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Coffs Harbour, Nsw, Au

Coffs Harbour, Nsw, Au

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

I lead a team of policy, legislation and economics experts to provide advice on Australian business research and development policy. My team is also responsible for monitoring the performance of the Research & Development Tax Incentive, which helps businesses innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development.

Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia

As Senior Advisor, Strategic Policy at the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA), I led a dispersed team focused on supporting strategic policy development, performance monitoring and corporate reporting. The team focused on outcomes directed towards the organisation's aim to improve the lifestyle and wellbeing of the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

I led the Research Policy Branch that provides high quality advice in relation to research funding and the broader research ecosystem, including in relation to understanding and meeting domestic research funding needs, engaging with international approaches, supporting a diverse research workforce producing the highest-quality research, and safeguarding the integrity and credibility of Australian research.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

As Director, Program Evaluation I led the strategic direction of a team undertaking the evaluation of the Australian Research Council policy and program performance in relation to the organisation's functions to administer the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) and providing advice on research matters, as outlined in the Australian Research Council Act (2001).Information about the Australian Research Council's Evaluation function is available at:… Show more As Director, Program Evaluation I led the strategic direction of a team undertaking the evaluation of the Australian Research Council policy and program performance in relation to the organisation's functions to administer the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) and providing advice on research matters, as outlined in the Australian Research Council Act (2001).Information about the Australian Research Council's Evaluation function is available at: https://www.arc.gov.au/policies-strategies/strategy/evaluation Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Led a Taskforce to develop a suite of Industry Fellowships, as part of the Commonwealth Government's University Research Commercialisation Action Plan, a $2.2 billion investment to place university innovation and industry collaboration front and centre of Australia’s economic recovery.The schemes will be open to all researcher career stages, and will aim to build researcher capability in commercialisation, industry collaboration and translation. The Schemes are also intended to promote… Show more Led a Taskforce to develop a suite of Industry Fellowships, as part of the Commonwealth Government's University Research Commercialisation Action Plan, a $2.2 billion investment to place university innovation and industry collaboration front and centre of Australia’s economic recovery.The schemes will be open to all researcher career stages, and will aim to build researcher capability in commercialisation, industry collaboration and translation. The Schemes are also intended to promote workforce mobility across industry and academic settings and drive research commercialisation outcomes of industry.https://www.arc.gov.au/grants/linkage-program/arc-industry-fellowships Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

▪ Led aspects of policy and planning that contributed to the Australian Government's support of the mental health of Australians, including substantial mental health reforms and the Government's record investment in Australia's mental health system (through the 2021-22 Federal Budget).▪ Managed the Department's relationship with the National Mental Health Commission. This included managing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the Department of Health, and managing… Show more ▪ Led aspects of policy and planning that contributed to the Australian Government's support of the mental health of Australians, including substantial mental health reforms and the Government's record investment in Australia's mental health system (through the 2021-22 Federal Budget).▪ Managed the Department's relationship with the National Mental Health Commission. This included managing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the Department of Health, and managing Ministerial appointments to the Commission's Advisory Board (positions considered nationally significant and approved by Cabinet).▪ Led the Department's role and managed the Australian Government's investment in the development of a National Workplace Initiative and support for the Mental Healthy Workplace Alliance. These initiatives aim to create mentally healthy workplaces that strengthen the community and economy.▪ Managed the development of a grant to support the Equally Well project, which aims to reduce the life expectancy gap that exists between people living with a mental illness and the general population.▪ Contributed to the management and strategic direction of the Mental Health Strategy Section, including recruiting and inducting staff into the team. Show less

Canberra

As an Assistant Director in the Australian Research Council's Grants Services and Evaluation Sections, I held two key roles:1) Leading projects aimed at evaluating policy and program performance in relation to the functions of administering the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) and providing advice on research matters, as outlined in the Australian Research Council Act (2001) (https://www.arc.gov.au/policies-strategies/strategy/evaluation).2) Playing a key role in… Show more As an Assistant Director in the Australian Research Council's Grants Services and Evaluation Sections, I held two key roles:1) Leading projects aimed at evaluating policy and program performance in relation to the functions of administering the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) and providing advice on research matters, as outlined in the Australian Research Council Act (2001) (https://www.arc.gov.au/policies-strategies/strategy/evaluation).2) Playing a key role in establishing and managing an Australian Research Council function to offer research and university-focused grants administration services to other Australian Government entities (https://www.arc.gov.au/research-grants-services). Show less

