The Strategy and Operations Department is committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes in the management and service delivery of Screen Australia’s programs and policies.

We work co-operatively with stakeholders and other portfolio agencies to reduce duplication, garner market intelligence and disseminate information and research for the benefit of the industry, and to assist screen policy development. We are committed to conducting our business to satisfy all relevant statutory obligations, and to developing a governance framework and policies to ensure our activities are conducted in accordance with the highest corporate governance standards.

FIONA CAMEROn | Chief Operating Officer

Fiona joined Screen Australia at its inception, 1 July 2008, as Executive Director, Strategy and Operations. Prior to this role Fiona was a General Manager with DMG Radio Australia, responsible for launching the new radio brand Nova in Melbourne. Fiona has worked across state and federal government in portfolios as varied as education, regional development and communications. Fiona has been a Director of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and Commercial Radio Australia.

• Susie Cortez Strategy and Operations Liaison
• Melanie Whyte Administration Assistant
• Sandy George Journalist, Screen Intel

Strategy and Communications

Research

• Rebecca Mostyn Manager, Research and Strategy
• Natasha Aslanian Information Analyst
• Felicity Clive Research Analyst
• Anthony Johnsen Researcher
• Justine Dalla-Pozza Researcher
• Patrick May Research and Strategy Assistant

Communications

• Scott Dawkins Manager, Communications
• Caris Bizzaca Writer
• Emma Carroll Social Media and Digital Communications Officer
• Clio Ellis Events and Publicity Coordinator
• Dave Fanner Multimedia Content Producer
• Julia Heaton Design and Digital Production Coordinator
• Georgina Ley Coordinator, Strategy and Communications

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Monika Padiyachi HR Manager
• Fiona Herron HR Business Partner
• Jessica Ward HR Administrator

Office Management

• Lucinda Summers Office Manager
• Rebecca Cooper Receptionist (Sydney)
• Christine Howard Receptionist (Melbourne)

Producer Offset & Co-Production

Tim Phillips | Head of Producer offset &
                        co-production

Tim was Legal and Business Affairs Manager at the Australian Children's Television Foundation where he had responsibility for advising on all aspects of the ACTF's production, funding, distribution and licensing activities. Tim has also worked as an intellectual property lawyer at Minter Ellison, advising media and online businesses, and as a strategist for media buying company emitch Ltd. As a senior investment manager with Screen Australia, Tim has managed large, small and complex television and film productions from development through to distribution and release. His role in developing and administering the Multiplatform and Online programs at Screen Australia has provided him with an intricate understanding of audience trends and new distribution platforms.

• Michele McDonald Senior Program Manager, Producer Offset
• Colleen Champ Program Manager, Co-Production
• Pru Donovan Assessment Manager 
• Louisa Achille Assessor/Administrator
• Kym Stewart Unit Coordinator