Christina ABELA

Dedicated and Result driven Community Service Executive currently completed a Diploma of Community Services with a passion for specializing in areas of Family Violence, Sexual Assault, and Drug and Alcohol support, particularly for youth and adolescents. With exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, excel in preparing diverse correspondence for various stakeholders, from media releases to investigative reports. Adept at organizing and executing events of national significance, including Australian Citizenship ceremonies and Australia Day celebrations, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail in program development, speechwriting, and award presentation. Multitalented as an Executive Assistant with over 10 years in top-tier organizational support. Skilled at close work with senior executive team. Robust history offering office management, support staff management, training, supervision and event planning. Excellent research, project support and organizational abilities.

• Organized Japanese Civic reception, All Australia Day ceremonies, Anzac Day, Civic Champions Reception, Citizenships and Remembrance Day
• Organized travel arrangements for the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors
• Manage General Managers, Mayor and Councillors calendars
• Completed accredited units in writing complex documents and reports
• Completed the Induction for Wentworth Shire Council
• Completed Code of Conduct Training with the Local Government NSW
• Completed First Aid Certificate 2
• Research legislation for varying policies
• Assisted with staff training
• Medical research
• Investigated, analyzed, and resolved all Occupational, Health and Safety issues
• Process legal documentation

• Led seamless coordination and communication with diverse stakeholders including directors, managers, government officials, and community leaders at Wentworth Shire Council, fostering professional relationships and maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Proficiently managed intricate funding agreements and acquittal processes at SuniTAFE, demonstrating exceptional liaison skills with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance and accountability.
• Excelled in autonomous work settings, leveraging flexibility to adapt and prioritize tasks effectively, a skill honed through personal experiences as a parent of two adult children on the Autism Spectrum, translating into a valuable asset in professional roles.
• Implemented and improved office systems and processes, showcasing a high degree of organizational prowess and the capacity to develop and maintain efficient workflows, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the work environment.
• Demonstrated a proactive approach in anticipating needs and resolving potential issues, working closely with high-profile figures such as General Managers, Mayors, Councillors, Principals, and Directors, embodying a preference for proactive problem-solving over reactive responses.

I believe in advocating for those that cannot, I believe that everyone has a right to feel safe at work, home and school. I believe that all differences between people should be celebrated, and not be treated as a disadvantage. 

in being honest, holding myself to the highest ethic and moral code, I believe in treating everyone I meet with the respect and dignity that everyone deserves. I have survived family violence, historical sexual abuse, coercive control and manipulation. 

• Mr John Bridgfoot, Executive Director DFFH, 0439 677548
• Mr Rob, 0448 020615
• Kyla Pollard, Manager, 0427 092906
• Mr John Bergin, Director Corporate Services, 0427232763
• Mr Laurence Burt, CEO, 0455 099316
• Frank Piscioneri, General Manager - Corporate Services, 0418 502230
• Glen Thompson, Manager Education, 03 50223676
• Development Services, 0419 848326
• Dr Nicole Dimos (PhD), 0437 422 000
• Councillor Susan Nichols, 0417 201 240
• Councillor Peter Nunan, 0488 133 756
• Councillor Don McKinnon, 0428 274 277
• Peter Kozlowski, General Manager, 0429 402 621
• Simon Pradhan, Director Roads & Engineering, 0418 858 023
• Simon Rule, Director Finance & Policy, 0428 300 524
• Diane Schmidt, Manager Finance, 0437 699 301
• Chris Brooks, 0408 326 628
• Associate Professor Krishna Vaddadi, 03 9928 8777
Yamin>Sarni Yamin, 0409 406 253Belizziaiol Belizzia, 03 9767 8222

• My favorite past time is assisting my children with expanding their coping skill set, this includes cooking, arts and crafts, nature walks, exposure therapy, and watching them become more independent.