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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Developing and delivering research programs in WABSI's Subterranean Fauna and Ecosystems Threats and Processes Themes.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Helping to connect biodiversity science researchers with end users of science so that research can be undertaken when and where it is most needed and biodiversity information can be readily accessible to enable informed management and policy decisions.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Coordinating the catchment and source protection management in Western Australia's Pilbara region for BHP's Non-Process Infrastructure Water Team.

Joondalup

Coordinating the development of strategic policy, legislation and programs in the water, environment and waste areas in partnership with other departmental work areas and stakeholders.

Perth, Australia

Project management of a variety of water and environmental projects such as the Pilbara Environmental Offsets Fund and the Waterwise Perth Action Plan.

Perth, Australia

Supporting the delivery of strategic water supply policies, strategies and plans across the WA.

Contributing to the development of strategic policy, legislation and programs in the water area in partnership with other departmental work areas and stakeholders.

Perth, Australia

• Researching, writing and editing articles for departmental publications.

Perth, Australia

Internal Affairs Advisor for Chevron’s Ready for LNG Project Team which was tasked with getting the Australian Business Unit ready for first gas from its Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects. • Facilitating workshops and communication packs for Chevron Australia to spread the Ready for LNG message. • Developing stakeholder engagement plans to drive change management.

Perth, Australia

Worked for the Global Technology Centre (GTC) which delivers research and development support to Chevron’s interests in Australia, Asia-Pacific region and globally. • Raising the profile of the projects, skills and activities of the GTC.• Preparing briefing notes for members of Executive team. • Building relationships with research partners (CSIRO and universities). • Liaising with team leaders, engineers and geologists to identify project milestones, trends and issues for reporting and promotional purposes.

Melbourne, Australia

Science Communicator for Water for a Healthy Country Flagship – Urban Water Theme• Coached scientists/engineers to best promote their research work.• Managed internal communications and communications with stakeholders such as industry, academia and government.• Developed and implemented project specific communication strategies.• Published research outcomes on www.csiro.au.• Media liaison on behalf of Urban Water Theme.• Wrote articles/factsheets to promote research outcomes.• Organised CSIRO sponsorships and presence at major conferences.• Organised seminars, workshops and industry briefings.• Managed Urban Water communications budget.

Perth, Australia

I successfully completed a project within the Heritage and Culture branch of the department. The project involved: • Rewriting/editing/updating branch information on departmental website to ensure information was consistent, up to date and easy accessible.• Evaluating stakeholder relations to develop a communications strategy.• Reviewing and evaluating the department’s Heritage and Culture service information such as brochures and publications.

Perth, Australia

- Implementing the city's corporate communications strategy- Responsible for media management- Redevelopment of City of Subiaco website - won best government website award in 2006

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Editor of the city’s information magazine, delivered to every household and business in the city and manager of its budget (AUD 200,000).• Wrote communications: media releases, newsletters, editorial content.• Managed internal projects, e.g. the intranet development.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

• Responsible for project management of rail infrastructure projects. • Engagement with stakeholders (media/industry/governments/residents).

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental Management And Geographic Information Systems (Gis)

Specialising in urban water management and water efficiency for public open space

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician