Joel Palte

Experience

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  General Nice Resources (HK) Ltd

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Intern

  Reviewing and analysing English language commercial contracts and working with the head of business development to foster improved relationships with foreign clients

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  DLA Piper

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  Summer Clerk

  Rotations in Real Estate, and Finance and Projects

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  BlueMount Capital

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Analyst

  Economic, financial and industry research and analysis to assess potential deals

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  DLA Piper

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  Solicitor, Administrative Law, Litigation and Regulatory team.At DLA Piper I advised and acted for the federal government in Administrative law proceedings, primarily in the area of immigration law. This included appearing and undertaking advocacy in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court, and I also instructed Senior Counsel in the High Court of Australia. Graduate rotations in the Real Estate, Corporate, and Litigation and Regulatory teams.

  • Solicitor

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Graduate

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW)

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Senior Policy Officer

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Policy Officer

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
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  First Hike Project

  Mar 2018 - now

  Non Executive Director

  At First Hike Project we take young people from refugee backgrounds on hiking and camping experiences, to support them to feel more connected to Australia and the land. I worked with the founder to scale the organisation across Australia, establish our first Board (joining the Board as Deputy Chair from 2020-2023), and to found and lead the Sydney group. My responsibilities include developing and implementing organisational vision, strategy and processes, developing and managing relationships with refugee and community organisations, coordinating and training 30+ volunteers, organising and leading hikes and fundraising, and mentoring refugee participants.https://firsthikeproject.org.au/https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-breakfast/first-hike-project/101654020https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/nov/14/it-changes-your-whole-mood-the-hiking-project-that-helps-new-arrivals-feel-at-home Show less

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  Westpac Foundation

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  Westpac Future Leaders Scholar

  The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship supports Australia’s future leaders by providing an enriching postgraduate experience for talented individuals to study at one of Australia’s leading universities and participate in a bespoke, nine-month, Leadership Development Program.

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  Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW)

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  During my time at DPC I held a number of roles in the Strategy and Delivery Branch driving strategic policy reforms, projects and programs.This included worked on the introduction of digital drivers’ licences, improvements to tenancy and consumer protection laws, the creation of the Meadowbank Education and Employment Precinct, and managing NSW's unsolicited proposals process - collaborating with the private sector and NGOs on the development of innovative infrastructure or service delivery solutions. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  • A/Associate Director

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
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  Social Ventures Australia

  Feb 2021 - now

  On secondment from SVA consulting Strategy and business planning, program evaluation and improvement, and impact measurement for NFPs and governments in the social sector. Primary sectors of practice include mental health, disability, and impact investing

  • A/Director, Policy & Advocacy

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Manager

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2024