities for promoting and increasing local business capacity. I'll be looking to engage in new investment projects and contribute to complex projects, focusing on Economic Diversification, Value Add, Investment Attraction, and Economic Transition to Net Zero.

Vital Health is a modern allied health practice, servicing rural and remote parts of Queensland and New South Wales. We believe that health services should be available to all Australians, no matter where they live. As Manager People and Capacity, my focus will be in working with our team of allied health professionals to provide high quality care that meets individual client needs and community expectations.

MyMalekso is the leading business improvement platform. MyMalekso aims to provide all businesses access to the best advice, at prices everyone can afford, no matter their size, structure or location.

Regional Queensland, Australia

Kookaburra Business Group works directly with people in business, people working together and people making it better. Our favourite thing to do is laugh out loud.

Part of AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs Programme, Strengthening Business supports businesses impacted by natural disaster. After the 2022 floods, Strengthening Business has been mobilised in Queensland and I'll be working with businesses in the Balonne, Goondiwindi and Western Downs regions.

AusIndustry is part of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources.

Kingaroy, Qld

South Burnett region is inland from Queensland's Sunshine Coast and an easy drive from Bundaberg, Brisbane or Toowoomba. South Burnett is a proud and diverse agricultural region famous for peanuts, pork and navy beans. The region's production diversity is extraordinary, from wine to duboisia, avocados to beef, cotton to stone fruit and a whole range in between. Home to Queensland's longest rail trails, fishing and recreational dams, numerous wineries and the cool of the Bunya Mountains, South Burnett is quickly getting it's voice and sharing the stories of people passionate about their region and what they do. Share our passion through regional events or visit the region for your own drive experience.

Dalby, Qld

About Western Downs Regional CouncilEstablished through forced Council amalgamations, the regional economy was buoyed by increasing development activity as gas companies competed for first share of the emerging global LNG market and associated industrial and commercial development. With the end of major project construction activity, reliance on traditional industries, agriculture and manufacturing, has seen the economy shift, influencing development activity and regional economic growth. Achievements:• Established Project Governance Framework for Western Downs Tourism Investment Project (2016)• Facilitated Chamber Year Ahead Series events (2015-16)• LGAQ Regional & Economic Development Advisory Group Member (2015)• Economic Development Unit Service Level Review and Business Plan (2014)• Queensland Resources Council Local Supplier Forum (2014)• Western Downs Regional Chambers Group (2013-16)• Advance Western Downs Business News Monitor and Business Profiles (2013-15)• Surat Basin Energy & Mining Expo - Event Partner (2013-15)• WDRC-USQ Digital Economy Research Partnership (2013-15)• Western Downs Business Capability Study - Primary Data Collection (2013)• Capability Team - OTUS: Organisational Change project (2011-12)• Western Downs Business Leadership Conference (2011)• Surat Basin Energy & Mining Expo - Exhibitor (2011)• Western Downs Flood Impact Survey - Data Collection, Analysis & Report (2011)• Dalby Regional Council Economic Development Strategy (2009)• Western Downs Business Capability Study - Primary Data Collection & Report (2009)• Saleyards Association of Queensland Conference (2009)• District & Regional Economic Profiles (2008)

Flinders Shire is centred on the administrative centre of Hughenden, midway between Townsville and Mount Isa. Flinders Shire has a population of approximately 2,000, of which 1,200 live in Hughenden. Grazing, Transport and Agricultural Services are the primary economic drivers. The Flinders Shire boasts Porcupine Gorge National Park, White Mountains National Park and significant fossil discoveries among its major tourism attractions. Responsibilities:Prepare and submit funding applications on behalf of Council.Disseminate information throughout community.Manage projects/events for Council.Act as a conduit for information between Council, business, cultural, sporting and community organisations in Flinders Shire.Represent interests of Shire to regional organisations, state peak bodies and State and Federal government.Administer operation of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) and Council’s Community Small Grants Scheme.Achievements:• Flinders Shire Corporate Plan (2007)• Commander Centre North Queensland Sportstar Awards (2007)• Business Today – Business capability survey in Flinders Shire (2006-2007)• 90% funding application success rate (2003-2007)• Establishment of Hughenden Training Focus Group (2004-2007)• be in training – Training delivery project in partnership with local community group, regional economic development organisation, Department of Employment & Training and Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE (2006). Project Stage 2 (2007) • Overlanders Way Project - $500,000 tourism development project (2005-2006)• ‘Shearing the Stragglers’ – Interpretive display of Flinders Shire shearing history and 1891 Shearer’s Strike (2005-2007)• RADF Bid Assessment Panel (2006)• Regional Partners Working Group for RADF Evaluation (2006)• LGAQ Social Policy Reference Group (2004-2006)• Acceptance of Disability Action Week Award on behalf of Hughenden Chamber of Commerce (2005)

Certificate Iv, Frontline Management

Certificate Iii, Leadership Support

Certificate Iii, Frontline Management

Graduate Certificate, Marketing

B, Bus (Tourism Development)

Activities and Societies: Student Association

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