Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Professional Requirements
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Anna Saunders

Brisbane,AU

Summary

Extensive background of 8 years of intensive and specialised Organisational Psychology knowledge to support my work experience, with supervision and mentoring from the best board-approved Organisational Psychologists in Queensland. Combination of practice lead in the Housing and Homelessness sector with a passion for building positive relationships and contributing to the community, and Human Resources experience working in workforce strategy while inspiring trust and safety within the team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Lead/ Team Leader

Wesley Mission Queensland, Housing And Homelessnes
07.2021 - Current
  • Worked closely with relevant stakeholders in Housing and Homelessness including the Department of Housing.
  • Demonstrated strong skills in stakeholder engagement, client and stakeholder relationships, crisis management and critical decision-making.
  • Mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to the community in line with organisational values.

People and Change Consultant (Placement)

KPMG
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted external consulting in WH&S, culture, and wellbeing, specifically in auditing a large healthcare organisation while providing recommendations in line with legislation.
  • Co-ran focus groups and individual interviews, conducted market scans, used evidence-based findings, adhered to relevant policies and developed reports on thematic findings
  • Researched and analysed workforce strategy and capability trends and initiatives.

Organisational Development Lead (Placement)

G8 Education
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Accountable for the renewal of the Performance Review and Development Planning process to support the broader workforce strategy and capability.
  • Designed e-learning trainings and communication for a project rollout to 10,000 employees.
  • Supported in developing, implementing and analysing effectiveness of the project rollout.
  • Responsible for change management and stakeholder engagement of project rollout to identify project champions and engage leaders.

Leadership Development Consultant (Placement)

The University of Queensland Human Resources
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Contributed to the design and facilitation of a 7-week Mindful Leadership Program using evidence-based adult learning theories, ACT principals and leadership frameworks
  • Evaluated the program using qualitative and quantitative pretest-posttest data, and wrote a comprehensive report with the findings, including recommendations for future programs.

Global Diversity and Inclusion Consultant (Placement)

Caterpillar Inc.
07.2022 - 02.2022
  • Project-based work on psychological safety of diverse and marginalised groups.
  • Liaising with global stakeholders, using evidence-based content design to develop and facilitate training programs targeted at all levels of the organisation globally
  • Publicly interviewed lived experience persons to promote education and awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues.

Women's Empowerment Program Volunteer

Tanzania, Africa
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Volunteered in Tanzania, Africa to support a local women's empowerment program emphasising human rights and equality.
  • Collaboratively created short and long-term business goals, home visits, education and vocational training.

Education

Master of Organisational Psychology -

The University of Queensland

BA (Psychology) (Honours Class I) -

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources) -

The University of Queensland

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Advanced general psychology knowledge
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Interpersonal Communication

References

  • Rebekah Leonard, Learning Program Development Manager, 0409576654, rleonard@wmq.org.au
  • Rebecca McMah, Consultant & Psychologist, 0406433546, rmcmah2@kpmg.com.au
  • Karen Sage, Learning and Program Development Manager, 0491052106, karen.sage@g8education.edu.au


Certification

Psychometric Assessment Certification

  • Hogan Assessment
  • Saville Assessment


Professional Requirements

  • Provisional Psychologist Registration with AHPRA (general in December)
  • APS Membership
  • Blue Card
  • First Aid Training
  • Australian Citizen

Timeline

Women's Empowerment Program Volunteer

Tanzania, Africa
06.2023 - 07.2023

People and Change Consultant (Placement)

KPMG
04.2023 - 10.2023

Global Diversity and Inclusion Consultant (Placement)

Caterpillar Inc.
07.2022 - 02.2022

Leadership Development Consultant (Placement)

The University of Queensland Human Resources
04.2022 - 07.2022

Organisational Development Lead (Placement)

G8 Education
02.2022 - 03.2023

Practice Lead/ Team Leader

Wesley Mission Queensland, Housing And Homelessnes
07.2021 - Current

Master of Organisational Psychology -

The University of Queensland

BA (Psychology) (Honours Class I) -

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources) -

The University of Queensland
Anna Saunders