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Imma Chippendale

Associate Principal

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Having done Honours in Physics and Astronomy, I decided that I wasn't completely sure I wanted to do a PhD, and wanted to take a break from science. Port Jackson Partners offered me a job based on my analytical and problem solving skills, despite a lack of business exposure. More than ten years later I still find the work continually stimulating and interesting, albeit very different from how I'd imagined my working life. I particularly enjoy the diversity of experience of consulting offers as well as the opportunity to keep gaining new skills and knowledge.

Range of clients and projects

Since joining Port Jackson Partners in 2001, I have worked with clients in a range of industries, including energy, property, mining, infrastructure and building materials. I have worked on studies focused on setting long term corporate and business unit strategies, developing risk management strategies, organisational redesign and corporate and financial restructuring. It is continually satisfying to work with clients on the problems which are most critical to their futures.

A great support network

Working at PJPL means I work with a fantastic group of people who all have a passion for working on important problems for our clients. The partners are very supportive and always willing to help individuals develop their full potential.

Flexibility in employment

I have worked for Port Jackson Partners since 2001 and my role has changed over that time.

I have two children, and following my time on maternity leave, I have been working part-time. This flexibility means I can continue to work at PJPL on important issues while also spending time with my son and daughter.

Career highlights

2001
  • Started as a Business Analyst
2002
  • Worked with an Australian energy company to review options to secure the existing business and promote future growth
2004
  • Completed Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
  • Promoted to Associate
2005
  • Worked extensively with an Australian property company to develop a long-term strategic plan and communicate that plan to the organisation
2006
  • Assisted in developing a long-term strategic plan for a large Australian mining company in the context of an uncertain future market
2007
  • Worked on developing a set of principles to guide Australia's response to the greenhouse challenge
2008
  • Maternity leave
2009
  • Worked on a wide-ranging review of Australia's infrastructure and how infrastructure improvements can contribute to Australia's growth for the Business Council of Australia
2010
  • Completed Masters of Public Policy at ANU
  • Promoted to Associate Principal
2011
  • Completed a well-received policy document for ANZ on the economic opportunity available to Australia as a result of the current commodities cycle, "Earth, Fire, Wind and Water"
2012
  • Maternity leave 
2013
  • Returned to PJP

“The partners are very supportive and always willing to help”

BACKGROUND

  • BA/BSc (Hons) UNSW. Graduated with First Class Honours in Physics and Astronomy as part of a double degree in Science and Arts.
  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from Securities Institute of Australia.
  • Master of Public Policy (with Distinction) from Crawford School of Economics and Government at ANU.