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Pamela Jean Robinson

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Appointments And Memberships
Recognition
Employment History
Conferences, Papers And Publications
Education
Media Coverage
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PROFILE

A leader with a high level of organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage time effectively. Is both experienced and comfortable to work with minimal supervision and also has a proven capacity to engage as a member of a team. Has a demonstrated history of high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to draft and present speeches. Is confident and experienced in liaising effectively with Government Departments, business and community organisations. A person with a keen empathy and understanding of communities and their issues, thus enabling an effective and proactive approach. Has had extensive participation at all levels of local, regional, state and commonwealth decision making bodies, particularly in natural resource and environmental management. Strong believer that effective solutions are achieved by adopting a cooperative and outcome oriented approach with the community. Extensive experience in urban/rural extension programs and mediation. Has well developed analytical skills and has undertaken research for various projects either for own presentation or in order to provide advice to leaders. Is professional in all aspects of presentation and appearance.

APPOINTMENTS AND MEMBERSHIPS

2007

Member, Ministerial Reference Council for Climate Change Adaptation, appointed by Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

National Landcare Awards Judge, Individual Landcarer

2000 - 2006

Director, Parks Victoria Board, appointed by Minister for Environment and Conservation.

2001 - 2005

Planning Panels Victoria, Sessional Member, appointed by Minister for Planning.

2004 - 2006

Member of the Ministerial Advisory Council of Senior Victorians.

2002 - 2003

Chair of the Independent Community Engagement Panel River Murray Environmental Flows and Water Quality Project of the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council.

2002

Australian Delegation representative to the 46th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW46), New York, 4th - 15th March.

1999 - 2000

National Landcare Australia Awards, Local Government section judge

1999

Oxford University, Visiting Lecturer, Master of Science (Forestry)

1998

City of Melbourne resident representative at the 20th Anniversary of the Melbourne/Osaka Sister City celebrations in Osaka.

1997

Member Australian Delegation to the X1 World Forestry Congress, Antalya, Turkey.

1995 - 1997

Member Land Conservation Council, Victoria, appointed by Minister for Natural Resources and Environment.

1994 -l995

Benalla College, Inaugural Member and Treasurer, School Council.

Member, Development Framework for Victoria North East - Goulburn Regional Consultative Group.

1993 - 1996

Member National Landcare Advisory Committee,
- Appointed by Minister for Primary Industry.

1993 - 1994

Environment Badge Examiner, Benalla Venturers.

Convenor, Flood Recovery Committee. Violet Town Shire. October, 1993 - February, 1994.

Secretary, Girl Guide Support Group, Violet Town.

1992 - 1994

Municipal Association of Victoria appointee to State Landcare Committee.

1992 - 1993

Participant in - Special Meetings of the Rural Affairs Committee of Cabinet, Victorian Government, called by Premier Joan Kirner, with particular input for Local Government, Landcare and Rural Community Affairs interests.

1992 - 1993

Benalla High School Council. Parent Representative.

1991 - 1993

National Landcare Australia Awards, Local Government Section Judge.

1991 - 1992

Municipal Association of Victoria appointee to Decade of Landcare Plan, Victorian Steering Committee. Ministerial appointment Landcare Plan, launched by Premier, Feb 92.

1989 - 1992

National Soil Conservation Advisory Committee member, appointed by Minister for Primary Industry. Canberrra.

1991

Chairperson, Steering Committee, Municipal Association of Victoria "Local Government Week" Committee. Theme "Local Government and the Environment," developed from initiating the first Environment Committee for the MAV as a result of raising rural land matters such as Salinity and Landcare.

1987

Member Advisory Committee for Journal "Local Government Focus", Melbourne.

1986

Member Judging Panel for National Awards for Innovation in Local Government.

1988 - 1990

Chairperson, State Plantations Impact Study for Victorian Government, appointed by Minister for Conservation, Forests and Lands. State Plantations Impact Study: Report and Recommendation. ISBN 0 7306 0598 1

1987 - 1989

Member of Steering Committee Salinity Project 1988.

