James Robinson
Eyre
Summary
Accomplished public servant with a proven track record at Defence, now working within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and present research findings effectively, contributing to policy development and strategic planning. Skilled in leading teams under stress, showcasing a strong work ethic and exceptional organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
External Relations Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
01.2025 - Current
- Established productive relationships with industry leaders, fostering partnerships that informed policymaking efforts.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement roundtables to gather input and address public concerns
- Liaised with government agencies and external partners to align policies with broader initiatives.
- Contributed to the formulation of strategic policies by providing expert advice and information to decisionmakers.
Senior Researcher - Analytical Campaign Team Lead
Defence Science and Technology Group
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Acting at the EL1 level leading a team of 4 to provide key deliverables for an analytical campaign
- Trained team members by relaying information on analytical requirements and processes
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
Researcher - Operations Analysis
Defence Science And Technology Group
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding military operations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Contributed to policy development based on evidence-based recommendations from extensive research analysis.
Section Commander - Combat Engineer
Australian Army
05.2010 - 12.2021
- Managed daily operations in the section, ensuring timely completion of tasks and assignments.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Led a diverse team in various high-stress situations, maintaining discipline and focus on achieving objectives.
Intern - International Relations
Brisbane City Council
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Gained valuable experience working within local government, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Government And International Relations - International Relations, Public Policy, Russian
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.2021
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement expertise
- Data collection and organization
- Strong Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Research presentation
- Interpreting Results
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multiple teams in the development of operational wargaming, analysis and reporting methods.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members to deliver key analytical campaign activities
Certification
Joint Operations Analysis Division Chief of Division Award, DSTG
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
External Relations Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
01.2025 - Current
Senior Researcher - Analytical Campaign Team Lead
Defence Science and Technology Group
06.2024 - 01.2025
Researcher - Operations Analysis
Defence Science And Technology Group
01.2022 - 01.2025
Intern - International Relations
Brisbane City Council
03.2021 - 04.2021
Section Commander - Combat Engineer
Australian Army
05.2010 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Government And International Relations - International Relations, Public Policy, Russian
Griffith University
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