Jade de la Cruz
Townsville,QLD
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with over 15 years experience spanning stakeholder engagement, project management, strategic planning and implementation and government reforms. My career has focused on roles where I can demonstrate my commitment to creating better life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in Child protection, community services, mediation and Restorative Justice and more recently the First Nations Justice Office.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
A/Principal Engagement Officer & Senior Engagement Officer
First Nations Justice Office
09.2023 - Current
- Assist in the development and implementation of a Communication and Engagement Strategy; coordinate and manage events, meetings, workshops, and engagement activities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; monitor, review and provide strategic advice on projects, programs and service delivery.
Coordinator Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing Convenor NQ
Dispute Resolution Branch
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Provide Restorative Justice services including interviews and conferences; manage workflow and individual caseload; work collaboratively with stakeholders to build effective relationships.
Acting Manager Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing
Dispute Resolution Branch
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide leadership and supervision to staff; manage complex cases; provide high quality policy and program advice.
Resource Officer – Youth Justice Queensland
Townsville South Office
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Assist in the provision of Restorative Justice Processes; work effectively within a statutory environment; provide written and oral information to courts and agencies.
Out of Home Care Caseworker
Family and Community Services, NSW
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Case management responsibility; ongoing engagement and assessment of risk; facilitate and coordinate child-focused case plans.
Child Protection Advisor
The Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS)
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide cultural advice; attend investigations and assessments; ensure culturally appropriate business conduct.
Project Officer – Aboriginal
Family & Community Services NSW
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Lead role in project managing Aboriginal Cultural Capability project; develop and deliver findings and outcomes.
Out of Home Care Caseworker
Family & Community Services NSW
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Ongoing engagement and assessment of risk; facilitate and coordinate child-focused case plans.
Project Officer – Aboriginal Consultation and Genealogy Team
Family and Community Services NSW
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Ongoing project management; assist in developing functions of the Aboriginal Consultation and Genealogy Team.
Brighter Futures Caseworker
Family and Community Services NSW
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Delivery of early intervention case management; effective engagement with stakeholders; facilitate case plan meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies - Social Sciences
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, NSW03.2006
Skills
- Work Coordination
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Excellent communication
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Planning
- Adaptability
- Analytical skills
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
References
- Napau Namok, A/ Director Community Engagement and Partnerships, First Nations Justice office, 0407 935 377
- Tod Dodson, A/Manager Community Engagement and Partnerships, First Nations Justice Office, 0467 761 512
- Melda McBeath, A/Practice Manager, Dispute Resolution Branch, 0409 636 724
- Richard Denning, Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing, Dispute Resolution Branch, 0411 111 771
Timeline
A/Principal Engagement Officer & Senior Engagement Officer
First Nations Justice Office
09.2023 - Current
Acting Manager Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing
Dispute Resolution Branch
08.2022 - 02.2023
Coordinator Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing Convenor NQ
Dispute Resolution Branch
07.2019 - 07.2023
Resource Officer – Youth Justice Queensland
Townsville South Office
02.2019 - 07.2019
Out of Home Care Caseworker
Family and Community Services, NSW
11.2017 - 12.2017
Child Protection Advisor
The Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS)
05.2017 - 11.2017
Project Officer – Aboriginal
Family & Community Services NSW
06.2016 - 03.2017
Out of Home Care Caseworker
Family & Community Services NSW
01.2015 - 06.2016
Project Officer – Aboriginal Consultation and Genealogy Team
Family and Community Services NSW
01.2011 - 12.2013
Brighter Futures Caseworker
Family and Community Services NSW
07.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies - Social Sciences
University of Western Sydney
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