1987 - 1989

Municipal Association of Victoria, Member of working Party on Salinity.

1986 - 1993

Registered as a Commissioner for taking Affidavits.

1986 - 1987

Inaugural Member of the State Government's Goulburn-Broken Salinity Pilot Program Advisory Council.

1984 - 1993

Member Violet Town School Council.

1984 - 1986

Member Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices.

1983 -

Founding Member Warrenbayne-Boho Land Protection Group (Inc)

Chairman 1983 - 1989.
Public Relations Officer 1989 - 1993
Joint Secretary 1993 - 1994
Life Member

1982 - 1994

Local Government Councillor, Shire of Violet Town, Victoria.
Shire President of Violet Town Shire Council 1983/84; 1993/94.
Representing the Warrenbayne Riding for 12 years).

1981 - 1982

North East Victoria, Monitor for State's "Women For Agriculture".

1980 - 1987

Member of Baddaginnie Primary School Council.
School Council Secretary 1982 - 1984.

1979 - 1992

Australian Local Government Women's Association.

Victorian Branch	Executive Member 1979 - 1990 Country Vice President 1981 - 1985 State President 1985 - 1986, 1988 - 1989 Life Membership 1992
National Board	National Vice President 1986 - 1988.

1973 - 1975

Australian Assistance Plan (Federal Government Initiative) Secretary, Goulburn Region.

Other Memberships

Current

The Order of Australia Association
Victorian Association Dispute Resolution
Australian Local Government Women's Association (Life)
Koorie Heritage Trust Inc
Friends of the Zoo (Melbourne)
Warranbayne-Boho Land Protection Group Inc. (Life)
Benalla Regional Art Gallery

Previous

Australian Red Cross, Violet Town Branch (10 year medal)
CFA Boho Brigade. (21 years)

RECOGNITION

2005	First International Marine Protected Areas Congress, Geelong Australia. 23-28 October "In appreciation for your outstanding contribution to the IMPAC1" and Presentation for "Having the Idea, bringing it to Victoria and Co-founding the Concept for IMPAC1". Landcare Australia Ltd - Landcare Profiles - "Heroes in Landcare Best Practice - Pam Robinson OAM"
2000	Australia Day Award (Agriculture Fisheries Forestry Australia) "Sustained high quality performance and outstanding services to regional and local communities." National Landcare Awards (Certificate of Appreciation) "in grateful appreciation of an outstanding contribution to Landcare"
l997	Australia Day Award (Department of Primary Industries and Energy,Canberra) Forest Social Assessment Unit-Team Member. "Outstanding Achievement Certificate, for development of Department Policy, Department Primary Industries and Energy".
1994	Letter Under Seal, Municipal Association of Victoria Contribution to the MAV and Local Government in Victoria.
1992	Life Membership Australian Local Government Women's Association (Victorian Branch).
1990	Australia Day Committee (Vic.) "Certificate of Achievement", in recognition of Achievement and Service to Victoria 1989. Awarded the Medal of "The Order of Australia" (OAM) in the General Division for Service to Local Government and to Conservation.
1987	Semi-Finalist "The Bicentennial BHP Awards For The Pursuit Of Excellence - Rural Development", October.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Darwin City Council (2008)

Manager Climate Change and Environment

Department of Enviornment, Water, Heritage and The Arts (2006 - 2008)

Victorian NRM Team, Rivers and Water

Robinson Consulting 1993 - 2006 onwards

Principal Consultant on Rural/Urban, Local Government, Landcare, Forestry, Social Issues, Mediation and Conflict Resolution.

