Membership based organization dedicated to supporting Conservative Politics Leading strategic direction and operations, focusing on membership growth and stakeholder engagementSuccessful organization of strategic networking events including• Small Business Round Table with State Opposition Leader• Critical Minerals Panel Lunch • Implementation of Meet the Candidates Sundowner series

Efficient management of $200,000 Office budgetEffective liaison with government departments, including Services Australia, Centrelink, Department of Home Affairs Demonstrated understanding of Immigration policies and legislation leading to successful outcomes for constituentsSuccessful representations for complex constituent issues Professional training and mentorship of new staff

Timely policy analysis and advice on complex and contentious issues: Critical Minerals; WA Resources; Space and Innovation; Women in STEM; Immigration; Defence and Defence IndustryResearch and development of communications (Parliamentary speeches, opinion pieces, and press releases) Effective awareness campaign for the Critical Minerals Industry – resulting in strong state and federal government support for the growth of the sector, and international recognition of the importance of… Show more Timely policy analysis and advice on complex and contentious issues: Critical Minerals; WA Resources; Space and Innovation; Women in STEM; Immigration; Defence and Defence IndustryResearch and development of communications (Parliamentary speeches, opinion pieces, and press releases) Effective awareness campaign for the Critical Minerals Industry – resulting in strong state and federal government support for the growth of the sector, and international recognition of the importance of Australia to critical mineral supply chainsProficient planning and execution of corporate events – organization of successful fundraising gala dinner event which raised more than $100,000 profitSuccessful stakeholder engagement at executive level in business, government, and community organizations resulting in changes in policy, legislation and successful grant and funding applications including: • $20m Federal funding for the Australian National Research Centre• $25m for the Future Battery Industry Cooperative Research Centre• $16.2m Federal funding for the WA State Football Centre and leveraging that commitment to get matching State funding• $1m for the redevelopment of the McKenzie Pavilion in Swanbourne• $300,000 Federal funding for the Rowing WA Champion Lakes Boating club Show less

Develop and implement significant policies across a broad range of government portfolios, providing policy advice based on effective research, evaluation, and analysisProactive in communications with Members of Parliament, senior government officials, business and community organizations and key stakeholders Organization of detailed travel itineraries and industry events including regional and industrial site visits, parliamentary and industry delegations, ministerial round tables and… Show more Develop and implement significant policies across a broad range of government portfolios, providing policy advice based on effective research, evaluation, and analysisProactive in communications with Members of Parliament, senior government officials, business and community organizations and key stakeholders Organization of detailed travel itineraries and industry events including regional and industrial site visits, parliamentary and industry delegations, ministerial round tables and forumsPreparation of Cabinet documents, parliamentary briefings, speeches, parliamentary questions, media releases, budget papers, annual reports, position papers, committee submissions and correspondenceSuccessful implementation of the policies and initiatives of the Government: Advised on reform of Corrective Services • Implementation of the Custodial Legislation (Officers Discipline) Amendment Act 2014• Establishment of the Youth Justice Board• Development of the Wandoo Rehabilitation Centre• Secured $24.3m in funding for Melaleuca Remand and Reintegration Facility (now Melaleuca Women’s Prison)Guided the reform of the WA Building industry – ensured passage of the following legislation: • Building Services (Registration) Act 2011• Building Services (Complaint Resolution and Administration) Act 2011• Building Act 2011• Building Act Amendment Regulations 2014Managed the review of the Local Content policy for the WA State Government – first ever Local Content Report to parliament, introduction of WA Government Local Industry Participation Framework resulting in an increase of more than $8.3b of local contracts in the first six monthsAdvisor with oversight on significant transport infrastructure projects including: • the development of Utah Point Port Hedland • the construction of rail for the Karara Mine in the Mid-West • Refurbishment of train stations on the Armadale line • $178.8m investment package to secure grain freight network Show less