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Indyarna Muggeridge

Sunshine Coast

Summary

A resilient and passionate child welfare advocate with a strong foundation in child development, attachment theory, childhood trauma and family counselling. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science, I am dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of children. Culturally sensitive and respectful, I am committed to making a meaningful impact in the community. As a Child Safety Officer within the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services, and Child Safety Queensland, I aim to support vulnerable children and families by ensuring their safety and providing informed, compassionate intervention.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

HR and Operations Manager

Essential Power
11.2019 - 07.2024
  • Served as a workplace mental health representative, advocating for employee wellbeing.
  • Mediated workplace conflict resolution.
  • Led client negotiations and mediated client conflict resolution.
  • Led the development, implementation, and training of company policies and procedures.
  • Managed QCat mediation, QCat proceedings, and QBCC adjudication proceedings.
  • Managed incident reporting by investigating, analysing, and documenting events.
  • Facilitated employee career development and apprenticeship progression.
  • Drafted and implemented employee engagement, vehicle, and tools contract agreements.
  • Managed the company recruitment process.
  • Oversaw employee work performance and conducted regular performance reviews.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe applications.
  • Managed company record keeping and filing systems.
  • Managed company compliance with regulatory bodies.
  • Managed company accounting and operations using Xero, Simpro and ServiceM8 software.

Executive Assistant

PPM Tax And Legal
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • Assisted Associates in preparing affidavits.
  • Assisted Directors in conducting legal and legislative research to support casework.
  • Reviewing and extracting relevant legislative changes to tax law.
  • Assisted Directors and Associates in drafting client engagement contracts.
  • Facilitated the company recruitment process and drafted employee engagement contract agreements.
  • Managed company record keeping and filing systems.
  • Managed company accounting and banking using hardcopy filing, Microsoft Excel, and MYOB AE software.
  • Acted as appointment company fire warden and trained company employees in emergency procedures, evacuation protocols and proper use of emergency equipment.

Manager

Up On Constance
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Ensuring company compliance with the rules and regulations of the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) and the Queensland Fire Department as licenced Approved Manager.
  • Assessing patrons who had become heavily intoxicated, violent, or aggressive and using de-escalation techniques to mitigate and diffuse the situation to prevent further escalation.
  • Collaborated closely with security officers, including mitigating potential risks and responding to incidents.
  • Mediated workplace conflict resolution.
  • Completed incident reports in accordance with the rules and regulations set out by the QLGR, the Queensland Fire Department and The Queensland Police Service.
  • Trained company employees in emergency procedures, evacuation protocols and proper use of emergency equipment.
  • Assisted the company recruitment process, oversaw employee work performance and conducted regular performance reviews.
  • Led events management.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies.

Volunteer Social Work Case Manager

Destiny Rescue NGO

Volunteered with Destiny Rescue NGO whilst completing my Bachelor in Psychological Science during a semester break.

  • Conducted casework assessments and investigations to evaluate the level of risk a child may be in and determining the appropriate actions needed to ensure the child's safety, well-being and needs are being met.
  • Led development and implementation of new case management protocols and procedures aimed at improving the early identification of high-risk cases, ensuring that children in need of immediate protection were quickly recognised and closely monitored.
  • Expanding and enhancing existing case management protocols and procedures for ongoing intervention by ensuring thorough documentation and regular updates to records are being managed for continuous monitoring.
  • Engaging in dialogue with the children in protection, creating a safe and supportive environment, and building trust to gather essential information about their circumstances.
  • Assisting with the removal and rehoming of children in need of protection by facilitating the transition to appropriate care arrangements.
  • Assisting the Country Manager with the training and management of local social workers, providing guidance and oversight whilst ensuring cultural sensitivity and understanding in all interactions.
  • Assisting the Country Manager with the allocation of new management roles within the organisation

Volunteer

Rosie's Youth Mission Inc

Volunteered with Rosie's Youth Mission Inc as a vocational placement during high school.

  • Providing support, meals and engaging in conversations with disadvantaged individuals affected by drug and substance abuse, mental health challenges, and homelessness in the community.

Education

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Majoring in Psychology And Counselling

Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD

Certificate of Achievement - Introduction To Psychology: Learning And Social

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Marymount College
Gold Coast, QLD

Certificate I in Business BSB10101 -

Marymount College
Gold Coast, QLD

Skills

  • Emotionally and mentally resilient
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Leadership and self-management
  • Mediation and dispute resolution
  • Negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Ability to compartmentalise
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications
  • Effective communication
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Administration and organisational management

Licences

  • Working with children card (blue card)
  • Queensland open drivers licence

Referees

Philip Magoffin - PPM Tax and Legal, Founding Director

  • Phone: 0418 753 542
  • Email: philip.magoffin@taxandlegal.com.au


Chrissy Odell - Destiny Rescue NGO, Country Manager and Senior Child Safety Officer, "Walking With Dads" Principle Project Officer

  • Phone: 0434 727 102
  • Email: codell11@icloud.com


Steven Muggeridge - Essential Power, Founding Director

  • Phone: 0450 385 707
  • Email: steve@esspower.com.au


Priya Sinnathamby - PPM Tax and Legal, Manager

  • Phone: 0409 753 014
  • Email: priya.victoria89@gmail.com


Timeline

HR and Operations Manager

Essential Power
11.2019 - 07.2024

Executive Assistant

PPM Tax And Legal
07.2017 - 11.2019

Manager

Up On Constance
10.2014 - 07.2016

Volunteer Social Work Case Manager

Destiny Rescue NGO

Volunteer

Rosie's Youth Mission Inc

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Majoring in Psychology And Counselling

Australian Catholic University

Certificate of Achievement - Introduction To Psychology: Learning And Social

Bond University

Queensland Certificate of Education -

Marymount College

Certificate I in Business BSB10101 -

Marymount College
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