Michele Konrad

• Led the development of environmental, sustainability and land-use strategies for NSW Government departments including Office of Environment and Heritage, Crown Lands, Lands & Water and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, engaging with executive leaders, stakeholders and staff to build support and clarify strategic direction
• Supported an Australian Government department through complex multi-stakeholder negotiations and implementation planning to support the handover of a former mining town in the Northern Territory to its Traditional Owners
• Developed innovative techniques for teams who perform in high-pressure environments to shift workplace culture to be at once more supportive and more operationally effective, in fields as diverse as crime prevention, financial regulation and emergency services
• Working with the Nous Video team, produced and directed engaging video content to support operational and strategic change in public service organisations, universities and peak bodies.

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

Michele holds master’s degrees in business and foreign affairs from Georgetown University, as well as a diploma in project management.

Her creative qualifications include a certificate in content creation from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, a producer’s certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a screenwriting certificate from the New York Film Academy.

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