Olivia Kerr
Yass
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Freshwater Strategy
06.2023 - Current
- Acting secretary and special adviser to recently established industry body, Coal Australia
- Consulting for various small, medium and large sized companies in business development, strategy, media, and government relations (private and ASX listed)
- Development of submissions to State and Federal governments for grant proposals, public inquiries and consultation papers
- Political focus groups and research for the Federal Coalition, as well as several state Parties
Director of Policy and Research
Australian Hotels Association NSW
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for Government Relations between the NSW hotels industry and State and Federal Governments
- Used data from a range of sources including ABS, BOCSAR, and internally conducted research to analyse trends in hospitality, particularly regarding COVID-19 recovery
- Responsible for developing a range of policy positions for the hotels industry including gaming, immigration, liquor, food safety, heritage listing and planning
- Represented the Association on NSW Government boards and committees, including the Circular Economy Working Group and the Live Music Advisory committee
Deputy State Director
National Party of Australia – NSW
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed the legal and regulatory compliance matters of the Party and its related entities with various bodies including the ATO and AEC
- Held the positions of the Party’s Registered Officer (AEC), Party Secretary (AEC), and Public Officer (ATO)
- Served as the Party’s contact officer for complaints under the Code of Conduct and Discrimination and Harassment Policy, including internal and external HR matters
Acting State Director
National Party of Australia – NSW
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsible for all operations of the Party including Party events, fundraising, membership, finance and disclosure, Party registration, digital and written communications, and campaigns
- Transitioned office and staff to ‘work-from-home’ model during COVID-19 pandemic and developed digital mechanisms for virtual Party meetings and preselections that were compatible with the Party’s Constitution
- Managed various budgets including Party administration budget ($1,000,000+ p.a.), campaign budgets and disclosures, and Party assets
- Undertook recruitment of new staff members, responsible for implementing and enforcing internal HR policies and issues and managed a team of thirteen employees including remote workers
- Directed and personally authorised NSW Nationals election campaigns
Director of Administration
National Party of Australia – NSW
06.2019 - 02.2020
Compliance Manager
National Party of Australia – NSW
09.2018 - 06.2019
Communications Coordinator
National Party of Australia – NSW
01.2018 - 09.2018
Research Officer
National Party of Australia – NSW
04.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW01.2027
Master of Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW01-2023
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
College of Law
Sydney, NSW01-2021
Bachelor of Laws - Hons I
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW01-2017
Physics
Montana State University (Exchange)
Bozeman, USA01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Physics
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW01-2017
Timeline
Manager
Freshwater Strategy
06.2023 - Current
Director of Policy and Research
Australian Hotels Association NSW
04.2021 - 03.2023
Deputy State Director
National Party of Australia – NSW
07.2020 - 04.2021
Acting State Director
National Party of Australia – NSW
01.2020 - 07.2020
Director of Administration
National Party of Australia – NSW
06.2019 - 02.2020
Compliance Manager
National Party of Australia – NSW
09.2018 - 06.2019
Communications Coordinator
National Party of Australia – NSW
01.2018 - 09.2018
Research Officer
National Party of Australia – NSW
04.2017 - 12.2017
Doctor of Philosophy -
University of New South Wales
Master of Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice
College of Law
Bachelor of Laws - Hons I
University of Wollongong
Physics
Montana State University (Exchange)
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Physics
University of Wollongong
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