Greg Mills Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Environment and Heritage Group is part of the Department of Planning and Environment. Our vision is for a thriving, sustainable and resilient New South Wales.Environment and Heritage works with communities, businesses, and governments to protect, preserve and strengthen the quality of our natural environment and heritage. We do this through active stewardship that supports a healthy New South Wales.We are committed to creating thriving environments, communities and economies… Show more The Environment and Heritage Group is part of the Department of Planning and Environment. Our vision is for a thriving, sustainable and resilient New South Wales.Environment and Heritage works with communities, businesses, and governments to protect, preserve and strengthen the quality of our natural environment and heritage. We do this through active stewardship that supports a healthy New South Wales.We are committed to creating thriving environments, communities and economies that benefit the people of New South Wales.Environment and Heritage is responsible for delivering the state outcome 'connecting communities to resilient and sustainable energy and local environments'. We deliver this by collaborating across a range of functions including national park management; biodiversity, conservation and science; and heritage conservation.I promote the agency's reputation, services and resources through issues management, strategic communication planning and tactical delivery by providing direct media liaison and media enquiry services, specialist advice, information and support to enable staff at all levels of the organisation from project level to the Minister's Office to interact effectively with the media and with stakeholders.I am particularly proud of leading media management of the NSW Koala Strategy since July 2019, ensuring community confidence of the future of koalas in NSW. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Taronga is a broad and diverse organisation. We have a clear vision to help secure a shared future for wildlife and people with activities that span the fields of conservation, research, education and tourism. Taronga's visible work includes Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and is a global leader is wildlife conservation and education.In this role, I inspire connections between wildlife and people by generating sustained public information about the work and achievements of… Show more Taronga is a broad and diverse organisation. We have a clear vision to help secure a shared future for wildlife and people with activities that span the fields of conservation, research, education and tourism. Taronga's visible work includes Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and is a global leader is wildlife conservation and education.In this role, I inspire connections between wildlife and people by generating sustained public information about the work and achievements of Taronga Conservation Society Australia, the intrinsic value and wonderment of wildlife and ways that people can protect and conserve animals. This is achieved through generating stories across broadcast and print media, digital spaces and through effective interaction with stakeholders, affiliated agencies and members of the public. Show less

Kensington, Nsw

This undergraduate course introduces International Relations as an academic discipline, and key academic conventions and standards important to the discipline: • Evidence-based argument, and ethical scholarship.• The formation of the modern state system; and• An interrogation of the conceptualisation of the state that informs much contemporary theory and practice in global politics.A substantial part of this course is devoted to the introduction of the main theories of… Show more This undergraduate course introduces International Relations as an academic discipline, and key academic conventions and standards important to the discipline: • Evidence-based argument, and ethical scholarship.• The formation of the modern state system; and• An interrogation of the conceptualisation of the state that informs much contemporary theory and practice in global politics.A substantial part of this course is devoted to the introduction of the main theories of International Relations, including realism, liberalism and constructivist approaches. One of the central messages of the course is that different theoretical approaches generate different images of the world that build on particular assumptions. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Achievements and responsibilities:Strategic development of key messaging and communications products, including internal and external reports, newsletters, online content and presentations;Management of media unit functions, including development of annual strategic communications plan, production of media releases, maximising public relations opportunities as a key point of contact for journalists and media organisations;Collaboration with digital fundraising staff to… Show more Achievements and responsibilities:Strategic development of key messaging and communications products, including internal and external reports, newsletters, online content and presentations;Management of media unit functions, including development of annual strategic communications plan, production of media releases, maximising public relations opportunities as a key point of contact for journalists and media organisations;Collaboration with digital fundraising staff to enhance Australia for UNHCR’s digital presence through engaging content for social media channels;Management of the celebrity ambassador program at Australia for UNHCR; andSupport strategy on organisational events in collaboration with Events Manager to implement strategic plan for events and community fundraising. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Achievements and responsibilities:Support and advice for the National Director, Executive Team and Board with strategic direction in all aspects of communications and stakeholder relations, both internally and externally, that enhance the reputation of Australia for UNHCR, while helping to mobilise more than $32.5 million in donations per annum; Successful delivery of government relations programme through strategic relationships with Ministers and their staff, as well as key… Show more Achievements and responsibilities:Support and advice for the National Director, Executive Team and Board with strategic direction in all aspects of communications and stakeholder relations, both internally and externally, that enhance the reputation of Australia for UNHCR, while helping to mobilise more than $32.5 million in donations per annum; Successful delivery of government relations programme through strategic relationships with Ministers and their staff, as well as key departmental officers and the broader NGO and fundraising sectors;Logistics and media management of high-impact field missions with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to visit UNHCR field operations in Amman, Jordan, and reciprocal field missions to Australia from the Democratic Republic of Congo, France and the USA; andResponsibility for leading the public affairs response during emergency situations; Show less

Parramatta

Achievements and responsibilities:Successful delivery of $2 million subsidised visual/ tactile smoke alarm project for people who cannot hear a standard smoke alarm;Ongoing consultation with government and community stakeholders, in addition to internal stakeholders;Liaison with funding agency and Ministerial office to facilitate launch event covered by Sydney metropolitan and NSW regional television, radio and newspapers; Successful design and implementation of… Show more Achievements and responsibilities:Successful delivery of $2 million subsidised visual/ tactile smoke alarm project for people who cannot hear a standard smoke alarm;Ongoing consultation with government and community stakeholders, in addition to internal stakeholders;Liaison with funding agency and Ministerial office to facilitate launch event covered by Sydney metropolitan and NSW regional television, radio and newspapers; Successful design and implementation of publicity campaigns targeted at local newspapers and community news networks, Aboriginal and non-English news organisations, and social media platforms;Development of desktop media monitoring as a campaign evaluation tool;Use of Photoshop and InDesign software to produce marketing materials; Delivery of community engagement workshops and events to influence target audience behaviours;Supervised external delivery of website, designed in line with supplied brief;Production of educational multimedia resources, delivered online and DVD;Analysis of regulatory frameworks which informed the design of the project, complemented with consultation and engagement with statutory bodies to address shortcomings in existing regulatory frameworks;Negotiation and periodic review of competitive product supply agreements;Design and use of qualitative and quantitative survey and reporting tools to review project outcomes and improve project delivery;Training and supervision of assistant staff, and development of FAQ resources for administrative and other front-line staff dealing with enquiries; Transparent reporting in the disbursement of public funding to foster trust between the funding agency and administrative organisation; andQualification gained in language skills necessary for project success (Certificate II in Australian Sign Language). Show less

Achievements and responsibilities:Successful publicity for an authorised London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ticket agent;Prepared media releases and publicity campaign according to brief; andDelivery of a non-government organisation’s submission to the Productivity Commission regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme:Clarification of submission brief and guidelines;Qualitative and Quantitative research; andSuccessful delivery of… Show more Achievements and responsibilities:Successful publicity for an authorised London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ticket agent;Prepared media releases and publicity campaign according to brief; andDelivery of a non-government organisation’s submission to the Productivity Commission regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme:Clarification of submission brief and guidelines;Qualitative and Quantitative research; andSuccessful delivery of submission negotiated between client organisation’s established style guides and the Productivity Commission’s submission guidelines. Show less

A2.2 French

Ma, International Relations, 80.875

A cross disciplinary approach to global politics, with strong focus on gender identity and sexual orientation, made for a richly rewarding.

Ba, Communications (Public Communication)

Tertiary Preparation Certificate

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