Jessica Ling Email & Phone Number

North Maleny, Qld, Au

North Maleny, Qld, Au

Australia

The objectives of the Inquiry are to chronicle the history of colonisation and impacts on First Nations peoples; ‘do no harm’ in the conduct of the Inquiry by adopting the principles of free, prior and informed consent and a trauma-informed approach; promote public awareness, inform education and develop shared understandings of First Nations cultures, histories, languages and traditions; and to link with the Treaty-making process and provide recommendations to inform Treaty-making.- Undertaking a range of complex research and policy advice for matters before the Inquiry- Assistance to the Director, In-House Legal with the day-to-day management of the policy and research team. - Undertaking high level background research for position papers to inform the Chairperson and Members of the Inquiry and assist in developing the outline and recommendations for the report- Providing authoritative, strategic, and policy advice to the Director, In-house legal

- Responsible for execution of business development opportunities aligned with theorganisation’s overall strategy, including diversification of revenue through sourcingphilanthropic partners; fee-for-service opportunities, including undertaking advisorywork for clients; prototyping new services; consultant management.- Oversight of AIGI’s Monitoring Learning and Evaluation Framework; reporting to Boardand funders; and execution of communications, branding and marketing strategy.- Internal governance including policy review, human resources, risk management, stafftraining and legal. Holds practicing certificate for in-house legal duties.- Advocacy and thought leadership across the Indigenous governance landscape andbroader system, including developing submissions and policy insights.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

AIGI is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organisation that is a centre of knowledge and excellence in governance.AIGI connects Indigenous groups, individuals and organisations to world-class best-practice expertise and knowledge, with a focus on building sustainable, effective and legitimate governance on the ground.- Lead AIGI's research agenda, including management of AIGI contracted research- Support AIGI's collaboration and partnership development;- Prepare and develop governance curriculum; online resources and publications from research;- Draft conference proposals and contribute to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications;- Serve on internal committees; implement the processes of research, project management, and budget and grant development;- Manage team of Project Officers undertaking research activities and projects.

Australia

Served as a Committee member in reviewing research projects for a broad range ofstakeholders (government, external organisations, universities and industry) with thepurpose of ensuring research projects meet ethical standards as outlined in theAIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and theNational Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Day-to-day carriage of native title determination applications in the Federal Court of Australia.- Project management: ensuring that claims proceed in accordance with an established casemanagement plan, in compliance with Court deadlines and also within allocated budget.- Extensive engagement with Indigenous clients, including providing technical advice including atlarge claim group meetings in rural areas, undertaking field trips on country, meeting with Indigenous witnesses to compile detailed witnesses statements, fielding calls and responding to correspondence from clients regarding native title claims.- Compiling, analysing and reviewing large bodies of evidence in the form of affidavits and witness statements from claimants, anthropological reports, genealogical and historical reports, and submissions.- Representing claimants in agreement-making, negotiation and mediations, including negotiation and authorisation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements.- Advanced legal research and writing skills: preparing court documents and other materials such as letters of advice; keeping up-to-date with constant developments and changes in native title jurisprudence and broader issues affecting native title and the client base.- Assisting in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to respond to the rapid changes in the native title field.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the corporate head office, based in the Netherlands;- responsibility for overall management and effective deployment of the administrative, facilities and operational activities within the office through close liaison and management with senior executives and corporate services in the United Kingdom;- support to Company Secretary (UK and EU) in order to maintain a high service level to principal boards and committees;- responsible for the operational part of the general CoSec work, in particular production of board and committee packs across the group. - Serves as a connector between various parties at executive level; and detects appropriate/relevant business needs and acts accordingly.

London, United Kingdom

- Assistant to Group Director of Legal, Co-Sec and Compliance and to all staff in the Legal, Co-Sec, Compliance and Internal Audit divisions- Preparation and distribution of board and committee packs for group in United Kingdom, Netherlands and Gibraltar- Responsible for meeting planning across the group and liaising with non-executive directors, external stakeholders, shareholders and executive management- Travel to Amsterdam frequently to conduct meetings and manage meeting logistics- Administer projects to streamline processes including in relation to document retention and corporate governance- Diary management, scheduling and booking travel, teleconferences and meetings, allocation of post- Document production, transcription, compiling bundles- Performing any tasks as required by the Director or any staff falling within the Legal, Co-Sec and Compliance division

London, United Kingdom

 Working as assistant to six fee-earners including a partner in the Commercial Litigation, Fraud and Business Ethics division of PwC Legal LLP Diary management, scheduling teleconferences and meetings, allocation of post Organising payment of expenses, booking travel, couriers Document production, transcription, compiling bundles Developing and implementing a policy for document management and filing for the Litigation department Performing any other tasks as required by fee-earners

Brisbane, Australia

 Initially employed as a Paralegal Officer, transitioning to Legal Officer on receipt of practising certificate Supporting Senior Legal Officers in the management and facilitation of expansive native title claims across the southern region of Queensland Undertaking duties across a significant workload, including stepping up to take on additional responsibilities of a case assigned to a Senior Legal Officer Preparing for and attending meetings with indigenous clients and other interested parties, conducting interviews, drafting witness statements and affidavits Managing and maintaining legal files (both electronic and hard copy), responsible for the administration of project management planning, meetings and reports Drafting and submitting legal documentation, including Originating Applications, Affidavits, Court Reports, Briefs to Counsel and Memorandums of Advice Carrying out research and analysis of legislation, case law and ongoing developments, expert witness reports (both legal and anthropological) Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders including Aboriginal clients, government and court officials

Brisbane, Australia

 Receptionist within this charitable organisation, first point of contact for clients and members of the public in person, on the telephone and via email, directing to most appropriate services At all times providing a calm and professional approach to clients, communicating with integrity and sympathy while dealing with tense and emotional situations Undertaking general administrative and clerical duties including sorting and distributing mail, ordering equipment, facilitating meetings, and managing inventory for SVDP merchandise & equipment Receiving and logging public donations, updating and accurately maintaining accurate spreadsheets for charitable spending and other initiatives Coordinating large-scale mail outs for over 200 branches throughout the region, assisting State Property Coordinator in administration of Wills and Bequests database During floods of 2011 involved in an emergency evacuation on site, making loudspeaker announcements, dealing with distressed people and logging donations

Brisbane Area, Australia

 Sub-contractor position, quickly becoming established as a team leader supervising Brand Ambassadors on a number of experiential marketing campaigns across Queensland and New South Wales Responsible for implementing marketing campaigns at different locations for a varied range of products & organisations, developing business relationships with venue managers, corporate clients & colleagues Undertaking duties ensuring compliance with campaign objectives and marketing strategies to meet defined KPIs, providing comprehensive reporting and feedback on campaign success to head office

Brisbane, Australia

 Part time role during studies in a boutique commercial firm, responsible for preparing, collating and reviewing legal documents including contracts, briefs, wills, conveyancing and migration forms Attending settlements, reviewing any changes in migration law pertaining to visa applications and undertaking general administrative duties, acquiring good working knowledge of Leap applications

Graduate Diploma In Legal Practice

Bachelor Of Laws, Second Class Honours