Sham Sara - Freelance strategic communications, project managerment, operations, stakholder partnerships, and events.

Q: Where is Sham based?

Sham is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sham speak?

Sham speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sham have?

Sham has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sham has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Sham may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sham's latest experience?

Sham's most recent position is Office Director, Office of the EGM Strategic Communications & Engagement at Victorian Government .

Q: What companies has Sham worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sham has worked for Victorian Government .

Q: Which industries is Sham most experienced in?

Sham is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Sham most experienced in?

Sham is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Operations , and Project Management . Sham also has some experience in Finance , Human Resources , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Sham worked in recently?

Sham has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Sham worked in recently?

Sham has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Finance .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

2 years 1 month

Melbourne, Australia

Office Director, Office of the EGM Strategic Communications & Engagement

Victorian Government

Chief of Staff and operational lead, helping scale a division from 6 to 57 staff, establishing structures, workflows, workforce planning, and internal communications to support growth.
Oversaw day-to-day operations, budget management (AUD $10M), executive briefings, and problem-solving across teams, removing operational pressure from senior leadership.

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 7 months

Melbourne, Australia

Deputy Director, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Victorian Government

Coordinated complex, multi-stream projects across delivery teams, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and priorities stayed aligned.
Built practical systems for planning, approvals, consultation, and execution in high-pressure environments.

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Melbourne, Australia

Manager, Caucus Communications Unit

Office of the Victorian Premier

Led a team of 7 and functioned as a central coordination point between political leadership, departments, and delivery teams.
Managed fast-moving workflows, approvals, and issue escalation with discretion, calm communication, and operational reliability.

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 7 months

Melbourne, Australia

Senior Policy Adviser

Office of the Victorian Premier

Supported cabinet-level decision-making through structured briefings, coordination across portfolios, and executive support.
Developed strong systems thinking, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills in complex governance settings.

Feb 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 11 months

Melbourne, Australia

Manager, Communications & Advocacy

Teach for Australia

Worked within a mission-driven education organisation, coordinating campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement across programs and regions.
Balanced strategic objectives with hands-on delivery, supporting teams to stay organised, aligned, and impact-focused.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Canberra, Australia

Digital Communications Manager

Australian Labor Party

Led digital operations for a national election campaign, coordinating platforms, content, data, and rapid-response workflows.
Managed complex timelines and stakeholder inputs under intense deadlines.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration and Education.

Government and Administration

Education

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Human Resources, and Research and Development.

Marketing

Operations

Project Management

Finance

Human Resources

Research and Development

Summary

Operations-focused leader and strategic problem-solver with 10+ years’ experience supporting executives, scaling teams, and bringing clarity to complex, fast-moving organisations. I have worked as a Chief-of-Staff–style operator across government, and in communications, advocacy and stakeholder roles in education and mission-driven organisations, helping coordinating people, processes, communications and priorities so teams can do their best work.

My strengths lie in building communications campaigns, improving workflows, and calmly solving problems across multiple workstreams. I bring a rare blend of operational thinking, stakeholder management, executive support, and people leadership, and I am known for creating structure that reduces pressure, improves collaboration, and helps organisations scale sustainably.

Skills

Strategic Communications
Executive Communications
Stakeholder Relations
Operations
People
Strategic Problem-solving
Media & Public Relations
Digital & Social Media
Public Policy Generalist
Events

Languages

English

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

London School of Economics and Political Science

Master of Science, Public Policy and Administration · London, United Kingdom · With Distinction

Feb 2007 - Nov 2013

Australian National University

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts · Canberra, Australia · With Distinction

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Government and Administration 9 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Australia)

Primary country Australia

Expertise

Recent roles Office Director, Office of the EGM Strategic Communications & Engagement, Deputy Director, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Manager, Caucus Communications Unit

Main industries Government and Administration, Education

Main business areas Marketing, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Sham based?

Sham is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Sham speak?

Sham speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sham have?

Sham has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sham has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Sham may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sham be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sham would be well-suited for roles such as: Office Director, Office of the EGM Strategic Communications & Engagement, Deputy Director, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Manager, Caucus Communications Unit.

What is Sham's latest experience?

Sham's most recent position is Office Director, Office of the EGM Strategic Communications & Engagement at Victorian Government.

What companies has Sham worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sham has worked for Victorian Government.

Which industries is Sham most experienced in?

Sham is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration and Education.

Which business areas is Sham most experienced in?

Sham is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Project Management. Sham also has some experience in Finance, Human Resources, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Sham worked in recently?

Sham has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Sham worked in recently?

Sham has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Finance.

What is Sham's education?

Sham holds a Master from London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor from Australian National University.

What is the availability of Sham?

Sham is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sham?

Sham's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.