Bridget Bennett

• Managed and coordinated the development and implementation of a range of legislative policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of the Minister's election commitments.
• Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, policy solutions.
• Represented Building Commission NSW' interests and negotiated with other agencies to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Prepared correspondence, written reports, speeches, and briefs that were informative and aligned with agency requirements to respond to requests from senior leadership and the Minister.
• Provided advice and regular updates to senior leaders on emerging issues, risks, and their implications, and proposed solutions.
• I used my own and others' expertise to achieve outcomes, and I took responsibility for delivering the intended outcomes.
• Coached, mentored, and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Achievements

• I led a small team to seek approval from the Committee of Cabinet to introduce three building-related bills into the NSW Parliament. I received very positive feedback from my Executive Director, Director and Manager in relation to this project and my ability to jump in and get results. To achieve results, I have led the strategic planning and management of the project including assessing risks to the project’s timeline, tracking its progress and reporting to senior leaders. I also led and worked with the team to prepare the cabinet submission, Decision Regulatory Impact Statement, Policy Statement and communications material.
• Worked closely with a junior member of my team to improve their job performance and satisfaction, linking their tasks with performance objectives.

• Coordinated and undertook policy development, providing analysis and advice to support Service NSW's policy initiatives and commitments.
• Contributed to the formulation of the long-term strategy for Service NSW's overall policy framework.
• Participated in interdepartmental committees tasked with developing new and revised policies.
• Drafted new and revised policy documents in accordance with Service NSW and legislative requirements.
• Analyzed data to inform decision-making around policy development.
• Reviewed existing policies for compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Conducted research and analysis on current and proposed policies, practices, and procedures.
• Facilitated internal consultation processes between teams for policy development purposes.
• Designed and delivered training materials related to Service NSW's policies.

Achievements

• Took the lead as Facilitator of a 47-member working group to facilitate engagement across all of the business units within Service NSW to create a Central Register and governance system for Service NSW’s policy, procedure, and guidance documents.
• Presented to and obtained endorsement from Service NSW’s senior executives at the Outward Customer Payment Steering Committee in relation to a new Compliance Audit Exemption Policy I had drafted.
• Guided operational colleagues on the development of a standardised Guideline template to be utilised by Service NSW for future natural disaster events.
• Developed a range of internal policy and governance documents to support the functions of Service NSW, including the Service NSW Refugee Mentorship Program Policy.

• Worked autonomously on legislative reform projects, including introducing changes to legislation through cabinet submissions and consultation processes.

• Researched, analysed, and reviewed complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, and recommending solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks.

•Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy solutions, and to inform policy decision-making.

• Participated in inter-governmental project teams and worked collectively using project management strategies to ensure outcomes and priorities were met.

• Mentored and guided other policy officers to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives.

• Prepared correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs that were informative and aligned with the Department’s requirements.

Achievements

• Instructed the Parliamentary Counsel's Office to draft Ministerial Orders for the Hon. Kevin Anderson, during the COVID-19 pandemic, granted exemptions under the Retirement Villages Act to enable compliance with Public Health Orders and keep residents safe.
• Led changes to the security of payment laws in NSW to ensure contractors doing construction work have the right to receive progress payments for their work, preventing insolvency in the building industry.
• Led the research project into illegal phoenixing in the building and construction industry and put forward recommendations to address this practice in future legislation.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve mission objectives, using effective communication and teamwork in diverse and challenging environments.
• Operated and maintained communication systems, including radios, satellite systems, and computer networks, to facilitate seamless communication within military units.
• Set up and maintained equipment, ensuring proper functionality, and conducting routine maintenance to prevent downtime during critical operations.

Achievement

• Showed persistence, courage and resilience under challenging training conditions including completing a 6 week training course at Kapooka.

• Delivered multiple policy support activities within agreed standards and objectives, given tight deadlines, competing demands, and priorities.
• Undertook a range of research, analysis and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations and contributed to the development of policies that supported Government commitments.
• Contributed to the preparation of draft correspondence, papers, speeches, and minutes to support the development of policy initiatives.
• Provided a range of administrative activities, including coordinating working groups and committees, to support stakeholder engagement, as well as policy development and implementation.

Achievement

• Delivered a number of amendments to subordinate legislation, involving instructing Parliamentary Counsel's Office, preparing briefs to the Minister, and preparing Executive Council Minute Paper and Explanatory Notes.

• Worked collaboratively within a national team to provide specialised employment and safety law advice to clients from a range of industries.
• Used organisation skills to managing high volumes of work to agreed timeframes, while maintaining client relationships.
• Communicated legal principles to people from all walks of life.
• Conducted extensive research on nuanced areas of law.
• Analysed, interpreted and advised on complex legal information and documents including national and state legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, contracts, deeds, evidence and research papers.
• Conducted client interviews to prepare documents such as affidavits, subpoenas and Applications for mediations and litigated matters.
• Liaised and built positive relationships with court personnel, clients, barristers and other lawyers.

Achievement

• Wrote articles explaining new legal perspectives and principles which were published on the company website.