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Benjamin B.

Policy & Research Specialist (Climate Change, Disability, Health)

Adelaide, Australia
$30 per hour
20 jobs
$2K+ total earnings

My key skills are in Research, Analytics, Advocacy, Writing and Policy. My experience comes from: - Policy Officer (Environmental Impacts) writing Government submissions to the state, national and international policy discussion in Clean Air and Plastics focusing on Health Impacts and Root Causes. In addition to being contracted to assist Community organising. - Policy Analyst experienced in writing Government Submissions and Advocacy reports on various Sustainability and Climate Change topics. - A Big 4 professional services firm for 1.5 years in Infrastructure Economics and Real Estate covering Policy, Research, Data Analytics, Data Collection and Minuting. - Part of a Diverse Lived Experience Policy Panel supporting a Mental Health peak body to advocate and contribute to the Policy discussion as the face of mental health consumers. - Membership role in the Disability Leadership Training Institute managing retention, member communication and engagement as well as impact reporting. - Active Lived Experience Advocate in Advisory Boards within Government, Nonprofits and Universities bringing Mental Health and Disability perspectives and data into decision making. My Freelance experience is diverse covering: - NDIS Report Writing and Research for a NDIS provider. - AI Government Policy Review, Policy Research and AI training for large clients. - Real Estate Research, Policy and Law Analysis for a Buyers Agent - Real Estate Town Planning application research for a Buyers Agent. - Research and Advocacy Report Writing for a Youth Political Science Nonprofit. - Co designing an AI tool for writing by giving ideas and experimenting with the tool as a Founding Writer. - Giving descriptive and analytical feedback and ideas for product market research. My qualifications are a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) and I am working on a Master of Environment and Climate Emergency. I have achieved 2 Head of School Commendations for my high grades. I have over 6 years experience in Governance positions in Youth and Conservation nonprofits including over 2 years as a Nonprofit Board Secretary. I hold a Diploma of Governance from the Institute of Community Directors Australia. Feel Free to reach out and have a chat to see how I can help you!

Andres C.

Data Analyst | Environmental Engineer | Finance & Sustainability

Newtown, Australia
$22 per hour
1 job
$12 total earnings

Environmental Engineer with 7+ years of experience in environmental compliance, decarbonization programs, and project management — now transitioning into Data Analysis with a strong foundation in Excel and financial modeling. I am passionate about leveraging data to drive better decisions in environmental, financial, and sustainability-focused projects. Skilled in advanced Excel for data cleaning, analysis, and financial reporting. Currently building expertise in SQL, Power BI, and Python to expand my capabilities in business intelligence and data visualization. I bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a professional background working in both Australia and Colombia. If you are looking for a motivated and reliable data analyst who understands both environmental and financial contexts, I would love to support your project!

Emely B.

ESG, Climate, Sustainability, and Science & Technology Writer

Melbourne, Australia
$40 per hour
9 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

I am a PhD-level researcher, scientist, and engineer with years of experience writing scientific articles, technical papers, and grant proposals. I have written hundreds of academic articles, mostly on STEM topics, and am passionate about transforming cold research data into relatable pieces, making information more digestible to a lay audience. My years of writing experience have equipped me to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Here is a list of what you can expect if you hire me: 1. Systematic workflow Rest assured that the project will be clearly divided into manageable chunks with scheduled updates on work progress, problems encountered, etc. 2. Minimal supervision With years of experience in independent work endeavors, I am used to having minimal supervision without compromising efficient coordination with the rest of the project team. 3. Timely, high-quality output Planning workflows is one of my hobbies, and freelancing, my way of monetizing it. You can opt to micromanage my submission schedule or leave it up to me. Either way, I'll make sure it's stress-free for you. 4. Responsiveness to feedback and concerns As much as I am used to working independently, I love constructive feedback and would appreciate it if you keep them coming! I look forward to working with you!

Alexandria R.

Policy & Regulatory Specialist | Climate & Sustainability Reporting

Reedy Creek, Australia
$90 per hour
19 jobs
$3K+ total earnings

Have you received a request from a customer, lender, or insurer for emissions or sustainability data, or are you trying to work out whether mandatory climate reporting (AASB S2) applies to your business? Most businesses in this position don't need a long, expensive process. They need a clear, fast answer. I bring over 25 years' experience as a senior policy, program, and governance professional in the Australian Government, working across environment, climate change, health, and finance portfolios. I've also completed 35+ independent gateway reviews of major government programs and projects — 15 of them as Review Team Leader — assessing them rigorously against regulatory frameworks, budgets, and tight deadlines. That work has given me a sharp, practical understanding of how compliance frameworks are actually assessed, not just how they're described in guidance documents. I apply that same rigour to a focused climate and sustainability reporting audit, delivered in 48 hours. You'll get: - A plain-language answer on whether and when mandatory reporting applies to you - A clear breakdown of what's being asked of you, if the request came from a customer, lender, or insurer - An honest gap analysis — what data and systems you have versus what's missing - A short, prioritised action list for what to do next. No software upsell, no pressure into a longer engagement — just the clarity you need to move forward, backed by two decades of regulatory assessment experience applied to a fast, practical format.

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