Russell Reid

National RAP Lead and Senior Aboriginal Affairs and Participation Consultant, WSP

Russell is a Gamillaraay (Kamilaroi) man with an extensive history of working across multidisciplinary teams, especially in relation to Cultural Heritage and liaison with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities. He brings strong and valuable experience building partnerships between Aboriginal organisations, businesses, people and projects.

Most recently, Russell undertook the role of being the Aboriginal Affairs Manager on Pacific Completes’ Woolgoolga to Ballina project. This project is the single largest project that WSP Australia has been involved in nationally. His role in successfully creating a high rate of Aboriginal participation on this project has been instrumental. A good part of Russell’s early career involved working in Redfern in various roles for 25 years.

Hear from Russell at Webinar 1 - Indigenous participation.