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Melbourne, Australia

Influenced climate policy ambition: - Led the process to develop and implement government policy influence strategies to strengthen climate action including detailed policy asks and supporting evidence, timing, key decision makers, and communication materials. - Developed policy projects and influence documents: coordinated winning bids and large multi-sectoral government submissions. Developed and supported policy capabilities: - Developed and implemented an internal… Show more Influenced climate policy ambition: - Led the process to develop and implement government policy influence strategies to strengthen climate action including detailed policy asks and supporting evidence, timing, key decision makers, and communication materials. - Developed policy projects and influence documents: coordinated winning bids and large multi-sectoral government submissions. Developed and supported policy capabilities: - Developed and implemented an internal policy community of practice increasing collaboration and use of policy solutions. - Managed a policy professional development database and bespoke training course. Enhanced influence actions with context: - Tracked and shared planned and announced climate policies and relevant context to inform influence actions. Key achievement - Australian sectoral decarbonisation plans and 2035 emissions reduction target: - Developed and implemented influence strategies for the whole of economy 2035 emissions reduction target and each of the six sector plans - energy, industry, resources, built environment, transport, and agriculture and land. - Worked across the organisational matrix and with the Climateworks Board to develop and coordinate sectoral policy asks and influence tactics. - Collaborated with broader climate movement to enhance impact. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leadership of Victoria’s energy climate change adaptation policy:• Leading policy formulation for Victorian Government actions to reduce the impact of climate change hazards in the energy sector. Leadership and coordination of the Energy Sector Pledge:• Leading delivery and coordination of the energy sector pledge including consideration of interim emission reduction targets reporting directly to the Executive Director. • Directly leading a small team and coordinating sub-sector… Show more Leadership of Victoria’s energy climate change adaptation policy:• Leading policy formulation for Victorian Government actions to reduce the impact of climate change hazards in the energy sector. Leadership and coordination of the Energy Sector Pledge:• Leading delivery and coordination of the energy sector pledge including consideration of interim emission reduction targets reporting directly to the Executive Director. • Directly leading a small team and coordinating sub-sector leads across the Energy Group. Close working relationships with Climate Change Division and across DELWP and other Victorian Government Departments. • The Energy Sector Pledge includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, gas, and enabling measures. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Strategic leadership to deliver NYC’s portfolio of adaptation projects• Led a central team to provide tailored technical and strategic advice for delivery and funding of short and long-term adaptation and recovery projects totalling more than AU$30bn. • Oversight of priority adaptation projects and initiatives reporting to the highest levels of NYC Government. Built, populated and maintained an extensive database of project information received from Agency partners to evaluating… Show more Strategic leadership to deliver NYC’s portfolio of adaptation projects• Led a central team to provide tailored technical and strategic advice for delivery and funding of short and long-term adaptation and recovery projects totalling more than AU$30bn. • Oversight of priority adaptation projects and initiatives reporting to the highest levels of NYC Government. Built, populated and maintained an extensive database of project information received from Agency partners to evaluating effectiveness and support decision making by monitoring progress and tracking metrics. • Worked with NYC Agency partners to communicate the Mayor’s vision and improve delivery across the portfolio of climate change adaptation projects. • Worked closely with the NYC Treasury (Office of Management & Budget) to monitor grant compliance and source both government and private funds for projects • Initiated and built extensive stakeholder relationships across City, State and Federal Governments as well as community groups, elected officials and project contractors. Key Achievements• Secured AU$350m in additional City funding to enable delivery of new, innovative projects originating in our office to protect vulnerable neighbourhoods from climate change. • Built and maintained tracking processes for the complete portfolio of projects, covering over 1,000 individual projects with a total budget of AU$30bn. Show less

