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Brodie Cook

Bulleen,Australia

Summary

A results-driven professional with a proven track record in Aboriginal health and community engagement, I have a wealth of experience in designing customized programs, leading and empowering diverse teams. I excel in optimizing processes and systems, implementing change management strategies, and analyzing data for comprehensive reporting. Committed to elevating the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal individuals through effective collaboration with stakeholders, identifying and maximizing opportunities. I strive to drive meaningful change within our communities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Rigger

Various Construction Companies
06.2023 - Current
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Contributed to successful project completions by consistently meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.

Career Break

Travelled Australia With Family
06.2022 - 03.2023

Took time off work to travel Australia with my family.

Change Management Lead

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led change project teams, providing clear guidance on roles, responsibilities, goals, timelines, and expected outcomes.
  • Standardized best practices across various departments as a Change Management Lead through continuous process documentation review.
  • Established efficient monitoring systems to track progress of change projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives.
  • Mitigated potential project risks through thorough analysis and proactive planning, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to support employees during transformation initiatives, resulting in higher adoption rates and minimized resistance.
  • Influenced senior leadership buy-in for critical change initiatives through persuasive presentations and data-driven insights.
  • Built strong relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and streamlined decision-making throughout change initiatives.

Project Delivery Manager

Indigenous Men’s Resource Advisory Service
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Created and facilitated a Statewide Victorian Men’s Leadership Group for the purpose of local Aboriginal men to come together and discuss ideas, issues and Aboriginal Men’s Business
  • I had applied for and successfully received a number of grants to support a statewide Men’s Gathering in collaboration with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Dhelk Dja Aboriginal Working Group and the Department of Justice and Community Safety

Health Systems Project Lead

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Led the internal systems change of health records
  • This included leading the consultation phase with community, health and medical professionals, funding and other government bodies
  • participate in numerous working groups for Aboriginal Health and Data including the Melbourne University Aboriginal Data Sovereignty Working Group, and Local and National Aboriginal Health Data Working Groups
  • I have participated in the Victorian Aboriginal Strategic Governance Group on invitation of the VAHS CEO
  • Overseen a team of multi skilled professionals for data quality, internal systems and work process improvement

Statewide Health Promotion Manager

VACCHO
08.2014 - 01.2017
  • Led change project teams, providing clear guidance on roles, responsibilities, goals, timelines, and expected outcomes.
  • Standardized best practices across various departments as a Change Management Lead through continuous process documentation review.
  • Established efficient monitoring systems to track progress of change projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives.
  • Mitigated potential project risks through thorough analysis and proactive planning, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to support employees during transformation initiatives, resulting in higher adoption rates and minimized resistance.
  • Influenced senior leadership buy-in for critical change initiatives through persuasive presentations and data-driven insights.
  • Built strong relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and streamlined decision-making throughout change initiatives.

Health Promotion Officer

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Developed culturally-sensitive educational materials tailored to the specific needs of diverse populations within the community.
  • Improved public awareness of available resources through the creation and distribution of informative materials.
  • Led multidisciplinary team meetings focused on adopting best practices in delivering coordinated care across multiple sectors within the healthcare system.

Education

Certificate IV - Data Analysis & Visualisation, Project Management

RMIT

Data Analytics

General Assembly

Certificate IV - Leadership and Management

Melbourne Polytechnic

Skills

  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Influencing skills
  • Business process reengineering
  • Organizational realignment
  • Training and coaching
  • Technical acumen
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis

Accomplishments

Change management lead for health care system with over 15000 files

Timeline

Rigger

Various Construction Companies
06.2023 - Current

Career Break

Travelled Australia With Family
06.2022 - 03.2023

Change Management Lead

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
02.2021 - 09.2022

Project Delivery Manager

Indigenous Men’s Resource Advisory Service
01.2020 - 01.2021

Health Systems Project Lead

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
01.2017 - 01.2020

Statewide Health Promotion Manager

VACCHO
08.2014 - 01.2017

Health Promotion Officer

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
01.2011 - 07.2014

Certificate IV - Data Analysis & Visualisation, Project Management

RMIT

Data Analytics

General Assembly

Certificate IV - Leadership and Management

Melbourne Polytechnic
Brodie Cook