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Lee Kett

Mitcham,Australia

Summary

Dedicated community services professional with over 4 years of experience and a personal recovery journey exceeding 5 years. Expertise in addiction support, underpinned by active involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous and ongoing education in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health. Committed to empowering individuals to achieve sustainable recovery through compassionate guidance and a deep understanding of addiction dynamics. Seeking to leverage personal insight and professional knowledge to foster healing and resilience in others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

AOD Support Worker

The Salvation Army
The Basin, Victoria
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, recovery journaling, and coping skills.
  • Implemented brief interventions to aid participants experiencing crises.
  • Organize and administer medication (daily regimen).
  • Maintained accurate records of resident activities, progress, incidents, and identified risks, and reported (where required).
  • Review and contribute to individual treatment plans (ITP) in collaboration with AOD Practitioner to achieve personalized recovery goals.
  • Transported and supported participants at external service appointments, meetings and recreational outtings
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.

Intake Coordinator

The Salvation Army
The Basin, Victoria
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Coordinated the intake process for new clients, including initial assessments, and providing necessary paperwork
  • Coordinated the bedlist for a 40-bed residential rehabilitation facility.
  • Provide clients with psychoeducation regarding safety/harm reduction while living in the community.
  • Lead and participate in Care Team meetings with external service providers, assess psycho-social factors noting any risk factors, and liaising with the leadership team regarding any immediate concerns.
  • Contribute to therapy team reviews, case reviews, and other staff meetings.
  • Build rapport and maintain professional relationships with external service providers - detox units, drug court, hospitals, and various community organizations.

Storeman

Hardware Supply
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Highly skilled in packaging and picking a wide variety of items, as well as completing manual and computerised forms or shipping documents
  • Proven record of arranging, placing, sealing, marking and tagging of items
  • Excellent knowledge of packing procedures and standard warehouse operating procedures
  • Hands-on experience in operating vans/pick trucks/fork lifters to pull inventory from the warehouse or distribution centre

Project Manager

Department of Defence (Army)
04.2009 - 02.2017
  • Managed and developed key stakeholder relationships with Army, industry and US Government departments through Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
  • Managed and accountable for all aspects of the project life-cycle; cost, schedule and performance
  • Lead the project team to procure surveillance and simulation systems in support of operational demand
  • This involved significant systems integration and developmental pathways, facilities and infrastructure works
  • Developed complex Acquisition Strategies and Tender documentation to meet the requirements as specified by the Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery)
  • Prepared project briefings, submissions, reports and returns
  • Exercised financial delegation authority in support of various project deliverables
  • Key Achievement: Delivered $23m Weapons Training Simulation System (training facility) on budget and ahead of project schedule
  • Lead the project team to compile and release Request for Tender documentation ahead of schedule in support of Defence (Army) Rapid Acquisition Program
  • Attained a commendation from The Systems Program Office Director (SPOD) for my willingness to work beyond specified requirements to achieve project outcomes and provide support to operations overseas

Finance Manager

Defence Materiel Organisation (Dept. of Defence)
06.2008 - 01.2009
  • Mentored and developed direct reports
  • Developed and implemented budgets
  • Managed commercial governance and compliance activities
  • Coordinated asset and risk management activities
  • Monitored spending vs
  • Plan, and reported data to executives
  • Key Achievement: Conducted operational review which achieved funds retention of $5m
  • Created a reliable inventory tracking procedure which provided the inventory manager with an accurate snapshot of commitment vs
  • Expenditure, at any point of time

Sales Manager VIC/TAS (Asset Finance)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Business Development Manager (Asset Finance)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2003 - 01.2006

Asset Finance Specialist (SME Business Banking)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.1999 - 01.2003

Education

Mental Health First Aid certificate -

MHFA Australia
11.2024

Certificate IV Alcohol & Other Drugs -

Holmesglen TAFE
01.2020

Certificate IV Mental Health -

Holmesglen TAFE
01.2020

Certificate in First Aid -

The Salvation Army
01.2020

Skills

  • Asset & Risk Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Mentoring & Leadership
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Project Management
  • Key Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Negotiation skills
  • Financial & Budget Control
  • Organisational Abilities
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Adherence to Policy & Procedures
  • IT & Software Proficiency
  • Lateral Thinking
  • Data & Reporting
  • Relationship Building

References

  • Alex McDonald, Major, Army Headquarters, alexander.mcdonald1@defence.gov.au, 0456 211 534
  • Paul Young, Senior Paraplanner, Hamilton Morello Financial Services, Pauly@hmadvisors.com.au, 0414 639 035

Volunteer Experience

  • 12 Step Fellowship, Various service positions (including sponsorship), 01/01/17, present
  • Parent Helper/Volunteer, Antonio Park Primary School, 01/01/14, present
  • Field Marshall, Ringwood City Soccer Club, 01/01/16, present
  • Team Manager, Blackburn Vikings Basketball Club, 01/01/17, present

Additionalinformation - Personalstatement

I have been clean and sober for over 6 years, finding my way into recovery through the 12-step program at Malvern Private and Alcoholics Anonymous. This journey has given me a strong understanding of addiction and a genuine desire to help others achieve sobriety and wellness. I'm actively involved in my recovery, dedicating time each day to my mental well-being, attending multiple AA meetings per week, engaging in ongoing therapy, sponsoring others, and serving as the secretary of my home group. I am currently working towards completing a dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) / Mental Health, and I am eager to use my experience and growing knowledge to help support others in overcoming their addiction.

Timeline

AOD Support Worker

The Salvation Army
11.2023 - Current

Intake Coordinator

The Salvation Army
06.2022 - 10.2023

Storeman

Hardware Supply
04.2018 - 05.2019

Project Manager

Department of Defence (Army)
04.2009 - 02.2017

Finance Manager

Defence Materiel Organisation (Dept. of Defence)
06.2008 - 01.2009

Sales Manager VIC/TAS (Asset Finance)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Business Development Manager (Asset Finance)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2003 - 01.2006

Asset Finance Specialist (SME Business Banking)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.1999 - 01.2003

Mental Health First Aid certificate -

MHFA Australia

Certificate IV Alcohol & Other Drugs -

Holmesglen TAFE

Certificate IV Mental Health -

Holmesglen TAFE

Certificate in First Aid -

The Salvation Army

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