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Alisa Akins

Warialda,New South Wales

Summary

Experienced regional coordination and community engagement specialist with a strong track record in developing and delivering cross-functional initiatives that strengthen local resilience, cultural identity, and social wellbeing. Skilled in building effective partnerships across government, community, and service sectors to implement programs that respond to environmental and social challenges. Proven ability to provide strategic advice to executive leadership and elected officials, with expertise in preparing high-quality briefs, reports, and correspondence that support informed decision-making. Adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments, representing organisational priorities, and negotiating collaborative outcomes across inter-agency and cross-government forums. Known for a deep understanding of regional community needs and cultural priorities, and for translating these into actionable, inclusive programs that drive long-term outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community, Culture and Libraries Manager

Moree Plains Shire Council
11.2020 - Current
  • Develop, implement, and oversee cross-functional community and cultural initiatives that align with Council’s strategic objectives and support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing in local communities—particularly in response to social or environmental challenges.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community groups, local service providers, internal departments, and other levels of government to ensure effective coordination, inclusive engagement, and delivery of community outcomes.
  • Provide strategic advice and support to Council’s Executive Team and elected Councillors, including the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence relating to community wellbeing, cultural development, and inter-agency partnerships.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and community updates that address emerging issues, support informed decision-making, and clearly communicate Council’s position and response in line with legislative and policy requirements.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of local community needs, cultural priorities and social trends, enabling targeted service planning, stakeholder engagement and the development of innovative community programs.
  • Represent Council in cross-sector partnerships, advisory groups and community forums, advocating for local priorities and leading negotiations that support positive outcomes across community, cultural and intergovernmental initiatives.

Technical Officer, Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO)

Gwydir Shire Council
01.2007 - 2020
  • Provide executive and administrative support to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC), including coordinating meetings, emergency operations, tabletop exercises, and managing the Emergency Operations Centre in line with NSW protocols.
  • Deliver high-level support to the Technical Services Department across correspondence, records, customer service, invoicing, reporting, and budget monitoring.
  • Lead key projects such as the NSW RFS Hazard Reduction Program, managing planning, funding submissions, coordination with field crews, and claims.
  • Act as Council’s key liaison with Emergency Services, Traffic and Fleet Management, community stakeholders, and internal departments.

Accounts Manager/ Travel Consultant

M & G Travel Pty Ltd Moree
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Travel and Reservations Coordination
  • Customer Service and Frontline Operations
  • Cash Handling and Supervision
  • Staff Coordination and Compliance

Certification

  • Performance Conversations for People Mangers - Course Certificate
  • First Aid -Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - July 2025
  • Provide Basic Emergency Life Support -July 2027
  • Provide First Aid
    Valid until: July 2027
  • Cultural Awareness Training - Certificate of Competency
  • Disability Inclusion - Physical Disability Council of NSW
  • Introduction to Emergency Services – NSW Office of Emergency Services, Department of Communities and Justice- 2020
  • Emergency Operations Centre Concepts – NSW Office of Emergency Services, Department of Communities and Justice - 2020
  • Local Government Procurement Management
  • Certificate IV - Frontline Management -2013
  • Certificate IV in Project Management - 2010
  • Bachelor of Business (Management ) - 1996

Timeline

Community, Culture and Libraries Manager

Moree Plains Shire Council
11.2020 - Current

Technical Officer, Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO)

Gwydir Shire Council
01.2007 - 2020

Accounts Manager/ Travel Consultant

M & G Travel Pty Ltd Moree
01.1997 - 01.2007

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