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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The ReefTO Taskforce is a Traditional Owner-led initiative to strengthen and elevate the position of Reef Traditional Owners in caring for, and preserving, the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. ReefTO is overseeing the delivery of the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan, including building partnerships to realise Traditional Owner aspirations for genuine co-governance, co-decision-making and co-management of the Great Barrier Reef.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ethical Republic is a Certified B Corp that specialises in nature-based enterprises alongside protected and conserved areas. We use participatory processes to work with Indigenous and local communities, as well as environmental NGOs, to create sustainable, inclusive livelihoods that are compatible with biodiversity conservation and many of the UN SDGs. Our clients typically include development agencies, environmental/humanitarian NGOs, government departments, other larger consultancies, intermediary organisations or impact investors.Founder, The Travel Better Project.

Global

The RedR Australia Humanitarian Roster provides humanitarian assistance in post-disaster and post-conflict situations, including to stabilise countries and better enable sustainable re-building and development. A standby roster, the RedR Humanitarian Roster enables United Nations agencies, international non-government organisations and the Australian Government to access highly skilled experts to make a real difference and build the resilience of the world’s most vulnerable before, during and after disaster or conflict.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for driving the transition of the Sustainability Pavilion ('Terra') from event-time operation to reopening as a world-class sustainability science centre in Dubai's new District 2020 post-Expo.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Driving strategic direction, operational planning, continual improvement, partnership development and sustainable funding of the Connect with Nature programme.

Brisbane, Australia

High-level support to the CEO and Board of Directors to strategically position the ILSC's agribusiness directorate to deliver long-term commercial outcomes and other benefits for Indigenous landowners associated with agribusiness and environmental market opportunities. Included strategy, policy, marketing, communications, corporate social responsibility, executive services and corporate governance, as well as responsibility for the company's animal health, welfare, ethical production drivers, and biosecurity management systems in its agricultural portfolio. Company Secretary to Australian Indigenous Agribusiness Pty Ltd.

Brisbane, Australia

As National Manager of Environment, Carbon and Heritage, I lead a small, high-performing team in the investigation and development of innovative environmental and social enterprises that break new ground and create bespoke commercial opportunities for Indigenous people, while also enabling the protection of important cultural and environmental landscapes. Some of the areas we are engaged in include carbon farming, biodiversity markets, biochar production, farm forestry, beef herd management, biofuels and much more. We also assist the ILC's commercial beef and tourism subsidiaries to adopt environmental best-practice approaches. We seek to leverage co-investment in these areas through innovative financing mechanisms such as impact investing (social and green bonds), revolving funds, loans, crowd-sourcing, philanthropy and other ways of unlocking corporate, government, community and individuals value.

Brisbane, Australia

The ILC is a corporate Commonwealth entity that assists Indigenous people to acquire and manage land to achieve economic, environmental, cultural and social benefits for Indigenous people. It has a capital base of $1.9 billion.As the Eastern Divisional Manager at the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC), I led a team of 16 operational, technical and administrative staff in the development and delivery of complex, land-based projects to benefit Indigenous people. This included major infrastructure projects ($20 million tourism development - Mossman Gorge Centre), horticultural enterprises ($6.5 million Hope Vale Banana Farm), acquisition and divestment of culturally and environmentally significant properties in partnership with the National Reserve System and Indigenous Protected Area programs, and a new regional partnership to support economic development with Local Aboriginal Land Councils throughout NSW.

Brisbane, Australia

The ILC is an Australian Government statutory authority that assists Indigenous people to acquire and manage land to achieve economic, environmental, cultural and social benefits. Managed a team of 4 staff and a regional portfolio in the Eastern Division of up to 25 projects ($20K to $20 million), including: land acquisition, land management, social and economic development, agriculture, construction, social services, health, education, governance and more. Development and management of partnerships with other agencies, NGOs, industry and community.

Vancouver, Canada

Management of the Fundraising Department, including business planning, staff and budget management. Development, management and monitoring of annual fundraising plans, including revenue generating strategies and plans for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, membership, sponsorship, grants to generate support for: capital development, new exhibits, public programs, research, the collection and general operations.

Sydney, Australia

Management of a $2 million Rio Tinto biodiversity research partnership. Management of ongoing cross-sectoral research partnerships in Australia/Asia Pacific. Contract monitoring and evaluation of outcomes; communication of results. New business development and partnerships management.

Vancouver, Canada

Development and implementation of fundraising strategies for donor groups (government, high net worth individuals, private sector, trusts & foundations). Management of fundraising, sponsorship and grants to support conservation programs, marine research, education, exhibits, capital projects and general operations. Management of strategic communications, including issues management.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Technical project focused on emerging markets in Vietnam - specifically, business development services in the industry sector. Design, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of environmental and social projects, including capacity building with local staff. Relationship development and management with bilateral donors and in-country partners (government and CSOs).

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

AusAID assignment (AYAD). Supported program management of major donor-funded urban infrastructure projects (UNDP; ADB). Capacity development with local staff to improve program planning and incorporation of cross-cutting issues. Donor reporting and communication.

Sydney, Australia

Preparation and management of research funding submissions, donor and partner relations, and grant reporting for the Social Ecology and Critical Social Sciences Research Groups. Facilitation of industry partnerships and communication of research outcomes to internal & external stakeholders.

Canberra, Australia

Project and research support to improve the sustainability of regional Aboriginal land-based enterprises, including coordination of stakeholder communication in relation to natural resource management and business development opportunities.

Graduate Certificate Of Governance And Public Policy

Master Of Social Science, International Urban And Environmental Management

Graduate Certificate Of Professional Management

Chairman's Award for Academic Excellence

Project Management

Bachelor Of Arts/Science, Anthropology/Human Geography

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