Established a consultancy business by building on comprehensive experience gained from successful management of farm business and extensive voluntary contribution in the local and regional communities, along with representation on State and Commonwealth committees by Ministerial appointments. Expertise in professional mediation.

see also "Appointments and Memberships" above

Robinson Consulting (2003 - 2005) Recently Includes:
- Melbourne City Council, Parks & Recreation Group,
'Interpretation and Education in Parks,' Briefing Paper, November 2005.
- "Mediation for Individuals, Organisations and Government."
Darwin City Council Libraries and NT Library - Staff Training Workshops
Assertiveness & Conflict Resolution September 2005
- Darwin City Council (Jan-Jul 2005)
Environment Group, Technical Services Division,
'Development of and Environmental Plan for Darwin City'

Department Land and Water Conservation NSW (2001)
- Strategic Advice on the Development of the Environmental Services Scheme.
- Review of Catchment Management Institutional Arrangements.

Commonwealth Forest and Wood Products Council Innovation Working Group Workshop (2001)
- Facilitator

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia 1996 - 2000
- Forest Community Co-ordinator, Victoria

Responsible for the development of a Commonwealth presence in regional Victoria for social assessment and liaison for the joint Commonwealth/State Regional Forest Agreement process
- Established effective two-way communication channels and linkages between the Commonwealth Government and Regional Victorian community in regard to the five Regional Forest Agreements
- Facilitated social impact assessments in 30 rural communities for the social assessment reports in regard to Regional Forest Agreements
- Provided current social assessment towards political decision making for a wide range of programmes and processes being undertaken by the Commonwealth including Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Australia (AFFA), Environment Australia, Department of Transport and Regional Services
- Ensured effective communication and delivery for Commonwealth, State and local government agencies, Local Government and Economic Development services throughout Victoria in regard to the range of issues that emerged from the Regional Forest Agreement process
- Developed an ongoing climate conducive to further development for relevant rural and regional government programmes across a range of portfolios
- Presented the results of the five regional social assessment reports to a number of audiences including AFFA natural resource management portfolios, World Forestry Congress Turkey, as visiting lecturer Master of Science (Forestry) students Oxford University, the OECD visit (Rural Amenities and Development in Australia's Native Forests), Regional communities and learning institutions

Victorian Plantations Corporation, Forestry Expansion Program. (1995)
Developed a community participation programme for commercial forestry
State Forests of NSW. (1994 - 1995)
Reviewed public participation in State Forests' Programs. Developed a public participation process that expanded ways by which regional communities would be more proactive in commercial forestry programmes
Goulburn Broken Dryland Salinity Management Plan. (The Robinson Review - 1994)
Conducted the initial five-year review of the implementation processes for the dryland management plan. Proposed recommendations to expand the management plan and implement a wider range of commercial outcomes
Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE (1993)
Invited to participate as a mentor and sounding board in the Small Business Centre - Youth Business Initiative.
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Hawkes Bay Regional Council, New Zealand (1992)
Engaged as consultant for the development of Landcare for New Zealand. This initiative provided a basis for the development of Landcare.
Chairperson for the State Plantations Impact Study for Victorian Government (1988 - 1990)
Ministerial appointment to conduct study of communities ability to embrace plantations for future timber industry resource
Warrenbayne-Boho Land Protection Group Inc - North East Victoria (1983 - Present)
Founding member and initial chairman for the establishment of this pioneering group which became the blueprint for Landcare in Australia. As chairman, initiated projects that involved the farming community and lead to an accelerated understanding of dryland salinity, new approaches to natural resource management and community shared land rehabilitation projects

Farming & Consultancy

Management of successful livestock and tree farming business

DS and PJ Robinson, Farming
"The Elms", Warranbayne West, (1969 - 2001)
Enniscorthy Pty Ltd. (1978 - 1993) Farming and Landcare
- Angus Howell "Rotherlea", Baddaginnie and Pam Robinson "The Elms".
Robinson Consulting, Principal Consultant on Rural/Urban Local Government, Landcare, Forestry, Social Issues, Mediation and Conflict Resolution.

