Natalie Lees Email & Phone Number

Mandurah, Western Australia, Australia

As Principal Regional Development Officer, I lead strategic and complex projects in the community and workforce development portfolio, enabling the Peel Development Commission to realize its vision for the economic and social advancement of the Peel Region.My focus lies in forging strong partnerships with community, industry, and government organizations to develop initiatives that advance the "Strong and Resilient Communities" and "Capable People" themes outlined in the Peel Regional… Show more As Principal Regional Development Officer, I lead strategic and complex projects in the community and workforce development portfolio, enabling the Peel Development Commission to realize its vision for the economic and social advancement of the Peel Region.My focus lies in forging strong partnerships with community, industry, and government organizations to develop initiatives that advance the "Strong and Resilient Communities" and "Capable People" themes outlined in the Peel Regional Investment Blueprint. Key Projects I've Partnered on:Aged Care Workforce & Training Centre of Innovation Nidjalla Waangan Mia Health Services Aboriginal Corporation Bindjareb Vunerable Families Support trialMember of: Bindjareb District Leadership GroupPeel Capability Collaborative/Regional Coordinating Committee Mandurah Kwinana Rockingham Homelessness Improvement Team Peel Health Workforce working group Show less

Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia

Managed the Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) World Heritage Area and surrounding departmental estate. Provided executive support to the Purnululu World Heritage Area Advisory Committee. Supervision of Purnululu National Park Senior Ranger, Ranger and Visitor Centre teams. National Park manager; including Parks and Visitor Services, staffing, budgeting, asset management, stakeholder management and planning.

Mandurah, Australia

Project management of rehabilitation projects along the foreshores of the Serpentine River and Ramsar listed Peel-Harvey Estuary. Liaison with private developers in the preparation and implementation of Foreshore Management Plans including coordinating public comment process. Community engagement and workshop facilitation. Workshop presentation - sustainability. Waterwise Council program City of Mandurah participation coordination. Writing Council reports and presenting to… Show more Project management of rehabilitation projects along the foreshores of the Serpentine River and Ramsar listed Peel-Harvey Estuary. Liaison with private developers in the preparation and implementation of Foreshore Management Plans including coordinating public comment process. Community engagement and workshop facilitation. Workshop presentation - sustainability. Waterwise Council program City of Mandurah participation coordination. Writing Council reports and presenting to Council.Water Sensitive Cities Corporative Research Centre project participation. Developed and promoted the ongoing Waterwise Verge Program, native water saving verges are still popping up around Mandurah! Show less

Mandurah, Australia

12 month secondment. Facility management of the Billy Dower Youth Centre. Supervision of the Youth Development team overseeing youth programs, events and youth leadership groups.

Supervision of EcoServices teamBudget and business plan preparation External stakeholder liaison

GIS skillsCommunity Engagement/event planning & facilitationSite visits/assessments Project planning and implementation

Perth

Trained through the graduate program which included 3 intensive training weeks in Canberra, completion of projects and work rotation through different areas within the Department's Perth office. Promoted to APS level 4 after the completion of the program and worked as a case manager in the 457 processing area which included assessing business sponsorship and visa applications.

Graduate Certificate, Environmental Management

Environmental Management, Environmental Restoration and Environmental Impact Assessments.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Touch rugby team History, Geography, Anthropology and Sociology. Received recognition on the Vice Chancellors.