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Meet the team
Factotum Communications is a dynamic and passionate
consultancy with staff and collaborators in three states.
In establishing Factotum Communications, Kate was determined to create the bespoke consultancy to solve for the whole spectrum of a projects stakeholder needs. Kate’s particular skills are in lateral thinking, contentious issues management and bringing people together to deliver results.
Kate has driven the comms and engagement on strategic projects for Water NSW, Transport for NSW and multiple clients within the Murray-Darling basin to deliver:
- Strategic advice during project planning and delivery phases
- Proactive (and reactive) issues management
- Media advisory
- Landowner access and acquisition relationships
- Hot start and project team establishment
- Facilitation and moderation
- Digital suite development
Qualifications
- Executive MBA, University of Wollongong (Sydney Business School), Completion 2023
- Bachelor Sport Tourism Management, Southern Cross University
- Certificate in Community Engagement IAP2
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
- Future Women Network
Grace has more than 15 years’ experience in a variety of grass roots and strategic communications and engagement roles. She is particularly skilled at translating complex information into plain English and strikes a great balance between the big picture and project details.
Grace has worked with Sydney Metro, Forestry Corporation NSW, Transport for NSW, Mallee Catchment Management Authority and Sydney Water to deliver:
- Community engagement reports
- Communication and engagement strategies
- Community engagement system reviews
- Policy and procedures documents
- Meeting and workshop facilitation
- Plain English and CALD collateral
- Relationship building
- Reputation and risk management
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (Law), University of Technology, Sydney
- Master of International Studies and Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Bachelor of Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Leadership Training, Lead 2
- Certificate in Community Engagement, IAP2
- Crisis Communication, Peter Sandman
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
In establishing Factotum Communications, Kate was determined to create the bespoke consultancy to solve for the whole spectrum of a projects stakeholder needs. Kate’s particular skills are in lateral thinking, contentious issues management and bringing people together to deliver results.
Kate has driven the communications and engagement on strategic projects for Water NSW, Transport for NSW and multiple clients within the Murray-Darling basin to deliver:
- Strategic advice during project planning and delivery phases
- Proactive (and reactive) issues management
- Media advisory
- Landowner access and acquisition relationships
- Hot start and project team establishment
- Facilitation and moderation
- Digital suite development
Qualifications
- Executive MBA, University of Wollongong (Sydney Business School), Completion 2023
- Bachelor Sport Tourism Management, Southern Cross University
- Certificate in Community Engagement, IAP2
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
- Future Women Network
Grace has more than 15 years’ experience in a variety of grass roots and strategic communications and engagement roles. She is particularly skilled at translating complex information into Plain English and strikes a great balance between the big picture and project details.
Grace has worked with Sydney Metro, Forestry Corporation NSW, Transport for NSW, Mallee Catchment Management Authority and Sydney Water to deliver:
- Community engagement reports
- Communication and engagement strategies
- Community engagement system reviews
- Policy and procedures documents
- Meeting and workshop facilitation
- Plain English and CALD collateral
- Relationship building
- Reputation and risk management
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (Law), University of Technology, Sydney
- Master of International Studies and Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Bachelor of Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Leadership Training, Lead 2
- Certificate in Community Engagement IAP2
- Peter Sandman, Crisis Communication
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Tori is a skilled communications specialist with a proven record of developing clear, strategic narratives that keep diverse audiences engaged and informed.
Her background in infrastructure and scientific qualifications uniquely equip her to communicate complex concepts in a clear and innovative manner
Working with Government bodies and industry copywriting and marketing agencies, Tori provides a broad range of skills and capabilities including:
- Strategy development
- Community engagement
- Risk & reputation management
- Media strategy & implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Social media community engagement
- Report writing & editing
- Plain English & all-accessibility communications
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma Editing & Communications, Melbourne University
- Bachelor of Arts (Media), Massey University
- Bachelor of Science (Ecology), Massey University
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Nathan has been a communication specialist for over a decade, honing his particular expertise in copywriting, media and marketing across agency roles in Sydney and Melbourne. His dedication to clients and deep understanding of consumers enables him to apply a vast skillset with great efficiency across any given audience.
Having worked extensively with metro and regional clients in large and small teams, Nathan provides a broad array of capabilities, including:
- Project management
- Copywriting
- Media planning
- Media strategy
- Creative design
- Client service
- Campaign analysis
- Digital marketing
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts – English Literature, University of Sydney
- Graduate Diploma – Journalism, University of Technology, Sydney
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Tori is a skilled communications specialist with a proven record of developing clear, strategic narratives that keep diverse audiences engaged and informed.
Her background in infrastructure and scientific qualifications uniquely equip her to communicate complex concepts in a clear and innovative manner
Working with Government bodies and industry copywriting and marketing agencies, Tori provides a broad range of skills and capabilities including:
- Strategy development
- Community engagement
- Risk & reputation management
- Media strategy & implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Social media community engagement
- Report writing & editing
- Plain English & all-accessibility communications
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma Editing & Communications, Melbourne University
- Bachelor of Arts (Media), Massey University
- Bachelor of Science (Ecology), Massey University
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Nathan has been a communication specialist for over a decade, honing his particular expertise in copywriting, media and marketing across agency roles in Sydney and Melbourne. His dedication to clients and deep understanding of consumers enables him to apply a vast skillset with great efficiency across any given audience.
