Effectively manages complex projects within timeframes and resources. Extensive experience working with a range of government departments and agencies at the Commonwealth and state/territory level to develop and deliver a number of policies and programs. Open communication style with clients, project partners and stakeholders is an integral part of successfully managing projects.
Capably scopes projects and identifies realistic milestones and key deliverables. Has knowledge and experience of government processes and systems. Knows the challenging and often changeable public sector environment and anticipates and is responsive to client needs.

Considerable insight and skill in engaging with and managing stakeholders. Extensive experience working on national reform projects requiring complex consultation and negotiation with multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders with competing interests. Has extensive experience working with Australian Government and state and territory officials, regulators, ministers and their advisers, industry associations, unions, academics and researchers, boards, businesses and subject-matter experts on a range of projects.
Identifies and prioritises relevant stakeholders and their issues and interests. Undertakes analysis to develop a balanced, informed and purposeful approach to consultation. Experienced in managing the expectations of diverse groups and in handling sensitive or contested matters. Builds constructive relationships to ensure engagement and achieve project outcomes, and develops appropriate consultation strategies, processes and mechanisms to meet project requirements.

Uses highly-developed critical and analytical thinking to assess and develop practical solutions to complex public policy and project problems. Experienced in building a credible evidence base and distilling information from diverse sources to develop well-reasoned and persuasive policy and business cases. Advises on and develops strategies for negotiation, agreement and delivery.
Highly skilled in preparing an extensive range of documents that are clear and concise, tailored to meet the needs of the audience and presenting content in user-friendly and accessible ways. Understands how to exercise influence and provides well-considered and persuasive written and verbal advice.

Applies extensive public sector knowledge and expertise to advise private sector organisations, including those seeking to influence, engage and work with government.

Leads and guides constructive discussions to meet objectives in a range of forums including planning days and meetings. Draws on understanding of client issues and challenges, the views of stakeholders and decision makers to promote dialogue and create shared purpose and direction with a focus on outcomes.
Works with groups to build consensus, identify and develop options and solutions to address problems, and agree next steps. Leads groups through the process of developing plans and strategies, and helps them examine information and evidence to inform decision making. Assists in documenting outcomes from facilitation, depending on client needs.

Works with groups and individuals at all levels to improve capability and performance in core competencies such as strategic thinking, policy development, stakeholder engagement, communication and management and leadership. Coaches teams and individuals to lift capability and performance and can design, develop and facilitate solutions to address learning and development needs.
Assists clients identify and prioritise the capabilities, skills and experience they want and need in their workforce, including advising on job design and position descriptions where targeted recruitment is needed to attract the right candidates to build new or expand existing teams.

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