CONFERENCES, PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS

2008	WWF China - Presentation Water and Rivers Victoria. Shanghai, March.
2007	International River Symposium - Joint Presentation. Brisbane, October.
2004	Australian Forest Growers National Conference 3-5 May. "Integrating forestry into farms, communities and catchments"
2003	Planning Panels Victoria. "Amendment C33 to the Cardinia Planning Scheme" Joint Report C. McRobert, P. Robinson, April 2003.
2001	Planning Panels Victoria. "Amendment C33 to the Cardinia Planning Scheme
2001	Private Forestry Council, Victoria. "Forestry and Local Government" Seminar 16th March, Speaker "Observations on the Social Aspects of Recent Forestry Developments in North East Victoria". Forest and Wood Products Council, Innovation and Product Development Working Group, Facilitator for Innovation Workshop 27th March.
2000	Gippsland Social Assessment Report, Co-Author, Social Assessment Unit for Forests Branch, AFFA (Regional Forest Agreement, Victoria) West Social Assessment Report, Co-Author, Social Assessment Unit for Forests Branch, AFFA (Regional Forest Agreement, Victoria)
1999	North East Social Assessment Report Co-Author, Social Assessement Unit for Forests Branch, AFFA, Canberra, (Regional Forest Agreement for Victoria) Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Australia Corporate Leadership Program 2, 22nd - 27th August, l999 Treefest ‘99 National Conference, 24th -26th September, Leongatha. Oxford University, Visiting Lecturer, Master of Science(Forestry) Students, 22nd October
1998	Poster Presentation/ Co-ordinator, IUFRO Conference, "Social Assessment and the Regional Forest Agreements" in Central Highlands. OECD Visit, "Rural Amenities and Development in Australia's Native Forests." Program Design and Tour Coordinator, North East Victoria for "A Case Study on Social Assessment of Rural Communities as part of the RFA Process"
1997	Australian Forest Growers Journal, September. Article for Special Lift out Section reference "Regional Forest Agreements in Victoria." Central Highlands Social Assessment Report, Co-Author - Social Assessment Unit, Forests Branch, DPIE, Canberra.(Regional Forest Agreements for Victoria) Paper for Joint Presentation at the X1 World Forestry Congress, Turkey, October, 1997 Co-Presenter. S.Coakes/PJRobinson, "Social Assessment and the Regional Forest Agreement in Australia."
1996 / 1997	Various in connection with appointment as Forest Community CoordinatorVictoria, (Regional Forest Assessment Process and Progress) e.g. LocalGovernment,Industry,and other Stakeholder Groups.
1996	East Gippsland Social Assessment Report, Co-Author - Social Assessment Unit, Forests Branch, Department Primary Industries and Energy, Canberra. (Regional Forest Agreements for Victoria)
1995	Business and Professional Women's Association, "Opportunities to be involved in Landcare, Local Government and Farm Forestry". International Night, Myrtleford 15th February, 1995. Melbourne Zoo 1995 Student Conservation Conference Project. "Planning for Ecologically Sustainable Futures I Can Do That" LANDCARE .l4th June, l995. National Local Government Environmental Resource Network (ANU) "Communications Strategy" National Landcare Independent Voice. 11th July, 1995.
1994	The First Community Australia Conference. University College, University of Melbourne. "Landcare, Participation, Development and Action." 3rd - 5th December. Sustainable Agriculture Workshop, Orange Agricultural College, The University of Sydney, Orange NSW. "Sustaining Rural Communities, The Landcare Model".15th & 16th April. TAKARI IV - Scout Leaders Northern Region Gathering - "An Environmentally Friendly Weekend". Closing speaker: "Scouting and Landcare". 30th April - 1st May, 1994. Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. Small Business Centre. Youth Enterprise Program. (Youth Business Initiative). A National Project of the Queen's Trust Australia. "Sounding Board".13th, 26th May and 30th June, 1994. National Landcare Conference, "Landcare, Participation, Development and Action Acting Locally." Opening Day Speaker. Hobart 7th - 9th September, 1994.
1993	Women on Farms Gathering, Tallangatta, Landcare Workshops. "Landcare in Your Community, How to Get It Going and Keep It Going". 3rd April, 1993. Australian Local Government Women's Association, One day Seminar - Warracknabeal, 22nd May 1993. Keynote Speaker - "Landcare". Melbourne Zoo. Student Conservation Conference. Panel presentation and discussion representing Landcare. Title: "Attitudes to the Land". 3rd June, 1993. University of Technology, Sydney. Horizons of Science Forum, Land Water and Life. "Landcare In Action", 25 August, 1993. "Roadsides Vegetation Strategy: A Management Document for The Shire of Violet Town", taking in the Warrenbayne Riding area of the Warrenbayne-Boho Land Protection Group region and two other Landcare group areas. Project co-ordination and report completed June.
1992	Royal New Zealand Agricultural Show (12th November 1992). After dinner speaker for Women's Division Federated Farmers, NZ. "Women in Local Government and Landcare". Ministry Agriculture and Fisheries and Hawkes Bay Regional Council, New Zealand, 16th November - 27th November, 1992. Consultancy to discuss and develop Landcare Ethic. Joint project with A. Howell, Warrenbayne Boho Land Protection Group (Inc).
