Policy adviser in the Australian Government's Office of Best Practice Regulation.

Was working with colleagues from across the APS in the PFAS Taskforce.Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as “PFAS”, are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used since the 1950s in a range of common household products and specialty applications, including in the manufacture of non-stick cookware; fabric, furniture and carpet stain protection applications; food packaging; some industrial processes; and in some types of fire-fighting foams.PFAS have been… Show more Was working with colleagues from across the APS in the PFAS Taskforce.Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as “PFAS”, are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used since the 1950s in a range of common household products and specialty applications, including in the manufacture of non-stick cookware; fabric, furniture and carpet stain protection applications; food packaging; some industrial processes; and in some types of fire-fighting foams.PFAS have been found to have contaminated sites - particularly where there has been historic use of fire-fighting foams that contained PFAS. Show less

Back in my role as adviser in the Regulatory Reform Division in PM&C after a short stint working with a great team over at the Department of Industry, Science and Innovation.

Temporarily seconded to the OISA to assist with the Performance Review of the Australian Innovation, Science and Research System

In the Regulatory Reform Division in PM&C. Drawing on my previous 11 years of experience in a Commonwealth regulatory agency, I developed new skills in analysis of regulator behaviour and implementation of better practice regulation and new Government policy.Roles and responsibilities included: policy advice and implementation of Government's Regulation Reform agenda, briefing up on current and emerging issues, stakeholder engagement, networking with colleagues sharing… Show more In the Regulatory Reform Division in PM&C. Drawing on my previous 11 years of experience in a Commonwealth regulatory agency, I developed new skills in analysis of regulator behaviour and implementation of better practice regulation and new Government policy.Roles and responsibilities included: policy advice and implementation of Government's Regulation Reform agenda, briefing up on current and emerging issues, stakeholder engagement, networking with colleagues sharing portfolio responsibility and also with line areas and agencies, secretariat roles, and coordination of Repeal Day Bills for introduction into Parliament. Show less

Was in the Deregulation and Review Group, COAG Deregulation Branch. Role and responsibilities included: providing advice on the Australian Government's regulatory management framework, helping to implement the better regulation measures, researching domestic and international developments in approaches to regulatory management, developing partnerships with other Government agencies (Federal and State), reviewing regulation and recommending reforms, and engaging… Show more Was in the Deregulation and Review Group, COAG Deregulation Branch. Role and responsibilities included: providing advice on the Australian Government's regulatory management framework, helping to implement the better regulation measures, researching domestic and international developments in approaches to regulatory management, developing partnerships with other Government agencies (Federal and State), reviewing regulation and recommending reforms, and engaging portfolio departments to provide advice on the development of regulatory schemes and functions. Show less

Roles and responsibilities included: project work - developing and leading the implementing of real solutions that improved agency efficiency, participating in Group and corporate projects and representing the agency in various forums, continual investigation and testing of ideas that improved product quality or enhanced Section performance, supervision of trainee Examiners - exercising delegation and being responsible for their quality of work, management of Section… Show more Roles and responsibilities included: project work - developing and leading the implementing of real solutions that improved agency efficiency, participating in Group and corporate projects and representing the agency in various forums, continual investigation and testing of ideas that improved product quality or enhanced Section performance, supervision of trainee Examiners - exercising delegation and being responsible for their quality of work, management of Section workflow and resourcing, developing staff using competency based training and feedback, and setting a client focus and modelling customer focus behaviours. Show less

Roles and responsibilities included: conducting rigorous and efficient examination of patent applications, utilising high level technical and analytical skills in regulator decision making process, conducting sophisticated searches for confidential IP landscapes, preparation of search reports and opinions according to International treaty obligations, demonstrated thorough knowledge of Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology patentability, demonstrated team and project work… Show more Roles and responsibilities included: conducting rigorous and efficient examination of patent applications, utilising high level technical and analytical skills in regulator decision making process, conducting sophisticated searches for confidential IP landscapes, preparation of search reports and opinions according to International treaty obligations, demonstrated thorough knowledge of Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology patentability, demonstrated team and project work enhancing product quality and efficiency, expert knowledge of court/legal precedents related to IP, demonstrated concise report writing distilled down to factual evidence, application of logic and impartial application of law, demonstrated responsiveness to customer/stakeholder needs, and demonstrated continuous improvement of regulatory products (inwards and outwards facing). Show less