Devi Avani
26 Fitzmaurice Drive,NT
Summary
Dynamic project management professional with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement across multiple roles at NDIA. Proven leadership in driving community programs rooted in capability and social capital frameworks, resulting in enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and technical expertise to achieve impactful results. Committed to leveraging project management skills to further enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant (Specialised Projects)
NDIA
2024.08 - Current
- Transferred to Specialised Projects Team to provide support executive support to EL 1 and EL 2 in various administrative functions
- Support project team with project work, administrative and organisational support
Participant Support Officer (Justice Liaison)
NDIA
Darwin, Australia
2024.03 - 2024.08
- Case management – triaging cases, updating PACE records, and communicating with national justice team
- Ensure high standards of record management, customer service and service delivery
Business Support Administrator
St John Ambulance
Darwin, Australia
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Coordinated executive team's schedule, ensuring efficient use of time.
- Analyzed internal processes, recommending enhancements to improve operations.
- Ensured organizational data accuracy through effective departmental coordination.
Case and Service Coordinator
Melaleuca Australia
Darwin, Northern Territory
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Managed complex human services and projects.
- Coordinated service delivery of clients, stakeholders, and community organizations.
- Planned, managed, and reviewed community programs and projects to deliver successful results.
Project Admin Officer
Aruma Disability Services
Lismore, Australia
2020.02 - 2021.12
- Managed an extensive review of client policies, community engagement, and service quality enhancement.
- Promoted to assist executive team in planning, implementing, and monitoring Covid-19 emergency management plan.
- Provided advice, procedural guidance and technical expertise in emergency health management
- Produced consistent project updates and reports.
E-Learning Project Coordinator
Make a Difference Leadership Foundation
, South Africa
2019.02 - 2020.01
- Company Overview: Australian volunteers program based in Cape Town, South Africa
- Develop and implement educational partnership, training and mentorship
- Build industry partnerships, policies and programs
- Australian volunteers program based in Cape Town, South Africa
Administrative Coordinator
Red Cross Australia
QLD, Australia
2017.07 - 2018.12
- Perform reception, facilities booking, client services and event management
- Provide admin and project support to director and community care teams
Administrative Officer
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC)
QLD, Australia
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Provide admin and project support to corporate services
- Event management, grants support for CaLD and seniors
- Monitoring community feedback, access, and budget
- Records and diary management and logistics support
Electorate Officer (part time)
The Hon Vince Catania, MLA
Northwest Central, Australia
2013.06 - 2016.12
- Provide office, secretarial and administrative support to Member
- Research and advise the Member and Ministers Office on regional strategies and community issues
- Develop and maintain community networks, advisory councils, and regional committee
- Prepare and collate formal reports, agenda, minutes, briefs
Administrative Manager (part time)
University of Western Australia – Rural Clinical School
, Australia
2013.02 - 2016.12
- Responsible for administration of medical student placement including operations of site office
- Monitor and review remote area student placement programs
- Ensure medical staff, academics and students comply with student placement policies and programs
- Build and develop industry partnerships and identify new pathways
Project Officer
Office of Multicultural Interests
Perth, WA
2007.02 - 2010.12
- Planned and reviewed grant projects aligning with ministerial policies.
- Conducted research, analysis, and community engagement activities to enhance community capacity building.
- Coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure quality in project delivery.
- Drafted briefs ensuring budget regulations adherence.
Education
Administrative Manager -
University of Western Australia – Rural Clinical School
WA12.2016
Master of Arts - Community Development Studies
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD2000-06
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Curtin University
Perth, WA1998-06
Skills
- Project management, Stakeholder management
- Time management, Prioritisation and Multi-tasking
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Social capital, Partnerships and Community engagement
- Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Outlook
- Finance/Project software - MYOB, Quick Books, Microsoft Project
- Health and safety standards
- Governance and Risk management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Administrative Assistant (Specialised Projects)
NDIA
2024.08 - Current
Participant Support Officer (Justice Liaison)
NDIA
2024.03 - 2024.08
Business Support Administrator
St John Ambulance
2023.08 - 2023.10
Case and Service Coordinator
Melaleuca Australia
2022.01 - 2022.08
Project Admin Officer
Aruma Disability Services
2020.02 - 2021.12
E-Learning Project Coordinator
Make a Difference Leadership Foundation
2019.02 - 2020.01
Administrative Coordinator
Red Cross Australia
2017.07 - 2018.12
Administrative Officer
Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC)
2017.01 - 2017.12
Electorate Officer (part time)
The Hon Vince Catania, MLA
2013.06 - 2016.12
Administrative Manager (part time)
University of Western Australia – Rural Clinical School
2013.02 - 2016.12
Project Officer
Office of Multicultural Interests
2007.02 - 2010.12
Administrative Manager -
University of Western Australia – Rural Clinical School
Master of Arts - Community Development Studies
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
Curtin University