Senior Project Manager
Angus Belling’s experience in media relations, change management and strategic communication spans across nine years. Angus has consulted across government, non-government and private sectors. He has worked in the areas of social investment, age care and child protection, housing and homelessness, engagement with vulnerable communities, and organisational change. His expertise in strategic communications has helped with the development and dissemination of messages to support policy reform and organisational change. He uses his specialised experience to reach target audiences and deliver on project objectives while meeting stakeholder expectations.
Senior Project Manager
Belinda Thompson is a senior communications and engagement professional with over 20 years’ experience in both public and private sector organisations. Belinda has designed and delivered innovative and engaging programs for an extensive range of clients across government agencies, local councils and private companies. A teacher by training, Belinda is an excellent communicator and is skilled at connecting with diverse audiences across all demographics, including young people. Belinda’s experience in urban planning and development at UrbanGrowth NSW and Landcom has enabled her to balance complex project objectives with managing community expectations and building stakeholder confidence. She ensures that simple and accurate project messaging is at the core of all projects that impact local communities. Belinda’s interest in youth engagement has seen her develop and deliver learning and education programs to better engage young people in the future of their urban environment.
Project Director
Cathy Mussert has 15 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate communication in government and the private sector, with specialities in transport and infrastructure. Before moving to Australia, she was External Engagement Director for Network Rail in the UK, leading the strategic communications, public affairs, government relations and community engagement functions. She has worked at the highest levels of the UK Government, providing strategic communications advice for the Deputy Prime Minister and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Prior to her work in government, Cathy was Head of Public Affairs at Heathrow Airport. She is an expert in stakeholder management, community engagement, and reputation and issues management.
Senior Project Manager
Chris Snewin has over 20 years’ experience in public policy, community relations and stakeholder engagement in the private, public sector and non-government sectors. He has expertise in developing, delivering and evaluating a wide range of stakeholder engagement, consultation and communication plans using a number of different engagement tools. Chris has gained extensive knowledge in a number of fields including Indigenous policy, aged care, telecommunications and construction. Having worked in a number of high profile projects such as the nbn rollout, The Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse and the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange project, Chris has proven abilities to proactively identify, manage and resolve conflicts and issues in sensitive political and community environments.
Senior Associate
David Robinson has extensive experience in stakeholder management, strategic communication and issues management. He excels in all aspects of project design and delivery, from setting the strategic approach and implementing community engagement programs to negotiating with individual stakeholders, and one on one negotiation, particularly with high impact and difficult issues. David has delivered communications and engagement programs for complex projects, such as the development of a plan of management for Western Sydney Parkland and their plans to develop business hub leases within the Parklands. He has a proven track record working on projects with multiple stakeholder issues, including an LEP amendment and planning proposal for City of Ryde and a new bridge across Homebush Bay.
Project Director
Donna is a leader in the field of communications and stakeholder engagement with senior management experience in public and private sector organisations. Donna has worked at senior levels of government providing leadership and strategic guidance to successfully deliver multiple high profile politically sensitive projects. She has over 20 years media and communications experience specialising in issues management, stakeholder engagement, event management, strategic planning and, with her exceptional interpersonal skills, has the ability to maintain positive stakeholder relationships. Donna's extensive experience and expert knowledge has been developed from working in the fields of housing, community services, aging and disability, telecommunications and consumer product organisations. Her recent clients include Grocon, University of NSW, Penrith Council, Evolve Housing, Land and Housing Corporation and the Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind Children.
Associate
Ian Colley is known for his expertise in designing and facilitating projects in business, government and community settings. His focus is on building common ground between multiple stakeholders, solving difficult problems and creating clarity about uncertain futures. Ian’s career is based in a rich background in senior public policy roles, along with hands-on experience in ambitious practical reforms. With high profile clients such as American Express, UTS and IBM, he has the experience to deal with ‘tricky issues’ through strong leadership and strategic communication skills. Ian currently chairs community liaison groups for clients including Barangaroo, Orica, and NSW Ports. He has recently played a key role in facilitating a number of Council workshops for the Office of Local Government’s Fit for the Future program.
Senior Project Manager
Jo Haran has over 20 years’experience delivering high level executive, strategic, advisory and support services across a range of public and private sectors.
Senior Project Manager
Joanna Woutersz has over 15 years’ experience in managing communications, public relations, and engagement across various disciplines. Joanna has led national engagement activities for NDIS, crisis communications and media management to the City of Parramatta Council and was the sole communications representative responsible for all corporate communications during a period of restructure at Local Land Services.
Senior Project Manager
Lisa Mackay-Sim is a senior corporate affairs professional with 20 years’ experience in corporate, government and non-profit organisations. She has worked across energy, water, mining, environment, urban infrastructure, health, emergency services, tourism and the arts. Lisa served as Deputy Chief of Staff to a NSW Minister. During her term in government she helped deliver an environment-led $100 million structural adjustment package for the logging industry, new cancer reduction measures and major reforms in the building and construction sector. She is adept at dealing with fast paced, complex, sensitive environments. Her specialist experience includes media relations, crisis and issues management, stakeholder and community engagement, internal communications, government relations and policy development.
Project Director
Matt is a highly experienced communicator who specialises in stakeholder engagement; building and maintaining relationships with individuals, departments and communities. For nearly 10 years, Matt has consistently delivered successful outcomes in engagement and communication with an organised and engaging approach. With a bachelor degree in Media and Communication, Matt finds better, clearer and more dynamic ways to translate technical terminology into information for broader audiences.
Senior Graphic Designer
Michelle has 20 years of experience in advertising and marketing as a senior graphic designer and studio manager. Not only does Michelle have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro), Adobe Sketch and CorelDRAW Graphic Suite, she also is a highly skilled leader and communicator with the ability to manage a creative team, production and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and clients. Her experience spans across engineering, construction, architectural, pharmaceutical, FMCG and hospitality sectors, dealing with global brands and branding framework. She has also partnered with not for profit organisations to bring great ideas to life.
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Senior Project Manager
Michelle Smith is a driven communications manager with over 20 years’ experience. Michelle has expertise in planning and leading comprehensive communications strategies, events and marketing programs and has worked with the Department Finance, Services, and Innovation, Get Health at Work and Fuji Xerox, providing advice on a broad range of communications services including brand, publishing, marketing, advertising, content, sales, sponsorship and events both on a national and international level.
Project Director
Moira Sharp’s experience in community relations spans three decades, and she draws on this experience when dealing with communities impacted by complex or controversial projects. Moira delivers the highest level of community and stakeholder engagement for her clients. She has the ability to connect with communities and stakeholders across all demographics and a talent for distilling complex technical data into simple but accurate project messaging. Moira is responsible for writing and delivering consultation plans, managing community and stakeholder engagement activities and is experienced in establishing and managing community reference groups. She is also highly skilled at managing stakeholder and community expectations and building community confidence.
Senior Accountant
Raj Singh has worked for eight years as an accountant in commercial spaces and now holds the role of Senior Accountant at KJA. Raj is an excellent communicator and has the ability to balance a demanding workload with a calm and ordered approach, providing integral support to KJA’s Finance Executive and the other members of the Finance team. Raj is precise and accurate and has relationship building and communication skills which compliment his role at KJA.
Senior Project Manager
Rebecca Williams is a strategic public affairs professional with more than 20 years’ experience in challenging political environments. Rebecca began her career as a journalist and has since worked in public affairs and policy development, including for two NSW Health Ministers and a major Sydney public hospital. Rebecca has excellent communication and issues management skills honed over years of managing highly confidential, controversial and contentious matters and is highly experienced in analysing dynamic and highly challenging political situations. She has a proven track record of solving complex policy and stakeholder issues and devising simple solutions.
Project Director
A highly experienced communications specialist, Rania has worked in Sydney and London delivering PR strategies and providing advice on government relations, issues and reputation management. A former Media Advisor to a State Government Minister, Rania has also worked with high profile organisations including the National Rugby League and Visit London. Her expertise is sought for initiatives that best raise the profile of an organisation and its community standing. More recently, Rania has worked with public sector clients providing communications and stakeholder engagement advice on major change and transformation projects.
Project Director
Sean is a highly regarded strategic advisor with over 17 years’ experience in politically sensitive government and private sector roles, working with local community groups, government, business and media stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. Sean’s strengths include strategic planning and analysis for policy development, negotiation, stakeholder consultation and media strategy and liaison. From his government experience, Sean has in-depth expertise in budgetary and policy processes stemming from strategic roles in water reform, environmental regulation, natural resource management and sustainable development planning.
Senior Project Manager
Sharon is a highly regarded communications specialist with extensive experience designing and implementing strategies for high profile government agencies including the NSW Department of Family and Community Services where she was the Principal Communication Officer.
Her extensive skills include the creation of tailored project communications strategies, development of engaging project material and successful delivery of traditional and online campaigns. Sharon’s superior writing skills have ensured targeted community education material was developed for individual projects. She is highly sought after for her sound strategic advice and known for her ability to successfully manage complex issues in politically sensitive environments.
Senior Project Manager
Wendy has over 15 years’ experience across a diverse range of communication and stakeholder engagement projects. Her significant experience combined with vast community, cultural, and technical knowledge gives her a strong foundation to work effectively with communication and stakeholder engagement projects and teams, and with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
