Jai Cornish-Martin
Cremorne
Summary
Jai is a proud Aboriginal man who utilises a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science and a unique skillset to contribute to purposeful organisational efficiency, specifically relating to social and emotional well-being, stakeholder consultation, engagement and management, partnership development and client-focused work. Jai is passionate about and experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. Jai is thorough and proactive in his ability to develop, sustain and maintain purposeful and outcomes focused relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders, and further demonstrates a unique ability to tailor consultative practice across disciplines. Jai is a task-driven, dedicated and competent professional with a strong background in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Student Engagement Coordinator
Walanga Muru, Macquarie University
11.2023 - Current
- Delivering tailored support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students through the life-cycle of a university degree.
- Coordinating culturally informed student support focussing on well-being and academic success.
- Managing Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme program to provide students with academic support
- Analysing, synthesising and reporting on student data, trends and projections.
- Engaging and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to provide access to opportunities, initiatives and pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Consulting with academic staff to support Indigenous perspectives in the delivery of curriculum
- Maintained detailed records of past events, utilizing information to inform future planning decisions
- Implemented innovative engagement strategies that fostered strong client relationships and increased retention rates.
Assessment Officer
Office of the Children’s Guardian
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Working within the NDIS Workers Check team to assess and analyse risk and undertake risk assessment for people applying to work in the NDIS who maintained a criminal record.
- Categorising risk associated with specific criminal records per a designated risk-analysis framework.
- Analysing documentation inclusive of police records, witness records, court records and assessments of risk to make a decision in accordance with a designated risk-analysis framework.
- Write risk assessment reports on level of risk associated with criminal offending and the relevant risk this would pose on NDIS participants.
- Participate in shared risk-analysis meetings to define risk for complex matters.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of all assessments conducted.
- Managing high caseload of applications.
- Prioritising high-risk applications and risk assessments.
- Liaising with Team Leader, Manager and Director of the unit for shared-decision making.
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Working within the Family Preservation team and the Aboriginal Families team.
- Utilising NSW Legislation under the Children and Young Person's (Care and Protection) Act 1998 to assess the safety of children in NSW.
- Utilising safety and risk based frameworks to undertake assessments on the safety of children and the likelihood of risk of abuse and neglect for children in NSW.
- Managing stakeholder relationships and expectations across multiple sectors, i.e. government, health, education, Not-For-Profit.
- Consulting with stakeholders on safety and risk decision making.
- Working within the Children's Court of NSW and undertaking legal obligations as a Child Protection Caseworker and a Mandatory Reporter
- Producing written legal work for court cases
- Utilized trauma-informed care practices to promote healing among children who experienced abuse or neglect.
- Established strong working relationships with community partners to enhance service delivery for children and families in need.
- Conducted home visits regularly, assessing living conditions and monitoring progress towards case plan goals.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough assessments and investigations of reported cases.
- Developed individualized service plans to address the unique needs of each child and family in the caseload.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and better outcomes for children.
SLES & Behavioural Therapy Officer
QuestCare, Canberra
03.2021 - 01.2022
Research Intern
ReachOut, Sydney
12.2020 - 07.2021
HASI Support Worker
Grand Pacific Health
06.2020 - 01.2021
Injury Surveillance Officer
National Rugby League
04.2018 - 01.2021
CareerTrackers Intern
Qantas, Sydney
12.2017 - 01.2020
Education
Higher School Certificate (HSC) -
St Ignatius’ College, Riverview
01.2016
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) - Psychology
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA10-2026
Bachelor of Psychological Science - undefined
University of Wollongong
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
University of Canberra
01.2019
Skills
- Stakeholder consultation
- Multidisciplinary engagement and consultation
- Critical thinking
- Client-focused practice
- Effective relationship building
- Negotiation
- Written and oral communication
- Strong report writing
- Partnership management
- Collaborative decision-making
Accomplishments
2022 – Recipient of NSW Government Graduate Program Role with NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
2018 – Recipient of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Colombo Plan Scholarship to Hong Kong.
2017 – E-Lead Global Centre of Excellence inaugural VISION Leadership and Career Development conference participant.
2017 - Recipient of Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Colombo Mobility Grant to Fiji.
2016 - Recipient of the Molly Gilhooley Prize for Indigenous Academic Achievement, St Ignatius’ College Riverview
2015 – Recipient of the B&V Toomey Prize for Aboriginal Studies, St Ignatius’ College Riverview
Certification
First Aid Certification
- HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Timeline
Academic Student Engagement Coordinator
Walanga Muru, Macquarie University
11.2023 - Current
Assessment Officer
Office of the Children’s Guardian
05.2023 - 11.2023
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker
Department Of Communities And Justice
02.2022 - 05.2023
SLES & Behavioural Therapy Officer
QuestCare, Canberra
03.2021 - 01.2022
Research Intern
ReachOut, Sydney
12.2020 - 07.2021
HASI Support Worker
Grand Pacific Health
06.2020 - 01.2021
Injury Surveillance Officer
National Rugby League
04.2018 - 01.2021
CareerTrackers Intern
Qantas, Sydney
12.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Psychological Science - undefined
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation
University of Canberra
Higher School Certificate (HSC) -
St Ignatius’ College, Riverview
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) - Psychology
University of Adelaide
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