Michele Konrad

• Led the development of strategies and policy approaches for the Australian Department of Agriculture Water and Environment, Department of Planning and Environment NSW and Crown Lands NSW, engaging with leaders, stakeholders and teams to build support and clarify strategic direction
• Supported Parks Australia through complex multi-stakeholder engagement and implementation planning for the handover of Jabiru, a former mining town in the Northern Territory, to its Traditional Owners
• Provided expert facilitation and leadership development to emerging and senior leaders in Australian and state government departments
• Developed techniques for teams who perform in high-pressure environments to shift workplace culture to be more supportive and operationally effective, in fields as diverse as crime prevention, financial regulation and emergency services
• Worked with the Nous video team to produce and direct engaging video content for public service organisations, universities and peak bodies.

Before joining Nous, Michele was Head of Supply Chain for Oil Search and a member of its field leadership team in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Her prior oil and gas experience includes international team leader roles with British Petroleum and Bechtel.

Michele holds master’s degrees in business and foreign affairs from Georgetown University, and a diploma in project management. Her creative qualifications include a certificate in content creation from the Australian Film Television and Radio School and a producer’s certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Michele enjoys hiking, travelling and adventure, and appreciates the diverse cultural offerings of Canberra and Sydney.