Danni Padrevita

I have been a forward thinking and task focused Project Officer and have delivered and contributed to, a high standard of timely and successfully completed complex projects within the human services industry. I have been challenged by meeting key deadlines and achieving objectives, but now I`m particularly interested in approaches that further improve not only organisational structures but people`s ability to be mentally and emotional fit.

• Invested interest in positive psychology and PERMA+ principles specifically, wellbeing and resilience skills
• A private business that cultivates mental fitness
• A passion to assist people utilise their resources and skills to adapt to internal and external challenges to enable thriving in their chosen space developmentally and without prejudice.
• Possess a solid track record in completing all projects on time and on budget
• Contributed to a pivotal role in ensuring all projects have a communication plan, ensuring escalating risks and problems are identified and resolved quickly
• Developed a quality reform initiative bringing about uniformity to quality insurance
• Organised and achieved a record number of staff attendance at the staff conference
• Assisted in the successful implementation of a 2015 TECHWERKS Resilience and Wellbeing training course
• Assisted in the thorough and timely research and analysis of data utilised for departmental proposal agreements

• 2016, Certificate level 1 & 2 - Wellbeing & Resilience, South Australian Medical & Research Institute (SAHMRI)
• 2015, Resilience Training, NBA Group trainers
• 2007, Certificate IV Governance, TAFE SA
• 2007, Certificate IV Project Management, TAFE SA
• 2006, Dealing with Conflict, Business SA
• 2006, Behavioural Styles in the Workplace, Business SA
• 2004, Project Management Course, DCSI
• 2001, OHWS level 1 & 2
• 2001, Certificate Creating Smarter Projects
• 1993, Bachelor of Social Work, University SA

• Building wellbeing concepts for individual action incorporating PERMA + elements: positive emotion, engagement, relationship, meaning, accomplishment and physical activity, nutrition, sleep and optimism
• Building resilience with effective problem solving, adaptability, positive coping, self-regulation & social support.
• Extensive experience as a Project Officer employed on a diversity of projects within Disability SA, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI)
• Well developed research skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong experience in assisting in management and monitoring of project activities, budget, resources and schedules
• Knowledge of project management, project frameworks, methodologies and lifecycle, data analysis and reporting
• Thorough knowledge of administration activities associated with projects
• Excellent time management skills with proven results in meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with people at all levels, and to work within a team environment or autonomously as required.
• Experienced in utilising team members' expertise in defining the scope of the project
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to network with key stakeholders in achieving the project's scope
• Able to identify areas of need and develop appropriate mechanisms in addressing them
• Excellent written communication skills, with proven experience in developing complex, well researched and defined project scoping reports
• Excellent oral communication skills with ability to liaise effectively with all key stakeholders including government and non-government agencies, external organisations, advocates, clients and their families
• Well experienced in the development of strong communication plans
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the development of thorough risk assessment registers
• Able to develop the projects key deliverables in a concise and measurable manner
• Excellent organisational skills
• Technically proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Able to quickly learn and acquire new knowledge and procedures
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding situation.