Hugh Woodbury
Alice Springs,Australia
Summary
In February 2023, I was awarded a scholarship at the Australian National University in Canberra (Kambri), managed by the staff at the Tjabal Centre. During my studies in 2023 and 2024, I also served as a board director and chairperson of NAAJA for a brief period. My time at NAAJA provided me with valuable experience in governance, including meetings with government funding bodies and negotiating the disbursement of funds.
Professional with a background in corporate governance and strategic planning. Skilled in driving growth, navigating challenges, and managing stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Director
NAAJA
Alice Springs, NT
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced company performance through strategic decision-making and active involvement in executive discussions.
- Advised executives on risk management strategies to protect against potential threats or vulnerabilities.
- Evaluated financial reports thoroughly, making informed decisions on budget allocations and resource distribution.
- Championed sustainability initiatives, encouraging environmentally responsible practices throughout the company.
Indigenous Family Liason Officer
Federal Circuit, Family Court of Australia
Alice Springs, NT
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Engaging litigants with the courts is crucial for achieving the best possible outcomes, especially when a child is involved.
Maintaining strong relationships with Indigenous language groups across remote communities in various states in Australia is essential.
Special Projects Coordinator
Centre for Appropriate Technology
Australia
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Completing Training Agreements & contracts for stakeholders and Centre for Appropriate Technology
- Assisting Trainers with Learner Booklets, Resources and Relevant Documents for Training Courses
- Organise personal work priorities and development – Studies, personal development
- Work effectively in remote Aboriginal Communities around Training & upskilling
- Applying for Government Grants – For EDUTOURISM STEM Technology & Culture
- Meeting with Funding bodies, prime minister & Cabinet, around Funding for Training on Remote Communities
- Assisted with consultants around workforce development on the Aboriginal Community of Papunya – Fulltime work
- Organising Carbon Farming Training in the Top End of the NT, Upskilling Aboriginal Rangers around the Carbon Industry
Traineeship – Cert III Financial Services
Westpac Bank
Australia
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Work effectively with others in a diverse work place
- Balance cash holdings in one of the most transactional branches in Australia
- Process customer complaints, High volumes of customer complaints & issues surrounding Remote Banking with indigenous/peoples living on communities
- Assisted with plans/planning of Indigenous Call Centre in SA (Adelaide)
Tenancy Sustainable Housing Program
Mission Australia
Alice Springs, Australia
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Intake Process, Meeting with Potential Clients
- Referrals From Department of NT Housing
- Participants will engage in program for up to 6 – 12 months
- Intense 1 on 1’s with clients who are not engaging in program
- Life skill modules
- Performing house inspections
- Providing assistance to clients that are struggling with Bills/food
- Providing assistance in Personal & Confidential Needs: Substance abuse, Gambling, Mental health
- Help Clients Deal with Anti-Social Behaviour
Hostel Manager
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Alice Springs, Australia
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Hostel Manager, Live on Site Manager (Medical Hostel)
- Supervision of Staff: Full Time Cleaner, Night Attendances, Kitchen staff
- Writing up menu’s for Residents that are RENAL Patients
- Collecting/setting up payments for rent
- Centrepay/Centrelink
- DATA Entry
- Reports, Case Notes/File Notes
- Putting together Clients Files
- Organising Accredited training for full time staff
Riflemen/Infantry
Australian Defence Force
Darwin, Australia
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Mapping
- Weapons/combat training
- Working with Customs & Law Enforcement Groups
- Working in & as apart of a team
- Giving and Taken Directives
- Defence Indigenous Development Program (participant)
- Student of Merit
- Discipline
Technical 2, Ranger
Parks & Wildlife NT
Australia
02.2002 - 11.2009
- Supervise Trainee Ranger & Flexible Employment Teams
- Feral Animal Management, Fencing Projects, Aerial shoots
- Weed Management, Buffel Grass Management (Rainbow Valley) Mexican Poppy Management
- Visitor Management, Larapinta Trail, all walks and talks around Central Australia
Education
Yr 9 High School completion -
Cert II -
Rural Operations
Cert III -
Tour Guiding
Cert II -
Land Management
Graduate of the Defence Indigenous Development Program -
Skills
- Geographic Mapping
- Combat Proficiency Training
- Partnership With Regulatory Authorities
- Group Project Participation
- Effective Instructional Exchange
- Goal-Oriented Focus
- Accurate Data Entry
- Analytical Reporting
- File Management
- Coordinating Accredited Training
- Life Skills Education
- Enhancing Team Diversity Initiatives
- Financial Transaction Management
- Complaint Resolution Management
- Trainer Support
- Coordinating Task Prioritization
- Digital Engagement Strategies
- Grant Application Expertise
- Collaborating with Funding Agencies
- Staff Management
- Feral Species Management
- Fencing Design and Implementation
- Aerial shoots
- Integrated Weed Management Strategies
- Buffel Grass Control
- Visitor Engagement Strategies
- Nonprofit experience
- Organizational growth
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic visioning
- Brand strategy
- Digital transformation
- Corporate governance
- Sustainability practices
- Succession planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and people development
- Decision-making
- Client relationship building
- Quality control planning
Certification
- Student of Merit
- Graduate of the Defence Indigenous Development Program (Australian Defence Force)
- First Aid
- CERT II Tour Guiding
- CERT II Rural operations
Objectives
02/01/23, Awarded a scholarship at the Australian National University in Canberra (Kambri), managed by the staff at the Tjabal Centre. Served as a board director and chairperson of NAAJA for a brief period, gaining valuable experience in governance, including meetings with government funding bodies and negotiating the disbursement of funds.
Timeline
Board Director
NAAJA
02.2023 - 08.2024
Indigenous Family Liason Officer
Federal Circuit, Family Court of Australia
12.2021 - 01.2023
Special Projects Coordinator
Centre for Appropriate Technology
02.2019 - 11.2020
Traineeship – Cert III Financial Services
Westpac Bank
07.2017 - 11.2018
Tenancy Sustainable Housing Program
Mission Australia
12.2014 - 04.2016
Hostel Manager
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
06.2011 - 06.2014
Riflemen/Infantry
Australian Defence Force
06.2009 - 06.2011
Technical 2, Ranger
Parks & Wildlife NT
02.2002 - 11.2009
Cert II -
Rural Operations
Cert III -
Tour Guiding
Cert II -
Land Management