Teresa Costanzo
Canberra,ACT
Summary
I am a high-performing and dedicated public servant with experience in both public and private sectors. I am a versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities and quickly build rapport with my peers.
My expertise lies in event management and stakeholder engagement. I have a proven track record of delivering small to large-scale events on-time and within budget, skilled at identifying problems, promptly mitigating obstacles and actively resolving conflicts to ensure client satisfaction and positive attendee experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
A/g Assistant Director, Internal Events Manager, Communication & Creative Services, DITRDCA
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA)
Canberra
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated all internal events including the Secretary Speaker Series, Diversity and Inclusion Networks, EL1 and EL2 Summits, Secretary’s Awards and annual all-staff event
- Key duties and other responsibilities listed in APS duties below.
APS 6, Internal Events Officer, Communication & Creative Services, DITRDCA
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA)
Canberra
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist in the management and logistical arrangements for all internal events, including the Secretary Speaker Series, Secretary’s Awards, annual EL1 and EL Summits, and the annual all staff event.
A/g Assistant Director, Learning Experiences & Engagement
APS Academy (the Academy) – Australian Public Service Commission
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Manage and implement new Academy specialised programs
- Operationalise day-to-day learning offerings developed by the Academy and external stakeholders
- Coordinate the Academy’s course offerings for the 2024 APS Academy calendar
- Oversee and assist with complex customer enquiries received by phone or via the public mailbox
- Liaison with course facilitators and suppliers
- Contract management
- Reporting.
APS6, Team Leader, Learning Experiences & Engagement Team
APS Academy – Australian Public Service Commission
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Manage the roll out of the Delivering Great Policy (DGP) suite of courses to help uplift and strengthen policy capability across the APS.
APS6, Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Department of Education, Skills and Employment
02.2013 - 11.2021
- Assist with the management of the Australian Training Awards (the Awards)
- The Awards are the peak national awards for the vocational education and training (VET) sector, recognising and rewarding excellence demonstrated by business, registered training organisations, teachers and students.
Education
Skills
- Event Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Administration
- Communications
- Leadership and Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management and Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Baseline Security Clearance
Awards
2014 Australia Day Achievement Team Award
References
- Marnie Hodsdon, Director, Internal Communication & Creative Services Section, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA), 0410 317 391, marnie.hodsdon@infrastructure.gov.au
- Tammy Sattler, A/g Director, Learning Experiences and Engagement, APS Academy, 0421 062 401, tammy.sattler@apsc.gov.au
- Lauren Ambrose, Director (currently on maternity leave), Learning Experiences and Engagement, APS Academy, 0431 000 430, lauren.ambrose@apsc.gov.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Entertaining at home
Affiliations
- Attendance at the Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit 2024
Timeline
A/g Assistant Director, Internal Events Manager, Communication & Creative Services, DITRDCA
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA)
01.2024 - Current
APS 6, Internal Events Officer, Communication & Creative Services, DITRDCA
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts (DITRDCA)
08.2023 - 12.2023
A/g Assistant Director, Learning Experiences & Engagement
APS Academy (the Academy) – Australian Public Service Commission
06.2023 - 08.2023
APS6, Team Leader, Learning Experiences & Engagement Team
APS Academy – Australian Public Service Commission
11.2021 - 05.2023
APS6, Department of Education, Skills and Employment
Department of Education, Skills and Employment
02.2013 - 11.2021
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