Dr Renée Otmar
Principal Consultant
Renée Otmar is a researcher and communications specialist with experience and executive-level expertise in strategic planning, public health research, training, coaching , project management, professional writing, editing and publishing.
Recent work experience
2018— (current)
Consultant Writer, Editor, Researcher, Trainer and Coach
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
2013–2018
Executive Officer, Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
Deakin University, Geelong / Western District, Victoria, Australia
2007–2013
Freelance Copywriter and Editor PhD candidate (2009–12)
Melbourne and Geelong, Victoria, Australia
2002–2007
Publishing Manager
Australian Drug Foundation, Melbourne Australia
1998–2002
Freelance Copywriter and Editor
Melbourne Australia
1995–1998
Managing Editor
Macmillan Education Australia, Melbourne
Education
2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The University of Melbourne, Australia
2011
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Learning and Leadership
The University of Melbourne, Australia
2009
Master of Public Health
The University of Melbourne, Australia
2004
Master of Arts (Communications)
RMIT University, Australia
1994
Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing
RMIT University, Australia
1991
Bachelor of Arts
Swinburne University, Australia
Certifications / Professional Development
Organisational Coaching
Level 1 certification, 2019
Ethics and data linkages
Public Health Research Network, 2019
Research in the age of social media
Victorian Ethics Network, 2019
Refresher for HREC members
Victorian Ethics Network, 2018
Advanced Leadership Program
Women in Leadership Australia, 2017 (scholarship award)
Manage Legal and Ethical Compliance; Promoting Ethics and Education in Research
Praxis Australia and RMIT University, 2016
Certificate in Governance Practice
Governance Institute of Australia, 2016
