Alison Pennie
Brigadoon,WA
Summary
Experienced team leader in justice and community services, with a focus on reintegration programs. Skilled in operational planning, stakeholder engagement, staff development, and financial management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver programs that help individuals successfully transition back into the community. Strong track record in managing complex cases, improving service delivery, and building collaborative partnerships with government agencies, community organisations, and service providers. Committed to cultural awareness, compliance, and practical, evidence-based approaches that achieve sustainable outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader - Reintegration
Uniting WA
Perth, WA
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement operational plans, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability across three reintegration programs, impacting 120 participants.
- Build partnerships with the Department of Justice, prison transitional managers, clients, families, and community organisations to strengthen reintegration outcomes.
- Recruit, supervise, and develop staff, including 10 Senior Case Workers, driving performance through regular supervision, training, and development initiatives.
- Monitor budgets, reconcile financial data, and prepare reports to ensure compliance, and effective resource allocation.
- Evaluate programs and implement improvements based on participant needs, and stakeholder feedback.
Senior Case Worker - Reintegration
Uniting WA
Perth
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Delivered culturally appropriate pre- and post-release support, fostering strong relationships with individuals referred to the service.
- Assisted offenders in addressing criminogenic needs, improving personal functioning, and reducing the risk of reoffending.
- Developed and implemented individualised case plans; applied counselling techniques, and behavioral strategies to facilitate reintegration.
- Managed caseloads and complex cases under clinical supervision, ensuring compliance and effective support.
- Collaborated with the Department of Justice, the Department of Corrective Services, and community agencies to deliver coordinated reintegration services.
Tenancy Support Worker
Uniting WA
Perth
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Delivered case management by developing personalised plans to address housing stability and reduce risk of homelessness.
- Provided practical assistance with budgeting, paperwork, and household management to support tenancy sustainability.
- Advocated for tenants with Community Forensic Mental Health, landlords, government agencies, community, and service providers, to protect housing rights.
- Connected tenants to health, employment, financial, and community services to strengthen support networks.
- Built tenant capacity through life skills training and resilience strategies, promoting long-term independence.
Property Manager
Western Keys Real Estate
Joondalup
04.2013 - 11.2014
Customer Service Assistant
Progressive Building Society
Northern Ireland
07.1997 - 01.2013
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Forensic Science
Australian Online Courses
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Profiling
ICOES
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Mental Health
West Coast Institute
Certificate IV in Property Services
REIWA
Skills
- Leadership and staff development
- Stakeholder engagement (justice, corrections, community)
- Operational planning & program management
- Financial oversight and budget control
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and time management
- Professional supervision
- Strategic prioritisation
Training
- First Aid - St John
- Public Speaking - Evolve
- Strategic Decision Making - Evolve
- Safe & Together Model - DART
- De-escalation Skills - WAAMH
- Safe Boundaries and Self Care - WAAMH
- Mental Health First Aid - MHFA Australia
- Ways of Working with Aboriginal People - Part 1 and Part 2 - SSSMAP
- AOD Skills - MHC
- Trauma Informed Care - WAAMH
- Understanding & Managing Depression - WAAMH
- Co-Existing Disorders - WAAMH
- Positive Psychology - WAAMH
- Accidental Counsellor - Anglicare WA
Additional Information
Class C Driver’s Licence
Australian Citizen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader - Reintegration
Uniting WA
08.2025 - Current
Senior Case Worker - Reintegration
Uniting WA
03.2020 - 08.2025
Tenancy Support Worker
Uniting WA
02.2016 - 03.2020
Property Manager
Western Keys Real Estate
04.2013 - 11.2014
Customer Service Assistant
Progressive Building Society
07.1997 - 01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Forensic Science
Australian Online Courses
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology & Profiling
ICOES
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Mental Health
West Coast Institute
Certificate IV in Property Services
REIWA