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Margaret Street, Brisbane, Australia

Manage the deliverly of Water Information and supporting systems, including hydrological assessments of water supply and South East Queensland demand modelling.The above functions and teams were transferred from Queensland Water Commission (at the time of it being disbanded) to the new Queensland Bulk Water Authority, trading as seqwater.

Brisbane, Australia

I was initially seconded to the QWC to establish water information monitoring during the height of the SEQ drought. This included establishing a methodology for reporting residential per capita consumption against the SEQ restriction target 0f 140 lpd.My role now includes:1. Development and Maintenance of the QWC Waterhub information management system2. Consumption information tracking, reporting and analysis3. SEQ regional water demand forecasting4. SEQ Water supply… Show more I was initially seconded to the QWC to establish water information monitoring during the height of the SEQ drought. This included establishing a methodology for reporting residential per capita consumption against the SEQ restriction target 0f 140 lpd.My role now includes:1. Development and Maintenance of the QWC Waterhub information management system2. Consumption information tracking, reporting and analysis3. SEQ regional water demand forecasting4. SEQ Water supply modelling and adviceI was also previously involved with the SEQ 2010 bulk water price review. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Managed the duties of the Water Industry Economics/Finance unit of the Water Industry Compliance Section. The duties included:1. The negotiation and management of appropriate budgets and resource levels to support the planning, development and analysis of commercialised water boards within Queensland.2. Assessment of commercialised water boards quarterly/annual financial reports and corporate planning documents that include forecast operational performance. Update the Minister via… Show more Managed the duties of the Water Industry Economics/Finance unit of the Water Industry Compliance Section. The duties included:1. The negotiation and management of appropriate budgets and resource levels to support the planning, development and analysis of commercialised water boards within Queensland.2. Assessment of commercialised water boards quarterly/annual financial reports and corporate planning documents that include forecast operational performance. Update the Minister via written or verbal briefings on any significant matters in accordance with these assessments.3. Assess and approve loan borrowing applications for commercialised water boards, evaluate their financial and non-financial performance targets and assess and make recommendations to the Minister with regard to dividend payments. 4. The provision of recommendations to the Minister to address solvency/viability issues with regard to small commercialised water boards.5. Assessment of capital projects greater than $5 million for Water Boards, including financial (and partial economic) evaluation of pipeline proposals, pump station proposals, water treatment plants and other water delivery/distribution capital works.6. The evaluation and derivation of Water Board policies, including drought management plans, asset management plans and staff remuneration packages.During this employment period I took twelve months leave without pay to accompany my wife to Vienna Austria to support her in her UN career. I work casually at the American International School teaching Physical Education. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Transport role - Transport Analyst, Rail and Port Authority Policy Branch1. Oversight of Queensland Rail (QR) Shareholding Ministerial arrangements (i.e. Review of Corporate plans, Statement of Corporate Intent, Quarterly and Annual reports).2. Performance monitoring of QR and Port Authorities.3. Assist/advise on CSO review and capital funding methodology for QR.4. Oversight of Rail section policy issues inclusive of Rail Workshops policy.5. Management of the Queensland Rail… Show more Transport role - Transport Analyst, Rail and Port Authority Policy Branch1. Oversight of Queensland Rail (QR) Shareholding Ministerial arrangements (i.e. Review of Corporate plans, Statement of Corporate Intent, Quarterly and Annual reports).2. Performance monitoring of QR and Port Authorities.3. Assist/advise on CSO review and capital funding methodology for QR.4. Oversight of Rail section policy issues inclusive of Rail Workshops policy.5. Management of the Queensland Rail State budget expenditure, approximately a $1.2 billion program.Main Roads Secondment role - Principal Advisor, Road Network Management Branch1. Assist with Damage to Roads Policy Submission development and policy implementation.2. Development of impact mitigation principles for the DMR draft Road Impact Assessment Guidelines.3.Development and application of an infrastructure charging arrangement policy to apply to state-controlled roads serving a high degree of local functionality.4. Establishment of road impact assessment processes for forest harvesting activities and mining and petroleum activities. Show less

Canberra, Australia

I was successful at gaining a place in the Department of Finance Graduate Economist Program. Then moved through a few positions as part of the rotation program and then promotions.Duties included:1. Assist with the oversight of the Commonwealth rail authorities - financial and policy arrangements.2. Budget policy costing and briefing3. Development of briefing papers for two Interdepartmental Committee meetings:a) Review of Pensions Income and Assets Testsb) Ageing of… Show more I was successful at gaining a place in the Department of Finance Graduate Economist Program. Then moved through a few positions as part of the rotation program and then promotions.Duties included:1. Assist with the oversight of the Commonwealth rail authorities - financial and policy arrangements.2. Budget policy costing and briefing3. Development of briefing papers for two Interdepartmental Committee meetings:a) Review of Pensions Income and Assets Testsb) Ageing of the Population review4. Monitor Daily Estimate Variations in the Budget Management System (BMS).5. Portfolio contact officer (contact point for Budget policy section for obtaining/organising budget documentation for the Transport portfolio and maintain the Cabinet in confidence budget databases for this portfolio). Show less

Bachelor Of Economics, Economics And Econometrics

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