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Greater Melbourne Area

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is committed to developing sustainable markets for end-of-life tyres and mitigating environmental harm through the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Lead the strategic communications direction, bridging relationships with diverse stakeholders and driving impactful marketing campaigns aligned with TSA's objectives.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Leadership & Collaboration: Guide the Strategic Marketing Communications teams to align with TSA's core objectives and values, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with TSA staff, government bodies, industry associations, and critical sectors, underpinning effective communication and shared goals.• Strategic Initiatives: Drive TSA's goals to expand tyre recovery, heighten awareness around tyre recycling, improve data accuracy, solidify TSA's industry reputation, and reinforce TSA's global role in the circular economy for end-of-life tyres.• Campaign Design & Outreach: Develop and implement potent communication and marketing campaigns to engage stakeholders and promote tyre recycling.• Administration & Reporting: Oversee crucial administrative processes, including planning, risk assessments, and multifaceted reporting, aligning all initiatives with TSA's strategic objectives.• Influential Leadership: Lead with compassion and influence, focusing on results-driven performance, strategic decision-making, and a solutions-oriented approach.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Tipping the Balance - OTR research report into off-the-road tyres, conveyors, and tracks

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Led research and publication efforts on recovering and recycling Australia's off-the-road tyres, conveyors, and tracks (OTR rubber products). 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Research & Analysis: Directed a thorough investigation into the use, recovery, and recycling of Australia’s OTR rubber products, uncovering the challenges and barriers in the industry.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostered partnerships with key stakeholders such as tyre importers, mining and agricultural companies, and government entities to gather valuable insights and promote sustainable practices.• Report Publication: 'Tipping the balance' report, an in-depth examination of the current state of OTR rubber product use in Australia, with recommendations for enhancing recovery rates.• Strategy Formulation: Defined clear paths and proposed feasible strategies based on findings to address low recovery rates and capitalise on opportunities for OTR product recycling.• Engagement Initiatives: Initiated catchment-level engagements in priority regions such as Pilbara, Northern NSW, and Bowen Basin to gather more data and insights.• Advocacy & Awareness: Worked to raise awareness about the need for responsible stewardship of OTR rubber products and their value to a circular economy.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Stakeholder Onboarding: Secured commitment from major OTR tyre importers who also joined the voluntary Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.• Real-World Implementation: Collaborated with various mining companies on actionable demonstrations and market development activities, targeting sustainable solutions for OTR product disposal.• Ongoing Engagement: Built continuous interactions with stakeholders to discover innovative solutions and enhance recovery rates.• Initiated Market Development Projects: Various TSA-funded projects and trials centred on OTR rubber products, with several more awaiting initiation, aimed at boosting their use in end markets.

Greater Melbourne Area

The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) was the Australian Government's independent statutory authority, responsible for promoting understanding and enforcing workplace relations compliance in the Australian building and construction industry.𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Handpicked by the ABCC to guide the Office of the Commissioner during a governmental transition, I expertly managed policy, media, strategy, and corporate reporting initiatives. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Directed the agency's Office of the Commissioner during government transition, overseeing policy, media, strategy, and corporate reporting facets.• Partnered with the ABCC Commissioner and broader executive team to reassess and augment the agency's corporate governance framework.• Led a comprehensive project encapsulating the board and committee structures, staff resources, and change management, supported by apt communication strategies.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Crafted and delivered compelling briefings for the incoming government and two further briefs for the Attorney General. These were lauded by the ABCC Commissioner, Department, and Attorney-General's staff, prompting vital discussions on legislative adjustments.• In tandem with the senior leadership team, we delineated a renewed strategic vision for the agency, laying out clear priorities, targets, and robust communication channels for staff.• Established a strategic roadmap for the branch, realigning with the agency's updated vision and elevating the service quality of the agency.• Orchestrated stakeholder forums, actively engaging representatives from unions, employer groups, small businesses, and the general community.• Successfully rolled out a tailored governance framework, reassuring the ABCC Commissioner of his adherence to legislative mandates. This initiative bolstered structured, transparent, and efficient decision-making and risk evaluation agency-wide.

