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Harrison Perkins

Chirnside Park,Australia

Summary

With a strong understanding of the relevant principles and a genuine drive to learn and grow in this field, I bring a valuable asset to any organisation. My ability to quickly acquire essential knowledge and develop necessary technical skills ensures that I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends. In this role, I am prepared to utilize and enhance my proactive thinking abilities, along with a positive attitude, to drive success and contribute effectively to the team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultural Engagement Trainee

VACCA
02.2024 - Current

● I culturally engaged young people, within different internal and external programs within the Chirnside Park office.

● Shadowing of case support workers and team leaders.

● I was responsible for inputting data, creating meeting minutes, completing VACCA forms and carrying out tasks, to the best of my ability.

● I learnt how to connect with young people and colleagues on a youth worker level and developed my understanding of what it's like, working as a youth worker within the community.

● I learnt more about all the different aboriginal countries, and how they can influence a young person’s identity.

● I learnt about the different case noting techniques that were made and used by different workers.

Youth Camp Leader Volunteer

VACCA
06.2022 - 07.2022

● I organised activities, monitored young people and ensured their social, cultural and emotional well-being needs were met.

● I helped staff, look after the youth while they organised activities, and I helped lead the young people by setting examples through my behaviour towards others.

● I connected with young people and other workers on a cultural and professional level

Education

Certificate IV - Youth Work

Hader Institute of Education
Southbank, VIC
02-2025

Certificate - Operating Digital Devices

GenU Training
Melbourne, VIC
08-2022

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Lakeside College
Pakenham, VIC
01.2021

Certificate III - Business

Skillinvest
Melbourne, VIC
09-2020

Skills

  • Active Listening Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Open Communication
  • Fast Completion of Tasks
  • Case Noting
  • Professional Verbal and Written Communication
  • Information Confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management and Prioritisation
  • Data entry
  • Administrative support

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Cultural Engagement Trainee

VACCA
02.2024 - Current

Youth Camp Leader Volunteer

VACCA
06.2022 - 07.2022

Certificate IV - Youth Work

Hader Institute of Education

Certificate - Operating Digital Devices

GenU Training

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Lakeside College

Certificate III - Business

Skillinvest
Harrison Perkins