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About Me

Natalie is a seasoned business leader with expertise in strategic development and operational planning. This is demonstrated through an impressive 25+ career spanning private, education and not-for-profit in large and small organisations. Her professional journey is marked by a strong passion and commitment to improving and growing ethical organisations by enhancing governance frameworks, driving strategic initiatives, and achieving operational excellence. Her ability to balance strategy with operational needs ensures sustainable growth and impactful outcomes.

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Natalie is committed to ongoing learning and staying relevant in business to provide clients with premium service. Utilising qualitative and quantitative research skills she competently conducts data analysis to inform strategic decisions and statements of intent. Natalie has extensive qualifications to complement her experience and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA). 

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Education

2012

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Deakin University

2010

Master of Commerce (Marketing Major)

Deakin University

2023

Master of Research Practice (minor thesis)

Victoria University

2018

Graduate Certificate in Writing and Literature

Deakin University

Certificates

2024

Certified Community Director
Institute of Community Directors Australia

2023

Executive For-Purpose Leadership Program

Melbourne Business School

2020

People Centred Implementation Practitioner

Change Synergy

2018

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

Knowledge Academy

Expertise

Strategy Development

Governance and Compliance

Crafting and implementing strategic plans that align with organisational vision and goals.

Establishing robust governance frameworks, including committee and policy development, to ensure ethical practises, compliance and operational efficiency.

Financial Management

Managing multi-million budgets and improving financial performance without compromising service quality.

Change and Project Management

Leading teams through complex workplace transformations, systems and project implementations.

Leadership and Mentoring

Team transformation and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

“Natalie is an exemplar of working collaboratively and strategically in partnership with stakeholders. She has a unique skill set that bridges the intersection of academia and professional services and her qualifications ensure she is respected and sought after for strategic insight and advice. She practices distributed leadership and gives agency and attribution to her teams and fosters positive working relationships with all levels and in particular executive levels within faculties. She empowers teams and works with them to drive continuous improvement aligned to strategic plans. In her time with Business and Law she promoted solutions to stackable frameworks and improvements to major courses reviews and curriculum alignment. Her natural entrepreneurial philosophy ensures processes align to business development. She is a pleasure to work alongside and is an asset to any executive group.”

Kerrie Bridson, Deakin University

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