Mark Bishop Email & Phone Number

~ Former Senator: Astute and Strategic Leader: Executive ~Seeking a New Challenge:Open to new opportunities within industrial and trade associations, the not-for-profit sector, board appointments, government, and administrative tribunals or review agencies. Offering:* Over 21 years experience in government relations, public administration and frontline community engagement. Known and respected across government and industry with an in-depth understanding of the government decision-making process at ministerial, committee, departmental and program level. Detailed understanding of and exposure of systems and culture across Government.* Vast knowledge and divergent expertise across complex portfolios and sectors, including housing, gambling, child care, technology, health, workplace relations, human resources, public sector organisational models, charity and the not-for-profit sector.* A large network of contacts both nationally and internationally across government and industry. Experienced in diplomacy, negotiations, consultations and engaging directly with, and influencing key stakeholders. * Proven record as an executive and manager with vision, business acuity and a personal passion and track record for achieving results. A change agent, acknowledged for balanced judgement, the ability to establish new blueprints and transform organisations.* Public policy expert and thought leader, with extensive experience in providing key input and insight into major public policy. Key contributions and strategic insight acknowledged by all sides of politics. ----------------------------------CORE COMPETENCIES* Change Initiatives* Monitoring and Benchmarking* Organisational Capacity Building* Policy & Programs* Risk Planning* Strategic Structures and Strategies* Community Engagement* Government Relations * Complex Negotiations* Organisational Sustainability & Visibility* Public Accounts / Finance

Listed skills include Government, Policy, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, and 20 others.