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
Brisbane, QLD
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
Mackay, QLD
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
Mackay, QLD
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
Mackay, QLD
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, QLD12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Study
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD12.1997
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