Young Professionals Mentoring and Networking Event - Hosted by the AIIA Queensland
Join us for our very own Young Professionals Mentoring and Networking Event!
Whether you are newly graduated or graduated soon, this is an amazing opportunity to explore more of your future in international affairs and public policy career pathways. Get ready to gain new and valuable insight from our panel of three professionals across different industries.
Here is what you can expect...
🎤 Mentoring panel discussion with our speakers, who will share their experiences and insights into their respective industries.
❓ Q&A discussion for all of your burning questions.
💬 Networking session with like-minded people.
🍷 A drink included and food platters provided.
If you are attending in-person, please arrive at Holding Redlich at 5:30pm for registration, drinks and food. This event will be available online, although online attendees will not be able to participate in the networking session. After registering, you will receive a follow-up confirmation email on the day containing further details on how to join the webinar which will commence at 6:00pm.
For those wishing to register, ticket prices are as follows.
- Special Student Ticket: $25 (one drink, food, entrance and a one year membership included)
- Non-members: $20 (one drink and food included)
- Members: $15 (one drink and food included)
- Student non-members: $15 (one drink and food included)
- Student members: $5 (one drink and food included)
For student non-members who have purchased a special ticket, please email aiiaqld@internationalaffairs.org.au to redeem your discount.
If you arrive after 6:00pm, the lifts may not be accessible. Ring 0481 522 665 for assistance.
For in-person attendees, please note that you may be photographed or filmed for public consumption.
Agenda
- Mentoring Panel Discussion with Speakers
Rosemary Dent•Joel Lindsay•Ian Kemish AM
Rosemary Dent
Business Growth Specialist at Abt Global AustraliaRosie Dent is an international development and partnerships specialist, responsible for fostering business growth at Abt Global Australia. Here, she composes and manages proposals for new international development programs, primarily for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In addition, Rosie has experience working in the NGO sector as a volunteer facilitator with One Woman Project. She holds a double Master of International Relations and International Law as well as a Bachelor in International Relations with the University of Queensland.
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Joel Lindsay
Manager in Climate Policy and Strategy at Queensland Department of Energy and ClimateJoel Lindsay is a Board Director with the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA), and the National President of their Young Professionals Network. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of International Studies, and then later completed a Master of International Relations.
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Since graduation, Joel has volunteered with UNAA, starting as a blog editor with the local Queensland team, working his way to be President of the Young Professionals. At the same time, he joined the Queensland Government Policy Futures Graduate Program, spending two years working on policy issues across education, regional development, and First Nations policy. After several years in areas focused on energy, hydrogen, and the transition to a low carbon future, Joel is currently a Manager in Climate Policy and Strategy with the Queensland Department of Energy and Climate.
Ian Kemish AM
Former Senior Diplomat and Head of Consular ServiceIan Kemish AM served as Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Ambassador to Germany, Head of the Prime Minister’s international division, and Head of the Consular Service in a diplomatic career that spanned 25 years. He was awarded membership of the Order of Australia for his leadership of Australia’s response to the 2002 Bali bombings. Ian went on to play a leadership role in the private sector, and is now an Adjunct Professor in History at the University of Queensland, a director of the Australia–Indonesia Centre, an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College, and an Honorary Fellow of Deakin University. Ian is also actively engaged in the international development and not-for-profit sectors, and writes regularly on Indo–Pacific strategic issues.
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- Online and In-person Questions from the Audience
Rosemary Dent•Joel Lindsay•Ian Kemish AMRosemary Dent
Business Growth Specialist at Abt Global AustraliaRosie Dent is an international development and partnerships specialist, responsible for fostering business growth at Abt Global Australia. Here, she composes and manages proposals for new international development programs, primarily for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In addition, Rosie has experience working in the NGO sector as a volunteer facilitator with One Woman Project. She holds a double Master of International Relations and International Law as well as a Bachelor in International Relations with the University of Queensland.
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Manager in Climate Policy and Strategy at Queensland Department of Energy and ClimateJoel Lindsay is a Board Director with the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA), and the National President of their Young Professionals Network. He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of International Studies, and then later completed a Master of International Relations.
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Since graduation, Joel has volunteered with UNAA, starting as a blog editor with the local Queensland team, working his way to be President of the Young Professionals. At the same time, he joined the Queensland Government Policy Futures Graduate Program, spending two years working on policy issues across education, regional development, and First Nations policy. After several years in areas focused on energy, hydrogen, and the transition to a low carbon future, Joel is currently a Manager in Climate Policy and Strategy with the Queensland Department of Energy and Climate.Ian Kemish AM
Former Senior Diplomat and Head of Consular ServiceIan Kemish AM served as Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Ambassador to Germany, Head of the Prime Minister’s international division, and Head of the Consular Service in a diplomatic career that spanned 25 years. He was awarded membership of the Order of Australia for his leadership of Australia’s response to the 2002 Bali bombings. Ian went on to play a leadership role in the private sector, and is now an Adjunct Professor in History at the University of Queensland, a director of the Australia–Indonesia Centre, an Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College, and an Honorary Fellow of Deakin University. Ian is also actively engaged in the international development and not-for-profit sectors, and writes regularly on Indo–Pacific strategic issues.
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- Networking Session
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