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Allan McNeil

Summary

An experienced advocacy, policy, and communications leader with extensive experience and strong relationships across all levels of government. My proven experience in developing strategies to support member and organisational needs has helped deliver positive outcomes for the community, government, and private industry.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy Manager

Property Council of Australia
05.2023 - Current
  • Identification and development of policy positions to support members, Division Council, and the broader Property Council corporate objectives
  • Working with the Deputy Executive Director, Executive Director, members, and other policy team members to design a proactive advocacy strategy in preparation for 2024 state and local government elections
  • Research and writing of formal submissions, including engaging with members, committees and internal Property Council teams and ongoing engagement and advocacy to government departments, Ministerial offices and Councils
  • Building strategic bipartisan relationships across government and other industry partners
  • Ongoing engagement with members to understand advocacy priorities and develop policy and communications to support priorities
  • Identifying potential new members and sponsors in partnership with the Commercial Director and membership central
  • Coordination of committee meetings, including supporting advocacy opportunities and strategic priorities
  • Event curation and support, including drafting templates, drafting content, and identifying potential media and promotional opportunities
  • Engaging research to support our members, including developing research briefs in partnership with members
  • Representing the Property Council on key industry working groups, including the Queensland Government Growth and Housing Community Campaign and Community Support for Housing Diversity working groups
  • Supporting the Deputy Executive Director in team resourcing and management, including developing an advocacy and engagement framework to identify responsibilities and key relationships across the team.

Executive Officer - Advocacy and Government Relations

Redland City Council
02.2017 - 05.2023
  • Management of mayor’s team, including political engagement, office management, supporting the Mayor’s role on key regional, state and national bodies, including the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee
  • Developing strong bipartisan political relationships across all levels of government, including with Departments and Ministerial offices
  • Advocacy, policy, and communications for key planning projects including PDAs, City Plan amendments, masterplans, and major infrastructure projects
  • Attendance and support at Regional Planning Committee meetings, including contributing to Council's and the region's response to the SEQ Regional Plan review
  • Leading the development of the inaugural Redlands Coast Advocacy Policy and Framework
  • Played a key role in advocating and negotiating Redlands Coast projects for the SEQ City Deal, including a tripartite agreement for the Eastern Metro study with the State Government and Brisbane City Council
  • Extensive involvement in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including successfully advocating for the Redlands to be a venue-city and supporting the Redlands Coast Legacy Working Group
  • Preparing speeches and presentations for the mayor, including to regional, state and national bodies
  • Building strategic relationships with key media outlets, including pitching and writing stories
  • Participation in the 2023 CoMSEQ North America delegation to investigate planning and delivery of legacies from summer and winter Games
  • Writing Council reports and workshop papers and managing fortnightly Mayor/Councillor meetings, including agenda development, minutes, and actions.

Advocacy and Engagement Manager

Council of Mayors (SEQ)
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Stepped into this pivotal role at a critical time of the 2032 Games proposal and SEQ City Deal
  • Played a key role in coordinating the final 2032 Games proposal on behalf of SEQ Councils, including advocating to the State and Federal Government, Australia Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, and International Olympic Committee on behalf of member Councils
  • Worked with all levels of government, AOC, PA and IOC to coordinate information, presentations and analysis that ultimately helped secure the 2032 Games for the region
  • Developed a media and communications strategy to highlight the role of Councils in securing the 2032 Games, including media opportunities, a series of videos with the region's Mayors and youth and a social media strategy
  • Worked with member Councils, State and Federal Governments, AOC, PA and IOC to develop a communications strategy for the 2032 Games announcement
  • Acted as a key point of contact for all stakeholders, including attending Olympic Coordination Executive Group and other meetings when required
  • Coordination of working group meetings, including agenda development, minutes, and actions.

Media Manager

Redland City Council
03.2013 - 02.2017

Senior Communication Consultant

Sinclair Knight Merz
06.2011 - 03.2013

Public Relations and Media Advisor

Brisbane City Council
07.2010 - 06.2011

Communication Manager

Queensland Government, Screen QLD
07.2009 - 07.2010

Journalist/ Chief of Staff

10.2001 - 02.2009

Education

Peter.saba@walkercorp.com.au 0408 251 817.

Peter Saba
Group Executive, Development, Walker Corporation

Scott.smith@seqmayors.qld.gov.au 0417 732 461.

Scott Smith
CEO, South East Queensland Council Of Mayors.

Karen.williams@redland.qld.gov.au 0416 123 588.

Karen Williams
Mayor, Redland City

Skills

  • Strategic advocacy and policy development
  • Media management
  • Government relations and political engagement
  • Leadership and team management
  • Property industry advocacy and communications
  • Project management

Volunteer Boards And Committees

Queensland Special Olympics – State Committee Member and Communications and Advocacy lead.

Awards

  • 2014 PLANNING INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (QLD) - Commendation for Public Engagement Community Planning, RCC and EDQ Priority Development Area team
  • 2014 PLANNING INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (QLD) – Wildcard state award, for contribution to the environment and community, RCC and EDQ Priority Development Area team
  • 2011 PRIA GOLDEN TARGET AWARDS Issues management and crisis communication - 2010-2011 flood response, Brisbane City Council

Timeline

Policy Manager

Property Council of Australia
05.2023 - Current

Advocacy and Engagement Manager

Council of Mayors (SEQ)
03.2021 - 09.2021

Executive Officer - Advocacy and Government Relations

Redland City Council
02.2017 - 05.2023

Media Manager

Redland City Council
03.2013 - 02.2017

Senior Communication Consultant

Sinclair Knight Merz
06.2011 - 03.2013

Public Relations and Media Advisor

Brisbane City Council
07.2010 - 06.2011

Communication Manager

Queensland Government, Screen QLD
07.2009 - 07.2010

Journalist/ Chief of Staff

10.2001 - 02.2009

Peter.saba@walkercorp.com.au 0408 251 817.

Peter Saba

Scott.smith@seqmayors.qld.gov.au 0417 732 461.

Scott Smith

Karen.williams@redland.qld.gov.au 0416 123 588.

Karen Williams

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