Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
I bring together industry, academia, government connections and real-world problem solving to lead innovation and drive meaningful change. My career spans energy, water, defence, and national research organisations. I’ve designed and delivered enterprise program initiatives, led national transformation programs, and managed high-value infrastructure projects across Australia. Most recently, I directed CSIRO’s Woomera Radioactive Waste Remediation Program, a technically demanding, multi-stakeholder project of national significance. A former Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy, I’m now the Propel Program Manager at ATSE, shaping the skilled workforce that will deliver one of Australia’s biggest industrial and technical endeavours. I’m focused on creating pathways for our future generations into science, technology, engineering and maths. Passionate about connecting people, ideas, and opportunities to deliver impact where it matters most, I hold a BEng (Hons) in Engineering and an MSc from the University of East London and the pioneering Centre for Alternative Technology.
Leading ATSE’s Propel Program, a national scholarship initiative supporting undergraduate STEM students. Partnering with people from universities, industry, and government to strengthen Australia’s science, engineering, and defence workforce. Driving engagement and outreach to ensure long-term impact and inclusivity.
Led a high-profile, multi-year program delivering complex sustainability and radioactive waste remediation outcomes of national significance. Accountable for program strategy, governance, delivery, and stakeholder alignment across government, regulators, and technical partners. Delivered critical remediation works safely, on time, and within budget, navigating high-risk environments and complex regulatory frameworks. Recognised with the CSIRO People Award (Dec 2025) for leadership, safety culture, and team performance. In parallel, operated as Change Manager within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), shaping enterprise-wide program governance, frameworks, and delivery standards. Co-developed scalable PMO systems and uplifted organisational capability to support large-scale transformation initiatives.
Enabled great research by leading the Business & Infrastructure program of projects from inception to completion.
Worked with large organisations to provide Energy Policy, Strategy and Management advice to ISO50001.
Led Innovation Management, Strategic Partnering, Researching and Implementing new systems and technologies. Culture Change Program and Design Thinking.
Established new robust energy and water trading management systems. Scaled innovative renewable energy technologies and efficiencies to improve the essential water services in SA. Working with a great team to deliver significant and enduring improvements.
Embedded in the Ministry of Defence to lead and advise energy policy and implement solutions.