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Sydney, Australia

Lead the development and execution of Ausgrid's stakeholder engagement strategies while offering guidance to executive leaders in their interactions and communications with government bodies, local communities and industry stakeholders.Achievements and Milestones:⭐Directly engaged with Councils, landowners, and local community groups, spearheading influential initiatives that facilitated the smooth installation of the first federally funded Community Battery, Stand-Alone Power Supply (SAPS) and Pole Mounted Batteries.⭐Designed and implemented community and stakeholder engagement programs for the installation of a Microgrid near Newcastle, securing public support from councils and communities through a balanced approach of in-person and online engagements.⭐Actively participated in the Energy Charter Industry Working Group, delivering responses to address concerns from customers, regulators, and the government regarding the cost of living related to AER Game Changers, along with contributions to Life Support, Resilience, CALD program and Resilience initiatives.Responsibilities:► Lead Ausgrid's Customer Consultative Committee engagement for the 2024-2029 Regulatory Reset.► Manage stakeholder engagement for Ausgrid's $42 million innovation program.► Collaborate with the Government Relations team to advance strategies aligned with Government.► Develop key messages for Renewable Energy Zone communications.► Interact with constituents and indigenous communities to foster rapport with Ausgrid opportunities.► Work with Government and emergency Services on storm and flood season preparedness programs.► Collaborate with stakeholders to execute engagement programs for regional communities.► Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Executives in preparation for Energy Charter forums.► Mentor Senior Leaders in engagement practices and stakeholder management.► Oversee community programs, providing progress updates and monitoring budgets.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for advancing Ausgrid's strategic objectives with State and Federal Government representatives and overseeing the Customer Advocacy program to collaboratively develop Regulatory Proposals.Achievements and Milestones:⭐ Lead the customer engagement program for Ausgrid’s 2019-2024 Regulatory Proposal, contributing to AER’s acceptance of the Revised Regulatory Proposal and recognition of the engagement program.⭐ Successfully orchestrated stakeholder, regulatory, and community engagement efforts for the installation of the first three community batteries in the Ausgrid network.Responsibilities:► Revitalised strategy and tactics for Government Engagement programs.► Collaborated with executive leaders to develop evidence-based government and advocacy campaigns.► Worked collaboratively across the business to develop key messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic► Formed the Members of Parliament Engagement program, building relations with Ministerial Officers.► Managed Ausgrid's Customer Consultative Committee for the development of customer services.► Developed the Chief Customer Officer’s presentation materials for the 2019 AFR Energy Summit.► Coordinated Ausgrid's submission on Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance.► Prepared the CEO's briefing documents for COVID energy sector ministerial meetings.► Developed packages in response to the NSW Government's call for post-COVID-19 stimulus ideas.► Prepared correspondence to support advocacy on AER Ring Fencing guideline changes.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Oversaw the development and strategic delivery of Ericsson's media and communications programs, whilst also providing leadership and direction to internal staff on strategic business objectives and company values.Achievements and Outcomes:⭐ Developed and delivered Ericsson Australia's 2016 Mobile World Congress media program in collaboration with key partner Telstra.⭐ Led the media program with Telstra to announce a series of world-first mobile network speeds, 2Gps, 3Gbps, 4Gbps, and 5Gbps, building Ericsson and Telstra’s reputation as leaders in mobile telecommunications in Australia. Responsibilities:► Prepared key messages on cellular network upgrades and the rollout of NBN networks. ► Offered strategic advice on communications to the Australian CEO and International CEO.► Provided thought leadership to local and NZ telecommunications sectors through media channels.► Managed internal communications, enhancing staff engagement with strategic objectives.► Worked with the Australian Events & Hospitality Manager and Brand & Digital Manager on key events.► Performed higher responsibilities as the Acting Regional Head of Public Relations. ► Engaged with finance teams to develop the Corporate Affairs annual budget.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

United Kingdom

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Sociology And Women’S Studies

Certificate In Communications Management