I Would Like To Acknowledge The Traditional Owners Of The Land And Waterways In Which I Live, Work And Play. I Pay My Sincere Respect To Elders Past And Present. Sovereignty Was Never Ceded.
Melbourne
Summary
Proven Leadership: Expert in guiding teams to achieve organizational goals with a track record of effective people and resource management.
Authentic Leadership: Builds high-performing teams through genuine partnerships and motivational techniques.
Diversity Champion: Committed to inclusivity, leveraging diversity for a competitive edge and fostering a productive, safe culture.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in client relations, scenario planning, and risk management to proactively address challenges.
Complex Case Management: Specialized in handling multifaceted cases within dynamic settings, ensuring inclusive and innovative solutions.
Staff Development: Passionate about mentoring and coaching staff, emphasizing continuous improvement and quality management for job satisfaction and stability.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Creative in overcoming barriers, sharing knowledge, and implementing swift corrective actions for performance issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
Department Of Fairness, Families & Housing
01.2019 - 03.2024
Performance Coaching: Evaluated and enhanced team member performance through targeted coaching, boosting work quality and motivation.
Employee Relations: Directed employee relations with a focus on effective communication and professional development.
Strategic Alignment: Aligned team objectives with company strategy, contributing to business growth.
Client Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong client relationships through diligent account management and consistent project updates.
Customer Service Excellence: Proactively addressed customer issues, ensuring positive outcomes and relationship maintenance.
Resource Management: Managed departmental resources to adhere to industry and regulatory standards.
Senior Child Protection
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2019 - 01.2022
Served as a Child Protection representative on the Foster Carer accreditation panel, enhancing the quality and safety of care.
Conducted community education through seminars and workshops, raising awareness and understanding of child protection issues.
Acted as a primary contact for Child Protection, offering expert consultation and advice to the community.
Represented Child Protection in a broader alliance, contributing to effective demand and resource management.
Played a key role in developing departmental policies and procedures, aligning them with legal and regulatory standards.
Designed and implemented targeted interventions that safeguarded children, promoting family unity and safe reunification practices.
Senior Project Officer
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance: Conducted comprehensive audits to evaluate compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest quality outcomes.
Process Improvement: Identified areas for process enhancement and implemented strategic initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Regulatory Oversight: Monitored and enforced adherence to industry regulations, mitigating risks and maintaining organizational integrity.
Training and Development: Developed and delivered training programs to educate staff on quality standards and best practices.
Performance Analysis: Analyzed audit results to pinpoint trends, report findings, and recommend actionable solutions to leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align quality objectives with business goals.
Documentation Control: Managed the documentation process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of quality records.
Risk Management: Assessed potential risks and developed contingency plans to prevent non-compliance and quality issues.
Quality of Care Coordinator
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2017 - 03.2017
Quality Assurance: Conducted comprehensive audits to evaluate compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest quality outcomes.
Process Improvement: Identified areas for process enhancement and implemented strategic initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Regulatory Oversight: Monitored and enforced adherence to industry regulations, mitigating risks and maintaining organizational integrity.
Training and Development: Developed and delivered training programs to educate staff on quality standards and best practices.
Performance Analysis: Analyzed audit results to pinpoint trends, report findings, and recommend actionable solutions to leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align quality objectives with business goals.
Documentation Control: Managed the documentation process to ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of quality records.
Risk Management: Assessed potential risks and developed contingency plans to prevent non-compliance and quality issues.
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2011 - 01.2016
Child Safety: Investigated child abuse and neglect reports, adhering to the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.
Family Support: Connected families with support services, fostering trust and respect to encourage positive change and ensure child safety.
Case Management: Collaboratively developed case plans with families, partners, and agencies to resolve protective concerns.
Consultation & Referrals: Provided expert advice and directed families to suitable treatment options for effective care.
Mentorship & Legal Action:
Mentorship: Guided new practitioners on best practices, clinical skills, and career growth.
Legal Proceedings: Initiated legal actions in the Children’s Court to manage risks within a legal framework.
Education
Bachelor of Business (Managment) - Business
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne
04.2001 -
Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety - Occupational Health & Safety
Swinburne Univesity of Technology
Melbourne
04.2001 -
Diploma - Community Services
NSW Tafe
NSW (Online)
04.2001 -
Certificate IV Community Services - Certificate IV
Kangan Institute of Tafe
Melbourne
04.2001 -
Skills
Coaching and Mentoring: Demonstrates a strong capacity for coaching and mentoring, with a commitment to staff wellbeing and safety
Career Development: Actively supports the professional growth and career progression of staff
Client Relationships: Skilled in building meaningful client relationships, ensuring service delivery is inclusive and accessible
Diversity and Inclusion: Recognizes and capitalizes on the competitive advantage of a diverse, safe, and inclusive workforce
Cultural Safety: Prioritizes and enhances cultural safety, leading programs that integrate diversity and inclusion principles
Project Delivery: Efficiently manages competing demands to deliver projects on time, prioritizing critical tasks and delegating effectively
Trend Analysis: Identifies future trends and adopts innovative practices and IT solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability
Additional Information
Emergency Management: As a dedicated member of the Emergency Management Workforce at The Department, I played a pivotal role in disaster response operations, including bushfire events and COVID-19 lockdowns. My efforts were instrumental in delivering timely relief and resources during the critical initial recovery phase.
Reconciliation Leadership: Through the Wirrigirri program, I championed reconciliation initiatives, embarking on a lifelong journey to embrace and learn from the profound knowledge and wisdom of the First Peoples. I was promoted to the role of co-chair for the Statewide program leading the implementation of cultural safety frameworks, policy and new ideas.
Disaster Relief Coordination: I was deployed to bushfire-affected communities to provide essential relief services and ensure seamless coordination between military operations and government reporting protocols.
Specialist Child Protection: During the coronavirus outbreak, I was deployed to manage specialist child protection needs within locked-down communities, addressing emergent issues with sensitivity and expertise.
IT Systems Expertise: Recognized as the lead and subject matter expert for the Client Relationship Information System and Client Incident Management System, I embedded and trained staff in the use of IT solutions that enhanced client service delivery and incident management
Timeline
Team Manager
Department Of Fairness, Families & Housing
01.2019 - 03.2024
Senior Child Protection
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Project Officer
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quality of Care Coordinator
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2017 - 03.2017
Advanced Child Protection Practitioner
Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing
01.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business (Managment) - Business
Swinburne University of Technology
04.2001 -
Advanced Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety - Occupational Health & Safety
Swinburne Univesity of Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma - Community Services
NSW Tafe
04.2001 -
Certificate IV Community Services - Certificate IV