Bianca Baldwin
Abbotsford
Summary
Community development professional with strong background in fostering community engagement and implementing impactful programs. Skilled in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and results-driven approach. Adept at working within diverse teams to achieve collective goals and drive positive community outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Officer
Yarra City Council, Aboriginal Partnerships
05.2024 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained trusted relationships with Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting culturally respectful and collaborative engagement.
- Partnered with Aboriginal-led and community-controlled organisations to co-design initiatives focused on cultural preservation, self-determination, and socioeconomic equity.
- Actively engaged in local initiatives improving access to education, training, health, and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Advocated for and supported under-resourced communities facing social injustice, ensuring their voices and needs informed Council decision-making.
- Facilitated cross-sector collaboration to amplify community health, safety, and capacity-building outcomes.
- Organised and supported events and celebrations of cultural importance, such as NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week, ensuring respectful and inclusive recognition of key dates.
Head Coach & Mentor
Koorie Basketball Academy
01.2020 - Current
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Working with kids in the Victorian Aboriginal Community
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
Indigenous Arts Officer
The Torch
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with participants through prison visits and home/community visits (within Victoria) and/or regular phone contact.
- Provided cultural, technical, and conceptual advice to participants about their artworks.
- Supported participants to produce and contribute artworks for the Torch’s gallery and exhibitions.
- Contributed to the selection, collection, preparation, and installation of artworks for exhibitions.
- Maintained accurate program records (participation engagements, artwork collection paperwork).
- Supported local engagement in arts and cultural activities, facilitating links with local First Nations organisations, cooperatives, galleries, and relevant mainstream art organisations.
- Liaised with relevant prisoner support and arts networks.
Basketball Referee
Waverley Basketball Association
12.2013 - 12.2022
- Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
- Instructing players and coaches on basketball game rules.
- Worked at competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events.
- Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
- Earned frequent recommendations for being a fair and consistent official.
- Part time job.
Aboriginal Health Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Manager
Glassons
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximise business operational efficiency.
- Controlled costs and optimised spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximise team agility and performance.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Full time job.
Assistant Manager
SHEIKE
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Supported staff development and goal attainment by focusing on skill development and job satisfaction.
- Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.
- Full time job.
Education
Master of Science - Major in Behavioural Studies
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Ashwood High School
Ashwood, VIC2016
Skills
- Performance management
- Communications
- Networking skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Partnership development
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Project tracking
- Community engagement
Additional Information
Tarsha Davis- Program Manager of The Torch- 0413 027 247
Natasha Ferre-Bentley- Board of directors Koorie Basketball Academy- 0418 774 182
Sophie Waincymer - Impact Lead - The Torch - 0422 332 226
Availability
Monday: All day
Tuesday: All day
Wednesday: All day
Thursday: All day
Friday: All day
Saturday: All day
Sunday: All day
Timeline
Community Development Officer
Yarra City Council, Aboriginal Partnerships
05.2024 - Current
Indigenous Arts Officer
The Torch
07.2022 - 05.2024
Aboriginal Health Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
04.2021 - 07.2022
Manager
Glassons
06.2020 - 01.2021
Head Coach & Mentor
Koorie Basketball Academy
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
SHEIKE
12.2019 - 06.2020
Basketball Referee
Waverley Basketball Association
12.2013 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Ashwood High School
Master of Science - Major in Behavioural Studies
Swinburne University of Technology
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