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James Cooper

James Cooper

Beaconsfield Upper,Australia

Summary

Experienced Policy & Project Officer skilled in driving impactful initiatives within regulatory environments. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic analysis, and project delivery to ensure alignment with organisational goals. Possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a dedicated commitment to enhancing governance practices. Proven ability to manage complex projects while fostering collaborative relationships across diverse teams, enabling effective communication and process improvement. Seeking to leverage these skills as a Policy and Project Officer to make valuable contributions to high-quality policy development and implementation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy & Procedure Project Consultant

Country Fire Authority (CFA)
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed allocated project tasks including drafting policies, preparing project briefs, maintaining a project management plan, and contributing to implementation planning, project schedules, and risk management plans
  • Oversaw the continuous review and improvement of processes and workflows to enhance efficiencies and service delivery standards
  • Initiated and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage consultation processes and ensure timely delivery of projects and services
  • Developed six executive policies subordinate to CFA’s brigade and group model rules in the CFA Regulations, including undertaking environmental scans, managing consultation periods, and publishing policies
  • Managed the uplift of the CFA Brigade Finance Manual, involving comprehensive research and drafting content based on cross-jurisdictional models

Graduate Policy Officer

Jobs Queensland
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided strategic advice to the minister on future skills needs, workforce planning, and development, including apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Managed the Higher Apprenticeships project (2-year project)
  • Reviewed current and emerging workforce and educational trends to inform written reviews, briefs, and policy directions
  • Developed and presented a literature review on the effects of Industry 4.0 on workforce skills needs, presented to the Deputy Director General of DESBT
  • Managed the Higher Apprenticeships project space, ensuring organised deliverables and stakeholder engagement
  • Developed a discussion paper based on the Higher Apprenticeship literature review, presented to industry stakeholders for feedback

Graduate Policy Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided sound policy and strategic advice to government relating to accreditations, licensing, and tow truck legislation
  • Undertook policy analyses, ministerial briefs, stakeholder engagement, and project management within strict timeframes
  • Assisted with the development of Queensland's heavy vehicle reforms and driver disqualifying offence changes for Approved Persons
  • Completed a review of current and professional subscriptions, presenting findings in a detailed brief approved by the Director General
  • Developed several policy analyses and reviews for the Tow Truck Act and Regulation re-write, liaising with internal stakeholders to achieve policy objectives

Youth Director

Winepress
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated youth programs and planned annual events
  • Provided leadership and pastoral care to the youth team and youth members
  • Developed and tracked annual budgets and organised fundraisers
  • Ensured continuous improvement of youth processes and practices
  • Drove initiatives for long-term growth and managed transition points for youth members
  • Expanded the leadership team by leveraging personality, intelligence, and aptitude assessments to optimise role alignment and responsibilities
  • Achieved significant growth in youth participation by planning, organising, and executing effective youth ministry events that were engaging and development focused
  • Formulated and implemented comprehensive child safeguarding policies
  • Fostered relationships with other local church ministries to enhance inter-organisational collaboration and support the social development of youth group members

Retail Sales Assistant

Anaconda Stores
05.2024 - Current
  • Operate and manage the Land department according to Team Leader and Store Manager expectations and sales targets
  • Collaborate with team members and assist other departments as needed
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best in-store experience
  • Successfully organised and managed the Land department, including timely processing and updating of all warranties, overseeing incoming bike and scooter repairs and services and selling, assembling, and inspecting bikes for customer delivery

Education

Graduate Certificate of Criminology -

Deakin University
01.2021

Bachelor of Criminology -

Deakin University
01.2017

Skills

  • Creativite
  • Adaptable
  • Fast Learner
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Effective Time Management
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Project Management
  • Written Communication
  • Stakeholder Consultation
  • Governance

Timeline

Youth Director

Winepress
05.2025 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Anaconda Stores
05.2024 - Current

Policy & Procedure Project Consultant

Country Fire Authority (CFA)
04.2023 - 05.2024

Graduate Policy Officer

Jobs Queensland
07.2022 - 04.2023

Graduate Policy Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads
01.2022 - 07.2022

Graduate Certificate of Criminology -

Deakin University

Bachelor of Criminology -

Deakin University

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