1991	Paper for Local Government Planners Association - Annual Conference. 9th May, 1991 "Planning for the Environment". Paper for MAV Executive Director for "Local Government Week" 7-11th October, 1991. Paper for New Zealand Conference on Soil Conservation - "Community Participation in Perspective - Making Landholder Groups Work" - presented by co-author A. Howell in New Zealand, November, 1991. Local Government Careers Briefing, Senior Students, Euroa Secondary College.
1990	Paper for Workshop at Fifth National Soil Conservation Conference, Perth, 18 - 23 March, 1990. "Making Landholder Groups Work". Joint paper with Angus Howell. Plantation Sharefarming Workshop. After dinner speaker "Trees I Have Known and Opportunities!" 4th April, 1990, Wodonga.
1989	"Why Not More Women In Local Government". Hamilton Adult Education. 1/7/89. Paper for Australian Forest Plantations Conference Australian National University, "State Plantations Impact Study" published with conference papers in "Prospects for Australian Forest Plantations", by Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies Australian National University, Canberra 1990. Report prepared for Director General, Department of Conservation & Environment on overseas travel to Finland and Britain on "Community Participation with Commercial Tree Growing on Farms". 18/9/89 - 4/10/89. (During life of State Plantations Impact Study).
1988	Landscape & Environment Management "A Conference of Local Government". Arranged by the Municipal Association of Victoria and Local Planning Pty. Ltd. Paper, "Revegetation and Salinity Control" (A Total Community Responsibility). 10th March, 1988. Article - Local Government Focus "Local Government and Land Management". Benalla BPW Dinner Seminar "Why Not A Women in Local Government", 15th July, 1988. Rural Women's Network. Article Summer 1988 "Women in Local Government". Soil Conservation Task Force Seminar National Resources Management Division, Dept. PI & E, Committee Room 14, Parliament House, Canberra, 9 November 1988. "A Community Group Leader's View" Department of Conservation & Environment, Land Protection Division: Prepared "Group Development and Group Action" for Landcare Kit.
1987	Salinity Training Program - Dookie College. Convened Program Management Team - Salinity Pilot Program. Shepparton. Paper, "Why It Must Be A Community Effort". 20th February, 1987. Lecture to students at Centre For Youth & Community Studies, Phillip Institute of Technology. Paper presented - "Community Development / Community Action by a Group of Landholders," or "The Effectiveness of Small Group Development". 12th November Bendigo Salinity Community Conference. Paper presented. "The Contribution of Local Government to Salinity Control" Reference to State Government's Salt Action Draft Strategy 22-23 May, 1987.
1986	Integrated Advisory Services Workshop - Dookie Agricultural College. Paper, "How To Get The Message Across" 29th September, 1986. Convened by Program Management Team, Salinity Pilot Program. Women On The Land. Convened by FORUM and Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Benalla. Chaired first sessions of Women On the Land 8/4/1986. Presented paper "Women's role 17/6/1986 at second session. Victorian Association For Environmental Education. Paper, "The State Conservation Strategy - Your Organisation's Role In Making It Happen". 27th July 1986. Australian Local Government Women's Association. State President's Report to National Conference, Sydney. May, 1986. "Women in local Government" One Day Seminar - Sale Regional Continuing Education centre Inc. 28th June, 1986. Paper presented. Submission to Prime Minister's Rural Task Force. Shepparton task Force Visit - 18th June, 1986.
1985	Warrenbayne-Boho Land Protection Group (Inc) Submission to meeting of Commonwealth and State Ministers. Resource Management. Murray River Basin, Adelaide. 15th-16th November, 1985. Presented by Mr. Angus Howell and Cr. Pam Robinson.
1985	Co-ordination of Community Action in the Control of Salinity in Irrigated Northern Victoria. Convened by Irrigation Research Institute - Department of Agriculture, Victoria - 31st May, 1985. Paper "The Effectiveness of Small Group Development and The Role of Local Government - A Model For Action". National Library of Australia Card No. ISBN 0 959 1995 2 7
1984	Submission to Parliamentary Select Committee on Salinity (State of Victoria). "Dryland Salinity - Landholders with Recharge Areas. Some Suggested Solutions". National Library of Australia Card No. ISBN 0 959 1995 1 9 Published by S. A. Howell and P. J. Robinson.
1984	Submission to Parliamentary Select Committee on Salinity (State of Victoria). "Community Based Regional Strategy for Salinity Control in Shire of Violet Town and Surrounding Districts" June 1984 - A Model For Action.
1983	Submission by six landholders from Warrenbayne-Boho area to Shepparton Regional Hearing. 1st September, 1983. National Library of Australia Card No. ISBN 0 959 1995 0 0 Published by S. A. Howell and P. J. Robinson.
1982	International Conference University of New South Wales "Women and Food" Paper "Women in Agriculture in Australia". BPW Benalla Dinner Meeting "Women in Agriculture".