Canberra, Australia

▪ Led a team of staff undertaking evidence-base and policy development to maximise the regional and industry benefits of the $9.3 billion Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project.▪ Project managed procurements and contracts with a range of consultants for the supply of a range of expertise and specialised services.▪ Developed high quality briefing material for Ministers and Senior Executives regarding the regional benefits of Inland Rail.▪ Led engagement and collaboration with a… Show more ▪ Led a team of staff undertaking evidence-base and policy development to maximise the regional and industry benefits of the $9.3 billion Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project.▪ Project managed procurements and contracts with a range of consultants for the supply of a range of expertise and specialised services.▪ Developed high quality briefing material for Ministers and Senior Executives regarding the regional benefits of Inland Rail.▪ Led engagement and collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including state and local governments, Commonwealth agencies and consultants. Show less

Canberra, Australia

▪ Led and contributed to multiple industry focused research projects. A key project I led investigated the behavioural and culture barriers to improving safety in the agriculture industry. ▪ Project managed the National Return to Work Survey 2018, including liaising with consultants, academics and a cross-sectoral working group.▪ Developed research reports and briefings on workplace health and safety and workers' compensation issues for executives, the Evidence Reference Group and Safe… Show more ▪ Led and contributed to multiple industry focused research projects. A key project I led investigated the behavioural and culture barriers to improving safety in the agriculture industry. ▪ Project managed the National Return to Work Survey 2018, including liaising with consultants, academics and a cross-sectoral working group.▪ Developed research reports and briefings on workplace health and safety and workers' compensation issues for executives, the Evidence Reference Group and Safe Work Australia Members.▪ Led the secretariat function supporting the Evidence Reference Group and the Group's Chair. The Evidence Reference Group is a cross-sectoral network of evidence managers from state and territory governments and social partners representing employers and employees.▪ Collaborated with the Legal Team to scope the establishment of a national prosecutions database.▪ Worked with policy areas to derive, analyse and present a diversity of evidence to inform policy development in the Agency's priority industries and priority conditions.▪ Led international, media and communications engagement and liaison activities regarding work health and safety evidence. Show less

Canberra, Australia

▪ Developed research reports and policy briefings on research training policy issues. This includes leading the development of a Discussion Paper on Pathways to Higher Degree by Research Training for the Research Training Implementation Working Group.▪ Established and maintained a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, to assist in collaborative policy development.▪ Derived, analysed and presented a diversity of higher education data to develop policy solutions.▪… Show more ▪ Developed research reports and policy briefings on research training policy issues. This includes leading the development of a Discussion Paper on Pathways to Higher Degree by Research Training for the Research Training Implementation Working Group.▪ Established and maintained a broad network of internal and external stakeholders, to assist in collaborative policy development.▪ Derived, analysed and presented a diversity of higher education data to develop policy solutions.▪ Developed high quality briefing material for Ministers and Senior Executives. Materials typically included complex information about the higher education system and the national research ecosystem. Show less

Canberra, Australia

▪ Worked independently and as part of a team to deliver reports on Australia’s Regional Capitals, the Australian and International gambling market, and encouraging innovation in major road construction projects.▪ Under significant time pressure, led the development of a range of media documents for the release of the 2015 Inland Rail Business Case and the 2016-17 Regional Ministerial Budget Statement (Awarded a Secretary's Team Award).▪ Led the secretariat function for a high-level… Show more ▪ Worked independently and as part of a team to deliver reports on Australia’s Regional Capitals, the Australian and International gambling market, and encouraging innovation in major road construction projects.▪ Under significant time pressure, led the development of a range of media documents for the release of the 2015 Inland Rail Business Case and the 2016-17 Regional Ministerial Budget Statement (Awarded a Secretary's Team Award).▪ Led the secretariat function for a high-level Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Working Group on Heavy Vehicle Road Reform, including contributing to the strategic direction of the reform efforts.▪ Managed and negotiated with state and territory governments and consultants to develop heavy vehicle asset registers and expenditure plans.▪ Developed high quality briefing material for Ministers and Senior Executives. These often involved highly complex and technical information about economic reform and regional development issues. Show less

