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Veronica Bullock

Veronica Bullock

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Experienced PIRSA Case Manager, adept in relationship management, and the application of science to problems. Excelled in securing contracts at Significance International P/L, showcasing problem-solving prowess and industry knowledge. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and achieving significant project outcomes, with a flair for collaborative interactions and content writing.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

PIRSA via RANDSTAD Recruitment
Adelaide City / Gilles Plains, SA
10.2024 - Current
  • Engage directly with producers at impacted locations.
  • Ensure timely and effective support.
  • Tailor and disseminate relevant technical, operational and scientific advice.
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
  • Provide fieldwork and field staff inputs as required by Operations Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics and standards.
  • Compile reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Analyze legislation, regulations, data or rule changes to determine impact of services.
  • Maintain logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.

Senior Consultant

Significance International P/L
Canberra, Australia
09.2010 - Current
  • Secure contracts across various heritage sectors for both individual and team projects.
  • Manage editing operations along with budgeting, contract execution, and timeline alignment.
  • Monitor compliance with global standards.
  • Expertise in evaluating risk and significance of projects.
  • Streamline functions of both national and global organizations in cultural and scientific sectors.
  • Advise on the formulation of international heritage policies across various countries.

Development Officer

Collections Council of Australia
Adelaide, Australia
09.2005 - 06.2010
  • Drafted and collated agendas, papers, policies, reports and talking points for a distributed national Board of industry and cultural organisation CEO's within tight deadlines.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information while aligning processes with company director roles and governance frameworks.
  • Developed proposals for projects, secured Board approvals, and coordinated and communicated approved projects as directed
  • Built partnerships and networks with relevant external bodies and individuals
  • Made presentations to local through to national events and wrote according to format and audience
  • Managed all unpaid workers, co-selected and co-managed paid workers
  • Contributed to the effective operation of a small team to deliver the organisation's objectives
  • Administration sharing, in-state and interstate event running, website, and database co-establishment (Microsoft platform).
  • Acted in CEO role as required

Conservator, Assistant Conservator, Assistant Curator

State and National Collecting Institutions
Sydney, Canberra, Australia
10.1984 - 04.2002
  • Scientifically treated paper-based collection items to improve interpretation and sustainability
  • Generated and maintained accurate, objective and detailed object records
  • Trained junior staff and volunteers in preventive conservation in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), use of inert materials, delicate handling
  • Designed and led the Australian National Maritime Museum's 'Archival Housing Project'
  • Published peer-reviewed articles and presented at national and international conferences on materials and water test methods and findings
  • Co-taught corrosion science to Higher School Certificate chemistry students
  • Developed storylines, sourced and negotiated objects and graphics, drafted labels and installed introductory exhibition for the multi-disciplinary Powerhouse Museum

Education

PhD - Weaving a Wicked Discourse: the (mis)framing of Australian Government heritage and sustainability policy

Australian National University
Canberra
02.2022

Master of Applied Science - Materials Conservation and Collection Management

Western Sydney University
Sydney
12.2003

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Prehistory/Archaeology, Anthropology, History, European languages

Australian National University
Canberra
12.1984

Skills

  • Relationship and Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborative interactions
  • Industry knowledge
  • Problem-solving and timely result delivery
  • Scientific method and data-interpretive capabilities
  • Content writing with text refinement
  • Whole-of-government comprehension
  • Microsoft Office suite familiarity
  • Bespoke computer program adaptability
  • Extensive supervisory experience

References

  • Mr Josh Grist, Operations Manager ToBRFV Response, PIRSA, josh.grist@pirsa.sa.gov.au, 0488 066 043
  • Ms Annabel Cox, Animal Health Adviser, PIRSA, annabel.cox@pirsa.sa.gov.au, 0428 113 460
  • Ms Margaret Birtley AM, Margaret Birtley Consulting, mb@margaretbirtley.com.au, 0418 814 957

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Waikerie, South Australia
  • Title: Case Manager, ToBRFV Response
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Driving License: SA Class C, R

Languages

German
Limited
Russian
Elementary
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Certification

  • PRINCE 2 (2017) Foundations of Project Management (Balance Global, London) 2019
  • Introduction to Repatriation: Principles, Policy, Practice (ANU, Canberra) 2021
  • Scientific Principles of Conservation (ICCROM, Rome) 1988

Timeline

Case Manager

PIRSA via RANDSTAD Recruitment
10.2024 - Current

Senior Consultant

Significance International P/L
09.2010 - Current

Development Officer

Collections Council of Australia
09.2005 - 06.2010

Conservator, Assistant Conservator, Assistant Curator

State and National Collecting Institutions
10.1984 - 04.2002

PhD - Weaving a Wicked Discourse: the (mis)framing of Australian Government heritage and sustainability policy

Australian National University

Master of Applied Science - Materials Conservation and Collection Management

Western Sydney University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Prehistory/Archaeology, Anthropology, History, European languages

Australian National University
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