Project Manager
Adam has extensive management experience within the not-for-profit and state government sectors. Adam is a stakeholder engagement specialist with solid experience in project management. Over the past decade, Adam has delivered projects in health, community services, civil aviation safety and social housing for indigenous communities.
Adam enjoys the concentrated lead up of working on projects, mitigating risks, being part of the roll out, continuously evaluating progress, the energy of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, and of course, take pride in the finished product.
Project Manager
Highly client focused and outcome driven, Alex has provided communications support for important infrastructure projects including Transport for NSW’s More Trains, More Services Program and the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline. Alex works efficiently under pressure, communicates well with team members and helps deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.
Intern
Alex joins the KJA team after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communications) from the University of Melbourne. Alongside strong communication skills, Alex brings proven abilities in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and graphic design to the table. He is a keen writer and computer hobbyist with a passion for finding creative and efficient solutions.
Project Manager
Alex has extensive experience in the education space having worked in engagement roles within a leading University and Independent School. She has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across a diverse stakeholder base. She is proactive and outcome driven and is dedicated to providing a high level of client service.
Project Consultant
Alice has held various administrative and financial positions at a variety of companies including Beilby Consulting. She is a self-motivated, IAP2 qualified communications practitioner with a Bachelor in Business from Latrobe University.
Project Consultant
Anna is a dynamic communicator with 7 years’ experience as an architect. Working within the private and public development sectors Anna’s skill in project management, planning & construction allow her to help clients navigate complex social, political and historically sensitive environments.
As an architect Anna’s creativity and ability to think outside the box brings fresh ideas to developing tailored communications and engagement strategies.
Project Manager
Anna Sessink has a background in international development, working in a variety of industries including technology, conservation, education, government, and commercial environments. She excels at operations and project management, creating collateral and providing essential project support
Junior Graphic Designer
Anika is a graphic designer with a creative eye and a passion for illustration studying part time at Billy Blue College of Design. She is an experienced designer with an ability to deliver high-quality content in high pressure environments with the outlook to develop her skills further with every experience.
Project Coordinator
Angus is a Postgraduate planning student at La Trobe University with an ambition to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of regional and urban landscapes. He is skilled in report writing, delivering presentations and providing complaint resolution to clients. He has a developed understanding of the Victorian planning system with experience using relevant planning legislation, planning schemes and guidelines through participation in student planning projects.
Project Manager
Ben Flores is a skilled political, media and communications strategist with more than 10 years’ experience across a variety of sectors. Ben has worked extensively in crisis management, working on some of the highest profile social affairs matters in Australia. Ben recently worked as a Senior Adviser to a NSW Government Minister and was an adviser for the 2019 NSW State Election Campaign which delivered an historic third term for the Coalition Government.
Project Manager
Calli Graham is a stakeholder engagement and communications professional with diverse industry experience in government, construction and client relationship management. She is known for her excellent organisational skills and adept ability to build strong relationships. Her experience includes the development of communication and engagement strategy, execution of digital campaigns, community liaison, and working with key internal stakeholders in engineering and policy areas to address and resolve issues faced by stakeholders. Calli has worked within community relations on high-profile government projects including WestConnex and NorthConnex. Most recently, Calli worked for Transport for NSW to facilitate industry meetings, workshops and focus groups, and inform the public of upcoming Transport projects and initiatives. Calli has natural negotiation skills, an eye for detail and innovation, and looks outside the box to engage audiences and solve problems
Project Coordinator
Callum Roberts is a dynamic communicator with strong writing and strategic planning skills. He is committed to engaging with diverse audiences and local community groups. Callum led the communication strategy for This is Not Art, an emerging arts festival, which celebrated its 21st year in 2018. He was responsible for end-to-end management of media relations, marketing activities and internal communication. In 2018, Callum completed a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Public Relations. Callum is dedicated to building his skills in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, issues management and strategic communications through supporting the KJA team across a variety of projects.
Project Coordinator
Catherine is currently reading for a Bachelor of City Planning from the University of New South Wales. She has a particular interest in stakeholder consultation and engagement and has pursued this on a number of accounts for KJA including the University of New South Wales, the Department of Planning, Department of Education, Infrastructure NSW and Schools Infrastructure NSW. Catherine has experience working as an embedded member of council communications teams, most recently at Bayside Council.
Project Manager
Charlie is an experienced professional with a strong background in stakeholder engagement – working across Government and not-for-profit agencies primarily in the health sector. Charlie is a proactive engager, with capabilities to producing high level communications, from policies, frameworks, strategies and ministerial writing.
Through his vast experience he has acquired many skills including advocacy, project management, membership management, event management, client management, brand management, change management, policy management, knowledge exchange and clinical implementation.
Intern
Chibi joins the KJA team as an Intern as he pursues his post-graduation in International Business from the University of Melbourne. Enthusiastic and passionate about communications and engagement, he has a background in business analytics and strategy development. His career goals are set to work in spaces that create macro-economic impact through strategic community engagement.
Project Coordinator
Ellen is working towards a career in environmental climate change law. Her interest in environmental protection and experience in stakeholder engagement delivery has ensured her success on one of Victoria’s largest road projects. Ellen is a team player with extensive skills in research analysis and first hand legal experience.
Accountant
Erick Lesmana joins KJA after working as a Management Accountant for Menzies Aviation, Sydney. Erick is a very experienced accountant who prides himself on his accuracy and timeliness in financial control and reporting. Erick holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting from Macquarie University and is meticulous and result driven.
Project Coordinator
Harry has worked alongside a number of teams on different projects across KJA’s Melbourne and Sydney offices. These projects have seen Harry advance his communications and engagement skills through actively managing administrative aspects of the project under the direction of project managers. Harry has recently completed his third year of a Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bioengineering and Bioengineering at the University of Melbourne. His work with KJA has seen him expand his skills in research, administration, event coordination and social media.
Project Manager
Helena Johansson is an excellent writer with strong inter-personal and multi-lingual skills, who’s worked on multiple online news and marketing platforms at a national and an international level. Helena has an engineering background as well as experience in the local government, transport and economic development sectors. She excels at stakeholder management, creating collateral and providing essential strategic direction. Her extensive experience on planning and infrastructure projects includes high-profile ventures such as the Sydney Monorail Removal Project and Sydney Metro City & Southwest.
Project Manager
Jared is a trusted communications consultant and has worked for leading agencies for over a decade, working across a variety of sectors for diverse clients, including FTSE 100 names such as Sainsbury’s, HSBC and National Grid. He has a solid track record of success as a proactive self-starter and delivers outstanding results for clients.
At home helping clients engage with diverse stakeholders, the media, political audiences and the public, he has led consultation and engagement programmes involving thousands of people. This follows previous experience working in the civil service and for a government minister.
Jared strives to continually enhance his skills-sets and to find new opportunities for professional development. He recently achieved a distinction grade when awarded the Public Relations and Communications Agency Diploma.