Greater Melbourne Area

The ABCC was the Australian Government's independent statutory authority, responsible for promoting understanding and enforcing workplace relations compliance in the Australian building and construction industry.𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Operated alongside two Fair Work Ombudsmen, helming a dedicated team to reinforce the effectiveness of the CEO's Office. Collaboratively worked with the agency's leadership to actualise the agency's prime objectives and served as the CEO's representative for all stakeholders, customers, and employees.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Steered the team in optimising functions of the CEO’s Office, ensuring alignment with overarching agency goals.• Liaised closely with the agency's leadership to guarantee the successful realisation of the agency's primary priorities.• Stood as the principal representative for the CEO, forging and maintaining vital relationships with stakeholders, customers, and internal staff.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Bolstered the internal team dynamics, resulting in heightened team morale and engagement. Consequently, solidified the team's standing as a competent and high-performing unit within the agency.• Championed pivotal leadership negotiations for the Fair Work Ombudsman, culminating in agreed-upon media strategies, stakeholder initiatives, and the formulation of a novel agency blueprint accompanied by performance-tracking methods.• Offered critical support to the CEO in navigating intricate scenarios laden with political and reputational risks, notably the 7-Eleven wage scandal, allegations of ministerial information leaks, and intensive senate inquiries.• Seamlessly integrated the incoming FWO through a well-orchestrated stakeholder and staff induction scheme.• Instituted a systematic methodology for recurrent reporting of the agency's top priorities across diverse business verticals, enhancing consistency, boosting transparency, and promoting informed decision-making processes.

Melbourne, Australia

The Fair Work Ombudsman is an independent statutory office that promotes harmonious, productive, cooperative and compliant workplace relations in Australia, as set out in the Fair Work Act 2009.𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Served two consecutive Fair Work Ombudsmen, spearheading a dedicated team to bolster the CEO's Office efficiency. Collaborated seamlessly with the agency's leadership and represented the CEO to various stakeholders, ensuring consistent achievement of agency objectives.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Provided unwavering support to the CEO's Office, ensuring optimal functioning and streamlining responsibilities.• Nurtured collaborative relationships with the agency's leadership team, striving to achieve and surpass the agency's set priorities.• Acted as the CEO's representative, facilitating effective communication and engagement with stakeholders, customers, and agency staff.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Revitalised the team's dynamics, elevating intra-agency relations and enhancing team engagement and satisfaction, which bolstered our reputation as a high-performing unit.• Championed high-level discussions on behalf of the Fair Work Ombudsman, culminating in agreed media and stakeholder initiatives and the formulation of a refreshed agency strategy. Instituted robust processes to track performance metrics consistently.• Played a pivotal role in aiding the CEO to navigate and manage responses to intricate issues laden with significant political and reputational risk, notably including the 7-Eleven wage scandal, allegations of ministerial leaks, and intricate senate inquiries.• Orchestrated a meticulous onboarding process for the incoming Fair Work Ombudsman, ensuring swift and comprehensive stakeholder and staff engagement.• Instituted a systematic approach to recurrently report on the agency's priorities, fostering greater consistency and transparency, and facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Melbourne

