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David Dalrymple

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

Kangan Institute of Tafe
04.2001 -
David DalrympleI 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.