Brett Manuel

Brett is a seasoned, Senior Stakeholder and community Engagement practitioner with experience strategically planning and delivering cutting edge community and stakeholder engagement programs, predominantly for SA Government departments.

Brett’s knowledge and skills in the use of online and traditional engagement methods are highly regarded and he has led and co-designed the drafting of the state’s first Digital inclusion Strategy. He trains in the principles of engagement, stakeholder analysis and engagement techniques and is gaining accreditation as an International Association for Public Participation (Australasia) IAP2 trainer.

A motivator and innovator, Brett prides himself on thinking outside the box and coming up with solutions which minimise stakeholder risks and maximise project benefits. His collaborative work style and contribution to social justice initiatives underpinned by inclusive community and stakeholder engagement practices have been positively acknowledged by work colleagues and project stakeholders alike.

With strategic engagement planning experience across different sectors including transport planning, Brett has demonstrated strong capabilities of managing community and stakeholder engagement programs in complex and politically sensitive environments.

Skills

• Community and Consumer Engagement
• Strategic Communications
• Leadership and Management
• Corporate Governance
• Quality Assurance
• Business Development
• Strategic Advisory
• Risk / Reputation Management
• Event / Volunteer Management

Industry Experience

• Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, SA
• Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers, SA
• Policy Strategy Codesign - digital inclusion
• Better Together SA Government Engagement Program
• YourSAy EngagementHQ online engagement platform
• Community Engagement Strategy and Design
• Engagement Training and Mentoring
• Cross agency, sector and state/local government liaison
• Community grant workshops and community activations