Digby Hughes
Sanctuary Point,New South Wales
Summary
Experienced Policy Manager with over many years of experience in the sector. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Homelessness NSW
Woolloomooloo, NSW
06.2020 - Current
Ensured homelessness and the issues relating to homelessness were under consideration of decision makers and the media during the pandemic.
Developed advocacy strategies on topics including Communities Plus and Together Home
Senior Police Officer
Homelessness NSW
Woolloomooloo, NSW
10.2007 - 06.2020
Working with members and other stakeholders developed a range of policy positions, including Boarding Houses, Veterans Homelessness and Housing First
Assisted in organization of four Homelessness NSW Conferences.
Invited to speak at Housing First Conference in Denver
worked with various stakeholders as definitions of homelessness were amended
Advocate
People With Disability
Redfern, NSW
03.2001 - 10.2007
Advocated for people in boarding houses
Inaugural Secretary for Australians for Universal Housing Design
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of New England
Armidale 03.1994 - 11.1997
Skills
Policy and program development
Policy compliance understanding
Timeline
Policy and Advocacy Manager
Homelessness NSW
06.2020 - Current
Senior Police Officer
Homelessness NSW
10.2007 - 06.2020
Advocate
People With Disability
03.2001 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of New England
03.1994 - 11.1997