Focused on driving the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP team) by applying procurement and policy work through reconciliation to create employment opportunities and sustainable growth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their communities throughout NSW and hope to influence other government organisations nationwide.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Officer
NSW Treasury
Sydney, New South Wales
09.2023 - Current
Researched into existing policies and processes to gain firm understanding of the policy and procurement
Supported the completion of the 2023 APP Review Report including final review and analysis in the closure and publication.
Supported the team in multiple brainstorming sessions and continue to lead the extensive international jurisdiction review research to advise best practices and requirements for future policy development.
Attended the Aboriginal and Māori Businesses networking luncheon hosted by Aboriginal Affairs and travelled to the Hunter Valley for the NSWICC Construction and Infrastructure forum to represent Treasury and answer Aboriginal businesses inquiries about our schemes and policies.
Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
Reconciliation Program Officer
NSW Treasury
Sydney, New South Wales
12.2022 - 09.2023
Successfully delivered the 2022 Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group final meeting of the year, managed external stakeholders, running agenda and follow up communication
Providing advice and insight to the Strategy Delivery Unit Director and Strategy Delivery and Review Executive Director on matters to Reconciliation
Communicated with the members and independent advisors of the First Nations Advisory Council to support their stewardship for Reconciliation in Treasury
Working with a range of successful stakeholders each day, ensuring the work we do is tailored to different stakeholders in an informal and formal way
Engagement of all levels about reconciliation, involved in meetings, meeting reports, communication with multiple stakeholders.
Administrator and PA to the Director
Vyva Entertainment
Bankstown, New South Wales
06.2022 - 11.2022
Working with diverse artists, a mix of community, independent and commercial stakeholders.
Contributing to a wide scope of projects and initiatives. Actively supported the Director, with a high level of discretion, trust and reliability.
Supported the touring production and technical team as per project. Management of contracts for in-house staff, all event productions.
Touring logistics: tour-booking and touring diary management including finalising contracts and updating schedules, arrange routine travel bookings, itineraries and accommodation.
Budgets for productions, company budgets and projects. Development of strategy and visioning within the business plan and associated projects.
Research and data collection for travel locations.
Creating templates and documentation for company.
IT Recruitment Consultant
Ashdown People
Sydney, New South Wales
01.2022 - 06.2022
Operated as trusted advisor and subject matter expert to build strong and credible relationships with senior leaders, hiring managers and critical stakeholders
Interviewed candidates using different interview methods and approaches
Wrote and posted technical job descriptions
Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Referred candidate resumes to customer account managers for evaluation and submission.
Education
Skills
Ability to work effectively with First Nations people
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Professional attitude and great work ethic
Good problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Ability to manage simple project or tasks with limited supervision
Data Collection
Leadership Abilities
Volunteer Work
Assisted in local NAIDOC events.
Assisted in on country experiences through Explore Byron Bay.
Nunyarra Festival & Earth Frequency Festival.
Part of Bunyarra Culture Collective (Dance Performance, Art Workshops, Community Events)
Mullumbimby NeighbourHood & District Centre- Soup Kitchen.
Music Outback Festival 2012, Ti Tree Community, Northern Territory.