Ann'Elisha Stephen
About
Ann'Elisha Stephen is from Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Ann'Elisha is currently Vice President at Peter Cowan Writers Centre, located in Joondalup, WA. Ann'Elisha also works as Senior Advisor - Communications at Rio Tinto, a job Ann'Elisha has held since Feb 2025. Another title Ann'Elisha currently holds is Author at Expert Author Community. In Ann'Elisha's previous role as a Technical Director and Advisor - Engagement, Communication and Communities at GHD, Ann'Elisha worked in Perth, Australia until Dec 2024. Prior to joining GHD, Ann'Elisha was a Senior Consultant - Communication and Engagement at GHD and held the position of Senior Consultant - Communication and Engagement at Perth, Australia. Prior to that, Ann'Elisha was a Communications Executive at Notting Hill Genesis, based in London Area, United Kingdom from Jan 2009 to Jan 2011. Ann'Elisha started working as Stakeholder Manager at Thiess in Perth, Australia in Jan 2007. From Nov 2005 to Jan 2007, Ann'Elisha was Communications and Policy Officer at School Curriculum and Standards Authority, based in Perth, Australia.
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Ann'Elisha Stephen's current jobs
I serve the Peter Cowan Writers Centre as Vice President of the Management Committee, supporting executive management and governance in an era of growth ambition. Peter Cowan Writers Centre is a longstanding, volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation committed to fostering the craft of writing as well as creativity, community, and lifelong learning. Join us: https://www.pcwc.org.au/
I am supporting the Rio Tinto Iron Ore communications, human resources and employee relations teams in-house on contract with industrial relations communications and engagement strategy and activities.
I am writing a book with the Expert Author Community. It's a business book, about company-community connection - deep diving into the liminal space between companies and the communities that they operate in and offering a framework centered on the power of human connection to help close the strategy/execution gap that exists in corporate social performance particularly in the energy, resources and infrastructure industries.
I serve on the South West NRM Board of Management as a Non-Executive Director. I hold the office of Deputy Chair (2024-26) and am a member of standing committees including the Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committee (2022-26) and Members Advisory Committee (2024-26). South West NRM is purpose-led, not-for-profit, and the South West's regional natural resource management organisation. South West NRM works in collaboration with regional partners and communities to help build healthy and productive ecosystems, with a focus on environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture.
As Managing Principal of Blue Tonic, you'll find me working with companies and project teams in the infrastructure and resources sector on social license to operate for assets/projects, social performance and the 'social' pillar in ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). Through review, strategy and advisory, I help businesses understand and respond to the rapidly changing social landscape, better connect with their stakeholders and lean in to their social responsibilities - so that they can operate with less drama, have greater social impact, and ultimately create a legacy everyone can be proud of. Blue Tonic is in the business of corporate social connection. Check us out at www.thebluetonic.com.au
Ann'Elisha Stephen's past jobs
A technical director and advisor in stakeholder and community engagement, strategic communication, and social impact, predominantly working across the mining and resources, energy, and public infrastructure sectors. I worked alongside GHD's specialist and multi-disciplinary teams and on select client projects, consulting and advising on community strategy, social impact assessment, stakeholder and community engagement programs, strategic communication and stakeholder issues management. Another key part of the role was undertaking peer and technical reviews, and training and mentoring staff to support their technical and professional development.
A technical specialist and project manager supporting clients with communication, stakeholder and community engagement, social issues and risk management, social impact assessment and social performance. Working across a variety of sectors including energy, resources, transport, environment, land development, regional development, community planning with corporate clients, state government agencies, local government authorities and on major infrastructure projects. Supporting clients to understand and address complex stakeholder issues, manage risk and reputation, align with regulatory requirements and industry standards, maximise social and engagement outcomes, and identify and mitigate social impacts.
Corporate communications, with a focus on managing and delivering internal communications, employee engagement, change communications and issues management.
Management of stakeholder relations and communication for an Alliance delivering major essential infrastructure upgrades, with a strong focus on community relations, project communication, organisational culture, and internal communication.
Public affairs, with a focus on communications management, media relations, print and electronic publications, website content and policy development support.