Having worked extensively with metro and regional clients in large and small teams, Nathan provides a broad array of capabilities, including:
- Project management
- Copywriting
- Media planning
- Media strategy
- Creative design
- Client service
- Campaign analysis
- Digital marketing
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts – English Literature, University of Sydney
- Graduate Diploma – Journalism, University of Technology, Sydney
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Kristen has developed a broad range of skills over almost 20 years delivering community programs within Australia and the UK. Her skills include leadership and management, research to publication, service development to implementation and community engagement.
Kristen has delivered programs for Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead Hospitals with expertise focused on:
- Engagement and relationship building across government and NGO
- Research, data collection, analysis and evaluation
- Digital tools and analytics
- Project management
- Policy development
- Development of high-quality communication collateral and project resources
- CALD materials
Qualifications
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate III in Floristry, Pearsons School of Floristry
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Western Sydney
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Ballarat
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Teale is a highly organised team player with over 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
Teale’s strengths include an exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal communications, day-to-day administration support and collaborative financial and operational functions. Teale is able to think big picture with the best interests of the company at the forefront of her mind.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Accounting
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Kristen has developed a broad range of skills over almost 20 years delivering community programs within Australia and the UK. Her skills include leadership and management, research to publication, service development to implementation and community engagement.
Kristen has delivered programs for Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead Hospitals with expertise focused on:
- Engagement and relationship building across government and NGO
- Research, data collection, analysis and evaluation
- Digital tools and analytics
- Project management
- Policy development
- Development of high-quality communication collateral and project resources
- CALD materials
Qualifications
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate III in Floristry, Pearsons School of Floristry
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Western Sydney
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Ballarat
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Teale is a highly organised team player with over 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
Teale’s strengths include an exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal communications, day-to-day administration support and collaborative financial and operational functions. Teale is able to think big picture with the best interests of the company at the forefront of her mind.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Accounting
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
In establishing Factotum Communications, Kate was determined to create the bespoke consultancy to solve for the whole spectrum of a projects stakeholder needs. Kate’s particular skills are in lateral thinking, contentious issues management and bringing people together to deliver results.
Kate has driven the comms and engagement on strategic projects for Water NSW, Transport for NSW and multiple clients within the Murray-Darling basin to deliver:
- Strategic advice during project planning and delivery phases
- Proactive (and reactive) issues management
- Media advisory
- Landowner access and acquisition relationships
- Hot start and project team establishment
- Facilitation and moderation
- Digital suite development
Qualifications
- Executive MBA, University of Wollongong (Sydney Business School), Completion 2023
- Bachelor Sport Tourism Management, Southern Cross University
- Certificate in Community Engagement, IAP2
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
- Future Women Network
Grace has more than 15 years’ experience in a variety of grass roots and strategic communications and engagement roles. She is particularly skilled at translating complex information into Plain English and strikes a great balance between the big picture and project details.
Grace has worked with Sydney Metro, Forestry Corporation NSW, Transport for NSW, Mallee Catchment Management Authority and Sydney Water to deliver:
- Community engagement reports
- Communication and engagement strategies
- Community engagement system reviews
- Policy and procedures documents
- Meeting and workshop facilitation
- Plain English and CALD collateral
- Relationship building
- Reputation and risk management
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (Law), University of Technology, Sydney
- Master of International Studies and Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Bachelor of Communication, University of Technology, Sydney
- Leadership Training, Lead 2
- Certificate in Community Engagement, IAP2
- Crisis Communication, Peter Sandman
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Tori is a skilled communications specialist with a proven record of developing clear, strategic narratives that keep diverse audiences engaged and informed.
Her background in infrastructure and scientific qualifications uniquely equip her to communicate complex concepts in a clear and innovative manner
Working with Government bodies and industry copywriting and marketing agencies, Tori provides a broad range of skills and capabilities including:
- Strategy development
- Community engagement
- Risk & reputation management
- Media strategy & implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Social media community engagement
- Report writing & editing
- Plain English & all-accessibility communications
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma Editing & Communications, Melbourne University
- Bachelor of Arts (Media), Massey University
- Bachelor of Science (Ecology), Massey University
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Associatio
Nathan has been a communication specialist for over a decade, honing his particular expertise in copywriting, media and marketing across agency roles in Sydney and Melbourne. His dedication to clients and deep understanding of consumers enables him to apply a vast skillset with great efficiency across any given audience.
Having worked extensively with metro and regional clients in large and small teams, Nathan provides a broad array of capabilities, including:
- Project management
- Copywriting
- Media planning
- Media strategy
- Creative design
- Client service
- Campaign analysis
- Digital marketing
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts – English Literature, Sydney University of Sydney
- Graduate Diploma – Journalism, University of Technology, Sydney
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Kristen has developed a broad range of skills over almost 20 years delivering community programs within Australia and the UK. Her skills include leadership and management, research to publication, service development to implementation, and community engagement.
Kristen has delivered programs for Royal Prince Alfred and Westmead Hospitals with expertise focused on:
- Engagement and relationship building across government and NGO
- Research, data collection, analysis and evaluation
- Digital tools and analytics
- Project management
- Policy development
- Development of high-quality communication collateral and project resources
- CALD materials
Qualifications
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate III in Floristry, Pearsons School of Floristry
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, UTS Sydney
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Western Sydney
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Ballarat
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
Teale is a highly organised team player with over 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant. Teale’s strengths include an exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal communications, day-to-day administration support and collaborative financial and operational functions. Teale is able to think big picture with the best interests of the company at the forefront of her mind.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Accounting
Memberships
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Australian Water Association
