Jessica Stewart

Jessica has a wide range of experience across the public and private sectors through a variety of stages, scales and typology of project. She has been responsible for preparing proposals, building client relationships and drawing on her strong communication skills. She has also worked with public sector budget approvals and procurement and engagement processes.

She is a regular tutor at university, having lead design research seminars and design studios and tutored in theoretical frameworks subjects and final year masters students’ projects. Supporting students encourages Jess to stay engaged in current and emerging developments in the discipline and to connect design practice and academia through participating in the contemporary discourse.

She also has a keen interest in Reconciliation, Indigenous knowledge systems and how we as an industry can better engage with Traditional Custodians. Jessica is a member of AILA Victoria’s Connection to Country Committee.