Riajeet Kaur
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Skilled science professional experienced in tackling policy issues with dedication and a results-driven mindset. I currently work in energy policy, with a focus on gas reform and substitution to shape fact-based policies and analysis. As a resourceful and analytical professional, I have accumulated experience in several research-based sectors, including policymaking and analysis, project management, academia, and content development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Officer, Energy Policy
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
2024.01 - Current
- Provided high quality, accurate and timely analysis to support policy development and contribute to the delivery of the Gas Substitution Roadmap and the strategic gas work program
- Provided options for gas substitution opportunities in residential and industrial settings through uptake of electrification and renewable gases
- Prepared policy papers, presentations, correspondence, Cabinet documents,reports and briefings to supporting decision making at Ministerial and Executive level
- Provided advice and guidance to executive management regarding policy implementation
- Provided coordination and support activities for engagement via Supporting Industry to Transition Forum, engaging stakeholders across government to identify regulatory barriers and policy settings to enable gas substitution in industrial uses
- Conducted research and analysis on current and proposed policies, practices, and procedures
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure effective communication of policies across the organisation
- Assisted with the development of long-term strategic plans to support policy objectives.
Policy Analyst
Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)
2019.03 - 2020.07
- Produced qualitative research analysis and reports, policy statements, submissions and facilitated policy discussion with relevant stakeholders including government, private sector, international academies and associations
- Project management: Led the Academy's project to assess technology readiness in Australia's Waste management sector funded by the Australian Research Council
- Prepared evidence based technical documents, planned and executed workshops and consultations with external stakeholders across Forums and projects in the Energy, Infrastructure, Education and Waste management sectors
- Stakeholder management: Responsible for major science research projects. Tasks included requirements gathering, identifying key stakeholders and liaising through consultations and workshops, writing technical documents and supporting technical teams to deliver sustainable solutions
- Assisted with planning and facilitating meetings, workshops and development of papers and reports for international forums including the German Academy of science and engineering (acatech) and the Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) to promote cooperative international engineering efforts
- Scoping new research project opportunities and helped secure resources for those projects
- Worked with senior research fellows and think tanks and help reviewing and reworking policy and guidance material.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with stakeholders to gain valuable insights into the industry's challenges and opportunities.
Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, IP University
2012.05 - 2015.10
- Subject coordinator/ Team Leader for the Institute's Applied Physics department
- Lecture planning and delivery of Applied Physics concepts to Engineering students
- Student on-boarding, counseling, and mentoring new teaching recruits
- Assisted the development of budgets and control process of the Institute's physics lab
- Monitored resource allocations, maintained staff roasters and operation management of scientific facility
- Supervised laboratory and vendor staff to improve quality and operation excellence of laboratory processes
- Developed and lead delivery of training and evaluation programs.
Content Developer
Extramarks Education Pvt. Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.05
- Stakeholder management: Conducted meetings with clients and key stakeholders to determine their content requirements
- Collaborated with various teams to simplify complex concepts, sourcing and creating learning materials
- Designed and developed e-learning content for Physics year (6-12) and competitive exams
- Developed scripts for animations, designed interactive experiments and activities for concepts in Physics
- Provided digital learning solutions and of a range of curricula and users
- Delivered real-time communication and solutions to online users and customers (students and school representatives) queries
- Effectively researched and developed quality learning materials that were user friendly and engaging.
Education
Masters of Technology(M.Tech) - Nanotechnology
National Institute of Technology
Masters of Science (Physics) - Electronics
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Education - Science teaching and education for children with special needs
University of Delhi
Bachelors of Science (Hons.) Physics -
University of Delhi
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Outcomes thinking
- Policy analysis
- Research skills
Timeline
Policy Officer, Energy Policy
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
2024.01 - Current
Policy Analyst
Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)
2019.03 - 2020.07
Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, IP University
2012.05 - 2015.10
Content Developer
Extramarks Education Pvt. Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.05
Masters of Technology(M.Tech) - Nanotechnology
National Institute of Technology
Masters of Science (Physics) - Electronics
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Education - Science teaching and education for children with special needs
University of Delhi
Bachelors of Science (Hons.) Physics -
University of Delhi
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