Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Informal Education
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Attributes
Timeline
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Alicia Gavin

Karingal,VIC

Summary

As a seasoned professional, I am eager to contribute my unique blend of high-level skills and extensive experience to an organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes for its stakeholders. Known for dedication, loyalty, and a community-minded approach, I bring effective communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills honed through years of service in the community. Motivated to excel, I thrive in pressure and time-sensitive situations, consistently delivering optimal performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Locum

McArthur Agency
08.2022 - Current
  • Uniting Age Well Cranbourne/Casey transition project
  • City of Dandenong Care Manager
  • Vasey RSL - systems roll out support
  • City of Kingston - customer service community services
  • MEACAS - remediation project

Workforce Coordinator

Benetas
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Scheduling and customer service, supervision of In-Home Service Assistants.
  • Managing and monitoring compliance in records, DB, OHS and service delivery.

Service Support Officer

Benetas
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Customer service, administration and financial processes for Home Care Packages

Client Services Coordinator

Benetas
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for overseeing HCP budgets services products and resources and ensuring effective and efficient client focussed service provision
  • Maintain and manage electronic data and files
  • Work collaboratively with clients to achieve planned goals
  • Accurate and timely management of financial processes
  • Communicate and develop relationships with a broad field of stakeholders
  • Knowledge of and compliance with all regulations and employer processes
  • Contribute and engage with organisation improvement, quality and OH&S.

Aged Care & Disability Rostering Officer

Bayside City Council
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Promoting client independence by scheduling direct care in-home services
  • Streamlining processes, process & procedure development, presented office and direct care staff induction & training, support and recruitment, problem solving, technical support, maintaining a clean & ordered database, incident reporting, triaging calls & responding to issues in accordance with organisational policies & procedures in a timely manner
  • Allocating appropriately skilled staff to jobs & review client/staff needs regularly
  • Payroll initiation & maintaining OHS standards & promoting safe work practice.

Aged Care & Disability Community Care Worker

Bayside City Council
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Promoting client independence by delivering personal care, domestic assistance and respite activities in the client’s home
  • Raising client welfare concerns, incident reporting and identifying hazards to promote safe work.

Previous to 2005

Work Experience
01.1995 - 12.2004

Specialist Barista, Cultural Services Officer - Shire of Yarra Ranges, Produced & Directed a Community Theatre Youth Project, Workshop Facilitator - Healesville Arts Council, Restaurant Captain, Circus Club Coach/Performer Yarra Valley Steiner School, Trainer - Circus Oz youth program, Small Business Owner - Runaway Circus Enterprises.

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Swinburne University

Post Graduate - Arts Administration

RMIT
Melbourne, VIC

Diploma of Business Administration -

Holmesglen

Bachelor of Arts -

Swinburne University
01.2003

Skills

  • Communication:
    - Effective verbal and written communication skills
    - Ability to convey information clearly and concisely
  • Problem-Solving:
    - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
    - Proven track record of resolving issues efficiently
  • Teamwork:
    - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
    - Experience in fostering a positive team culture
  • Time Management:
    - Excellent organisational skills and time management
    - Capacity to prioritise e tasks effectively
  • Adaptability:
    - Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and priorities
    - Demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges
  • Leadership:
    - Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide others
    - Experience in taking initiative and leading projects or teams
  • Customer Service:
    - Strong customer service orientation
    - Experience in delivering high-quality service to clients or customers
  • Attention to Detail:
    - High level of accuracy and attention to detail in tasks
    - Thorough and meticulous approach to work

Informal Education

  • Customer Service Training (2015)
  • Self-Leadership skills Positive Intelligence (2013)
  • Applying Emotional Intelligence to Deliver a Good Customer Service Experience (2011)
  • Interviewing Recruitment and Selection (2011)
  • Statement of Attainment Event Management

Awards

  • Excellence Award (2013)
  • Fringe Festival Award Nomination (2003)
  • New Enterprise Incentive Scheme & Queens Trust Council Grant (1996)

Volunteer Experience

  • Quality improvement group (2012)
  • Electronic devices advisory group (2012)
  • Commonwealth Games Opening & Closing Ceremony Stage Manager (2006)
  • Yarra Valley Gymnastics School

Attributes

Reliability:   - Consistently meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.

Adaptability:    - Easily adjusting to new environments, tasks, or challenges.

Resilience:   - Remaining effective under pressure or in the face of setbacks.

Initiative:    - Taking proactive steps and demonstrating a willingness to go beyond expectations.

Dependability:   - Being trustworthy and dependable in fulfilling commitments.

Cultural Competence:   - Sensitivity and adaptability to different cultures and diverse work environments.

Ethical Judgement:   - Making decisions based on a strong sense of ethics and integrity.

Empathy:   - Understanding and considering the perspectives and feelings of others.

Innovativeness:   - Demonstrating creativity and a forward-thinking mindset.

Open-Mindedness:    - Being receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and feedback.

Conflict Resolution:    - Ability to address and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.

Positive Attitude:    - Maintaining a positive and optimistic outlook, contributing to a positive work environment.

Timeline

Locum

McArthur Agency
08.2022 - Current

Workforce Coordinator

Benetas
01.2021 - 08.2022

Service Support Officer

Benetas
01.2020 - 01.2021

Client Services Coordinator

Benetas
01.2018 - 01.2020

Aged Care & Disability Rostering Officer

Bayside City Council
01.2011 - 01.2018

Aged Care & Disability Community Care Worker

Bayside City Council
01.2005 - 01.2011

Previous to 2005

Work Experience
01.1995 - 12.2004

Diploma - Community Services

Swinburne University

Post Graduate - Arts Administration

RMIT

Diploma of Business Administration -

Holmesglen

Bachelor of Arts -

Swinburne University
Alicia Gavin