Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Training and Certifications
Timeline
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Bridget Maguire

Brookfield,Australia

Summary

Child Protection Specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in child protection systems. Analytical professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in project development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organisational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Senior Review Officer, AO6 Systems and Practice Review

Office of the Chief Practitioner
07.2021 - Current

Senior Advisor, PO4 Program Development and Implementation – Intake and Assessment Statewide Operations

Statewide Operations
07.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Advisor, PO4 Practice Advice and Support

Office of the Chief Practitioner
07.2022 - 07.2023

Child Safety Officer, PO3

Child Safety After Hours Service Centre
01.2006 - 07.2022

Acting Senior Team Leader, PO5 Operational Performance Team

Statewide Operations
03.2022 - 07.2022

Acting Senior Review Officer, AO6 and Acting Manager AO8 Review Panel Secretariat

Child and Family Practice
01.2017 - 07.2020

Acting Team Leader, PO5

Chermside Child Safety Service Centre
01.2005 - 06.2005

Child Safety Officer, PO2 (2-6)

Department of Child Safety
01.1994 - 01.2002

Social Worker, Child Protection Team, P03

South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service
01.1999 - 12.1999

Locum Social Worker, Child and Family Therapy Unit

Royal Children’s Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1998

Education

Master of Teaching -

Queensland University of Technology
01.2002

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Queensland
01.1993

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Analytical Report Writing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Reflective practice
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Influence
  • Policy analysis

References

  • Kirstin Hall, Manager, Systems and Practice Review, 30976122
  • Sophie Letzis, Principal Review Officer, Systems and Practice Review, 30976129

Training and Certifications

  • 7th National Child Protection Forum, 2024
  • Specialist Service Practice Conference, 2023
  • Youth, Technology and Virtual Communities Conference, 2023
  • Safe and Together: One day training, 2021
  • Effective Child Protection Service Delivery in the Intake Context, 2021
  • NAPCAN Q&A Annual Forum, 2019
  • Working With and Across Difference: 2 day training workshop, 2018
  • Introduction to the Safe and Together Model: 2 day Workshop, 2018
  • Strengthening Families, Protecting Children: Framework for Practice, 2016
  • Social Work and Children in the 21st Century Conference, 2012
  • Practice and Skills Development: Trauma and Attachment, 2005
  • Mura Ama Wakaana Cultural Awareness Training, 2004

Timeline

Senior Advisor, PO4 Program Development and Implementation – Intake and Assessment Statewide Operations

Statewide Operations
07.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Advisor, PO4 Practice Advice and Support

Office of the Chief Practitioner
07.2022 - 07.2023

Acting Senior Team Leader, PO5 Operational Performance Team

Statewide Operations
03.2022 - 07.2022

Acting Senior Review Officer, AO6 Systems and Practice Review

Office of the Chief Practitioner
07.2021 - Current

Acting Senior Review Officer, AO6 and Acting Manager AO8 Review Panel Secretariat

Child and Family Practice
01.2017 - 07.2020

Child Safety Officer, PO3

Child Safety After Hours Service Centre
01.2006 - 07.2022

Acting Team Leader, PO5

Chermside Child Safety Service Centre
01.2005 - 06.2005

Social Worker, Child Protection Team, P03

South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service
01.1999 - 12.1999

Locum Social Worker, Child and Family Therapy Unit

Royal Children’s Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1998

Child Safety Officer, PO2 (2-6)

Department of Child Safety
01.1994 - 01.2002

Master of Teaching -

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Queensland
Bridget Maguire