Manage relations with government and industry stakeholders as stakeholder relations lead for Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Capital TerritoryOrganise events to bring stakeholders together to progress mutual strategic objectives e.g. heavy vehicle access forums, heavy vehicle demonstration days and engineer seminarsRepresent and present on behalf of the NHVR at external meetings and eventsIdentify and manage strategic issues impacting the image and reputation of the NHVR, including monitoring the external environment for information relating to implications and risks of public opinionDevelop, implement and evaluate engagement strategies ensuring effective timing and consistent messagingDevelop a range of digital and traditional communication collateral which resonates with NHVR stakeholders to engender ongoing support for the NHVR and its work programAssist business units to effectively consult and engage stakeholders on projectsContribute to broader strategic and business planning activity for stakeholder relations teamManage NHVR market research program to obtain views of stakeholders and customers to drive stronger connection with and delivery of customer expectations

Provision of high level strategic business and policy advice to the CEONational Relationship Manager for NHVR with local government, police and bus industryCoordination and preparation of of key documentation to enable decision making by NHVR Board, advisory groups and executive teamNational relationship manager for the NHVR for key national stakeholders - local government, police and the bus industryCoordination point for inquiries and representations from Commonwealth, State and Territory representatives, including Ministers and their offices

DUTIES:Overall management of all media and stakeholder relations in progression towards a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in 2013

Overall responsibility for all stakeholder engagement and communication activity in lead up to establishment of National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in 2013

Various Policy Roles Land Transport and Safety Division Queensland TransportDUTIES:Initiated key state policy reforms relating to land transportAccountable Director for policy component of $100M New Queensland Driver Licence projectMember of Divisional Executive Management TeamManaged $8M Budget and staff of 80Contribute to $60M business plan for division of 350 staffHigh level negotiation with internal and external stakeholdersDivisional representative on review of QT Strategic PlanACHIEVEMENTS:Created greater team cohesionIntroduced milestone mapping system to ensure tighter business deliveryDeveloped refined business planning model to reflect volatility of employment marketDeveloped refined performance measures for businessImproved financial accountability in budget forecastingStrengthened relationships with external agenciesIdentified business growth opportunities

Land Transport and Safety DivisionQueensland TransportDUTIES:Management of implementation of national compliance & enforcement and national heavy vehicle fatigue reforms into Queensland law.

Research best practice attraction and retention strategies inside and outside governmentPrepare submissions, reports and briefing notesIdentify critical skill shortages in Queensland and develop strategies and alliances to address themACHIEVEMENTS:Developed strategies to address skills shortages in Queensland's private and public sectorsEstablished ongoing networks between government, industry and tertiary education sector to address skills shortages in Queensland's economy.

Developed transport security responses for bus industry in SEQ as forerunner for potential statewide responsesDeveloped memorandum of understanding between Transport Security Unit and TransLink Established consultation networks and relationships within and outside of governmentContributed to $700K public awareness campaign Contributed to national transport security agenda

Land Transport and Safety DivisionQueensland Transport(various positions undertaken)DUTIES:Represent Queensland on development of a national intergovernmental agreement for land transport and a range of key national transport policy reformsCoordinate, monitor and report on human and financial resource distribution for division of 350 peopleManage budget of $1.4-$1.7MEvaluate human resource allocation models to optimise desired business outcomesPromote business innovation by identifying synergies across divisional and departmental business areasMember of Queensland Transport Strategic Plan review working groupLead research and preparation of major policy papers, Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, speeches, presentations and correspondence on samePromoted and enhanced both external and internal relationships with a diversity of stakeholdersImplemented significant organisational changeACHIEVEMENTS:Organised 2nd National Smart Compliance ConferenceCreated a more disciplined business planning approachDelivered enhanced regulatory compliance through establishment of innovative multi-departmental committeeImproved industry efficiency through reduced regulatory burdenEnhanced stakeholder relationshipsImplemented major organisational change

Land Transport and Safety DivisionQueensland TransportDUTIES:Research, develop and implement strategies for vehicle use on Queensland roads and advise on sameDevelop appropriate compliance strategies to ensure strategic objectives are metLead multidisciplinary teams and be responsible for the output of these teamsResearch and prepare major policy papers, Cabinet submissions, briefing notes and correspondence on sameLead negotiations and liaison with a diversity of industry groupsLead major project planning tasks e.g. developing business plansACHIEVEMENTS:Improved industry efficiency through reduced regulatory burdenDelivered reduced transport costs of $1.1M per year for major Queensland business through introduction of new heavy vehicle type