I'm Shae Lumsden, a Communications Officer with over 21 years of experience delivering coordinated responses to incidents across the Sydney metropolitan area. I specialise in emergency and major incident response, live broadcasting, and strategic media messaging, working closely with NSW Police Force and external emergency services to keep the public informed. My approach blends empathy, professionalism and practical problem-solving to support frontline outcomes. I'm seeking a media/communications role where I can leverage my communications expertise, stakeholder engagement and ability to operate under pressure to deliver accurate information and positive public messaging.

Shae Lumsden

I'm Shae Lumsden, a Communications Officer with over 21 years of experience delivering coordinated responses to incidents across the Sydney metropolitan area. I specialise in emergency and major incident response, live broadcasting, and strategic media messaging, working closely with NSW Police Force and external emergency services to keep the public informed. My approach blends empathy, professionalism and practical problem-solving to support frontline outcomes. I'm seeking a media/communications role where I can leverage my communications expertise, stakeholder engagement and ability to operate under pressure to deliver accurate information and positive public messaging.

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I’m Shae Lumsden, a Communications Officer with over 21 years of experience delivering coordinated responses to incidents across the Sydney metropolitan area. I specialise in emergency and major incident response, live broadcasting, and strategic media messaging, working closely with NSW Police Force and external emergency services to keep the public informed. My approach blends empathy, professionalism and practical problem-solving to support frontline outcomes.

I’m seeking a media/communications role where I can leverage my communications expertise, stakeholder engagement and ability to operate under pressure to deliver accurate information and positive public messaging.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Officer at New South Wales Police Force
January 1, 2000 - Present
Key member of the radio communications team, delivering 24/7 response to 000 calls, processing messages via PoliceCAD and ensuring compliance with NSW Police protocols; liaised with emergency services for resource deployment and maintained accurate transmission records.
Communications Officer (Police Communications Media Unit) – Secondment at New South Wales Police Force
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Managed public messaging during police emergencies, acted as media liaison at scenes, provided information to the public via social media and NSW Police website; monitored media mentions, wrote transcripts, and prepared media releases and live radio drops.
Team Leader – Customer Relations/Legal Officer at ONE.TEL LTD
April 1, 1996 - November 30, 2000
Responded to escalated customer complaints, prepared verbal and written responses, reviewed and edited public communications, and liaised with external regulatory bodies (e.g., Department of Fair Trading, Small Claims Tribunal, ACCC, ACA, TIO); represented the company in court and mentored staff.
Advertising Co-ordinator/Account Manager at AIRPLAY MEDIA SERVICES
August 1, 1995 - February 29, 1996
Sales team integral role: prepared sales proposals, booked campaigns, created advertising briefs and agreements; back-up News Reader and Program Co-ordinator; produced client commercials and promos; liaised with clients from booking to campaign conclusion.
Radio Announcer - Fulltime at TRIPLE ZED FM/2LM
August 1, 1994 - July 31, 1995
Collected, edited, produced and presented News Bulletins for AM/FM formats; supported Outside Broadcasts; monitored news services and edited copy to meet style and client requirements; produced voice-overs for client campaigns.
Production Manager / Copywriter / Announcer at RADIO 2ST/POWER FM, Nowra NSW
July 1, 1993 - August 31, 1994
Announcer for automated shifts; authored 20–50 scripts daily; prepared sales proposals and bookings; liaised with clients and agencies to develop campaigns; managed production and voice talent.

Education

Certificate in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences at Hypnotherapy Training Australia
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Communications Officers Training Program at NSW Police Force
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Marketing Certificate at Gymea TAFE
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Commercial Radio Course – Diploma at Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Word for Windows 6.0 (Intermediate) at Management Technology Education
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Communications Officers Training Program
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Marketing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Commercial Radio Course – Diploma
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Word for Windows 6.0 (Intermediate)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other