Wendy Beaumont
Brisbane,Queensland
Summary
Throughout my career I have consistently demonstrated leadership, professional agility, commitment, creativity, adaptability and a strong work ethic. Working in a variety of roles including in project delivery of the state’s first Public Private Partnership (PPP) – TAFE Queensland’s Southbank campus and in government relations supporting the delivery of the State’s largest PPP the Cross River Rail project and associated works. I have broad government relations and stakeholder experience across the three levels of government, statutory bodies, ministerial and executive government offices and the private sector. I have extensive experience in government relations, strategic planning, policy development and ministerial and parliamentary processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Executive Correspondence & Government Relations
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (A08)
10.2022 - Current
- CRRDA Annual Reports – responsible for drafting and coordination of content, MBN and approvals, liaising with TMR and Delivery Authority staff to meet Annual Reporting Requirements (ARRs), the CEO’s and Minister’s Office expectations and Tabling Office requirements.
- Parliament – Question time summaries and Hansard analysis provided to CEO and EMT on sitting days to flag issues, priorities and positions (on anything that may impact the project). Coordination and/or author of PPQs and QoNs, working closely with TMR.
- Weekly MO catch-up and report – co-drafting of weekly report. Weekly meetings with MO advisor and a post meeting summary for the CEO’s awareness.
- Regular liaison with TMR, Translink and Queensland Rail, in relation to emerging issues, ministerial correspondence and parliamentary matters.
- Estimates – responsible for co-drafting briefs and providing input into topics, liaising with content experts and TMR, supporting CEO and Executive Director at Parliament House for Estimates hearings.
- CRRDA Operational and Strategic Plans – development and consultation of both plans, ensuring they aligned with the Delivery Authority's and WoG objectives and plans.
- Style Guide and Executive Correspondence Guide – developed to improve understanding and the quality of all types of correspondence.
- Research and drafting of complex commercial-in-confidence issues, advice, correspondence and reports. Ad hoc secretariat duties for EMT meetings.
- Member of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group.
Manager
Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A08)
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Management of six direct reports who allocated, reviewed and amended correspondence and briefing notes and performed reception duties for the Office of the Deputy Premier.
- Provided high quality advice to the department to ensure development of accurate, timely, well-considered correspondence and briefing notes.
- Oversaw weekly and daily reporting of incoming and overdue stakeholder correspondence and coordinated the departmental ‘week ahead’ report for new DG.
Principal Policy Officer – State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning
Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A07)
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Preparation of content for various infrastructure related policies, strategies and discussion papers including net zero emissions and the Australian Infrastructure Plan (resilience and sustainability).
- Secretariat for the Collaborative Contracting and Culture subgroup ( Infrastructure Industry Steering Committee) and its predecessor the Infrastructure Industry Stakeholder Group.
- Led the daily scanning and reporting of Australian and international governments and industry responses to COVID19 for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
A/Director & Departmental Liaison Officer – Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning
Local Gov, Racing & Multicultural Affairs (S01/A08)
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Conduit for accurate and timely advice between the department, other agencies and three Minister’s offices, with one direct report.
- Strategic review and prioritisation of correspondence, referrals to and from other agencies, contentious issues advice and meeting and event briefs.
- Weekly MO advisor meetings to understand critical issues and discern any linkages to provide a more efficient service to the MO, ODG, and department.
- A/Director in the ODG (four direct reports), which coincided with the Monsoon and severe flooding in North Queensland, reporting daily on impacts and departmental actions.
- Oversight of operational activities in department, prepared materials for Parliament and Cabinet and agenda and items for the MIN/DG meeting and formal and informal briefings for the DG.
Manager
Dept of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A08)
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Co-drafted the State Infrastructure Plan (SIP) and CBRC and Cabinet submissions, undertook high level research and analysed written submissions and agency feedback.
- Planned the statewide consultation (9 locations) of the SIP. Authored stakeholder consultation feedback report (qualitative and quantitative data) that supported KPMG’s final consultation report.
- Prepared SIP content with agencies, including social housing, and health. Authored PPQ’s, briefing notes, talking points, correspondence, and developed communications plans.
- Designed the Significant Regional Infrastructure Projects Program. Provided advice to agencies and the inter–departmental panel committee during the project prioritisation and assessment phase.
- Principal contact for media queries and agency sponsor for the ANZSOG work–based project Communicating the Social Benefits of Transport Infrastructure Projects: The Case of Cross River Rail.
Manager Strategic Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
Dept of Education & Training (A08)
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Undertook extensive research on initiatives and issues impacting the future direction of skills acquisition and workforce development in industry sectors across Queensland. Preparation of high-level briefings on quality assurance in training, government’s partnership with industry and preparation of a range of strategic policy initiatives to complement the government’s 2015 election commitments.
