Working with Council and Government clients delivering strategy, engagement and improvement solutions as well as structured capability development and training. Recent projects include HR and Engagement Service Reviews, SRV community engagement, IP&R Audits, Financial Assistance Policy Review, Code of Conduct and Diversity and Inclusion training.

Engages with local government clients and their stakeholders in reviewing strategies, services and policies to improve performance and service delivery. Delivering learning and development products and services in the areas of local government governance and performance.Specialising in Integrated Planning and Reporting, I am currently working with several Council clients to analyse approaches to IP&R and design and deliver improved processes and outcomes. Recent L&D projects include… Show more Engages with local government clients and their stakeholders in reviewing strategies, services and policies to improve performance and service delivery. Delivering learning and development products and services in the areas of local government governance and performance.Specialising in Integrated Planning and Reporting, I am currently working with several Council clients to analyse approaches to IP&R and design and deliver improved processes and outcomes. Recent L&D projects include both staff and Councillor face to face training and eLearning in Code of Conduct, Code of Meeting Practice, and information governance - including PIDs, Records and Information, and privacy. Show less

LGIU is a policy information membership service dedicated to local government across Australia, and as an associate I am engaged to write briefings and articles on policy issues and good practice.

LGthinking offers contemporary ways to share good ideas and capitalise on recent lessons, and it also provides services and advice in research, analysis, strategy, capability and innovation.

Led the development, design and implementation of the Local Government Capability Framework. Worked collaboratively with project teams to create comprehensive guides, implementation toolkits, workshops and an interactive webpage to educate and prepare the sector. The Framework has been widely adopted to improve workforce management in councils across NSW. Led and managed the Innovation and Capacity Unit, a team of ten high performing professionals and a network of associate consultants.… Show more Led the development, design and implementation of the Local Government Capability Framework. Worked collaboratively with project teams to create comprehensive guides, implementation toolkits, workshops and an interactive webpage to educate and prepare the sector. The Framework has been widely adopted to improve workforce management in councils across NSW. Led and managed the Innovation and Capacity Unit, a team of ten high performing professionals and a network of associate consultants. Maintained collaborative processes and relationships with industry stakeholders, engaging with a range of institutional and individual collaboration partners, designing and reviewing existing and new services. During the period from 2014-2019 income grew by 38%.Initiated and managed a new Research and Innovation Fund to showcase and promote collaborative research between councils, universities and other industry stakeholders. Designed and facilitated the Big Ideas Forum 2019 which was attended by over 40 councils and six universities to share collaborative research and scope future collaborative research projects. Show less

Managed the operations of the learning unit to develop, deliver and review a broad range of professional development options offered to councils across NSW. During the 2014/2015 year the unit delivered over 40 different programs to 458 people in public workshops, and 167 days of inhouse training across 68 councils. Over 90% of participants rated these programs as either good or excellent.Designed and delivered a suite of new initiatives and services under the program banner of “Smarter… Show more Managed the operations of the learning unit to develop, deliver and review a broad range of professional development options offered to councils across NSW. During the 2014/2015 year the unit delivered over 40 different programs to 458 people in public workshops, and 167 days of inhouse training across 68 councils. Over 90% of participants rated these programs as either good or excellent.Designed and delivered a suite of new initiatives and services under the program banner of “Smarter Local Government”. Worked in collaboration with providers and associate consultants to develop and facilitate Good Governance Forum, Finance Summit, Mayor's Weekend Seminar and the Executive Certificate for Elected Members. These were successful professional development programs run over several years for local government leaders and professionals. Designed an extensive engagement program to support NSW councils in responding to the aggressive two year reform environment. Tailored workshops were delivered centrally and across a range of regional locations. Show less

* Responsible for managing the operations of the Centre for Local Government, including a new team and a network of associate consultants, to complete a range of grant funded and commercial consultancies.* Led the accreditation for the Masters for Local Government including program design, industry consultation and attendance and presentation through the university accreditation process.* Designed and delivered the LGMA Australasian Management Challenge, a national program which run in… Show more * Responsible for managing the operations of the Centre for Local Government, including a new team and a network of associate consultants, to complete a range of grant funded and commercial consultancies.* Led the accreditation for the Masters for Local Government including program design, industry consultation and attendance and presentation through the university accreditation process.* Designed and delivered the LGMA Australasian Management Challenge, a national program which run in all states and New Zealand. Show less

* Overall course coordination of the UTS:CLG Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management, including design and delivery of two new subjects.* Coordinated the “Just Communities” project, a national network of councils promoting community wellbeing through local democracy in partnership with the Local Government Community Development and Services Association of Australia. * Delivered commercial consulting services for Local Government NSW, IPART, Local Government Managers Australia… Show more * Overall course coordination of the UTS:CLG Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management, including design and delivery of two new subjects.* Coordinated the “Just Communities” project, a national network of councils promoting community wellbeing through local democracy in partnership with the Local Government Community Development and Services Association of Australia. * Delivered commercial consulting services for Local Government NSW, IPART, Local Government Managers Australia, the Australian Local Government Women’s Association, the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, the Japan Centre for Local and International Relations, the NSW Cancer Council, as well as many NSW Councils Show less