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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
08.2024 - 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
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • 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
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • 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
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • 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
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • 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
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • 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
06.2013 - 12.2016
  • 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
02.2013 - 12.2016
  • 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
02.2007 - 12.2010
  • 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
WA
12.2016

Master of Arts - Community Development Studies

The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
06-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources

Curtin University
Perth, WA
06-1998

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
08.2024 - Current

Participant Support Officer (Justice Liaison)

NDIA
03.2024 - 08.2024

Business Support Administrator

St John Ambulance
08.2023 - 10.2023

Case and Service Coordinator

Melaleuca Australia
01.2022 - 08.2022

Project Admin Officer

Aruma Disability Services
02.2020 - 12.2021

E-Learning Project Coordinator

Make a Difference Leadership Foundation
02.2019 - 01.2020

Administrative Coordinator

Red Cross Australia
07.2017 - 12.2018

Administrative Officer

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC)
01.2017 - 12.2017

Electorate Officer (part time)

The Hon Vince Catania, MLA
06.2013 - 12.2016

Administrative Manager (part time)

University of Western Australia – Rural Clinical School
02.2013 - 12.2016

Project Officer

Office of Multicultural Interests
02.2007 - 12.2010

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
Devi Avani