Coffs Harbour & Distance Education

▪ Delivered a quality learning experience to students studying on campus and across the world.▪ Led globally dispersed and diverse teams of staff and cohorts of students through innovative use of ICT.▪ Re-engineered assessment processing, increasing efficiency and consistency.▪ Developed and delivered online and face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops in 12 units of study.▪ Represented the school in numerous promotional activities on campus and in high… Show more ▪ Delivered a quality learning experience to students studying on campus and across the world.▪ Led globally dispersed and diverse teams of staff and cohorts of students through innovative use of ICT.▪ Re-engineered assessment processing, increasing efficiency and consistency.▪ Developed and delivered online and face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops in 12 units of study.▪ Represented the school in numerous promotional activities on campus and in high schools.Units Taught:▪ Casino, Club and Hotel Environment (Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Business Law & Ethics (Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Contemporary Workplace Relations (Unit Convener, Moderator, Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Communication in Organisations (Marker)▪ Facility & Risk Management (Unit Convener, Moderator, Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Hospitality Services Management (Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Human Resource Management (Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Introduction to Management (Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Managing Rooms Division Operations (Unit Convener, Moderator, Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Research & Analysis (Tutor, Marker)▪ Sales & Promotions (Unit Convener, Moderator, Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Tourism Information Systems (Unit Convener, Moderator, Lecturer, Tutor, Marker)▪ Tourism Theories & Practice (Marker) Show less

Lismore, Nsw, Australia

▪ Analysed and edited national competitive grants, optimising language use and clarity.▪ Prepared and managed geospatial data for a study on gambling prevalence in regional Australia.▪ Managed and analysed a large database in developing coherent findings and conclusions.

Coffs Harbour, Nsw, Australia

▪ Developed a range of student learning schedules by recognising individual needs.▪ Directed a group of students in developing assessment preparation skills, whilst respecting their diversity.▪ Empathetically demonstrated and explained complex concepts and theories.

Birdsville, Queensland

▪ Showed initiative in planning and implementing intercept surveying to exceed required response rates.▪ Effectively communicated with a broad range of participants at the annual Birdsville Races.

Telecommuting

▪ Edited and proof-read an academic research book on regional tourism attractions by Prof. Johan Edelheim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-edelheim-b36a973)▪ Evidenced attention to detail in revising academic English, ensuring the highest level of language use.▪ Collected, analysed and reviewed a diverse range of academic literature.

Coffs Harbour Area, Nsw, Australia

▪ Catered for functions of multiple sizes (from intimate dinner parties to large weddings) in a range of locations. ▪ Developed structured and methodological production and service systems, in a variety of different settings with diverse resources.

Sawtell, Nsw, Australia

▪ Mentored, directed and trained a diverse team of restaurant staff.▪ Designed menus and methodological work processes to ensure efficiency and high quality service.▪ Exceeded customer expectations through showing judgment in service delivery and recovery.

Telecommuting

▪ Supervised and supported a diverse group of volunteers and staff carrying out intercept surveys.▪ Analysed and synthesised large data holdings to generate findings and recommendations.▪ Collected and analysed literature on service quality and service management in leisure settings.▪ Co-produced and sole-presented a paper at the Australia & New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS) conference and published an article in the Annals of Leisure Research with… Show more ▪ Supervised and supported a diverse group of volunteers and staff carrying out intercept surveys.▪ Analysed and synthesised large data holdings to generate findings and recommendations.▪ Collected and analysed literature on service quality and service management in leisure settings.▪ Co-produced and sole-presented a paper at the Australia & New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies (ANZALS) conference and published an article in the Annals of Leisure Research with Dr Gary Crilley, Dr Emily Moskwa and Dr Grant Cairncross. Show less

Telecommuting

▪ Analysed academic articles, trade literature and travel websites to formulate understanding and advice regarding the complex issue of tourist decision-making and consumption behaviour.▪ Developed and implemented a methodological approach for content analysis of website content.▪ Prepared and wrote sections of the Sustainable Tourism CRC report Users are Doing it For Themselves: How Consumer-Generated Content is Changing the Face of Tourism Marketing.

Coffs Harbour Area, Nsw, Australia

Worked at numerous organisations in front- and back-of-house roles.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Collaborative Regional Tourism Management

Supervised by Prof. Dianne Dredge (https://au.linkedin.com/in/dianne-dredge-9143a223) and Dr Grant Cairncross.

Graduate Certificate In Public Administration

Graduate Certificate In Research Management

Bachelor Of Business (Hons), User-Generated Content And Accommodation

Supervised by Dr Grant Cairncross (https://au.linkedin.com/in/grantcairncross). Published in the International Journal of Contemporary.

Bachelor Of Business