EDUCATION

Advanced Course - Mediation. 'International Conflict Resolution Centre' Melbourne University.
Diploma Conservation and Land Management (NSW)
Teaching (Speech and Drama) London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Computer literacy - Desktop applications.
Management courses on Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Giving and Receiving Feedback.
Office Management and Secretarial. Royal Society For The Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. London.
General Certificate of Education Examination. (UK)
Certificate in Bed & Breakfast and Rural Accommodation. 'Institute of Land and Food Resources' Burnley Campus Melbourne University.

MEDIA COVERAGE

Appeared on various Television and Radio programs and has been quoted in written articles. Some such topics were:- Local Government, Farming, Environment, Landcare and Forestry.

Some Examples:

2005	Parks Victoria - "Canopy" November 2005 "IMPAC1" (586 kb PDF) Feature Article in "Heroes in Landcare Best Practice" (1.0 Mb PDF) by Michele Weekes and Jesse Blackadder.
1996 / 2003	Articles and Interviews in association with appointments and work.
1996 / 1999	Print and Electronic Media interviews in relation to Regional Forest Agreements.
1990	TV Program "Pine Crossroads".
1988	Local Government Focus. Vol.4, No.1 February, 1988. "Local Government and Land Management". "The Australian Municipal Journal", Vol. 67, No. 1014, April, 1988. "Revegetation and Salinity Control". Extract from Conference Paper, 10th March.
1982	Australasian Farming Vol. 3, No.4 October - November, 1982. "Women In Agriculture". TV Program "Countrywide". Australian Farm Management Society Newsletter, Vol. 9, No.4 May, 1982. "Being Seen As A Farmer".

VIDEO

1997	Participant in Video "Creating Jobs-Protecting Forests"(Regional Forest Agreements, Forest Task Force.)
1989	Participated in "On Council - Local Democracy at Work" - by Local Planning P/L.
1988	"Landholder Group Participation - A Model For Action", 14 minutes VHS. Wrote the Script, conducted Interviews, made Location Arrangements, arranged Video Co-ordination and Editing. Video based on Warrenbayne - Boho Land Protection Group Model. Funded by National Soil Conservation Program. 260 copies sold Nationally and Internationally.