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An adept policy analyst, advocate, strategist, researcher, and communicator of social and environmental issues. More than twenty years working for the public interest, including with two pre-eminent Australian NGOs, as well as internationally. Considering new opportunities—from short-term, discrete projects to a full-time leadership role in a suitable organization. Able to relocate immediately |
 Contact Corey Watts
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
BrightWater Consulting
Principal, October 2014–Present, Australia, Peru, and Indonesia
Established an independent consultancy, providing strategic advice, policy analysis, advocacy support, desktop research, and storytelling for science, environment, and sustainable development.
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Senior Advocacy Officer, July 2016–Present, Sydney, Australia
Advise the College President, senior Fellows, and other departments on advocacy and communications strategy and tactics concerning a range of medical and public health issues, e.g. climate change, refugee and asylum seeker health, alcohol, euthanasia, etc.
The Climate Institute (TCI), Australia
Manager, Policy and Science Projects, June 2013–June 2014, Melbourne
Regional Projects Manager, March 2009–June 2013, Melbourne
Managed a portfolio of research projects and communications campaigns for a leading public policy think-tank, focussing on climate risks and solutions.
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
Coordinator, Sustainable Rural Landscapes Campaign, December 2000–March 2009, Melbourne
Acting Manager, Land & Water Ecosystems Programme, June 2006–June 2007, Melbourne
Managed a portfolio of research, campaigns, and communications projects, specializing in food, farming, land management, rural affairs, and ecosystem health.
National Centre for Sustainability, Swinburne University, Australia.
Teacher, Graduate Certificate of Sustainability, February–June 2005 and 2006, Melbourne
Designed and delivered a graduate-level, interdisciplinary natural resource management module, introducing the foundations of contemporary environmental matters. Prepared assessment materials, field trips, and tutorials.
Western Australian Departments of Conservation & Land Management and Agriculture
Technical Officer, Wildlife Research, February 1993–September 1996, Perth
Assisted fieldwork in Red Fox ecology in rural and remote areas, including wildlife radio-tracking and surveys. Prepared surveys and managing expedition logistics, including the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
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Education: |
Master of Environment (MEnv)
Environmental Policy and History, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Graduated 2011 with First Class Honours average. Dissertation (50%): Wild Nature & Wine: Environmental History and Biodiversity Conservation in Vinicultural Landscapes. Coursework (50%): Environmental Economics, Transdisciplinary Thinking and Learning, Environmental Law, Climate Change Policy and Politics.
Other postgraduate Studies
Completed subjects towards a Post-Graduate Diploma of Science (PGDipSc): Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Environmental Ethics (paper), and Applied Ecology. The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1997–1999. Discontinued due to illness.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Biology (Animal Ecology stream), Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. Graduated 1993.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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