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Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Wildlife Observatory of Australia - A National Wildlife Camera Data Processing Infrastructure, $2.2M, Jul 2024-Jul 2026; National Machine Observation Data Processing Infrastructure - Australian Research Data Commons, National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

EcoCommons Australia, $2.7M, Jan 2024-Dec 2025; Modelling, Analytics and Decision Support Infrastructure Program - Australian Research Data Commons, National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Lead the Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation in provisioning digital research infrastructure capabilities to all Queensland universities and several national clients. As CEO, ensure QCIF’s ongoing legacy in accelerating research excellence and societal impact:◆ Through provision of cutting-edge digital capabilities and enterprise solutions; ◆ By up-skilling current and future researchers and innovators; and◆ By catalysing collaboration within Queensland and nationally.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Academy was created in response to the long-standing challenge of how best to develop and nurture the research infrastructure workforce. ACRI represents a dedicated voice and community for research infrastructure specialists. Its purpose is to advocate for clear career progression paths, tailor professional development opportunities to the specific needs of the workforce, and foster a community of peers for effective knowledge diffusion.

Cannon Hill, Qld

Specialised consultancy to the research and higher education sector. Recently concluded:◆ Qld University [May - Aug 2022]: Commissioned to review the University’s approach to investing in the research infrastructure workforce and make recommendations towards optimising the said workforce to effectively align with the institution's research and impact aspirations. ◆ Regional Qld university [Feb 2021 - July 2022]: Engaged to conduct a strategic and operational review of its 'analytical and characterisation' research infrastructure capabilities and provide recommendation for improvements and investment aligned with the University’s research ambitions. ◆ Qld Medical Research Institute [Aug 2021 - July 2022]: Following on from contributions to its new Strategic Plan, engaged as an independent consultant to review practices of and develop policy for the Institute’s Core Research Facilities.◆ Regional Qld university [Sep 2021 - Mar 2022]: Delivering a strategic and operational review of the institution's research infrastructure provisioning and provide recommendation for improvements and investment aligned with the research strategy Develop and maintain key partnerships across the globe to drive enhanced profits through strategic business development and marketing, for example:◆ Cytocode Ltd [May 2012 - ongoing]: Cytosketch imaging software distributor for North America, Asia and ANZ.◆ Spherotech Inc [June 2011 - ongoing]: distributor for ANZ. Key Achievement: Under a 3-year consultancy agreement, enabling FlowJo to expand its market into India and China; paving the way for FlowJo to be acquired by Becton Dickinson in 2017.

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia

◆ Work with UQ and other partners to uplift Queensland research infrastructure capabilities in support of research excellence and impact; ◆ Work with UQ and other partners in enabling new industries in Queensland and Australia (e.g. synthetic biology, advanced manufacturing, biorefining, clean energy); and ◆ Work with UQ and partners in Queensland coordination in responding to major events (e.g. COVID-19).

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

◆ Together with QUT researchers, build research infrastructure capacity and cutting-edge technologies, as exemplified by the Australian Digital Observatory ARDC Platform Project.

Brisbane, Australia

The research infrastructure portfolio hosts the largest aggregation of platform technologies for the University, representing a breadth of capabilities with an annual operating budget of circa $28M and a revenue target in excess of $10M per annum. The portfolio consists of nine operating units (i.e., research facilities) with 140FTE staff including academics, technologists, software developers and engineers.My role was to provide leadership and management of QUT’s coordinated research infrastructure portfolio, encompassing: ◆ Strategic technology roadmaps and alignment with research strategy◆ Talent development and workplace culture ◆ Business development, partnerships, and commercialisation◆ Investment and financial control◆ Digital Transformation and leveraging of business intelligence◆ Risk mitigation and shaping of corporate functions to align with research imperatives◆ Stakeholder engagement and government relations

Brisbane, Australia

Contributed to overall governance of the Institute; setting of strategic direction; review of plans and budgets established by the Institute Management.Asset Institute (former CRC for Infrastructure & Engineering Asset Management)

Box Hill, Vic

Contribute to overall governance of the College; setting of strategic direction; review of plans and budgets established by the College Management, and monitoring of performance against those plans and budgets.Finance and Risk Committee, contributed to oversight of the College's financial sustainability, investment strategy and risk profile.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed major University-wide strategic research initiatives and programs consistent with the vision articulated in ‘Research at Melbourne’ and ‘Growing Esteem’.◆ Initiates and builds strong connections with external stakeholders, including government bodies, and positions the University optimally to leverage opportunities and respond to policy changes.◆ Lead and manage the Chancellery Research Strategy Team – 20FTE◆ Financial management of the strategic research budget of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)- circa $65M p.a. and a capital allocation of approximately $5M p.a.

Melbourne, Australia

◆ Development of policies and systems to improve the coherence and increase the level of consolidation of the infrastructure which supports the University’s research endeavours.◆ Financial management of the strategic research infrastructure investment budget of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). ◆ Conceptualisation, development and implementation of the Melbourne Collaborative Research Infrastructure Program.SECONDMENTSActing Director, Major Initiatives & Planning Services (6 months)Research, Innovation & Commercialisation, University Services◆ Provision of leadership to the team (~25 FTE) supporting major research initiatives; international grants development; prospects & communication; and IP licensing & asset management.Research Stream Lead (6 months)Shared Services Implementation Program, University Services◆ Identifying and mitigating risks to the University’s research agenda and ensuring business continuity during transition to the new Melbourne Operating Model.

Strategic leadership and operational management of the Institute’s Laboratory & Technical Services division; encompassing Laboratory Support, Facilities, Occupational Health & Safety, Information Communication Technology, Platform Technologies & Biomedical Engineering.

Direction of the Flow Cytometry Facility at South Kensington campus & teaching via regular workshops & undergraduate lectures.

Operational management of the Cytometry Facility & independent & collaborative research.

Operational management of the business marketing & business development.

Graduate Member Of The Australian Institute Of Company Directors

Mba (Tech Mgmt), Technology & Innovation

Graduate Certificate In Research Commercialisation, Intellectual Property

Bsc (Honours), Molecular Biology

Vce, Sciences