Dion Wait

• Undertakes diverse tasks relating to the maintenance and improvement of NNTC assets including, but not limited to visitor facilities, buildings, roads, fire trails, camping areas, accommodation facilities, parking areas, Cultural sites, and recreational infrastructure and fencing.

• Undertakes pest and weed programs to protect land values and avoid potential impacts on neighbours, involving the use of pesticides, chemicals, subject to training and certifications.

• Assists with the construction and installation of new assets including tracks, roads, management trails and visitor facilities in accordance with relevant competencies and plans, specifications and guidelines.

• Conducts routine maintenance and servicing of parks and visitor facilities including rubbish removal, cleaning, hygienic duties, site preparation for events and traffic control.

• Participates in wildfire response to the level of crew member or above to protect public safety, property and park values, subject to training and certifications. May be required to participate in incident responses.

• Assists with rehabilitation, restoration and threatened species and fire management programs to conserve and maintain land and water values and assets and contributes to the collection and compilation of data that supports

their role.

• Participates in visitor safety activities including search and rescue and events subject to training and certification.

• Operates and maintains potentially hazardous plant and equipment including such things as hand tools, powered tools, spray units, water pumps, chainsaws, all-terrain vehicles, four-wheel drives and minor plant.

• Participate in any training programs, conference, and meetings, as directed by Chair or supervisor.

• Attend all meetings that are relevant to NNTC as requested to do so.

· Participating in workshops and yarning circles with the wider research project team.

· Assuming a leadership role to ensure cultural safety parameters are acknowledged and respected.

· Planning future meetings and discussions within short timeframes.

· Participate in ongoing discussions pertaining to the value of lived experience within the community development sector.

· Advocacy for community voice in these spaces and the importance of First Nation’s representation in the research team.

· Assisting with project mapping and writing.

· Final delivery of report to stakeholders.

• Supported Aboriginal Men in the Prison System through their Cultural Journey by incorporating Art into their everyday life in prison.
• Facilitated Art programs in prison system for Artists to develop skills and also utilise skills from AOD work to support men outside of Art.
• Used strength-based approach when picking Art for exhibitions to display their strongest pieces based on the Exhibition vision.
• Track Artist progress artistically and mentally to provide best outcome for them on their journey.
• Coordinate Artist programs in community to strengthen relationship with myself and organization.
• Provide support to clients developing positive coping mechanisms, technical art abilities and job skills.
• Resolve complex incidents and escalate through appropriate channels.
• Developed personal goals in line with supporting artists vision in what they were wanting to achieve.
• Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in line with organization and artists professional and personal vision.

• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
• Maintained accurate records of client progress, allowing for effective monitoring and adjustments as needed.
• Coordinated community outings and activities, enriching the lives of clients through social engagement opportunities.
• Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as appointment scheduling or transportation arrangements for clients.
• Support clients' social, physical, and emotional needs transitioning through the recovery centre and integration back into local community.
• Evaluate and address individual client needs and concerns through case-planning and service delivery.
• Facilitating programs within Ngwala Willumbong.
• Track client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for accurate reporting and data management.
• Coordinate client programs, outings, and appointments in line with Galiambles’ needs and responsibilities to community.
• Provide support to clients developing positive coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
• Resolve complex incidents and escalate through appropriate channels.
• Developed departmental goals and standards in line with supporting organization's mission and strategic vision.
• Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
• Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.

• Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
• Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
• Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
• Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

• Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
• Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
• Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
• Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
• Supervised and enhanced work of 20-person team producing more than 500 plates per day.
• Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
• Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
• Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
• Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
• Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.

• Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
• Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
• Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
• Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.