James Pitman Email & Phone Number

Canberra, ACT, AU

Australia

I am responsible for coordinating and engaging with Australian and international industry partners to advance the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

I am very excited establish the Program Delivery Branch for the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. In this newly created role, I will lead work to develop, implement and construct facilities to support the safe domestic disposal of radioactive waste.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Leading Australia’s international engagements in Science and Resources. 🔬⛏️

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australia

I currently manage the International Negotiations Section responsible for managing the Commonwealth’s relations with international partners seeking to develop bilateral and multilateral cooperation activities relating to science and innovation. I manage a team of nine people to deliver a program of work in support of Australia’ commitments to APEC through.

Canberra, Australia

I was requested by my department to provide critical leadership and support for Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, Minister for Jobs and Innovation during a period of significant negotiations and policy announcements in support of the 2018-19 Budget. As DLO, I led portfolio coordination on all budget announcements, communications and briefings in support of.

Canberra, Australia

• I managed the International and Strategic Engagement Section for a period of four months which is responsible for:
• Ministerial overseas travel support, program development and liaison with Post;
• Briefing for Ministers, Executives and external requests for information on the portfolio’s international engagement;
• Coordination of departmental positions and representations at multilateral fora including G20, OECD, APEC, ASEAN, and UN; and
• Management of portfolio bilateral relations, responses to external inquiries and submissions to parliamentary enquiries.The section was later merged with another international team within the department, and I was.

Canberra, Australia

• While A/g Manager of the Chemical Policy Section, I was responsible for the integration of new responsibilities into the section focused on the commonwealth’s response to PFOS contamination at defence sites and the.
• Further, I was responsible for the integration of indigenous business policy and program management responsibility into the section. This required me to train and equip my four staff with the skills and expertise to.

Manufacturing And Services Division

• Management of a major research project between the department, CSIRO and the Chemicals and Plastics Industry Association resulting in two reports: “Elements in Everything” & “Strategic Directions”
• Sole author for the departmental contribution to a Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Oil Refining Industry
• Section leader on gas and oil price impacts as they relate to policy, industry development and broader manufacturing issues
• Lead negotiator for Australia’s stance regarding plastic waste reduction for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – World Conservation Congress
• Departmental contact and lead negotiator for options on the National Container Deposit Scheme IDC
• Staff member in charge of bio-feedstock/biofuel industry development and industry integration

Canberra, Australia

• In February 2016, the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science requested that I serve as the interim DLO for a one-month period to assist in the establishment of the office of the newly appointed.
• In this role I worked closely with advisors and the Minister to establish office practices, and prepare briefing processes to support the Minister. This involved complex coordination across the actions outlined in the.
• My experience working as both an advisor and DLO allowed me to quickly assess and implement systems to provide inter-office support to allow the Minister to confidently address his portfolio responsibilities.

Canberra, Australia

• In February 2016, I completed four weeks as an interim Department Liaison Officer (DLO) for the Hon. Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Science. During this period I acted as the central point of contact for all.
• The position provided me an extensive knowledge of the policy complexities and briefing burdens placed on various parts of the department including anti-dumping actions and science agencies governance.
• As a result of this position I have an extensive understanding of the parliamentary and coordination system and am able to confidently negotiate complex briefing requirements.
• The role has enhanced my ability to build networks and draw on others’ expertise to achieve outcomes.

Canberra, Australia

Interim Advisor to the Hon. Wyatt Roy MP, Assistant Minister for Innovation, on secondment from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Provided advice and management of issues relating to; the National Innovation and Science Agenda negotiations, Intellectual Property and the management of issues relating to IP Australia, the myriad decision.

Paris Area, France

• As the recipient of the Department of Industry's - Scholarship Award for Learning and Development, I worked for three months within the Environment Directorate of the OECD.
• My secondment work program focused on: the illegal trade in pesticides and issues faced by economies in the off-label and minor use of pesticides; communication collateral regarding an OECD work program on the safety.

Canberra, Australia

• In addition to work within the Chemicals and Plastics Section, I have responsibility for furthering the government’s election commitment of the establishment of a Tasmanian Major Projects Approvals Agency. The.
• Design and planning for the future business services delivered by the Agency, and development from concept through to implementation of a business process solution for the Agency’s clients.
• Stakeholder relationship and government stakeholder liaison function in the formulation of a “single point of entry” into the Tasmanian regulatory approval regime.

Canberra, Australia

• Senior Liaison Officer with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
• Oversight and project management of multimillion dollar funding arrangements for commissioned facility equipment for Australia's Research Institutions: ANSTO, AIMS, CSIRO and AIATSIS
• Engaged in negotiation on ANSTO briefings and reviews
• Analysis and preparation of funding proposals, milestone reports and Annual Reports for consideration by the department
• Contract variation oversight and policy guidance for ANSTO and Senior Executive Service approvers on complex funding and politically sensitive public spending actions
• Prepared guidance for the Secretary on changes to the logo and branding legal requirements of the department’s standard form contracts for research funding. Major error identified that limited departmental ability to.

Canberra, Australia

• Engagement and policy lead for an IDC on Mercury, requiring the preparation of briefing and position analysis of legislative options for the department
• Preparation of APEC documentation
• Development of Chemicals and Plastics manufacturing database.
• Development of Chemicals and Plastics Industry Roadmapping document.
• Development of Communications Plan for use by ABN Communications Working Group – DIISR, ASIC, ABR, State and Territory Governments.
• Provide assistance to the working group for communications strategy and distribution methodology.

