As a research support advisor, I am currently involved in the following administrative and management of research related activities:
Providing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) support starting from induction/orientation, generation affiliate access, sort out their stipend, organise their space, equipment, RTS and conference funding, maintaining canvas site and maintained records of their finances.
Provides support to Assistance Dean of Research (ADR), Directors of research institution on research activities such as funding, financial tracking and acquittal are done, organisation of events and advise them on matter related to student candidatures.
Monitors research project grants, liaises in a good working relationship with Chief Investigators, Research Office, and Finance office to ensure grants comply and that their invoices are raised accordingly.
Use financial and administrative tools to analyse and communicate financial and administrative issues related to research financial activities and student administrative matters.
Provision of regular correspondences orally and in written, answering queries and giving advice on all sorts of research activities, HDR students, staff, stakeholders affairs.
Legal Practice Experience
Canberra Community Law
01.2016
Street Law at the Canberra Community Law dealing with clients’ legal issue and referrals.
Governance and Legal Office University of Canberra reviewing faculties contracts and legal compliance and subpoenas.
Internship
United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
01.2010
Responsibilities included media monitoring, attended professional meetings with partners and UN Agencies and Foreign Embassies, planned events, drafted media stories and upload to the UN website, researched on issues and developed a media guide for the region.
Legal Associate
Peter Agoth & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors
01.2023 - Current
Criminal defence lawyer handling various aspects of criminal cases, including bail applications, sentencing, trials, and appeals.
Sessional Academic Tutor
Ngunnawal Centre (UC)
01.2016 - Current
Provides successful supplementary tuition and coordinate academic initiative to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, improving educational outcomes in their studies in arts, communication, and Law subjects.
Administrative Advisor
Faculty of Health (University of Canberra)
01.2014 - 01.2022
Undertake administrative tasks which include:
Effective coordination of appointments, meetings, preparing official recruitment of staff, assist HDR students in all matters of their candidature, organised official functions of the faculty, drafting correspondence, recording and drafting minutes, booking and coordinated travels, maintain financial and ITM records, raising invoices and maintenance of website, establish and maintain confidential records of faculty activities, proactively take responsibility and assist team members to achieve results in relation to team objectives as aligned to university strategic plans, received direction on other general administrative support, collate and direct students’ international registration and assessment of degrees.
Client Service Officer/International Student Advisor
Students’ Administration and Planning Unit (UC)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Provided accurate and timely client support services to students and staff on range of issues of admission, orientation, enrolments and fees, credits application, intermission, student academic progress, grievances resolution and policies and graduation.
Maintained high level integrity and professionalism required and interact with people from different background and took keen interest on students that were struggling and with special need. Coordinated and referred students to various department and services available for their assistance.
Offered range of student advice to international students range from their obligation to instructional one around Education Services for Overseas Students Act. Coordinate study plan with academic staff to ensure international student complete their course within time.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - admission into Practice
The Australian National University and ACT Supreme Court
01.2017
Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies - undefined
UC
Master’s Degree in Juris Doctor - undefined
The University of Canberra
01.2014
Bachelor of Public Relations - Public Relations, Communication and Government & Politics
University of Canberra
01.2010
Affiliations
Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)
Republic of South Sudan -Community Association incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Initiative of Change - South Sudanese Peace Initiative in Australia
Australian Capital Territory – Law Society
The South Sudan Bar Council – Advocate Licence
Timeline
Legal Associate
Peter Agoth & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors
01.2023 - Current
Research Support Advisor
UC Faculty of Health
01.2019
Legal Practice Experience
Canberra Community Law
01.2016
Sessional Academic Tutor
Ngunnawal Centre (UC)
01.2016 - Current
Administrative Advisor
Faculty of Health (University of Canberra)
01.2014 - 01.2022
Internship
United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific
01.2010
Client Service Officer/International Student Advisor
Students’ Administration and Planning Unit (UC)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies - undefined
UC
Master’s Degree in Juris Doctor - undefined
The University of Canberra
Bachelor of Public Relations - Public Relations, Communication and Government & Politics
University of Canberra
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - admission into Practice
The Australian National University and ACT Supreme Court
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Executive Director, CSE Research Support, Assistant Dean for Research Administration at Office of Research Case Western Reserve UniversityExecutive Director, CSE Research Support, Assistant Dean for Research Administration at Office of Research Case Western Reserve University