Caillin Flynn
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Versatile senior policy officer with experience in international engagement and text negotiations at multilateral fora, strategic policy development and analysis. Currently specialising in climate change policy in the context of the World Heritage Convention. Skilled at managing competing priorities, problem solving and supporting team members to achieve shared goals. Thrives in a busy work environment and employs initiative and strategic thinking to complete tasks within tight timeframes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Officer
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
06.2023 - Current
- Attended the 24th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France as part of the Australian Delegation
- Provided advice on the negotiation of text for the UNESCO Policy Document on Climate Action for World Heritage
- Drafted a long-term, strategic approach for Australia to address climate change through the World Heritage system
- Led Australia's engagement with the Climate Action for World Heritage through Capacity Development project
- Coordinated briefing and arranged travel for Australia's attendance at the 45th Meeting of the World Heritage Committee and 24GA
- Participated in online meetings of the UNESCO Open Ended Working Group on Climate Change and World Heritage
- Presented on the implementation of the Policy Document at relevant meetings.
Acting Assistant Director
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Led briefing for the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee
- Briefed senior executives on Australia's approach to climate change in the World Heritage system
- Started an EOI process for a First Nations Representative to attend 46COM
- Provided support to other teams in the section
A/g Senior Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Led briefing for senior executive attendance at the G20 Culture Ministers and Senior Officials meetings
- Drafted strategic policy advice for Joint Ministerial Statement text negotiations and the G20 Leaders Statement
- Drafted briefings for Australia's bilateral engagement with priority countries
- Administered the International Cultural Diplomacy and Arts Fund
- Drafted strategic policy documents on cultural issues
Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Led the development of an international engagement strategy
- Drafted various briefing materials for Australia's G20 Online Safety Work Stream
- Participated in interdepartmental meetings
- Led the drafting of various briefing material for Australia's G20 Online Safety Work Stream
- Drafted a series of issue briefs outlining gaps in Australia's online safety framework
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with legislative research
- Managed the tabling of government reports
- Drafted a policy issues paper on community broadcasting
- Led several briefings to the Minister and Executive
Secondee
Services Australia
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Processed covid-19 disaster payments
- Assessed claims made by people impacted by covid-19 for income support
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Summarised and prepared submissions to Australia's Media Reform Green Paper
- Contributed to the drafting of a new broadcasting policy for Australia
- Coordinated contributions to slide decks and placemats
- Led a number of procurements
- Drafted research reports to support the team's briefing to the Minister
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with senior staff to draft supporting documentation for new policy proposals
- Drafted various covid-19 reactive cabinet related documents
Legal Assistant
Hall & Wilcox Lawyers
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney Document for client signings
- Prepared company incorporations and self managed super funds
- Assisted with legal research and administrative tasks
- Assisted with Probate matters
Medical Administration
Kew Dermatology and Melbourne City Dermatology
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Performed medical administration tasks
- Training new staff
- Performing patient treatments
Estate Agent's Representative
Marshall White Real Estate
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Open for inspections and liaising with property owners and prospective tenants
Education
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration -
University of Canberra
Canberra11.2021
Leadership for Social Change Study Program -
Monash University
Borneo 2019
Bachelor of Global Studies -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC01.2019
Arts in Prato Program -
Monash University
Prato, Italy2018
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Genazzano FCJ College
Melbourne, VIC01.2015
Skills
- International engagement and text negotiations
- Policy analysis and development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Agile and flexible working
Professional Highlights
- Secretary's Award For supporting SES representation at key bilateral, G20 and UNESCO events
- Australia Day Achievement Award- Australian Government, Media Reform Green Paper Team
- Attending the 24th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France as part of the Australian Delegation
- Preparing and coordinating executive briefing and travel for the G20 Digital Economy Working Group meetings and G20 Culture Ministers and Working Group Meetings
- Contributions to new policy proposals to support the arts industry during Covid-19
References
References at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications available on request.
Timeline
Senior Policy Officer
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
06.2023 - Current
Acting Assistant Director
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
01.2023 - 06.2023
A/g Senior Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
08.2022 - 06.2023
Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
12.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
10.2021 - 12.2021
Secondee
Services Australia
08.2021 - 10.2021
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
05.2021 - 08.2021
Graduate Policy Officer
Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and Arts
02.2021 - 05.2021
Legal Assistant
Hall & Wilcox Lawyers
03.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Administration
Kew Dermatology and Melbourne City Dermatology
10.2016 - 10.2018
Estate Agent's Representative
Marshall White Real Estate
02.2015 - 10.2016
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration -
University of Canberra
Leadership for Social Change Study Program -
Monash University
Bachelor of Global Studies -
Monash University
Arts in Prato Program -
Monash University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Genazzano FCJ College
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