Felix Machiridza
Lake Albert,NSW
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong educational foundation in social work and management, serving in key leadership roles at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation and Life Without Barriers. Demonstrated expertise in managing diverse teams, driving program delivery, and implementing change initiatives. Recognized as a national consultant for Functional Family Therapy programs, showcasing exceptional people management skills, resilience, clinical direction and commitment to core values. Diligent Operations Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and effective communication. Diligent Senior Manager with strong background in leadership and program management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of the Family Services Unit
Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed)
05.2024 - Current
- Felix is currently the General Manager of the Family Services Unit at the Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed), overseeing program delivery and driving change management initiatives.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance service delivery for community health programs.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
- Developed and executed training programs to improve staff performance and service efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on service delivery.
- Spearheaded initiatives to strengthen community engagement and promote health awareness campaigns.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Provided supervision and clinical direction to different managers and their teams
Australian National Consultant for the Functional Family Therapy Program
FFTLLC, USA
- Current
- Australian National Consultant for the Functional Family Therapy program with FFTLLC, USA – providing clinical direction to different teams
Sessional Academic
Charles Sturt University
- Current
- Sessional Academic with Charles Sturt University - tutoring First Nations students at Charles Sturt University as well as lecturing and marking assignments
Program Manager
RivMed
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Program Manager at RivMed, in charge of Functional Family Therapy, Intensive Family Based Service and Permanency Support Program - Family Preservation
Operations Manager
Life Without Barriers
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operations Manager at Life Without Barriers
Manager Functional Family Therapy
RivMed
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Manager Functional Family Therapy at RivMed.
Team Leader Functional Family Therapy
RivMed
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Team Leader Functional Family Therapy at RivMed
Team Leader Growing Healthy Families
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Team Leader Growing Healthy Families – West Belconnen Child and Family Centre – Canberra
Senior Gateway Officer
ACT Housing
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Senior Gateway Officer ACT Housing = Canberra
Complex Case Caseworker
Australian Red Cross
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Complex Case Caseworker – Australian Red Cross – Canberra
Education
Diploma - Mental Health Studies
Diploma - Communications and Journalism
Diploma - Education
Master’s degree - Leadership & Human Service Management
01.2023
Master's degree - Child and Adolescent Welfare
01.2017
Bachelor - Social Work
01.2013
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Relationship building
Community Service
Felix collaborates with community partners to enhance support networks for families. He is a great team builder and is a strong advocate for staff development and improvement of their working conditions
Training
Felix has completed extensive professional development training in areas including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Competence, Domestic and Family Violence Intervention and Suicide Prevention, demonstrating a strong dedication to ongoing professional growth.
Commitment to Quality Improvement
Has overseen quality assurance, ensured compliance with regulatory standards and continuous quality improvement driven change management initiatives, provided effective leadership, managed stakeholder engagement, and developed networks with relevant agencies to enhance program functionality and ensure effective service delivery for families and communities.
Timeline
General Manager of the Family Services Unit
Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed)
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager
RivMed
01.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Life Without Barriers
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manager Functional Family Therapy
RivMed
01.2018 - 01.2021
Team Leader Functional Family Therapy
RivMed
01.2017 - 01.2018
Team Leader Growing Healthy Families
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Gateway Officer
ACT Housing
01.2015 - 01.2016
Complex Case Caseworker
Australian Red Cross
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sessional Academic
Charles Sturt University
- Current
Diploma - Communications and Journalism
Diploma - Education
Master’s degree - Leadership & Human Service Management
Master's degree - Child and Adolescent Welfare
Bachelor - Social Work
Australian National Consultant for the Functional Family Therapy Program
FFTLLC, USA
- Current
Diploma - Mental Health Studies
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