Christine Sindely

BIO

Christine Sindely is an Indigenous Australian Engagement Expert who has been responsible for delivering effective Aboriginal engagement practices and processes to corporate and government organisations across Australia. As the Manager of the Indigenous Economic Development & Participation, she leads teams that drive long-term economic development and employment pathways across Aboriginal communities - like has been implemented in the Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) business operating across the Pilbara in Western Australia. Christine supports RTIO to implement significant improvements to ensure culturally responsive and appropriate ways of working with Traditional Owners. Additionally, as a part-time contracted Business Coach, Christine is part of a team that assists current and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business people who are or want to transition into owning and operating a business.

SKILLS

Stakeholder Engagement | Community Engagement | Strategic Planning | Policy | Program Management | Strategy | Government | Change Management | Project Management | Business Process Improvement | Public Policy | Recruiting | Management Consulting | Mining | Economic Development | Project Planning | Event Management | Policy Analysis | Strategic Communications | Consulting | Budgets | Environmental Awareness | Public Sector | Program Development | Media Relations | Workforce Planning | Leadership Development

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ WA State Finalist - AIM Leadership Excellence Awards (2016) + Aboriginal Development Award (2015) + Aboriginal Leadership Development Excellence Award (2014) + Indigenous Employment Award (2014) + Waalitj Foundation - Business Hub + Australian Institute of Management - Aboriginal Business Leaders Program + School of Medical Sciences - Edith Cowan University + Indigenous Economic Development & Participation - Rio Tinto | Brierty Limited | Karlayura Group | Nous | St John Ambulance | Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations