Following the success of the 2024 National Youth STEM Summit, my role at NYSF changed to better reflect my duties and responsibilities.

My position as Events Office in the Partnerships and Alumni team at the National Youth Science Forum had me responsible for organising and delivering a suite of events across the year. Including:- The National Youth STEM Summit, A 3-day conference-style event aimed at those early in their STEM careers. I was responsible for all aspects of event management including but not limited to, developing the program, engaging and liaising with speakers, organising the venue and catering, seeking sponsorship for the event, developing the registration page and liaising with potential delegates. - National Youth Science Forum's 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner.This event was held at the conclusion of the National Youth STEM Summit. My responsibilities included liaising with VIP guests such as the Governor General of Australia - Her Excellency Sam Mostyn, Minister Ed Husic, Shadow Minister Paul Fletcher and many more. In addition, at the Gala Dinner I organised a silent art auction as a major fundraising event. - Opening and Closing events for the NYSF ProgramAs part of the Year 12 program, it is my responsibility to organise the Opening and Closing events. These events set the scene for the program as the first professional interaction that the students have with the NYSF. It is important to engage relevant and interesting speakers for the audience. - monthly webinars throughout the calendar yearThe NYSF Connect program runs monthly webinars across the year. My role in these is to work with the team to identify appropriate speakers and topics, liaise with speakers to ensure they have all the information they need, as well as provide a comprehensive briefing and support to our team of student staff volunteers who are the face of the webinar on the night.

Coordination of IMNIS programs including:- Management of IMNIS Catlayst- Event support and coordination for IMNIS Engage & IMNIS Ignite

My role as the Policy and Event Co-ordinator for Future Earth Australia sees me responsible for event design and implementation, leading the Future Earth Australia Early Career Researcher and Practitioner program as well as providing executive administration support to the Director of Future Earth Australia.

During my time employed in the Science Policy unit of the Australian Academy of Science, it was my responsibility to oversee all administrative element of the unit. This included: • Coordination and booking of travel for the Director and senior staff of the unit• Managing the Director’s diary and scheduling appointments• Preparation, editing and sending correspondence to a wide range of stakeholders including Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science, the general public, colleagues of other learned academies, and scientific experts • Liaise and build relationships with other teams within the Australian Academy of Science

As luck would have it my move was made all the more easier when Melbourne based firm, Russell Kennedy Lawyers, announced they were opening a new Canberra office. This was an opportunity I could not miss. I began my work at Russell Kennedy Lawyers as a legal secretary, however due to the nature of my role it became clear that my workload sat outside the legal secretary umbrella and I was given the title, Office Coordinator. As the office coordinator it is my responsibility to oversee the day to day running of our office, which currently comprises 2 partners, 2 special counsels, a senior associate, lawyer and 3 administration staff (one being part time). My position combines a more traditional legal secretary role with as variety of other roles such as event coordination, marketing, business development, minor IT support and building coordination.

Following on from my work at Bayside I was then employed at MGA Lawyers. During my time at MGA I was the assistant to one of the partners, a senior associate and a lawyer.My time at MGA Lawyers ended when I made the decision that Melbourne was not for me and it was time to come back home to Canberra.

I decided to take a break from working for a law firm and began to study to become an integration aide. During my studies I completed the practical element of the certificate and was employed at the school where I completed my prac. Whilst I was working as an integration aide my perception of disability and the needs of children with disabilities really changed. I went in to it fresh from study thinking I knew everything (as you do) and after conversations with immensely supportive members of the integration team, external education suppliers and other teachers I really began my education as to what is involved in ensuring these children receive the best care possible. Whilst I no longer work as an integration aide, inclusion for all is something that resonates deep within me.

I decided on a seachange and moved southbound to Melbourne, I worked for the partner of the firm Paul Ryan and was in charge of implementing a new administration system for the firm.

I began my job at Griffin legal less than a month after the law firm opened. Initially I was given the role along with the office manager of setting up the administration practices of the law firm. As the law firm grew my role changed and I became a conveyancing assistant. Working in a small office provided me the negotiation skills and the ability to be resourceful to later use in future roles.