Sarah Barnard

- Exercising critical thinking and sound judgement to manage the timely flow of information (including briefings, correspondence, meeting requests and other documents or submissions) between the Minister’s Office and the directorate/agency.

- Supporting the Minister with a readily accessible source of knowledge, information and advice about the operations of the directorate/agency in relation to complex/sensitive issues.

- Fostering a productive working relationship between the Minister’s Office and the directorate/agency and with key stakeholders, including other DLOs, staff from other directorates, the ACT Legislative Assembly and committees.

- Maintaining a high-level understanding of emerging issues and advising the director-general and/or directorate executive of these issues in a timely manner.

- Fielding day-to-day requests from the Minister’s Office and coordinating responses on behalf of the directorate.

- Ensuring information and documents are stored and processed securely when moving between the Minister's Office and the directorate/agency or to other directorates.

• Lead and manage the Assembly Coordination team, overseeing workflow, priorities and staff development.
• Manage briefing processes and documentation for Assembly sittings, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate Cabinet documentation workflows, ensuring alignment with legislative priorities and deadlines.
• Liaise with senior executives and stakeholders to align Assembly and Cabinet priorities and respond to emerging issues.
• Represent the team through public speaking engagements, including presentations at ACT Government seminars.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the Assembly Coordination team.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff, fostering capability development and team cohesion.
• Ensure compliance with parliamentary protocols, Cabinet conventions, and government procedures in all outputs.

• Sole governance liaison between ACT Courts and the Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS), ensuring seamless communication and alignment on strategic priorities.
• Managed a small team responsible of governance coordination officers, providing leadership, mentoring, and performance oversight to support high-quality outputs.
• Coordinated all governance activities for ACT Courts, including ministerial correspondence, Cabinet submissions, and briefing coordination.
• Managed end-to-end processes for high-level documentation, ensuring compliance with government protocols and timely delivery to executive stakeholders.
• Provided strategic advice and quality assurance on governance matters, supporting decision-making and risk mitigation across the Courts.
• Maintained oversight of governance registers and tracking systems to ensure transparency and accountability in all correspondence and submissions.

• Lead, manage, and monitor the performance of a small diverse team.
• Effectively prioritise, manage and coordinate complex projects, programs and deliverables.
• Develop evidence-based regulatory workplans to inform WorkSafe ACTs strategic priorities.
• Onboard new staff members and conduct inductions on WorkSafe ACT’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively guide and train staff members to undertake required duties.
• Perform quality analysis and clearances to high-level deliverables.

• Coordinate the preparation and production of the 2022-2023 Annual Report, collaborating with various teams to gather relevant information and data whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Draft and deliver high-level briefs for the ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner, providing concise and comprehensive analyses, recommendations and strategic insights on issues and developments.
• Oversee and manage the legal processes for the agency, such as Freedom of Information requests and Subpoenas, ensuring timely and accurate responses whilst adhering to legal requirements and agency policies.
• Independently manage the WorkSafe ACT Strategic Coordination Inbox, promptly addressing inquiries, delegating tasks, ensuring timely responses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Chair recruitment panels when required, facilitating the selection process defining the criteria and ensuring a fair and efficient assessment of candidates to meet agency staffing needs.
• Assist colleagues by providing guidance, writing standard operating procedures, and undertaking ad hoc tasks to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Lead and oversee the development, implementation and data evaluation of policy changes and initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive data research on complex issues, providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Draft, review and present high-quality policy documents, briefings and reports for senior directors and external jurisdictional stakeholders.
• Manage policy projects and procurement activities, including setting timelines, allocating resources and ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including state and territory health departments through the management of a shared mailbox.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence and input to high level policy briefs.
• Provide administration support for frequent meetings with external agencies including Services Australia.
• Prepare policy documentation to support a range of work carried throughout the branch.
• Deliver secretariat support to Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) autonomously.
• Support and apply policy developments to align with departmental processes and legislation.

• Contribute to the development of sections reporting tools and resources including registers, trackers, and online reporting managing applications.
• Assisted with the collation, analysis and reporting of data to ensure accurate and high-quality input to financial and program reporting.
• Provide high-level secretariat support to internal and external committees including Research Funders Forum and National Health & Medical Research Council.
• Deliver meeting support duties including the development of agendas, assembled and circulated papers, prepared and shared minutes/action registers.
• Contribute to the team to streamline and standardise delivery of data, including assisting with administration of program management activities.
• Develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.

• Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide quality assurance to medical letters written by Professional Advisors within the section.
• Manage and assist Professional Advisors communication with external stakeholders.
• Manage scheduling, travel arrangements, communications screening, and other administrative support tasks for the Director.
• Used initiative to streamline process and improve teamwork for the section.
• Using a range of data records and information management systems including TRIM and CWMS (case data management system)

• Promoted from previous position as receptionist/dental assistant.
• Perform as a team leader and organised all treatment and placement activities.
• Establish rapport and relationships with patients and external partners to cross-train and support medical staff.
• Train new staff locally and interstate in all aspects of the clinics processes and procedures.
• Review each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
• Explain treatment choices to patients and helped determine best options.
• Manage clerical duties, including researching billing issues, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance coverage.
• Educate patients on dental benefits and coordinated payment with health insurance companies.
• Increase overall revenue of the clinic by achieving production goals.
• Completed clerical duties and tasks for day-to-day clinic administration.