Felicity Corbin
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Experienced HR and communication professional with a background in consultation, strategic management, operations, and project implementation. Successfully led and managed high-performing teams throughout the entire lifecycle of dynamic projects. Proven track record as Director of multiple high-profile government initiatives aimed at ending gender-based violence and establishing a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Consultation and Engagement
Department of Social Services
06.2024 - Current
- Manage design and delivery of stakeholder engagement on proposed role of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
- Implement genuine engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including First Nations leaders, communities, children and young people.
- Develop and manage internal and external communications and consultation to inform role and Office of the National Commissioner.
- Manage relationships with key government entities and stakeholders in relation to role of the National Commissioner.
- Manage senior executives’ participation and engagement in government and non-government governance groups and stakeholder engagement forums.
- Manage formal partnership and advisory arrangements with First Nations leaders and other key stakeholders deliver range of policy advice and briefings to department’s executive and Minister for Social Services.
Director, National Programs
Department of Social Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Led and managed projects to review policies, programs, services and service delivery models under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan 2023-2025, aimed at ending violence against First Nations women and children.
- Directed community engagement plan for three locations, impacting evidence-based decisions for Program trials.
- Managed team of eight staff members to deliver positive outcomes for new grant opportunities with budget of over $96 million for existing and emerging programs, services, and campaigns.
- Directed development of relevant grant guidelines and fact sheets to ensure fit for purpose, regularly reviewed, up to date and made available to stakeholders.
- Engaged with stakeholders to identify and manage expectations, risks and cultural sensitivities, driving continuous improvement and safety culture for the department.
- Provided specialist advice on, and interpretation of, policies and legislation to assist in resolution of complex funding matters for Department of Finance and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Assistant Director
Australian Electoral Commission
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Led strategic development and execution of AEC's external communication and campaign approach for First Nations audiences.
- Managed two phases of AEC First Nations enrolment national paid advertising campaign and below-the-line activities, which enhanced First Nations enrolment rates through strategic campaign management and targeted advertising initiatives.
- Cultivated productive and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop range of communication materials.
- Led refresh of AEC First Nations webpage to enhance enrolment of First Nations people, which resulted in increase in web traffic from 270 views to over 40,000 views on page in first month of campaign.
Assistant Director
Department of Education
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed strategic and operational focused internal communication advice and services to support HR business areas to meet their workforce needs.
- Managed series of internal communication projects annually, covering corporate announcements, policy changes, and engagement initiatives.
- Managed internal communication strategies for Senior Executives across various channels.
Assistant Manager - HR
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed design and delivery of department's strategic direction for inclusion, values policies, and programs through leading department's 20212023 Inclusion Strategy from conception to completion.
- Collaborated with stakeholders, including SE, to identify and develop strategic approach to tackle diversity and inclusion challenges through unbiased methods. Led project campaign aimed at encouraging staff to self-identify their personal diversity and equity information within department's Employee Self Service system, as well as to analyse choices of non-disclosure regarding personal information.
- Recommended criteria for new category for Secretary's Award-Inclusive Leadership (commenced in 2020 in consultation with DEN and Inclusion team.
- Led input for internal gap analysis of draft Australian Public Service Commission Gender Equality Strategy to provide feedback and recommendations to SE for Senior Committee Meetings.
- Managed team that developed programs to support retention and development of First Nations staff, ensuring opportunities for more than 30 First Nations individuals recruited through 2021 Affirmative Measures First Nations people) selection process.
Executive Officer (UC10) EL2 Equivalent
University of Canberra
06.2016 - 10.2019
- In my role as Principal Advisor at Office of Indigenous Leadership and Strategy, I managed communication on complex matters involving policy, education, research, and community engagement.
- Led facilitation, development and implementation of inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan 20172021 and Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2020.
- Recommended and implemented Vice-Chancellors Reconciliation Award. Adjusted First Nations student policies to ensure compliance with federal grant regulations.
- Coordinated engagement between UC and ACT, National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee NAIDOC Family Day 2017-2019 and UC Capitals (professional women's basketball team) Indigenous Round in 2018.
- Led project management for inaugural First Nations corporate brand design at UC, collaborating with Gilimbaa design agency and local Ngunnawal Elders, across all major platforms.
Culture, and Inclusion Specialist
Department of Employment
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided coordination and mentoring support for variety of departmental diversity entry-level programs for First Nations people, as well as Stepping Into Internship Program, which connects students with disabilities to internship opportunities.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with staff and stakeholders to fulfill departmental objectives, establishing robust and productive partnerships with both internal and external parties.
- Reviewed and implemented best practice recruitment solutions to improve operational effectiveness and inform business decisions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Plan 2016-2018, alongside tools and programs designed to assist First Nations employees and managers through co-mentoring and leadership coaching.
- Provided recruitment services and guidance as panel member for APS Indigenous Graduate Pathways Program, along with various internal procedures.
Education
Graduate Certificate Management -
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT03.2025
Bachelor of Business Studies -
Charles Sturt University
2019
Adv. Diploma Public Relations -
Canberra Institute of Technology
2014
Cert. IV Professional Communication -
Canberra Institute of Technology
2014
Skills
- Proven leadership and management skills, adept at building and leading high-performing teams in diverse and geographically dispersed settings
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with track record of fostering collaboration in culturally diverse environments
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results in dynamic and complex environments with multiple competing priorities
- Strong organisational, project, and change management abilities
- Skilled at managing competing priorities while delivering on agreed-upon outcomes
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, adept at resolving complex issues involving multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to personal integrity and adherence to leadership behaviours, APS Values, and Code of Conduct
Accomplishments
- Led first consultation with Young People for the establishment of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
- Led 4 critical grant opportunities and place-based trials for family, domestic and sexual violence.
- Led advertising campaign to increase Indigenous electoral enrolment rates.
- Led development of multiple end-to-end business strategies for government and higher education sectors.
Timeline
Director, Consultation and Engagement
Department of Social Services
06.2024 - Current
Director, National Programs
Department of Social Services
07.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Director
Australian Electoral Commission
08.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Director
Department of Education
02.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager - HR
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
12.2019 - 02.2022
Executive Officer (UC10) EL2 Equivalent
University of Canberra
06.2016 - 10.2019
Culture, and Inclusion Specialist
Department of Employment
12.2014 - 06.2016
Graduate Certificate Management -
Australian National University
Bachelor of Business Studies -
Charles Sturt University
Adv. Diploma Public Relations -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Cert. IV Professional Communication -
Canberra Institute of Technology
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