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Managed a geographically widespread team in executing the agency’s capability and training programmes.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Orchestrated an array of capability programmes and training endeavours, ensuring streamlined onboarding, technical expertise, and fluency with emerging IT systems for the agency's personnel.• Instituted a robust change management framework, incorporating online tools, resources, and a specialised training regimen, thereby fostering a centre of excellence.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Handpicked by the Deputy Fair Work Ombudsman Corporate to conceive and roll out an internal communications strategy underpinning a recent organisational reshuffle. This pivotal strategy aimed at amalgamating a cohesive Corporate Group, enhancing customer service deliverables (primarily internal) and echoing the Deputy's visionary goals and imperatives.• Successfully orchestrated two substantial IT training initiatives in tandem, encapsulating 80% of the workforce nationwide within a remarkably tight schedule. Engaged proactively with business divisions, discerning their core requirements and aspirations. Subsequently, a distinctive training approach was innovated, utilising priority-centric segmentation, advanced digital training methodologies, and adept project and personnel allocation.• Championed best practices in capability augmentation and change management, representing the agency on the boards of several major IT ventures. Additionally, crafted novel tools to aid project leaders in weaving capability and change dimensions into their operational blueprints.• Received accolades for garnering the pinnacle of staff survey response rates, courtesy of a meticulously designed agency-wide strategy. This exceptional feat earned a letter of commendation from the Australian Public Service Commission, praising our remarkable staff engagement levels.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Responsible for a geographically diverse team of 20, overseeing a budget of $5M, and led the agency's marketing, strategic communications, media, and social media campaigns.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Orchestrated agency-wide communications, inclusive of digital transformation, media, internal communication, and social media strategies.• Managed key FWO publications and ensured coherent brand messaging across channels.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Crafted and rolled out a comprehensive communications blueprint, underpinning other strategic media and digital initiatives.• Elevated staff engagement, turning the team from the least engaged in 2010 to among the top-performing by 2013-14.• Skyrocketed social media engagement, registering a 200% increase within a year.• Conceived and delivered outreach programmes targeting sectors prone to underpayment, including new parents, outworkers, teens during holidays, and international students.• Pioneered a behavioural change campaign for teenagers entering the workforce, encompassing digital animations, print, media events, and targeted advertising.• Secured finalist status for the 2011-12 Annual Report at the Australasian Reporting Awards.

Greater Melbourne Area

Fair Work Building & Construction, or more formally the Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate was a Government of Australia agency established by the Fair Work Act 2012𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Headed the Agency Performance, IT, Performance Analysis, and Governance branches, delivering top-tier corporate services to bolster the operational excellence of the agency.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Acted as a pivotal Executive Board member, shaping the agency's decisions, governance structures, risk management, performance metrics, and cultural ethos.• Oversaw the enhancement of corporate strategies, implementing streamlined systems and structures to drive the agency's core objectives.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Refined and streamlined the agency's committee framework, ensuring greater efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities and best practices.• Championed the agency's new vision and mission rollout, complemented by robust supporting resources and reporting mechanisms. This initiative recorded a remarkable 82% staff recall rate within three months, soaring to nearly 100% by the ninth-month post-implementation.

Greater Melbourne Area

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:Steered a dynamic team responsible for nurturing the agency's ministerial and parliamentary ties alongside executing marketing, PR initiatives, industry education programmes, stakeholder collaborations, and corporate reporting.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:• Oversaw ministerial and parliamentary relationships, ensuring a streamlined communication channel between the agency and governmental bodies.• Coordinated marketing and PR initiatives, amplifying the agency's reach and visibility within the target sectors.• Rolled out industry-specific education programmes, upskilling businesses and workers alike while simultaneously reinforcing the agency's commitment to the community.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Spearheaded community education drives across the nation, focusing on the practical implementation of the Code of Practice in workplaces. 90% of attendees reported bolstering confidence in utilising the Code post-session.• Orchestrated a comprehensive stakeholder and media outreach for a pivotal research report, spotlighting the agency's beneficial economic contribution. This led to a staggering 200% spike in positive media sentiment within a mere three days, bolstered by endorsement from influential third-party entities.• Pioneered an agency-reputation enhancement initiative rooted in meticulous external research. This program, centred around gauging stakeholder sentiment, charted a detailed path towards fostering a more favourable reputation, targeting key stakeholder demographics.• Consistently supported three distinct agency heads and their senior leadership counterparts, facilitating over 20 Senate representations while also ensuring the timely submission of 6 annual reports and a duo of operational reports to the Australian parliament.

Postgraduate Honours

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom