COLLETTE WAINWRIGHT
Summary
Experienced with policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical and communication skills to influence policy decisions. Strong understanding of legislative processes, fostering effective communication and a consistent focus on achieving results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shadow Portfolio Research and Advisor
Member of Legislative Council and Shadow Minister
09.2022 - Current
- Undertake research, analysis and collection of information for a range of tasks relating to shadow portfolios
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of all information presented to the Member
- Prepare briefing notes, speech notes, media releases, letters and reports on issues related to shadow portfolios which includes recommended actions
- Managing media requests and presenting draft responses for review
- Identify and present policy opportunities to the Member for their consideration which includes detailed research, consultation and financial implications
- Many of these policies have been accepted and presented to the community during the 2025 State Election
- Identify relevant stakeholders to consult with on a regular basis and maintain relationships with
- Formulate lines of questioning to be asked as questions with or without notice during question time
- Analyse Budget Papers and Annual Reports to identify potential lines of questioning
- Managing constituent enquiries relating to shadow portfolios including drafting all correspondence, liaising with State/Federal Government agencies and engaging with constituent directly
- Ensure Member is prepared for Parliamentary motions, member statements and legislation
- Provide advice to Parliamentary Liberal Leader and other Member's office on matters relating to shadow portfolios
- Monitor media content related to shadow portfolios to ensure Member is aware of key issues and their implications
- When requested, represent the Member in their absence at meetings and events
- Managing the Member's social media presence including on Facebook and Twitter
- Writing articles for the Member's e-newsletter and updating the membership list when required
- Assisting in the overall general administrative tasks of running an office
- Significant knowledge on Parliamentary Processes
Electorate Officer
Member of the Legislative Council and Shadow Minister
05.2017 - 09.2022
- Managing the Member's diary and work commitments to ensure coordination of daily activities, workload and meetings
- Using attention to detail to write, edit and prepare documentation on behalf of the Member in a concise manner
- This includes (and not limited to) briefing notes, meeting notes, press statements, targeted mailouts, letters to constituents, letters to Ministers and email correspondence
- Overseeing the public email inbox and determining priority actions
- Responding to constituent inquiries, responding to meeting requests and creating an action plan for each email to ensure no correspondence is ignored
- Administering the Member's social media presence and accounts including Facebook and Twitter
- Managing the Member's finances, allowances and entitlements through budgets, spreadsheets and required paperwork
- Create itineraries and liaise with stakeholders to support Shadow Ministerial visits in the electorate
- Direct and manage community events and charity fundraising opportunities from initial planning to on-the-day coordination
- Entering and managing data on the internal data management system and office filing system
- Work in partnership with other Member's offices to ensure coordinated responses to enquiries that fall outside the Member's portfolios
- Assisting constituents with their issues and problems on a regular basis
- This takes significant research, problem solving and critical thinking
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with constituents, community organisations, colleagues, other Members of Parliament and Departments
- Observing local issues in the media and local communities to ensure the Member is kept informed often presenting action plans to support constituents or community organisations
- These action plans were often enacted and were supported by my writing or interpersonal communication skills
Electorate Officer
Member of the Legislative Assembly and Speaker of the House
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Writing, editing and publishing the Member's E-Newsletter on Mailchimp
- Entering and managing data on the internal data management system and office filing system
- Managing the Member's diary and booking appointments, meeting rooms and travel as requested
- Completion research on a variety of local issues and presenting in a written format through briefing notes to the Member
- Assisting constituents with their issues and problems on a regular basis
- This takes significant research, problem solving and critical thinking
- Observing local issues in the media and local communities to ensure the Member is kept informed often presenting action plans to support constituents or community organisations
- These action plans were often enacted and were supported by my writing or interpersonal communication skills
Customer Service Officer
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Provide support to people applying for universities across Western Australia, students receiving ATAR/WACE results and students needing advice on application processes
- Processing confidential documents including personal identification, school results and financial statements
- Dealing with members of the public who were often stressed, emotional and seeking clear advice to support their goals of attending university
- Operating a switchboard to answer a significant number of client calls as well assisting those who attended the office in person
- Exam supervision for participants undertaking the STAT Test
Research Intern
Australian Education and Leadership Centre
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Gathering research and collaborating with colleagues collate a database of information to be utilised in the training courses the company provided to government organisations, not for profit organisations and businesses
- Assisting with administrative duties as required
- This included collating data and survey results, registering members to programs, creating PowerPoint presentations to present data, presenting key data and results to the leadership team
- Assisted in the coordination and delivery of the Australia Awards: Australian Scholarship Leadership Development Program 2012 held in Canberra in conjunction with AusAid
- My tasks included being a point of contact for participants from other countries particularly those with a disability, registering participants for each session, create and distribute learning materials and assist with running events as part of the program
Retail Assistant
Cotton On Group
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for sale of clothing and other items in store
- Managing money and finances at the end of the day
- Communicating and assisting customers with enquiries in store
Education
Master of Public and Social Policy -
Macquarie University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Studies and Law in Society
University of Western Australia
01.2014
Skills
- Research & Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy Development
- Strategic & Critical Thinking
- Communicating Information
Proficient In
- Microsoft Office
- Feedback Data Management System
- Parliamentary Questions on Notice Electronic Lodgement System
- Parliamentary Annual Reports & Estimates Electronic Lodgement System
- Hansard
- Mailchimp
- Canva
Timeline
Shadow Portfolio Research and Advisor
Member of Legislative Council and Shadow Minister
09.2022 - Current
Electorate Officer
Member of the Legislative Council and Shadow Minister
05.2017 - 09.2022
Electorate Officer
Member of the Legislative Assembly and Speaker of the House
06.2015 - 03.2017
Customer Service Officer
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
07.2013 - 03.2016
Research Intern
Australian Education and Leadership Centre
09.2012 - 05.2013
Retail Assistant
Cotton On Group
11.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Public and Social Policy -
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Studies and Law in Society
University of Western Australia
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