Manager/Principal Project Officer
Dept of Health (A08)
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Implementation, monitoring and reporting of the $327m state-wide Backlog Maintenance Remediation Program (BMRP). Authored the BMRP framework, audit response action plan and sensitive discussion papers and the policy for the Hospital and Health Services progress payment eligibility.
- Management of Tranche 1 of the Land and Building Transfer Project - reporting and day-to-day project management (six direct reports and three consultancy groups). Developed reports and presentations for the Minister, DG and Chief Health Infrastructure Officer.
Principal Policy Officer
State Development, Infrastructure & Planning (A07)
10.2010 - 04.2013
- DSDIP representative for the Whitsunday Industrial Workforce Development initiative 2011–2013 alongside representatives from GOCs, mining and heavy industry sectors, resulting in an action plan designed to attract a residential FIFO population and a strategy to retain the existing workforce.
- Management of a strategic flood modelling study and the Surat Basin Cumulative Growth Framework.
- Preparation of the Galilee and Surat Basin infrastructure frameworks – undertaking research, analysis, consultation with proponents, GOCs, local, state and federal agencies including CASA.
Principal Advisor
Dept Education & Training (A08)
03.2009 - 10.2010
- Principal Advisor to Assistant Director–General (five direct reports), responsible for internal budget and the progression of all branch reports, correspondence, and briefing notes.
- Management of the Science and Languages for the 21st Century, Building the Education Revolution (BER) program. Developed the project plan that encompassed all deliverables, milestones, risks, and a multi-level stakeholder communications plan.
- Established user group meetings to ensure building design met specialised requirements. Successfully negotiated with the Australian Government to include auditoriums as an approved building type.
- Developed assessment prioritisation tools for regional and state panels. Queensland received more funding than any other state or territory (94 projects, $155.26m).
- Authored whole-of-program evaluation reports: Round 1 – Cluster renewal and amalgamation/ Round 2 – Classroom renewal to determine direct and indirect benefits of the $800m State School’s for Tomorrow capital works program. These reports informed future school infrastructure investment.
Project Officer
Southbank Institute of Technology (A07)
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Part of the multi-disciplinary project team responsible for the redevelopment of the precinct.
- Commissioning and completion management - regular consultation with faculty staff to ensure the built environment and FFE met their specialist requirements. Relayed issues to builder and third-party service providers to ensure that best outcomes were achieved.
- Post-occupancy - undertook design resolution and defects management with private partners and independent certifier to ensure functional solutions.
- Authored policies, briefing notes, and the monthly partners’ report in accordance with the project deed. The project, Queensland’s first PPP ($550m), won the 'Best Global Project to Sign' at the Public Private Finance Award in London.
Teacher/ Head of Department
Gold Coast & Moranbah
01.2007 - 12.2007
- A range of roles including three years as head of department (with between 5 and 18 direct reports), behaviour management coordinator and visual arts/ICT/social science teacher.
Education
Master of Education -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDMaster of Creative Arts -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDBachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDGraduate Certificate - Learning Technology
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDBachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLDDiploma of Teaching - Art/Social Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDCertificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training
Blueprint
Certification: Lead With Impact: Leading Others -
Griffith University
Skills
- Governmental relations
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex problem-solving
- Stakeholder management
- Infrastructure policy
- Team leadership
- Time management
Timeline
Manager – Executive Correspondence & Government Relations
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (A08)
10.2022 - Current
Manager
Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A08)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Principal Policy Officer – State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning
Dept of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A07)
10.2019 - 04.2022
A/Director & Departmental Liaison Officer – Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning
Local Gov, Racing & Multicultural Affairs (S01/A08)
07.2017 - 10.2019
Manager
Dept of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (A08)
08.2015 - 07.2017
Manager Strategic Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
Dept of Education & Training (A08)
01.2015 - 08.2015
Manager/Principal Project Officer
Dept of Health (A08)
08.2013 - 12.2014
Principal Policy Officer
State Development, Infrastructure & Planning (A07)
10.2010 - 04.2013
Principal Advisor
Dept Education & Training (A08)
03.2009 - 10.2010
Project Officer
Southbank Institute of Technology (A07)
01.2008 - 03.2009
Teacher/ Head of Department
Gold Coast & Moranbah
01.2007 - 12.2007
Master of Education -
Griffith University
Master of Creative Arts -
Griffith University
Bachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Graduate Certificate - Learning Technology
Griffith University
Bachelor of Education -
Griffith University
Diploma of Teaching - Art/Social Science
Queensland University of Technology
Certificate IV - Assessment & Workplace Training
Blueprint
Certification: Lead With Impact: Leading Others -
Griffith University