Matt Stevens

Team Lead - Engagement

Matt has a wealth of expertise in leadership and management. His exemplary career across multiple organisations, including being a CEO and Project Manager, has provided him with the knowledge and skills to coordinate and engage with stakeholders effectively, particularly in creating an understanding of shared incentives to influence outcomes.

Matt’s exceptional communication skills give him the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships. His strong organisational skills and comprehensive processes demonstrate his skill in project management, allowing him to maximise his team’s potential and ensure high-performing deliverables within project timelines.

Matt’s ability to inspire and motivate teams has contributed significantly to successful project outcomes. He has a talent for recognising and nurturing the strengths of his team members promoting a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity, which encourages innovative solutions.

Areas of Expertise

  • Project management 

  • Engagement leadership 

  • Communications

Qualified

  • Diploma of Education (Teaching) 

  • Graduate Diploma of Business 

  • International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) 

  • Partnership Brokers, Partnership Brokers Association (Formerly International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) PBAS) 

  • Leadership Ballarat, Committee for Ballarat 

  • Conflict, Resolution, Mars University 

  • EWP Project Management, Mars 

  • Applied Project Management, AIM Relevant Project Experience

Technical Experience

Premier Strategy, Director 2002 to current:

  • Oversaw organisational strategy, business development, budgeting, and reporting

  • Project managed the delivery of large-scale stakeholder engagement strategies and partnered with companies to provide landowner engagement support for large renewable energy projects

  • Provided strategic advice in the delivery of the Western Renewables Link

  • Project Manager of key clients including Mars, Ballarat Health Services, Stawell Gold Mine and Central Highlands Water

Mars Wrigley Site Digitalisation, Dec 2012 – May 2022:

  • Project Manager & Associate Engagement Lead for Mars Wrigley

  • Managed project scope, timelines, risk management, reporting and developed/delivered engagement plan to Mars Wrigley Ballarat associates

  • Implemented WiFi installation, infrastructure upgrade, and supplied/configured 200 iPads

  • Delivered engagement sessions to all associates, including maintaining DHHS & Mars social distancing requirements during COVID

  • Managed timeframes, deliverables, and communicated changes to senior leaders on changes to Poka - Go Live to keep the project moving forward on-time and in-budget

KIDS Foundation – CEO (2004 – 2010):

  • Oversaw daily operations of the organisation, ensured delivery of programs and resources empowering and educating children and their families on ways to prevent injuries and trauma, managed the staff and built company culture, and secured and managed partnerships in order to drive growth and expansion.