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Lisa Cole Sawyer

Lismore,Australia

Summary

Dynamic project administrator with a proven track record at the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, excelling in stakeholder engagement and project management. Successfully developed the Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan, enhancing circular economy initiatives. Strong leadership and analytical skills drive impactful community programs and sustainable practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Assistant

Ecology and Heritage Partners
Melbourne, VIC
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisting in the project coordination of cultural heritage projects across Victoria.
  • Arranging bookings with RAP (Registered Aboriginal Parties) groups for all cultural heritage projects.
  • Arranging the return of cultural heritage artifacts.
  • Booking meetings and project administration.

Senior Project Administrator

Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Working in the Recycling Victoria department, I assisted in the development of the Victorian Recycling Infrastructure Plan, which has become an integral part of creating a circular economy in the waste and recycling industry in Victoria.
  • The role involved project management, high-level administration, data recording for waste infrastructure mapping, community engagement, stakeholder management, and report writing.

Project Support Officer

Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Working with the Energy Projects and Programs team on the Victorian Energy Compare $250 Power Saving Bonus.
  • I was a data team lead and was part of a working group to develop a training module for staff for a new computer system, Freshdesk.
  • Project administration tasks such as responding to customer requests and assist customers in accessing the grant.

Project Officer – Artisan Agriculture Project

Hepburn Shire Council
Daylesford, VIC
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • A unique project helping to improve the economic viability of small-scale artisan farmers and producers by reducing the barriers affecting business growth.
  • I coordinated project activities across departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • I facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather information to create a hub and promote collaboration on projects.
  • I helped develop the concept of a physical hub where local businesses and farmers could access processing and distribution facilities.

Internship

Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths & Murrnong Farm
Daylesford, VIC
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • I was involved in all aspects of regenerative farming, ecological land management, including Indigenous land management.
  • I assisted in the planning and delivering of workshops for the general public to showcase the farm and its benefits to the community.
  • I assisted with daily farm operations and livestock care tasks.

Sustainability Officer

Yarra Ranges Council
LILYDALE, VIC
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • I assessed Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) for planning applications.
  • I assisted in developing and delivering an environmental sustainability leadership program for local youth – ‘Leading 4 the Future’.
  • I conducted Building Vulnerability Assessments on emergency relief centres to address vulnerability to climate change events.
  • I worked with the infrastructure team using Circular Economy Principles to win a Sustainability Victoria grant application for ‘Warburton Water World’.

Recycling 2.0 Community and Engagement Officer

Hobsons Bay City Council
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Developed the successful community engagement program for the Recycling 2.0 waste and recycling program for Hobsons Bay City Council.
  • Oversaw the management of over 100 volunteers to help educate the greater community on the new four-bin service.
  • Developed the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community engagement program.
  • Organised and oversaw all Recycling 2.0 community engagement activities.

Project and Administration Coordinator

North East Link Project
Melbourne, VIC
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • I provided high level administration assistance to the Director of the Land, Planning and Environment team including preparation of reports and Ministerial briefing papers.
  • Assisted in developing sustainability targets for the project and Environment Effects Statement.
  • Reviewed planning applications within the North East Link Project Boundary area and provided response to Councils.
  • Assisted the planning team in setting up a system to enable smooth transition from a Section 52 Referral Authority to a Section 55 Referral Authority.

Executive Assistant and Project Officer

Victorian Planning Authority
11.2016 - 10.2018
  • Manage administration and correspondence for 1 x Director and 2 x Executive Directors in the Inner and Middle Melbourne team.
  • Provided project management assistance to two teams including coordination of Board reports and presentations, following up on key deliverables and assistance on sustainability principles.
  • Assisted with stakeholder and community engagement.
  • Assisted in developing sustainability targets for planning design.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Environment And Sustainability

Melbourne University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2023

Fellowship Program -

Centre for Sustainability Leadership

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

University of Technology, Sydney

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • Project administration
  • Cultural knowledge and heritage
  • Stakeholder and community engagement
  • Analysis and problem solving
  • Volunteer management
  • Report and brief writing
  • Strong and effective communication
  • Change behaviour
  • Manage client expectations

Accomplishments

  • One of 20 secondees in the Asia-Pacific region chosen to participate in a NAB Earthwatch expedition in Borneo
  • Awarded an Australian Government Certificate of Achievement in recognition of volunteering
  • Australia Day Community Achievement Award for my work on coordinating monthly community lunches in the North Sydney area

Volunteer Programs

  • Team Leader, Habitat for Humanity, As a Team Leader for two overseas builds with Habitat for Humanity I was responsible for recruiting volunteers, managing the team, maintaining safety and monitoring budgets.
  • Coordinator, Community Lunches, As a coordinator for four years, I assisted in arranging free lunches on a monthly basis for people from the local housing commission and recruited volunteers.

Affiliations

  • Pottery and ceramics, and I will participate in my first exhibit this year
  • I am currently studying holistic creative art therapy and counseling

Timeline

Team Assistant

Ecology and Heritage Partners
09.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Project Administrator

Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
01.2024 - 06.2024

Project Support Officer

Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change
06.2022 - 12.2023

Project Officer – Artisan Agriculture Project

Hepburn Shire Council
07.2021 - 06.2022

Internship

Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths & Murrnong Farm
03.2021 - 06.2021

Sustainability Officer

Yarra Ranges Council
07.2020 - 02.2021

Recycling 2.0 Community and Engagement Officer

Hobsons Bay City Council
12.2019 - 07.2020

Project and Administration Coordinator

North East Link Project
10.2018 - 10.2019

Executive Assistant and Project Officer

Victorian Planning Authority
11.2016 - 10.2018

Graduate Certificate - Environment And Sustainability

Melbourne University

Fellowship Program -

Centre for Sustainability Leadership

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

University of Technology, Sydney

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