Greg Birkett
Parramatta
Summary
Experienced casework professional prepared for this role. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable and adaptable, with commitment to enhancing client well-being and navigating complex situations with empathy and efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Drug and Alcohol Counsellor / Caseworker
CORE Community Services
01.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized plans for each case, ensuring tailored support for every client.
- Conducted regular assessments of client progress, adapting plans as necessary to meet changing needs.
- Supporting clients through challenging situations, offering guidance and emotional support through counselling
- Creating and delivering educational workshops / Groups in schools and community organisations
Student Learning Support Officer
Department Of Education
01 2024 - 08.2024
- prepared and delivered educational content to small student groups
- Effectively communicated attendance, behaviour, and educational outcomes to parents and carers
- Ran didge and dance cultural groups and assisted with performances in school and community events
- Offered ongoing assistance to help keep identified students actively involved in the learning process
Alcohol & Other Drugs Caseworker
Wandiyali
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Intake process and asses client suitability
- Formulated individualized plans for cases that were consistent with attainable treatment targets
- Marketed the alcohol and other drugs program to effectively engage with existing and new stakeholders
- Demonstrated strong advocacy skills while working closely with clients in Community corrections, youth justice, and the courts.
- Managed precise client records to facilitate accurate progress tracking and case planning adjustments
- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings that accurately reflected clients progress and recommended next steps
- Established a foundation of trust with clients, facilitating effective communication and rapport development
Disability Employment Consultant
AtWORK AUSTRALIA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Successfully addressed challenges to enhance employability.
- Reverse marketing clients to potential employers
- Consistently achieved and exceeded monthly KPIs
- Ensured clients received consistent support throughout their journey to secure employment, addressing all arising concerns and challenges.
- Coordinated with educational institutions and training providers to connect clients with resources that enhance their skillsets furthering their employability prospects
- Assisted clients with navigating online job search platforms, streamlining the application process for greater efficiency
- Established strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations to expand employment opportunities for clients
- Conducted client intakes and assessed the suitability for DES service
- Effective use of all data entry programs to provide accurate and legal documentation.
Infantry Specialist
AUSTRALIAN ARMY (full-time Service)
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Enhanced team efficiency through the development and implementation of tactical strategies in real-life drills.
- Minimized casualties with swift execution of medical aid procedures for injured squad members when necessary, until higher-level care arrived on scene
- Led and directed infantry section in both operational and live fire scenarios
- Operated and maintained cutting-edge heavy armaments
- Provided comprehensive training on weapons and equipment usage to squad members
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members
- Trained with our multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior soldiers, fostering personal growth, and development.
Education
Diploma of Community Services
TAFE NSW
NSW12-2025
Certificate II - Military Skills And Operations
Australian Army
06.2019
Skills
- Ability to work remotely and also in a team
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems as they arise
- Ability to foster good relationships witch clients and stakeholders
- Strong advocate for clients
- Able to foster strong relationships with challenging clients
- Efficient use of word, excel and case management reporting systems
Timeline
Youth Drug and Alcohol Counsellor / Caseworker
CORE Community Services
01.2025 - Current
Alcohol & Other Drugs Caseworker
Wandiyali
01.2021 - 01.2023
Disability Employment Consultant
AtWORK AUSTRALIA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Infantry Specialist
AUSTRALIAN ARMY (full-time Service)
01.2014 - 01.2020
Student Learning Support Officer
Department Of Education
01 2024 - 08.2024
Diploma of Community Services
TAFE NSW
Certificate II - Military Skills And Operations
Australian Army
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