Annie Carruthers
Summary
- Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational and community development roles, notably at Melbourne Indigenous Transition School and in Jigalong Remote Community, WA.
- Excel in creating impactful programs and fostering stakeholder relationships, blending computer proficiency with a passionate commitment to social justice.
- Proven track record in enhancing outcomes for Indigenous communities through innovative educational strategies and effective team collaboration.
- I have a long held belief that education and wellbeing are central to student success, and that relationships of trust and respect are core to empowering our First People.
- I am an articulate communicator and love a challenge!
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Careers & Pathways Manager
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
03.2018 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous young people at secondary school and then support with post-schooling advice, both in the Northern Territory, and Victoria.
- Ensure family members are involved in all educational decision making.
- Manage multiple stakeholders and corporate partners
- Responsible for creating an Alumni program for MITS graduates.
- Cultivate positive rapport with colleagues to boost morale and promote employee retention.
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Speech Pathologist
Department of Education
02.2002 - 03.2018
- Worked in Metropolitan and Victorian rural schools assessing and treating diverse clients with language and communications needs. Also, collaborated with teachers, Koorie Education Support Officers (KESO's) and school leadership, to build capacity and create systemic change in classrooms.
- 2010-2012 - The professional practice leader for all speech pathologists in South-Eastern Victoria Region.
- 2006 - Inaugural Regional co-facilitator for the Language Support Program implementation, in all Victorian schools.
Interprofessional Practice Coordinator
Curtin University
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Designed, implemented and evaluated a pilot inter-professional practice program for speech pathology and occupational therapy students at Curtin University, Perth, WA.
- Created the curriculum and lecture series, in consultation with Aboriginal elders, and mentored and assessed final year university students,
- Students and coordinators lived in Jigalong, a remote Aboriginal community in the Pilbara, WA, for 5 weeks at a time.
- Reported to the Martu people, Curtin University and business key stakeholders at the end of the project .
Speech Pathologist
Multiple Workplaces
02.1998 - 02.2001
- CONSULTANT SPEECH PATHOLOGIST ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES CLINIC | 2001
- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST PRIVATE PRACTICE, GIPPSLAND | 1996-2000
- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NORTH-EAST VICTORIA | 1989-1995
- SPEECH PATHOLOGIST WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL I WERRIBEE DAY CENTRE I WODONGA SCHOOL SUPPORT CENTRE I PRIVATE PRACTICE | 1981-1988
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
Melbourne, VIC11-1981
Skills
- passion and energy for enabling the next generation
- collaborative, caring and enthusiastic team player
- an open, honest and diplomatic communicator motivating presenter
- pragmatic, flexible, reliable and organised
- able to build and develop stakeholder relationships, at all levels
- passion and energy for social justice and improving outcomes for Indigenous people and communities
- collaborative and enthusiastic team player
- open, honest and diplomatic communicator motivating presenter
- pragmatic, flexible, reliable and organised
- high level computer skills, including word, excel and power-point
- Effective Time Management
AWARDS
2016 & 2017: Curtin University Clinical Educator Award (nominee), for Rural Clinician of the year.
2012: Honorary Fellow, University of Melbourne.
Timeline
Careers & Pathways Manager
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
03.2018 - Current
Interprofessional Practice Coordinator
Curtin University
05.2016 - 09.2017
Speech Pathologist
Department of Education
02.2002 - 03.2018
Speech Pathologist
Multiple Workplaces
02.1998 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
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