Executive Summary
Mid-level Australian public servant with proven experience in regulatory policy design, inter-governmental liaison, and ministerial correspondence. Skilled in translating statutory requirements into workable operational guidelines across Commonwealth programs.
Professional Experience
Commonwealth Resource and Catchment Commission
Brisbane
Senior Policy Officer (APS 6)
July 2023 – Present
- Draft policy briefs, ministerial submissions, and stakeholder consultation papers regarding regional environmental resource allocations.
- Coordinate cross-agency regulatory reporting with state and municipal statutory bodies to ensure legislative compliance under federal acts.
- Lead a project team of 4 junior analysts assessing grant compliance and program performance across Queensland catchment initiatives.
- Facilitate quarterly industry stakeholder forums to resolve operational policy concerns and gather regulatory feedback.
Federal Logistics and Supply Agency
Brisbane
Policy and Compliance Officer (APS 4-5)
Feb 2021 – June 2023
- Reviewed freight operator compliance submissions against national supply chain standards across 14 regional hubs.
- Synthesised regulatory feedback from transport operators to contribute to updated procedural guidelines.
- Prepared weekly operational briefings and draft responses for parliamentary inquiries.
Education
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts · Public Policy and Economics · Brisbane, Australia · Distinction · Feb 2018 – Nov 2020
Focused on Australian governance frameworks, administrative law, and regional economic development policy.
Key Projects
Inter-Agency Reporting Harmonisation Project
Nov 2024 – Aug 2025
- Drafted national compliance guidance documentation clarifying reporting obligations for 85 registered regional bodies.
- Standardised briefing templates across two regional offices, reducing turnaround time on ministerial correspondence by 20%.
Core Capabilities
Policy development
Ministerial correspondence
Stakeholder consultation
Regulatory compliance
Administrative decision-making
Statutory reporting
Risk assessment
Briefing and submission writing
Languages
English
C2
French
B2
Certifications
Certificate in Public Sector Governance
Institute of Public Administration Australia · May 2024
Community Engagement
Brisbane Community Literacy Foundation
Brisbane · June 2021 – Dec 2023
- Digital Services Volunteer
- Assisted newly arrived migrants and community members with navigating online government services and forms.
- Conducted bi-weekly digital literacy workshops for seniors and job seekers.