Brigitte Churchill
Lismore,NSW
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at ACON, excelling in program development and community engagement. Proven track record in health promotion and risk assessment, leading initiatives that enhance public safety. Strong organizational skills and effective communication foster collaborative partnerships, driving positive outcomes in diverse environments. Committed to impactful service delivery and team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration and Needle Exchange Program Officer
ACON
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for providing and coordinating reception and administrative services, including the Needle syringe Program (NSP) in the ACON, Northern Rivers Office.
Volunteer Rover
ACON
01.2017 - Current
- Representing ACON as a Harm Minimisation Rover at events to further protect patrons and support First Aid station.
- Strengthen collaborative partnerships with local ambulance services, police, and hospital services in Northern Rivers region.
Administrative Assistant
The Tropical Fruits Inc.
01.2016 - Current
- Administrative support to further organisational goals and objectives.
- Adherence to WH&S requirements, including Mental Health, First Aid, and Infection Control measures.
- Active support of staff, volunteers, and members towards positive outcomes for all.
- Foster and develop co-operative relationships with partners and other organisations.
Volunteering
Tropical Fruits Inc.
Lismore, NSW
01.2016 - 01.2023
- :
- 1. Led crisis care management and recovery operations for Lifeline Community Care Queensland in Brisbane, 2009.
- 2. Delivered brief therapy and practical support during Northern Rivers Region flood emergency, March 2022.
- 3. Facilitated ACON Rover duties at Tropical Fruits New Year's Eve Parties since 2018.
- 4. Spearheaded health promotion and NSP initiatives for ACON Northern NSW starting July 2023.
- 5. Managed senior first aid and infection control protocols to ensure community safety.
Independent NDIS support worker
Self Employed
Victoria, Victoria
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered tailored personal and nursing care services to a range of NDIS clients
Assistant in Nursing
St Vincent’s Nursing Home
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Providing exceptional biopsychosocial nursing care to all residents.
- Providing practical, mental, and emotional care and support to all residents.
- Working effectively independently and as a team member.
- Adherence to all WH&S requirements, including NSW Department of Health Infection Control directives.
Volunteer First Aid Supervisor and Mental Health First Aid
The Tropical Fruits Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Advise on Infection Control, First Aid and CPR requirements.
- Check all First Aid, CPR, and Infection Control equipment to update.
- Operate First Aid station.
Delivery Driver
Alstonville Bakery
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Accurate and timely packing orders for the daily deliveries.
- Successful negotiating with the bakers.
- Problem solving and excellent customer service.
- Safe and Reliable driving.
- Practice Safe Food Handling standards.
Project Manager
Euro Delicious
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Legal and financial management of ‘start-up’ for Euro Delicious.
- Liaison and collaboration with Westfield Garden City Development Team.
- Organisation of building approvals and builders.
- All staff recruitment and training.
- All stock and delivery organisation.
- Advice and overall project management.
- Advise on NSW Food Safety requirements and WH&S requirements for a new business.
Job Coach
Campbell Page Employment Network
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managing a large caseload of Stream 4 clients as Job Coach.
- Experienced negotiation, and conflict management to positive outcomes.
- Successful liaising with employers and training providers to secure placements for clients.
- Reverse marketing clients to employers to place and retain employment.
- Positive, supportive, and a motivational ethic.
Course Advisor
Australian College of Applied Psychology
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Advising new students of their course choices, mode of delivery and progression.
- Enrolling and advising students of Recognition of Prior Learning requirements.
- Promote the college including attendance at Career expos, Higher Education expos and Students Information sessions.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Applied Coaching - Psychological Coaching
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Brisbane, QLD06.2021
Graduate Diploma of Social Science-Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Brisbane, QLD01-2000
Registered Nursing Degree - Nursing Practice
QUT
Brisbane, QLD01.1998
Skills
- Program development
- Policy writing
- Health promotion
- Risk assessment
- Documentation management
- Community engagement
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Training and facilitation
- Experience in leadership
- Organizational skills
- Performance management
- Cross-functional team leadership
References
- Brad Bower, Regional Manager Northern NSW, bbower@acon.og.au, 0438510471
- Mrs Judy Ryan, Shift nursing supervisor, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, judithryan@live.com.au, 0487232649
- Mr David Brezac, Retail / Foodservice Contract Manager, North Coast Petroleum, david@ncpt.com.au, 0447244376
Volunteer Experience
- Senior First Aid and Infection Control, 01/01/16, 01/01/23
- Crisis Care management and recovery, Lifeline Community Care Queensland, Brisbane, 01/01/09
- ACON Rover, Tropical Fruits New Year’s Eve Parties, 01/01/18
- Brief therapy and practical support, Northern Rivers Region, 03/01/22
- Health promotion and NSP, ACON Northern NSW, 07/01/23
Timeline
Administration and Needle Exchange Program Officer
ACON
07.2023 - Current
Independent NDIS support worker
Self Employed
03.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant in Nursing
St Vincent’s Nursing Home
01.2018 - 10.2020
Volunteer Rover
ACON
01.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
The Tropical Fruits Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Volunteering
Tropical Fruits Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2023
Volunteer First Aid Supervisor and Mental Health First Aid
The Tropical Fruits Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020
Delivery Driver
Alstonville Bakery
01.2016 - 12.2016
Project Manager
Euro Delicious
01.2014 - 12.2014
Job Coach
Campbell Page Employment Network
01.2010 - 01.2013
Course Advisor
Australian College of Applied Psychology
01.2010 - 12.2010
Graduate Certificate of Applied Coaching - Psychological Coaching
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Social Science-Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Registered Nursing Degree - Nursing Practice
QUT
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