Canberra, Australia

• Sole producer of the Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Division Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade – Inquiry into Australia’s Trade Relationship with Japan and the Republic of.
• Media tracking and stakeholder identification.
• Inter-departmental liaising and knowledge sharing on pulp and paper issues
• Electoral Briefing – Update on Tasmanian forestry impacts, and the roll out of the financial assistance funds
• Manufacturing Briefing – Impacts of the Clean Energy Future Package on Pulp and Paper manufacturers, including cross disciplinary briefing and industry investment advice
• Action Briefing – Providing advice on Clean Energy guideline development recommendations, and urging Ministerial actions in support of industry – Linking with Ministerial speeches and identifying government commitments.

Canberra, Australia

• Development and management of Discover SKA series of events
• Writing of correspondence and distribution methodology for children’s learning material
• Upgrade, troubleshoot and maintenance of websites, identify areas for improvement and create copy and design templates
• Engagement Briefing – Ministerial event organisation and departmental liaison to achieve event results
• Policy Briefing – Identify cost benefit issues arising from international radio telescope access planning. Develop metrics around the long term goals of Australian science policy, linking Australian telescope access.

Bangalore, India

• I was involved in a three-month international placement at Janaagraha – an NGO focused on increasing knowledge of democratic values in Indian society and the elimination of public service corruption.
• This placement was designed to allow for a cross-cultural skill sharing of communication knowledge by young professionals with the aim of passing on key knowledge to assist the NGO achieve its goals.
• I was in charge of writing a Business Requirements Document to assist in the mapping out of the communication processes for a new web portal and civic engagement website.
• In this role I wrote articles, undertook civic engagement research and analysed campaign collateral, as well as provided briefing on a number of different projects to senior management such as: oPublic service.

Brisbane, Australia

• Undertook a review of the Leukaemia Foundation website identifying user traffic issues and site faults
• Mapping of current website click-through rates and analysis for Leukaemia Foundation Board endorsement
• Multiphase user experience studies covering demographic and techno-literacy of user groups and core donors.
• Navigational analysis and content recommendations for Leukaemia Foundation Board endorsement
• Intranet review identifying internal communication processes which could be improved.
• Knowledge management research and formation of information management system design to ensure resource consistency

Brisbane, Australia

• On top of my work for the Guild I became organizer for “Education Conference 2008”, a legislative and policy conference drawing attendees from around Australia to discuss changes in higher education.
• The conference was held between June 25th - 27th 2008, and has been the most successful “EdCon” in 12 years with 193 attendees
• Negotiation with the University for a travel subsidy fund was a complex and ongoing part of the position for which I was able to secure $20,000 for travel assistance
• The event involved setting a full three-day conference agenda, reader and speakers as well as basic organisational requirements such as lodgings and conference space.
• This experience has taught me about crowd management and OH&S practices as well as prepared me for the physical requirements of running a three-day conference. Furthermore this conference has prepared me to deal with.

Brisbane, Australia

• Full time position in which I negotiated with the university on student’s academic rights
• Successfully managed the communication needs of over 10,000 Guild members, with responsibility for ensuring continued contact and updates with regards to cases and general enquiries
• As a Director I was responsible for the financial management of over $10 million in funds and investments as well as the oversight of 10 businesses and 250 staff
• My Portfolio was in charge of organising state based political campaigns and gaining favourable media coverage
• A major portion of the role was high-level negotiation with the complex committee structure and university administrators for cases of student discrimination. Sitting on the following committees I provided ongoing.

Brisbane, Australia

• Analysed researcher correspondence and extrapolated facts, figures and breakthroughs for media releases and communication collateral.
• Synthesized research funding co-operation requirements into easy-to-understand pitching documents and presentation kits for researchers.
• My position provided me in-depth knowledge and training on tactical communication for high level research and documentation processes.

Brisbane, Australia

• Provided management of volunteers, ensuring training was adhering to Brisbane Festival guidelines and that on the day, volunteer stations were staffed and following timetables.
• Researched quotes and made arrangements for various artist requirements including; food, change rooms, power requirements and OH&S checks.
• Performed checks on artist contracts and ensured that invoices were accounted for in their proper budgets.

Brisbane, Australia

• Provided campaign coordination and planning
• Developed magazine distribution and point of sale plans
• Liaised with distributors, retailers and media for initial rollout and product launch
• Analysed sales figures and created a Marketing Plan for continued success

(Empa) Executive Masters Of Public Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma Of Project Management, Project Management, Awarded

Certificate Number 5357 Course Number PM0401 PDUs: 27 PMI R.E.P Provider Number 2586 Provider Number: 21762 This qualification is.

Certificate Iv In Government, Government, Awarded

As part of the Department's 2011 Graduate Development Program, I was awarded a Certificate IV in Government, by our training provider.

Bachelor Of Business / Bachelor Of Creative Industries, Major In Advertising / Extended Major In Advertising / Major In Media And Communications, Gpa 5

Activities and Societies: •National Student Leadership Forum (Delegate appointed by the Dean of the Creative Industries Faculty) 2008.

High School Certificate