ANNA SAUNDERS
Registered Psychologist (Organisational)
Gold Coast
Summary
I am a Registered Psychologist (Organisational Psychology) working in workforce strategy, advisory and project work for the Queensland Police Service. My drivers for work are applying psychological principles and taking an evidence and data-informed approach to collaboratively help individuals, teams and organisations reach their full potential.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A/ PRINCIPAL PROJECT OFFICER - SENIOR ADVISOR
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
01.2024 - Current
- Acted as Manager of the Peer Support Coordination Unit supporting 950 PSO's statewide. The role focused on leadership and people management, communicating strategic direction, increasing social support, and, coordinating and liaison with regional areas for training.
- Coached managers to navigate dysfunctional team environments and conflicts while building an inclusive workplace environment.
- Individually led an employer-of-choice project for the division that included evidence-based research, stakeholder interviews, market scans, a thematic analysis, recommendations and evaluation to improve divisional outcomes
- Co-led the state-wide project of developing the framework for wellbeing service delivery for the QPS in line with Health and Wellbeing strategic direction
- Supported in re-developing the Peer Support Officer program, including communications and liaising with other allied health stakeholders.
- Created a recognition initiative for the division as a result of member feedback on lack of acknowledgement.
PRACTICE LEAD
WESLEY MISSION QUEENSLAND
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Responsible for stakeholder engagement, client and stakeholder relationships, crisis management and critical decision-making
- Coached and supported 5 team members' case management and practice frameworks
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, industry trends, and career development opportunities.
PEOPLE AND CHANGE CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
KPMG
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted external consulting in WH&S, culture, and wellbeing, specifically in auditing, identifying, and evaluating psychosocial risk
- Prepared, led and delivered a range of communications including meetings to internal and external stakeholders and project team members
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
OD AND CHANGE CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
G8 EDUCATION
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Consulted with cross-divisional teams to re-create the performance management and development planning program.
- Accountable for the change management process and communication activities applying Change Management methodology of the Performance Review and Development Planning process
- Responsible for evaluation of the change impacts from project implementation including reporting and progress tracking
GLOBAL DEI CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
CAPTERPILLAR INC.
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - PLACEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
03.2022 - 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
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
MASTER OF ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY -
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2022 - 1 2023
BA (PSYCHOLOGY) (HONOURS CLASS 1) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2016 - 1 2020
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2015 - 1 2019
Skills
Problem-solving
Time management
Coaching
Relationship building
Analytical thinking
Best practices implementation
Team leadership & development
Psychological Principals
Professional Requirements
- General Psychologist Registration with AHPRA
- Drivers license
- Australian Citizen
Certification
Registered Psychologist, Registration Number: PSY0002477970
Timeline
Registered Psychologist, Registration Number: PSY0002477970
01-2024
A/ PRINCIPAL PROJECT OFFICER - SENIOR ADVISOR
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
01.2024 - Current
PEOPLE AND CHANGE CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
KPMG
04.2023 - 10.2023
OD AND CHANGE CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
G8 EDUCATION
12.2022 - 04.2023
GLOBAL DEI CONSULTANT - PLACEMENT
CAPTERPILLAR INC.
08.2022 - 12.2022
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - PLACEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
03.2022 - 07.2022
MASTER OF ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY -
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2022 - 1 2023
PRACTICE LEAD
WESLEY MISSION QUEENSLAND
01.2021 - 01.2024
BA (PSYCHOLOGY) (HONOURS CLASS 1) -
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2016 - 1 2020
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
01.2015 - 1 2019
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