Susan Everingham

Experience

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  Macquarie Publications

  Dec 1988 - Aug 1991

  Journalist - Daily Liberal
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  Prospect Publishing

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Editor/Deputy Editor
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  NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  • Manager Social Marketing Campaigns

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Senior Public Relations Officer

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2002
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  Department of Environment and Conservation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Manager Program Support

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Acting Director Executive Services

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  NSW Department of Community Services

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Manager Community Education
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  NSW Independent Transport Safety & Reliability Regulator

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2014

  Manager Communications

  Led internal and external communications and engagement activities to support railoperators’ compliance with rail safety laws and improved safety performance.

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  NSW Department of Finance and Services

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Manager Communications Broadband Program (secondment)

  Managed communications on NSW Government activities related to the rollout of the National Broadband Network and applications of high-speed broadband.

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  Transport for NSW

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2021

  Led four teams to deliver a range of programs and services, including engagement, training, and data and analytics, to support the regulation of road users to achieve safer roads. Led the management of statewide partnerships, education programs and engagement initiatives to encourage the adoption of safer road use behaviours in order to reduce lives lost and serious injuries suffered on NSW roads. Managed a program of internal and external communications and facilitated engagement with industry and government agencies to maximise the efficiency and productivity of freight transport in NSW.

  • A/Director Insights and Education (temporary)

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Director Road Safety Engagement

    Dec 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Principal Manager Freight Industry and Stakeholder Engagement

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Office of Transport Safety Investigations

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2024

  Director Safety Promotion

  Led the development and delivery of OTSI’s safety promotion strategy including the provision of education and awareness programs for key transport safety issues in the bus, rail, and ferry sectors. I also oversaw OTSI's strategic planning and risk management functions.

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  Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator

  Sept 2024 - now

  Director Stakeholder Engagement and Influence

  I am responsible for developing and delivering ONRSR's safety education and information programs, and driving engagement with stakeholders across the rail industry to support the adoption of safety improvements.