As well as continuing my work on Corridor Protection, I will be providing policy, planning and operational advice on transport planning matters in the context of land-use planning. My role is to influence and inform a holistic approach to managing programs and projects with interdependencies between NSW Planning and Transport for NSW and Sydney Metro. I work across the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to provide strategic support and facilitate expert advice from multiple sources that will enhance the overall efficiency and transparency of planning assessment processes.

Working to establish the Housing and Productivity Contribution with particular focus on the Transport Project Component and Infrastructure Opportunities Plan as well as additional state infrastructure policy including infrastructure coordination, corridor protection and land acquisition.

As the Manager of the Corridor Protection team within the Department I guide the protection of major infrastructure corridors in NSW as well as provide critical input into the identification of corridors for future major infrastructure.

Leading and coordinating the development of the State Environmental Planning Policy for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis in 2020 as well as subsequent amendments in 2022 (Chapter 4 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021).Also lead for Transport Cluster, Market Feasibility Cluster for Aerotropolis Precinct Plans, as well as lead for Aerotropolis Core, Badgerys Creek and Wianamatta-South Creek precincts.

Leading the finalisation and implementation of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Special Infrastructure Contribution.

As part of the Transport and Strategic Infrastructure Planning team I provide input into key government projects and policy development. Defining and scoping key issues and problems is part of my day to day tasks as well as providing recommendations to address these issues.This role has given me the opportunity to interact frequently with external stakeholders to identify project deliverables, risks and desired outcomes. Projects in which I have provided valuable input include: Corridor Reservation Program (including Outer Sydney Orbital, Bells Line of Road-Castlereagh Connection, and various other sensitive linear infrastructure projects); Hunter Region Special Infrastructure Contribution; Noise Mitigation for Major Infrastructure Corridors; and Review of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.I have also provided and coordinated Departmental input into various NSW Government strategies such as the Greater Sydney Regional Plan, District Plans, State Infrastructure Strategy and Future Transport Strategy.

As part of my planning officer role within the Strategic Infrastructure Planning team I have had the opportunity to work on various planning projects such as the Outer Sydney Orbital and Inland Rail while also partaking in the initial concept development of Infrastructure Delivery Plans. I have also written numerous departmental advice for the Secretary/Deputy Secretary of the Department for Cabinet Infrastructure Committee, providing clear and concise advice on submissions from various NSW Government Agencies in a short timeframe. While working as a planning officer for the Strategic Infrastructure Planning team, I also worked on the draft regional plans submitted to Cabinet in 2015. Working closely with agencies and the regional planning teams, I assisted in framing several planning policy actions for these regional plans, specifically focusing on mining. This role also required the management of feedback from all NSW Government agencies, correctly correlating comments and applying these to the regional plans. This management was integral to the finalisation of the draft work, ensuring that all input was responded to and applied where required.

As an integral part of the project management of the District Planning team, I assisted with the administration and coordination duties so as to ensure a smooth internal planning process. My duties were extensive, ranging from agenda and meeting scheduling to procurement and workshop facilitation

While only a 6 week contract, this role allowed me to delve into the NSW legislative environment along with government processes. Due to team turnover, I was able to assist in progressing several projects by being proactive, working autonomously where needed and managing my day effectively to ensure all work was completed competently and within desired timeframes.

As a member of the newly established Futures Unit I was involved in developing projects that addressed future economic opportunities and reform. I was directly involved in activities designed to foster a culture of innovation, and participate in activities to identify a future blueprint for service delivery in the Department.I was responsible for contributing to project teams in the research and development of policy and strategy, translating complex policy issues into pragmatic and meaningful advice to achieve outcomes within specified timeframes.

3 month part time contract + 6 month full time extensionMy role as Project Officer within the Infrastructure Coordination team assisted included policy implementation and project management, centering on development in the Galilee Basin. I interacted with numerous stakeholders such as contractors, local governments and resource proponents/associations, providing effective communication and research. I have been exposed to a variety of projects and initiatives, including: Galilee Basin infrastructure provision and first mover infrastructure planning; fly-in, fly-out workforce hubs and workforce number impacts on local government areas; inland ports, intermodal terminals, containerisation and coastal shipping strategies; and the provision of comments on numerous government proposals, policies and regulations.

I undertook a short non-credit work placement within the Strategic Policy division of Queensland Government's Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.This placement involves extensive background reading, application and staff shadowing so as to obtain insight into the internal operations of Strategic Policy and its application to real world developments of both Major Projects and impact statements of varying industry proposed developments throughout Queensland.

Being promoted to MediaCom Brisbane’s sole digital planner/buyer, I undertook all online advertising strategy and planning for the Queensland Government as well as clients such as Parmalat, B&D Doors and Isuzu. This role included developing communicaion strategies and educating clients about the benefits of online advertising within their campaigns. My work at Mediacom involved day to day interaction with multi-disciplinary business partners including creative agencies, sales representatives and technical professionals. I was also responsible for managing and educating staff in what was at the time an emerging area. Before moving to the digital area of the agency I worked as a Business Executive across all media types and became familiar with analysing media opportunities against a campaign objectives and budget to provide the most effective outcomes for my clients. I have been contracting with MediaCom Brisbane from 2012 on a temporary basis as a media consultant, involving continued client contact and mainstream planning and buying.Key Skills Developed:Buying/planning/tracking/optimisation/post analysisMedia BriefingAdded Value NegotiatingStrategyIntegrationTelevision buying/planning/post analysisMedia BriefingAdded Value NegotiatingCampaign PlanningTime ManagementClient and Media Relationship Building

The parliamentary internship commits students to pursue a major research project for the Parliamentary Supervisor, an elected MLA. I was fortunate to be allocated to Dr Bruce Flegg Member for Moggill who had a keen interest in cyclist safety and connectivity, particularly due to recent cyclist fatalities and serious injuries which occurred in his electorate as well as in the greater Brisbane area.Using various data collection methods (including survey, observational methods), case study analysis and industry leader informal interviews, a research report was completed and submitted which provided an outline of leading practice in recognised cyclist-friendly countries as well as applicable recommendations that can be implemented across Brisbane so as to ensure continued protection for cyclists as well as drivers to improve driver and cyclist interactions. The report's recommendations, while concentrating on infrastructure, also highlighted several areas in regards to policy and legislation that could potentially succeed into shifting driver/cyclists attitudes towards a more harmonious interaction.

During the course I my degree I was fortunate to be offered a six month contract with the Brisbane City Council AssessSmart team and was able to receive valuable experience working within Council and applying the Brisbane City Plan to projects that ranged from large residential developments to smaller single building or business renovations.Key Skills Developed:NegotiationTime ManagementClient ServiceDevelopment AssessmentSolutions Handling

CBA has given me experience in adapting and learning quickly about an industry of which I had relatively limited knowledge. While at CBA I interacted with clients regularly, using the banking systems to provide solutions and benefits. I have also gained thorough experience assisting dissatisfied customers and negotiating solutions that satisfied both my employer and the bank’s clients.Key Skills Developed Negotiation Time Management Client Service Performance Targeting Solutions Handling

As Senior Account Manager I had the responsibility to meet and exceed budgets and provide strong and effective proposals to my clients. These responsibilities have been met and exceeded consistently and grown upon to develop stronger and more profitable relationships for both my clients and APN Online.Key Skills Developed:NegotiationTime ManagementBudgeting and forecastingClient ManagementTrainingTeam management Policy implementationProcedure development