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Natimuk, Victoria, Australia

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Managed staff and contractors in the building, planning, community safety and environmental health units. Managed department budget and reporting.Project and program management of departmental activities in accordance with legal and regulatory obligations, and Council’s strategies, objectives, policies and procedures.Reported and advised Council on changes to legislation and regulation.Represented Council at meetings, and tribunals and appeals with specialist officers.Collaborated with cross-functional teams.Enforced regulatory compliance and managed escalated complaints.Developed and implemented an ongoing yearly program of fire prevention measures, both practical and educative as Municipal Fire Prevention OfficerIdentified and provided ongoing support, direction, and training to employees.Acted up as Director as required.

Maroochydore, Queensland

Specialist lawyer in planning and environment mattersRepresented landowners during the coal seam gas rollout in Queensland, negotiating with senior lawyers from QGC, one of Australia’s leading natural gas producers, Origin Energy and Powerlink Queensland. Advised and represented clients in relation to vegetation management, wildlife habitat, water allocation and licenses, waterway pollution.Advised and represented builders and developers in prosecutions for stormwater management, erosion and sediment control on building sites. Procured work for the firm and maintained a loyal client base by establishing trust and fair billing practices.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Specialist lawyer in Administrative and Planning and Environment Law.Conducted legal research and analysis to draft legal opinions.Drafted findings and final report for the Commissioner in the Queensland Health Payroll Commission of Inquiry (2013)Represented private clients in a range of matters including planning and environment matters, prosecutions, coronial inquiries, civil and judicial review applications.Advised and prosecuted for the Brisbane City Council and the Ipswich City Council under legislation including the Environmental Protection Act 1997; Integrated Planning Act 1997; Sustainable Planning Act 2009; Public Health Act 2005; and Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.One of a team of three representing the Queensland Nurses Union in the Queensland Public Hospitals Commission of Inquiry (2005) ‘The Patel Inquiry’

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Assisted Justice Helman of Supreme Court of Queensland in performing his duties including managing his chambers, conducting legal research, and liaising with members of the Bench, Bar and Court Staff on his Honor’s behalf.

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Future Direction team, Infrastructure Services, Telstra | Brisbane, Queensland Provided analysis of social, demographic and technical trends impacting on the Telecommunications industry.Advised on regulatory developments impacting on the business and was co-lead of rollout of Regulatory Compliance Assurance Program.As part of a team developed a framework for including strategic initiatives and objectives in the business planning process.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba