Western Sydney University

 Achievements

• Led the implementation of the Western Sydney Creative Decadal Strategy, providing strategic leadership for arts and culture across the University.
• Co-authored and delivered the State of the Arts in Western Sydney reports and annual State of the Arts Address in partnership with the Centre for Western Sydney, informing cultural policy and sector advocacy.
• Oversaw a program of exhibitions and public cultural initiatives that strengthened community engagement and research outcomes.
• Developed strategic partnerships with leading local arts organisations, including playing a key role in the establishment of the Western Sydney Arts Alliance (WSAA) to strengthen collaboration across the region’s cultural sector.
• Provided strategic advice on the art and cultural aspects of the Indigenous Centre of Excellence (ICoE), including its design and development, Indigenous cultural protocols, collection strategy and commissioning frameworks, in partnership with First Nations communities.
• Directed the redevelopment of Western Sydney Creative’s website and digital presence.
• Oversaw the implementation of a new collections management database, the development of collections policies, procedures and governance frameworks aligned with museum best practice,
• Built strategic partnerships with major cultural organisations, including the Powerhouse Museum and the Sydney Opera House, and represented the University nationally and internationally.