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I am an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professional and public speaker. I maintain an in-depth understanding of international, government (local, state and federal), NFP and private sector communication, marketing and health education campaign development, implementation and monitoring. My core strengths lie in Global Health and Health Leadership/Communication. I have deep experience in building internal and external advocacy mechanisms, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and delivering effective public communications processes.…I am an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professional and public speaker. I maintain an in-depth understanding of international, government (local, state and federal), NFP and private sector communication, marketing and health education campaign development, implementation and monitoring. My core strengths lie in Global Health and Health Leadership/Communication. I have deep experience in building internal and external advocacy mechanisms, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and delivering effective public communications processes.

Dr Joshua Karras JP

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I am an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professional and public speaker. I maintain an in-depth understanding of international, government (local, state and federal), NFP and private sector communication, marketing and health education campaign development, implementation and monitoring. My core strengths lie in Global Health and Health Leadership/Communication. I have deep experience in building internal and external advocacy mechanisms, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and delivering effective public communications processes.…I am an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professional and public speaker. I maintain an in-depth understanding of international, government (local, state and federal), NFP and private sector communication, marketing and health education campaign development, implementation and monitoring. My core strengths lie in Global Health and Health Leadership/Communication. I have deep experience in building internal and external advocacy mechanisms, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and delivering effective public communications processes.

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I am an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic professional and public speaker. I maintain an in-depth understanding of international, government (local, state and federal), NFP and private sector communication, marketing and health education campaign development, implementation and monitoring. My core strengths lie in Global Health and Health Leadership/Communication. I have deep experience in building internal and external advocacy mechanisms, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and delivering effective public communications processes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Policy Officer at Mental Health Community Coalition ACT

September 1, 2025 - Present

Leading policy development, research, consultation and advocacy to strengthen the community managed mental health system in the ACT. Deliver high-quality submissions and position statements, design and run sector and lived-experience consultations, lead advocacy and health education marketing campaigns, and represent the sector in government and cross-sector settings, while managing policy priorities and staff to influence reform and improve outcomes for people with lived experience.

Communications Director – Community Engagement and Advocacy at Preview Health

August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups, clinicians, and healthcare professionals through a range of outreach strategies, including social media, pitching and networking. Duties include facilitation of focus groups, interviews, and surveys to understand needs and insight collection from consumer groups.

Public Health Communications Officer at Southeastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)

November 1, 2021 - Present

Providing SESLHD with a range of communications implementation and logistical assistance relating to COVID-19 and other outbreaks.

Teaching Assistant / Academic / Lecturer / Facilitator / Tutor / Project Officer at University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and Western Sydney University

April 1, 2021 - Present

Preparation of lecturing and tutoring material for Public Health focused subjects; research and implementation of methodologies to improve student outcomes and engagement; heading of an SDG Alignment Program for academic staff.

Senior Compliance Officer (Short Term Consultation) at National Disability Insurance Scheme Commission

March 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Leading compliance approaches and investigations into disability service providers, disability support workers and response to safety, wellbeing and quality of support services for people with a disability; conducting compliance monitoring and enforcement actions.

Policy Manager at Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Responsible for implementing recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care; project management for policy and research-based initiatives and stakeholder engagement and surveying to inform In-Home Aged Care costing standards.

Communication Intern at Public Health Association of Australia

August 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Assisted in the development of the Australian Submission to the UN's Pandemic treaty; headed various communication and promotional campaigns; event management for the PHAA's Young Professional Network.

Associate at One Stone Advisors

March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

Sustainability strategy and communication engagement specialist to support clients turn challenges pertaining to sustainable development and social justice into lasting opportunities for organisational growth. Duties included desktop research, data analysis and report preparation.

Senior Project Manager at Bayside Council

July 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Leading the development, execution and maintenance of broad-stroke council projects, including population monitoring and surveillance, UN Global Goal alignment and internal training for grant acquisition. Duties included sponsorship/partnership development and evaluation of AI-focused programs.

Mental Health Program and Project Coordinator at SWS Primary Health Network

November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Supporting and promoting implementation of recommendations of Regional and rural Mental Health Anti-Suicide Report; contract development, monitoring and evaluating for regional service providers.

Founding Partner at Discover Disability

November 1, 2021 - Present

Eradicate stigma and ignorance towards various disabilities through honest conversation and social discourse; provide Q&A sessions where a trusted able-bodied person poses difficult questions to their impaired friend to foster understanding.

Executive Manager at United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division

February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2022

Focussed on project management to promote UN Sustainable Development Goals; led development of UNAA NSW Diploma and growth of membership through communication and promotional campaigns.

Board Member at Greater Sydney Commission - Department of Premier and Cabinet

May 1, 2021 - Present

Advised on housing, liveability, youth unemployment and urban sustainability; advocated on Ausgrid Stakeholder Panel and aligned GCC with UN SDGs.

Health Promotion Officer and Visual Education Centre Coordinator at UNSW

June 1, 2021 - Present

Health communicator developing and executing content and advice regarding vaccination during COVID-19; liaising with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information and ensure timely delivery of advice; achieved increased vaccine uptake.

Knowledge and Innovation division Research Officer at The Fred Hollows Foundation

July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017

Heading the conceptualising and development of gender equity-related reports; negotiation of deadlines and stakeholders, analytical research, drafting of reports and translation of complex vernacular.

Tutor/Owner at Karras Academy Tuition Services

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022

Development and implementation of effective teaching techniques; management of students for academic and personal development.