tom antoniazzi

senior consultant

About

I have worked as a policy adviser in federal and state government across a range of policy areas, including innovation, science, technology, energy, climate change, resources, education, employment and Indigenous affairs. I hold a double degree in Law and Arts from the University of Western Australia, with a major in Political Science and International Relations. I am currently completing my Master of Public Policy at the Australian National University.

Country

australia

City

melbourne

Industry

public policy

Skill

public policy, state government, organisational leadership, higher education policy, legal research, youth leadership, project management, team management, international relations, management, youth empowerment, public speaking, government relations, speech writing, legal analysis, legal writing, indigenous affairs, strategy, project delivery, public administration, policy analysis, native title, international governance, chinese politics, chinese foreign policy, australia china relations, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, community development, community engagement, strategic communications, event management, leadership, nonprofits, workshop facilitation, public relations, knowledge management, data analysis, annual reports, government procurement

Experience

senior consultant

dandolopartners

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

policy officer

department of training and workforce development

2015-1 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre: * Developed a state-wide strategy to transition Indigenous youth from school to employment * Prepared briefing notes for the Minister for Training and Workforce Development * Researched incentives for employers who engage Indigenous workers * Procurement Strategy: * Facilitated the implementation of the Department's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) * Evaluated Indigenous training plans submitted by State training providers * Reviewed the Department's procurement policy framework to ensure value for money purchasing * Performance Evaluation and Statistics: * Collected and analysed survey data for over 10 000 students in vocational education and training * Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to produce the Department's Annual Report * Implemented a knowledge management system to capture and share organisational knowledge

policy advisor

department of the prime minister and cabinet

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

research officer

western desert lands aboriginal corporation

2014-11 - 2015-2 · 4 mos

* Assisted WDLAC to support Martu people in the East Pilbara * Researched the closure of remote Indigenous communities in Western Australia * Analysed school attendance rates in remote Indigenous schools and its impact on literacy * Explored the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 on Martu native title interests * Analysed land use agreements between WDLAC and mining companies

president

uwa student guild

2010-12 - 2011-11 · 1 yr

* Advocated for 25 000 students on a range of higher education and social issues * Led organisational restructuring to improve student services * Secured more than $1 million in new funding from the university * Developed a modern course structure to improve equity and access for disadvantaged students * Oversaw two major charity events, raising $250 000 for local organisations