Anita Peters
Mount Martha
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager/Employment Program Manager
Skillinvest
07.2021 - Current
- Project manage Jobs Victoria employment Mentor program in Dandenong LGA
- Manage the Group Training Operations in the Metro Region supporting Apprentices and Traineeships
- Manage staff, leading and mentoring the team operationally to meet contracted targets and milestones
- Liaise with stakeholders including employers and job seekers
- Develop processes and procedures to ensure programs success and compliance is met
- Business development to create opportunities for vacancies on a larger scale
- Successfully met 100% of all contracted milestones to date for all contracts since 2021
- Successfully awarded new tender in 2023 for Jobs Victoria contract until 2025
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Casual Residential Youth Worker
Anglicare Victoria
01.2019 - Current
- Support young people aged 9 - 18 years old in out of home care residential homes
- Manage difficult and complex behaviour
Work Placement Consultant
Skillinvest
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Source work placements for Victorian TAFES for a Mandatory Workplacement project in collaboration with AEN and DET
- Project management
- Successfully achieved all KPI's set for the program achieving 300 placements
Wellbeing Officer/Youth Pathways/VET Coordinator
Skillinvest
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Support student wellbeing, and career counselling in the Skillinvest VCAL Community Program
- Refer students to support services when required
- Liaise with parents, schools, and external agencies, attend care team and SSG meetings
- Coordinate and manage the VETis program for 100 students ensuring their successful completion of VET courses
Casual Support Worker/Skills Coach
Ozchild
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported young people in foster care
- Coached young people to reach their goals and increase positive social skills
- Manage complex behaviour with a positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported foster carers managing behaviour
Youth Justice Worker - Parkville Youth Justice
Department of Justice
01.2018 - 01.2019
Customer Service Manager - Homewares wholesaler
01.2013 - 01.2018
Administration and Sales Officer - Baby/Childrens Wholesaler
01.2013 - 01.2018
Customer Service Officer - Wholesale Building Products
01.2013 - 01.2018
Education
Certificate IV - Mental Health
JobCo Training
08-2024
Certificate IV - TAE40116 - Training And Assessment
Connect Training
12-2021
Diploma - Counselling
Chisholm TAFE
12-2020
Diploma - Youth Work
Chisholm TAFE
11-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Motivating teams
- Government funded programs
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Working with young people at risk
- Operations management
Certification
- Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
- Working with Children
Hobbies and Interests
- I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and travelling
- Visiting local wineries in the region
- Reformer Pilates and Gym
Qualities Attributes
- Friendly, outgoing and approachable
- Motivational, inspiring and positive
- Understanding, calm and empathetic
Timeline
Operations Manager/Employment Program Manager
Skillinvest
07.2021 - Current
Work Placement Consultant
Skillinvest
01.2020 - 06.2020
Casual Residential Youth Worker
Anglicare Victoria
01.2019 - Current
Wellbeing Officer/Youth Pathways/VET Coordinator
Skillinvest
01.2019 - 01.2020
Casual Support Worker/Skills Coach
Ozchild
01.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Justice Worker - Parkville Youth Justice
Department of Justice
01.2018 - 01.2019
Customer Service Manager - Homewares wholesaler
01.2013 - 01.2018
Administration and Sales Officer - Baby/Childrens Wholesaler
01.2013 - 01.2018
Customer Service Officer - Wholesale Building Products
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certificate IV - Mental Health
JobCo Training
Certificate IV - TAE40116 - Training And Assessment
Connect Training
Diploma - Counselling
Chisholm TAFE
Diploma - Youth Work
Chisholm TAFE
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