Whitehall

Major Project oversight for the Department of Energy and Climate Change • Responsible for assurance and project management support for the highest profile energy and climate change projects in the UK with a total budget of AU$34bn. • Actions taken resulted in increased delivery confidence across the portfolio and large-scale renewables market reform.• Conducted business case reviews for each major project in the portfolio (including recommendations on spending). Led risk… Show more Major Project oversight for the Department of Energy and Climate Change • Responsible for assurance and project management support for the highest profile energy and climate change projects in the UK with a total budget of AU$34bn. • Actions taken resulted in increased delivery confidence across the portfolio and large-scale renewables market reform.• Conducted business case reviews for each major project in the portfolio (including recommendations on spending). Led risk assessments, budget tracking, progress against plans, and senior and external stakeholder management for each project. Key Achievements• Commissioned assurance reviews (eg. for Carbon Capture & Storage Competition, Final Investment Decision Enabling for Renewables amongst others) and led communication of review findings to the highest levels of the UK Civil Service providing advice on funding the next stage and how to improve delivery confidence. • Identified new high-risk projects and added them to the portfolio for appropriate monitoring and assurance. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Renewable Energy Policy Specialist• Recruited to provide engineering knowledge and advice into renewable energy policy for the UK Government. Government policy at the time was to achieve 15% renewable energy consumption by 2020. Renewable Energy Roadmap 2012: project management and lead author• Responsible for managing, producing, and presenting this flagship document updating on the framework for delivery of renewable energy deployment in the UK and progress against a comprehensive… Show more Renewable Energy Policy Specialist• Recruited to provide engineering knowledge and advice into renewable energy policy for the UK Government. Government policy at the time was to achieve 15% renewable energy consumption by 2020. Renewable Energy Roadmap 2012: project management and lead author• Responsible for managing, producing, and presenting this flagship document updating on the framework for delivery of renewable energy deployment in the UK and progress against a comprehensive program of action. I worked across the department, wider government and industry to agree renewable energy deployment and appropriate subsidy rate recommendations.Renewables Obligation Banding Review: engineering advice and drafting• Part of a multi-disciplinary group working with the regulator to draft and implement legislation to allow the industry to plan and operate renewable energy projects to meet targets in the UK. Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Program - reviewing mitigation of acoustic impacts from offshore wind farms: project management and engineering input to consultant-engaged project. • Led department team for procurement of consultants, secured expert project input, commissioned workshops, and contract sign-off. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Proposal management, commercial and legal. • Provided project management and content development for proposal submissions. Submitted proposals on time and on budget for clients including BP, National Grid, Statoil, BG, Sasol, Xstrata and GDF Suez. • Regularly facilitated multi-discipline proposal and project risk workshops and managed risk mitigation actions. • Responsibilities included assessing legal, commercial and project risks, identifying level of approval and resourcing… Show more Proposal management, commercial and legal. • Provided project management and content development for proposal submissions. Submitted proposals on time and on budget for clients including BP, National Grid, Statoil, BG, Sasol, Xstrata and GDF Suez. • Regularly facilitated multi-discipline proposal and project risk workshops and managed risk mitigation actions. • Responsibilities included assessing legal, commercial and project risks, identifying level of approval and resourcing required. • Coordinated and managed partner organizations in joint bid submissions. Achievements: - Won projects worth over £1M by managing bid submissions on multiple conceptual studies for clients such as OMV and BP. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Business development, delivery and project management in sustainability consulting. • Reported directly to the regional Sustainability Director and Managing Director. • Developed and implemented regional sustainability strategy. Initiated and managed Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) business growth for the region including analysing detailed technical and commercial project information.• Developed project opportunities with clients and submitted successful proposals worth… Show more Business development, delivery and project management in sustainability consulting. • Reported directly to the regional Sustainability Director and Managing Director. • Developed and implemented regional sustainability strategy. Initiated and managed Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) business growth for the region including analysing detailed technical and commercial project information.• Developed project opportunities with clients and submitted successful proposals worth US$250k• Project Management and technical delivery of projects including Climate Change Risk Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, Sustainability Assessments (energy efficiency and technology selection), and CCS projects. • Initiated and conducted external and internal promotion and training in sustainability skills and capabilities. • Managed strategic alliance partner relationships.Achievements: - Successfully managed a bid submission to the European Commission worth €700,000 in Carbon Capture and Storage and Renewables including responsibility for Business Development and bid strategy development. - Won a project worth £160,000 for Climate Change Mitigation studies for the International Finance Corporation and World Bank. The role included developing a partner alliance relationship, contributing to the bid submission and project delivery. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Developed commercial, business strategy, and initiative implementation skills at an executive organizational level. • Multi-faceted role reporting directly to the Business Acquisition and Strategy Manager and the Managing Director for Europe & Africa. • Conducted targeted research and analysis of markets / industry sectors to identify regional business strategy. • Participated in acquisition target presentations and general acquisition / due diligence process. • Managed Europe… Show more Developed commercial, business strategy, and initiative implementation skills at an executive organizational level. • Multi-faceted role reporting directly to the Business Acquisition and Strategy Manager and the Managing Director for Europe & Africa. • Conducted targeted research and analysis of markets / industry sectors to identify regional business strategy. • Participated in acquisition target presentations and general acquisition / due diligence process. • Managed Europe & Africa input into WorleyParsons’ Annual Report. • Initiated and published the Europe Region HSE Newsletter and implemented HSE requirements and statistics. Show less

Worked as Offshore Field Engineer on a live gas platform in Western Australia. The role included project management of workpackages and implementation of major upgrade works.

Bachelor Of Engineering And Bachelor Of Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, Honors

Bachelor Of Engineering And Bachelor Of Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, Honors