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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Headhunted to develop a national cancer data framework aimed at enhancing data accessibility, consistency, and comprehensiveness, as part of a 2-year goal set under the Australian Cancer Plan. Acting Director from October – January 2024.Reported to Director, Evidence and Data► Reports: 4 direct_________________________________★ Developed a national cancer data framework to enhance data accessibility, consistency, and comprehensiveness as part of the 2-year goal set under the Australian Cancer Plan.★ Organised stakeholder consultations and roundtable workshops for 35 attendees consisting of Commonwealth and jurisdictional executives as well as researchers, academics, and cancer sector stakeholders.★ prepared executive briefs and presentations procuring suppliers to undertake research and provide consultant services, and established a steering committee of senior executives.★ Managed five research projects in support of the national cancer data framework, focused on procurement and contracting work funded by Cancer Australia such as the $22.5M project between Movember and Cancer Australia.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Collaborated with Lead Instructor on the delivery of a comprehensive 10-week part time product management course of up to 20 students._________________________________★ Worked with the Lead Instructor and handled the administrative and logistic responsibilities of the 10-week part-time product management course.★ Identified and addressed gaps in course material and content in collaboration with the Lead Instructor, modified the content and schedule.★ Provided guidance and mentorship to 18 students checked homework, provided feedback, and offered advice to assist in completing coursework and final projects.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Managed the Veteran’s Home Care and Transport Programs and oversaw the program budgets and addressed out-of-scope requests related to policies and program changes.Reported to Director, Veterans’ Home Care & Transport Programs ► Reports: 3 direct, 1 indirect_________________________________★ Oversaw the Veteran’s Home Care Program and the Transport Program to facilitate travel for treatment and services to veterans and their families.★ Managed the program budgets, policy and program modifications and handled requests that fell outside of scope.★ Drove policy change and implemented program reviews, communicated with key stakeholders to provide clients access to a new service without increasing the overall program budget.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

9+ years’ experience, with rapid progression to Assistant Director in roles including Program Manager, Project Manager, and Policy AnalystReported to Director, Mental Health Workforce & Regional Planning► Reports: 2 direct, 1 indirect_________________________________★ Coordinated the development of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy and oversaw the implementation of the mental health workforce measures within the 2021-2022 Federal Budget.★ Managed the development and implementation of mental health workforce-related measures announced as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget $2.3B mental health package.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Reported to Director, Antimicrobial Resistance Section► Reports: 3 direct_________________________________★ Coordinated the development and publication of Australia’s Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and Beyond and its supporting documentation.★ Developed a cross-portfolio policy proposal which secured $22M in the 2020-21 Federal Budget.★ Coordinated with WHO and OECD, to progress Australia’s commitment to domestic and international AMR-related objectives and met international reporting obligations.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Reported to Director, PFAS Coordination & Environmental Health Section► Reports: 1 direct, 2 indirect_________________________________★ Executed the government’s response to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, providing policy advice, implementing community support initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and representing the department at public and professional forums.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

★ Contributed to the negotiations and implementation of the 2016-20 National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) Funding Agreement.★ Actively managed the contract with the NDSS supplier, including assessment of stock management and financial reporting.★ Provided support to the transition and implementation of new product supply arrangements to over five million consumers.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

★ Contributed to the development of high quality strategic reform for private health insurance for consideration by Government.★ Engaged internal and external stakeholders in a formal consultation process, including both consumers and industry.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

★ Delivered a major digital transformation initiative managing contract and commercial implications with broad impacts for 5m Australians and a network of Hearing Service Providers. Built a new digitally enabled process solution.★ Conducted a comprehensive assessment process and contracted more than 100 service providers per year to deliver services through the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.★ Reviewed and streamlined the service provider entry process as part of the government’s red tape reduction commitment, resulting in approximately $100,000 in savings per year for the department and reduced barriers to entry for industry.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

★ Assisted in the implementation of the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011, including development of communications, secretariat support for the Tobacco Plain Packaging Enforcement Committee and stakeholder engagement with the public and industry.★ Investigated and responded to potential breaches of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992.★ Conducted research and provided briefs to assist Australian Government delegations participating in international fora.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Software Engineering Immersive, Computer Software Engineering

Graduate Certificate, Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics

Bachelor'S Degree, Exercise Science

Diploma, Business