At the Office of Industrial Relations, I am accountable for the management of all media relations activities and spokespersons. A major component of this role assesses PR, media, and communications, and provides advice and insights to senior members of the Office. This elevates the visibility of the Office and promotes the work and reputation of the organisation. OIR is committed to excellence, and assists the Queensland workforce to drive healthier, safer, fairer and more productive… Show more At the Office of Industrial Relations, I am accountable for the management of all media relations activities and spokespersons. A major component of this role assesses PR, media, and communications, and provides advice and insights to senior members of the Office. This elevates the visibility of the Office and promotes the work and reputation of the organisation. OIR is committed to excellence, and assists the Queensland workforce to drive healthier, safer, fairer and more productive outcomes for everyone’s betterment. This position requires agility and the ability to work effectively with a vast array of senior leaders. Show less

This was a contract role where I responsible for the assessment and management of the day-to-day business operations, and the development of growth strategies that would maximise internal, client and team member success. I am proud of what was achieved during this contract and look forward to seeing the enduring impacts and what the outcomes will mean for the future of the broader business, its clients, and incredible internal talent.

My primary role was to support the communications of the department with relation to specify key infrastructure projects including Queens Wharf Brisbane, Linkfield Road Overpass, The Northern Transitway, and Veloway 1. As part of the daily requirements, I also liaised on several minor works projects including park and rides, road repairs and upgrades, and active transport repairs and upgrades. This appointment required me to work with engineers and project managers to effectively… Show more My primary role was to support the communications of the department with relation to specify key infrastructure projects including Queens Wharf Brisbane, Linkfield Road Overpass, The Northern Transitway, and Veloway 1. As part of the daily requirements, I also liaised on several minor works projects including park and rides, road repairs and upgrades, and active transport repairs and upgrades. This appointment required me to work with engineers and project managers to effectively deliver communications strategies and plans that positively positioned the initiatives for everyone. I was in regular communication with Councillors and MPs, and often preparing Ministerial correspondence and media advice. Show less

This was a dynamic position that saw me accountable for more than 20 accounts during my time with the agency. Here, I honed my client liaison and project management skills and worked with a host of multi-skilled and disciplined stakeholders including CEO, C-suite, directors and senior leaders. Part of my role was to create and implement media, communications, marketing and PR strategies dependant on the needs of clients. Doing this required a significant amount of relationship building… Show more This was a dynamic position that saw me accountable for more than 20 accounts during my time with the agency. Here, I honed my client liaison and project management skills and worked with a host of multi-skilled and disciplined stakeholders including CEO, C-suite, directors and senior leaders. Part of my role was to create and implement media, communications, marketing and PR strategies dependant on the needs of clients. Doing this required a significant amount of relationship building and one of the best ways I discovered to foster this, way to embark on media training and personal brand coaching to assist clients to achieve their promotional goals. This experience allowed me to create my own IP framework for training and coaching professionals to deliver outstanding interviews for television, radio and print related purposes. I was also the Editor for the RSCA’s bi-yearly magazine, The Brief, in which I scoped the edition’s content and layout, and interviewed senior leaders from across the labour and hire industry for expert inclusion and storytelling benefit. Show less

As the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe, many renters and landlords alike were affected by the turmoil of an unstable economy. This was a time of great upheaval for the residential tenancy industry, and it was calling for clarity. I was privileged to work with the communications team, and during this contract was responsible for communicating the new moratorium, creating a return-to-work strategy in conjunction with the Regulator’s BCP leadership team, and communicating two… Show more As the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe, many renters and landlords alike were affected by the turmoil of an unstable economy. This was a time of great upheaval for the residential tenancy industry, and it was calling for clarity. I was privileged to work with the communications team, and during this contract was responsible for communicating the new moratorium, creating a return-to-work strategy in conjunction with the Regulator’s BCP leadership team, and communicating two enterprise-wide technology implementation projects. Show less

I chose this position to amplify my communications capacity. During my appointment, the business was preparing to submit as part of an independent special commission. My role was to support the communications and media strategy for the franchisor, by positioning positive and proactive stories on behalf of the 9 food and beverage brands under its stewardship. Part of my responsibilities included: responsive media, preparing sensitive stakeholder advice, delivering internal communications… Show more I chose this position to amplify my communications capacity. During my appointment, the business was preparing to submit as part of an independent special commission. My role was to support the communications and media strategy for the franchisor, by positioning positive and proactive stories on behalf of the 9 food and beverage brands under its stewardship. Part of my responsibilities included: responsive media, preparing sensitive stakeholder advice, delivering internal communications on behalf of the CEO/Chairman, quality assurance of outgoing marketing communications, and, creating proactive PR opportunities. Show less

Here I was responsible for the marketing and media functions of the business. It was a critical role that delivered campaigns designed to retain and attract entrepreneurs across its hybrid service model. As part of this tenure, I coached upwards of 30 businesses on the design and output of their media, marketing, PR and communications strategies and activities. This role provided me an incredible insight into the building and maintenance of businesses and how to approach operational… Show more Here I was responsible for the marketing and media functions of the business. It was a critical role that delivered campaigns designed to retain and attract entrepreneurs across its hybrid service model. As part of this tenure, I coached upwards of 30 businesses on the design and output of their media, marketing, PR and communications strategies and activities. This role provided me an incredible insight into the building and maintenance of businesses and how to approach operational issues and opportunities. Show less

This role required me to work with nearly 50 senior legal experts including general managers, partners and senior associates to uncover, position and promote the work of Shine Lawyers. My background as a journalist assisted me greatly to identify opportunities to work with clients and to tell their stories to promote public betterment. During this appointment, I was lucky enough to work on the PFAS/PFOA case study in Oakey and worked tirelessly with the legal team to show the… Show more This role required me to work with nearly 50 senior legal experts including general managers, partners and senior associates to uncover, position and promote the work of Shine Lawyers. My background as a journalist assisted me greatly to identify opportunities to work with clients and to tell their stories to promote public betterment. During this appointment, I was lucky enough to work on the PFAS/PFOA case study in Oakey and worked tirelessly with the legal team to show the enormity of the emerging impacts the chemicals were having on the community. The success of that media campaign saw Shine Lawyers dominate 7 front pages of the Courier Mail, amass primetime televisions support, and countless radio interviews. The visibility of this issue was cited by the organisation in their decision-making to ultimately fund the class action. The action was settled and won by the people. Show less

My time with Channel Nine set me up for life and taught me the richness of asking questions to understand, to clarify, to promote, and to command attention for change. I began my journey with A Current Affair in Brisbane as the Unit Manager (duties as Chief of Staff) and was later promoted to the Melbourne office where I undertook more producing work. In Melbourne, I was afforded great cross-promotional opportunities which saw me work with the Today Show and Nine News supporting the… Show more My time with Channel Nine set me up for life and taught me the richness of asking questions to understand, to clarify, to promote, and to command attention for change. I began my journey with A Current Affair in Brisbane as the Unit Manager (duties as Chief of Staff) and was later promoted to the Melbourne office where I undertook more producing work. In Melbourne, I was afforded great cross-promotional opportunities which saw me work with the Today Show and Nine News supporting the coverage of elections, live events and beyond. Show less

During my appointment with Channel Nine, I was afforded the opportunity to work with The New Daily (TND) as a columnist. Here I wrote stories that got people talking and before I knew it, those stories were setting the agenda for the 6pm news with Channel Nine.