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Work History
Education
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Cultural Referee
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Bianca Fewquandie

Summary

Dedicated Project Officer successful at cultivating strong relationships and building quality-minded teams. Consistent record of completing projects according to schedule and earning high client satisfaction. Adept at coordinating documentation, spreadsheets, presentations and supporting materials. Detail-oriented and professional with an engaging approach. Prepared to apply extensive knowledge and experience to challenging new roles. Culturally capable, I bring extensive experience in liaising with students, organisations and stakeholders. All the while, understanding to effect change is to build on a clear, shared vision.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Officer (RATEP)

Department Of Education
12.2022 - Current
  • Undertake project planning, analysis, integrate project activities and evaluate the impact of projects and initiatives.
  • Develop, implement and monitor project services in consultation with stakeholders to ensure identified needs are met.
  • Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures.
  • Assist in coordinating, organising and promoting the activities identified within the program.
  • Provide project advice, information and status, including preparation of correspondence, policy responses, speeches, articles, media releases and briefings for the Minister, Director-General and members of the Executive Management Board.
  • Provide secretariat support for project governance groups to ensure effective implementation of project objectives within the established timeframes and allocated budget.
  • Proactively build and maintain positive relationships, including consultation, negotiation and communication with internal and external clients, networks, stakeholders and service providers.

Secondary School Teacher

Kutta Mulla Gorinna (KMG) School
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Develop relevant curriculum resources for subject areas - unit plans, student workbooks, learning resources, assessment tasks.
  • Design and develop whole school programs alongside the Curriculum Manager that articulates and commits to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed cultural appropriate practices in daily school life.
  • Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups, traditional custodians and Elders.
  • Ensure teachers and staff are being culturally responsive and inclusive in their teaching and learning engagement with students.
  • Ensure curriculum materials incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, knowledge, technologies, practices and contributions to engage students.
  • Teaching Areas: Humanities and Social Sciences (9-10), English (9-10), Essential English (11-12), Social and Community Studies (11-12)
  • Cultural Studies - timetabled subject incorporating dance and language

Project Officer

DATSIP
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Develop, coordinate and implement projects that address community need and deliver improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
  • Provide quality and timely advice and analysis to the Manager on local issues and concerns, with a focus on youth employment and education related matters.
  • Community engagement, including the monitoring and reporting of actions and outcomes from these processes that deliver benefits to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
  • Lead, coordinate and contribute to regional and place-based projects including the Youth Employment Program and initiatives to implement whole of government program and service delivery responses to issues impacting the Mackay areas.
  • Provide advice in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols, history and issues within the Mackay region.

Branch Operations Manager

PCYC Mackay
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Oversee the delivery of all programmed activities and funded initiatives to ensure all Funding, Regulatory Agency or QPCYWA output/outcome requirements are achieved.
  • Assist in development of Branch operations strategy to grow and develop activities and services, and the development of Branch Operations Plans and Budgets.
  • Collate and report on facility, resource and activity performance.
  • Oversee the financial management of the Branch programs and activities, including financial analysis and reporting to the Branch Manager and Branch Management Committee.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Secondary Teaching -

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
12.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Study

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
12.1997

Skills

  • Timely Project Completion
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Engagement
  • Team Participant
  • Individual Initiative

Additional Information

  • Panel Member - Queensland Police Service (QPS) First Nations Training Consultation Panel (2023)
  • Secretary - Mackay Stallions Indigenous Corporation (2014-current)
  • Mackay Indigenous Rugby League Carnival - Carnival Committee Member
  • Working Group Member - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy (Department of Education)

Professional Referees

Justin Giblett

Executive School Director

Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School

T: 07 4829 4302

E: jgiblett@kmg.qld.edu.au


Adrienne Barnett

Manager

Mackay and Region Aboriginal and Islander Development Association (MARABISDA)

T: 07 4848 1062

M: 0422 832 160

E: manager@marabisda.org.au

Cultural Referee

Samantha Bliss

Inspector

First Nations & Multicultural Affairs Unit (FNMAU)

Queensland Police Headquarters

P: 07 3811 3226

M: 0429 611 676

E: Bliss.SamD@police.qld.gov.au


Timeline

Senior Project Officer (RATEP)

Department Of Education
12.2022 - Current

Secondary School Teacher

Kutta Mulla Gorinna (KMG) School
01.2020 - 11.2022

Project Officer

DATSIP
01.2013 - 12.2019

Branch Operations Manager

PCYC Mackay
01.2011 - 12.2012

Graduate Diploma of Secondary Teaching -

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Study

Central Queensland University

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