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- Manage and support the team to develop and deliver projects, overseeing timeframes and outcomes for these activities.- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex issues related to innovation strategy and programs, and program delivery, including the preparation of accurate and comprehensive proposals, briefs and correspondence.- Work strategically to actively resolve problems and deliver outcomes and results in a fast paced, high pressure environment… Show more - Manage and support the team to develop and deliver projects, overseeing timeframes and outcomes for these activities.- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex issues related to innovation strategy and programs, and program delivery, including the preparation of accurate and comprehensive proposals, briefs and correspondence.- Work strategically to actively resolve problems and deliver outcomes and results in a fast paced, high pressure environment while maintaining professional processes and protocols.- Create and foster relationships across the innovation ecosystem, through engagement with external stakeholders and other government agencies.- Nurture relationships with government and external stakeholders.- Lead the development of new contracts as required, negotiating key deliverables and terms with external stakeholders, and working with internal corporate areas (legal, finance and procurement teams). Show less

Managing national and international entrepreneurial, industry, university and government partnerships as part of the $755M Advance Queensland suite of programs.

Managing projects to increase investment into the digital industry in Queensland and improve digital literacy and inclusion.

Managing regional business and industry engagement for the Digital Economy and Productivity unit.

Seconded to the Commercialisation team within DSITI to manage the program design of several initiatives within the Advance Queensland suite of programs. In this role, I'm focussed on the design of the Startup Queensland program that aims to attract, grow, champion, cluster and harness startups to advance the Queensland economy. The program aims to increase the rate of startup formation, attract more businesses to Queensland and encourage growth in existing small to medium… Show more Seconded to the Commercialisation team within DSITI to manage the program design of several initiatives within the Advance Queensland suite of programs. In this role, I'm focussed on the design of the Startup Queensland program that aims to attract, grow, champion, cluster and harness startups to advance the Queensland economy. The program aims to increase the rate of startup formation, attract more businesses to Queensland and encourage growth in existing small to medium enterprises. I was responsible for the design and initial implementation of the Advance Queensland 'Young Starters Program' to help grow young entrepreneurs in Queensland and was the first of many initiatives to be rolled out in the Startup Queensland Program. Show less

The Digital Economy & Productivity Unit leads the Queensland Government's digital economy strategy & engagement with Government & non-Government partners in the evolving digital economy. We frame innovative policy responses & deliver collaborative projects & events to encourage Government agencies, Non-Government organisations & the Queensland business community to adopt digital technologies & services to boost their productivity & competitiveness.In this role I have been… Show more The Digital Economy & Productivity Unit leads the Queensland Government's digital economy strategy & engagement with Government & non-Government partners in the evolving digital economy. We frame innovative policy responses & deliver collaborative projects & events to encourage Government agencies, Non-Government organisations & the Queensland business community to adopt digital technologies & services to boost their productivity & competitiveness.In this role I have been involved in implementing the following initiatives: - Queensland Digital Economy Strategy & Action Plan (www.qld.gov.au/godigitalqld) - implementing the Government's roadmap to using digital technologies, content & innovative services to boost productivity & connectivity in Queensland.- Digital Studies & Careers - supporting the delivery of the national digitalcareers program in Queensland through participation in careers expos to grow the number of students undertaking tertiary ICT studies & entering the workforce.- Partners in Technology briefings - providing local ICT businesses with information about the ICT procurement plans of various large government & non-government organisations in Queensland to help them win new business & grow digital jobs in the state.- Flexible Work Centres trial - managing a trial of Queensland Government CBD based employees teleworking from a number of privately run co-working places outside of the City of Brisbane. Maintaining an active policy watch on teleworking developments both nationally & internationally.- Regional Engagement - working closely with local governments, regional universities & other regional organisations to build digital capabilities & capacities in Queensland's regions.- ICT Industry investment - supporting Trade and Investment Queensland to promote Queensland's ICT and digital capabilities to visiting delegations and global investors. - Project management and industry engagement to promote the digital economy in Queensland. Show less

Lead development and implementation of Queensland Digital Economy initiatives to improve customer and government digital productivity outcomes.Key responsibilities:- Lead the development and management of regional Digital Economy initiatives- Engage with all levels of government to optimise Queensland's investment in digital infrastructure and services- Provide strategic advice on digital infrastructure, digital productivity trends, economics and other factors that… Show more Lead development and implementation of Queensland Digital Economy initiatives to improve customer and government digital productivity outcomes.Key responsibilities:- Lead the development and management of regional Digital Economy initiatives- Engage with all levels of government to optimise Queensland's investment in digital infrastructure and services- Provide strategic advice on digital infrastructure, digital productivity trends, economics and other factors that influence digital economy policy- Engage with the QUT Chair in Digital Economics to determine priority research and capacity building programmes to enhance the digital capability of Queenslanders- Represent the unit on the Department's Open Data group Show less

Manage the Q-WIN program and delivery of selected TechClinics® in conjunction with industry and The Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC).Primary duties & responsibilities:- Lead and manage complex projects and provide advisory services for senior management and to external clients on a range of matters including drafting planning policy advice.- Conduct research and analysis and interpret complex issues regarding divisional projects or policy initiatives and… Show more Manage the Q-WIN program and delivery of selected TechClinics® in conjunction with industry and The Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC).Primary duties & responsibilities:- Lead and manage complex projects and provide advisory services for senior management and to external clients on a range of matters including drafting planning policy advice.- Conduct research and analysis and interpret complex issues regarding divisional projects or policy initiatives and communicate these to stakeholders. - Initiate and prepare well researched reports, correspondence and briefings on complex matters.- Contribute to the planning of the work area including providing input into the development of work plans, providing advice on priorities and strategies for monitoring progress and achieving required outcomes.- Build and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.- Liaise and negotiate with Federal, State and Local Government agencies and represent the Department at a range of forums and committees. Key outcomes or achievements- Delivered 12 Q-WIN forums, for a broad range of industry sectors including Tourism, Construction and Resources across various Queensland locations.- Led the launch and subsequent revision of the first Queensland Wide Innovation Network (Q-WIN) Website. This website contains several innovative functions such as, videos of previous Q-WIN forums, links to the Department’s Social Media sites, online newsletter functionality and an interactive map allowing businesses to locate the Innovation Coach for their region. Show less

Primary Duties and responsibilities:- Develop and market, innovative information and education services that empower Queensland businesses to grow and innovate.Key achievements:- Oversaw the procurement, development, delivery and promotion of a series of 26 business education webinars.- Key member of the project team that developed launched and promoted a series of 6 new business workshops for ongoing delivery across Queensland by the Department’s 14 Regional… Show more Primary Duties and responsibilities:- Develop and market, innovative information and education services that empower Queensland businesses to grow and innovate.Key achievements:- Oversaw the procurement, development, delivery and promotion of a series of 26 business education webinars.- Key member of the project team that developed launched and promoted a series of 6 new business workshops for ongoing delivery across Queensland by the Department’s 14 Regional Centre Offices. Show less