Merimbula, New South Wales 2548 Australia
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David Kindon has thirty eight years' experience in public affairs at the federal level following service as an Officer in the RAN.

 

He has held senior positions in a number of national industry and professional associations in Canberra. These include the Confederation of Australian Industry (then ACMA), the Australian Institute of Urban Studies, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Australian Association of Pathology Practices, and the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association.

 

Since 1984, he has provided advice to a wide range of organisations as a public affairs consultant. Clients have included major corporations, industry associations and government departments across a wide range of industry sectors.

 

David's consulting strengths are in strategy planning, campaign management, policy formulation and issues management.

 

In addition to advising clients on government relations issues, he also trains others in lobbying skills. He is the author of a study of politicians' lobbying preferences, and a guide to lobbying. He has also, on several occasions, conducted the lobbying stream of the annual national Australian Medical Association Leadership and Public Relations Conference, and was the sole national judge for the annual AMA NSW State Branch Lobbying Awards for eleven years to 1995.

. Taken chronologically, my achievements have included:

• The creation of a new Information Division at the Institute of Architects to promote and market architectural services in the public domain.
• The commissioning of a film by the RAIA Information Division called “Mind Made” for release as a support to major feature films.
• The introduction of an organised advocacy program at the RAIA called “GAP” (Government Action Program) involving recruits around the country with targeted briefing information and tasks to be undertaken.
• In 1983 I formulated and ran the Pharmacy Guild federal election campaign – this time using a program I devised called “PLAN” (Pharmacy Legislative Action Network) – a campaign which then Minister Jim Carlton recently identified as having a significant effect on the election outcome.
• The establishment from scratch of two national industry bodies – including their Rules Objects and By-laws and Incorporation.
• For a period of 8 years acting as lead negotiator between the pathology industry and the Government under 3 funding MoUs amounting to over $12 billion in Medicare outlays.
• For many years, preparing agendas, attending Council meetings, preparing the minutes and action plans for the organizations listed above.

Sep 1988 - Nov 2008

Company name: Client Solutions Pty Ltd Location: Canberra Industry: Executive Company size: 1-10 employees       Job Title: Managing Director Job Type: Full-Time Detailed Description: Established Client Solutions and offered specialist health advocacy advice and services to a wide range of clients. Created an industry association and ran it successfully for 20 years within Client Solutions.

Jun 1984 - Jun 1989

Company name: The Rowland Company Location: Cenberra Industry: Government Company size: 1-10 employees       Job Title: Partner Job Type: Full-Time Detailed Description: Partner in respected Government relations firm with a range of clients - mainly in the health sector.

May 1981 - May 1984

Company name: The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGoA) Location: Canberra       Job Title: Executive Director Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Executive Detailed Description: I was selected out of many applicants to the position of Executive director of the (then and now) leading industry association in Canberra. In 1983 I formulated and ran the Pharmacy Guild federal election campaign – this time using a program I devised called “PLAN” (Pharmacy Legislative Action Network) – a campaign which then Minister Jim Carlton recently identified as having a significant effect on the election outcome

Jul 1973 - May 1981

Company name: Royal Australian Insitute of Architects Location: Canberra Industry: Executive Company size: 11-50 employees       Job Title: Divisional Director Job Type: Full-Time Detailed Description: I began employment as Director of the Institute's Membership Division and education Division. Later I proposed the establishment of a new "Information" Division to promote and market architectural services. Having established the division I then ran it for 3 years.

Jul 1973 - May 1981

Company name: Royal Australian Insitute of Architects Location: Canberra Industry: Executive Company size: 11-50 employees       Job Title: Divisional Director Job Type: Full-Time Detailed Description: I began employment as Director of the Institute's Membership Division and education Division. Later I proposed the establishment of a new "Information" Division to promote and market architectural services. Having established the division I then ran it for 3 years.

Dec 1971 - Jun 1973

Company name: Australian Institute of Urban Studies (AIUS) Location: Canberra Company size: 1-10 employees       Job Title: Assistant to the Director Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Executive Closest Job Role: Executive Support Detailed Description: Organisation of meetings, taking minutes and liaison with stakeholders.

Dec 1969 - Dec 1971

Company name: Associated Chambers of Manufactures (now CAI) Location: Canberra, Australia Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial Company size: 11-50 employees       Job Title: Adminitrative Officer Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Executive Detailed Description: Responsible for administrative support to executive officers and secretariat support for ACT industry groups.

Mar 1964 - May 1969

Company name: Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Location: Australia and overseas Industry: Defence & Emergency Company size: 11-50 employees Comments: In 1964 I joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Midshipman. After a period of onshore training I served as an Officer on many RAN ships both in Australia and overseas, including active service in Malaysia during Indonesian Confrontasi. I served as a Watch keeper and Navigator.       Job Title: Naval Officer (Rank of Lieutenant on retirement) Job Type: Full-Time Position Department: Government & Defence Closest Job Role: Navy Summary: Commanding Officer HMAS BARRICADE Detailed Description: I was selected at age 23 to take Command of HMAS BARRICADE an ATTACK Class Patrol Boat. These years taught me much about Leadership and managing a ship’s crew in an often dangerous environment. They also instilled a “can do” attitude coupled with a wry sense of humour.

Feb 1970 - Nov 1975

Institution: Australian National University (ANU) Institution Type: University Location: Canberra Course Name: Bachelor of Economics Grade: Pass Study Units/Modules: Economics Political Science Comments: Part time degree whilst working full time and fathering a family of three.

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