Profile
Tim is a dynamic trade and strategy professional with over seven years of public and private sector experience, delivering innovation and impact across international education, trade policy, strategy, and tourism. He holds a Master of International Relations and has strengthened his global perspective through volunteer work in India and Papua New Guinea, living in Germany, and attaining working proficiency in German. At Austrade, he developed Datathing, an award-winning trade analytics platform that earned the 2024 APS Data Awards People's Choice Award and is used globally to drive insights and outcomes. Known for his inclusive leadership, strategic mindset, and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, Tim brings a data-driven approach to advancing Australia's trade and investment interests.
Experience
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Senior Advisor, Trade Analytics and Strategy
Melbourne, Australia
Jan 2023 — Present
- Delivered Datathing, a trade analytics tool, in six months and earned the 2024 APS Data Awards People's Choice Award.
- Acted in EL2 capacity to coordinate analytics priorities and executive reporting.
- Contributed analysis to the Australian Government taskforce responding to US tariffs.
- Improved Pacific trade outcomes through Suva Post support and region planning.
- Strengthened global stakeholder relationships through data-led trade and education advice.
Business Development Manager, Suva (Secondment)
Suva, Fiji
May 2024 — Sep 2024
- Advised Australian businesses expanding in Fiji and Pacific markets.
- Built and maintained regional networks across industry, government, and trade forums.
- Provided market analysis to guide sector prioritisation and growth pathways.
Tourism Research Australia
Senior Data Analyst
Melbourne, Australia
May 2022 — Jan 2023
- Automated tourism factsheets, reducing production time from three days to four minutes.
- Delivered performance insights for tourism and international education stakeholders.
- Represented Austrade at stakeholder events and briefings.
Department of Education and Training, Victoria
Business Intelligence / Database Solutions Developer
Melbourne, Australia
May 2021 — May 2022
- Translated NAPLAN trends into policy insights and practical data products.
- Built dashboards for principals to benchmark school performance.
- Partnered with policy teams to align analytics with reform priorities.
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Data Administrator
Melbourne, Australia
Feb 2020 — May 2021
- Delivered an automated risk assessment workflow for higher education providers.
- Maintained data infrastructure, business intelligence platforms, and reporting.
- Managed data collections and stakeholder engagement for regulatory reporting.
Information Management Program Officer
Melbourne, Australia
Jun 2018 — Feb 2020
- Produced policy briefs and improved data quality documentation.
- Supported data enquiries and future-state data technology planning.
- Coordinated team planning and cross-functional delivery.
LeasePlan Australia
Business Intelligence Consultant / Project Officer
Melbourne, Australia
Jan 2017 — Jun 2018
- Automated reporting workflows using Excel, SAP, and VBA.
- Delivered insights through financial analysis and reconciliation.
- Standardised procedures and documentation for repeatable delivery.
Ticketek Australia
Customer Service Representative (Supervisor)
Melbourne, Australia
Jul 2013 — Sep 2017
- Led event teams at major sporting and cultural events nationwide.
- Managed staff scheduling and real-time issue resolution during events.
Education
The University of Melbourne
Master of International Relations
Melbourne, Australia
2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts
Melbourne, Australia
2011 — 2013
Volunteering and Other Experience
Country Fire Authority (CFA)
Volunteer Firefighter
Jan 2025 - Present
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Social Club Committee
Nov 2023 - Present
People Ambassador
Mar 2023 - Present
Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
Polling Place Second-in-Charge
Sep 2013 - Present
De La Salle College, Malvern
Volunteer, St. Joseph's High School
Keelamudiman, Tamil Nadu, India
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Volunteer, Mainohana Secondary School
Bereina, Papua New Guinea
Sep 2009
Awards
Australia Day Medallion
Issued by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
2025
APS Data Awards - People's Choice Award
Issued by Australian Public Service
2024
Skills
Strategy and Leadership
- Enterprise strategy design and delivery
- Data-enabled decision-making and risk mitigation
- Cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder influence
- Executive-level advice and briefing
- Building and embedding new organisational capabilities
Technical and Analytical
- Python, SQL, C#, Power BI
- Data automation, analytics platforms, and dashboarding
- Designing scalable data products and governance models
Languages
- English Native
- German CEFR B1.3