Lachlan Buchanan

Local Government Employee

Brighton East, Victoria, Australia

About

Recently graduated Arts student, eager to further specialise in public policy and strategy. Well-versed in long term-planning, completing tasks with a quick turnover, communicating, working with others, and taking initiative. Strong knowledge of policy formation and organisational change. Looking to leverage skills for a career in social or public policy, eager to apply experience in a professional environment and expand skill sets.

Experience

  • Customer Service Officer at Hobsons Bay City Council
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Tutor at St Mary's College, University of Melbourne
    Mar 2025 - Oct 2025 · 8 mos

    Tutoring Introductory Microeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics and Introductory Macroeconomics for University of Melbourne students

  • Client Enagagment Officer at LocalAgentFinder
    Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 · 3 mos

  • UVEP Intern at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
    Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 · 3 mos

  • Public Affairs Intern at Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA)
    Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 · 5 mos

    - Internship position focused on policy research, problem analysis and administrative assistance - Authored two policy reports which gave recommendations on improvements of current waste management procedures - Presented findings to internal stakeholders - Assisted in general administrative duties such as note taking and data entry