Bec Bell
Chisholm,Australia
Summary
Meeting coordinator recognised for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Proficient in setting agendas, coordinating logistics, and communicating with stakeholders. Demonstrates strong time management, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to ensure effective meetings and achievement of objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Action Meeting Coordinator
CARRIES PLACE – HUNTER VALLEY WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered a best practice, specialist, trauma-informed model of service delivery to women affected by DFV and coordinated an integrated response to women assessed as at serious threat of harm.
- Coordinated and monitored Safety Action Meetings in Hunter Valley WDVCAS area, providing secretariat support and developing agendas and Safety Action Plans to facilitate effective responses.
- Working with the Hunter Valley WDVCAS Manager to develop and administer policies, systems and processes for the effective operations of the SAMs.
- Working with the Hunter Valley WDVCAS Manager and Assistant Managers to ensure the effective operation of the WDVCAS team and SAMs.
- Supported the Hunter Valley WDVCAS Manager in complying with reporting requirements under the WDVCAP Service Agreement, WDVCAP Policy and Procedure Manual, and other operational documents.
- Built and maintained constructive working relationships with Safety Action Meeting members, particularly SAM chair and Domestic Violence Liaison Officers, fostering collaboration for improved safety outcomes.
- Attended court on AVO list days to provide information, assistance, referrals, and court advocacy for Hunter Valley WDVCAS clients.
Aboriginal Focus Worker
CARRIES PLACE – HUNTER VALLEY WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
10.2023 - 03.2025
- The work of the DFV Specialist worker (Aboriginal Focus) includes the activities and responsibilities of a Domestic Violence Specialist Worker as well as capacity for the Aboriginal Focus workers to engage in community engagement and/or outreach activities, on average two days per week.
- Contacting clients referred to the WDVCAS in a timely manner, conducting a threat assessment to ascertain their current risk status and undertaking safety planning to address a client’s immediate safety needs.
- Attended court on AVO list days to provide information, assistance, and court advocacy for WDVCAS clients, particularly Aboriginal women and children.
- Providing relevant information and making warm referrals to a range of service providers to assist clients with their ongoing needs.
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key WDVCAS partners, including the NSW Police Force, local courts, legal representatives and referral agencies to facilitate client access to those agencies and services.
- Developed relationships and referral networks with local services addressing needs of Aboriginal women and children, including attendance at Aboriginal Health Services, Aboriginal Community Justice Groups, and NSW Police Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meetings.
- Established links with local Aboriginal communities to promote WDVCAS services and encourage women to utilize those services, including facilitating Women’s Groups.
- Engaged in NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Celebrations, Survival Day, and other local Aboriginal community activities to promote WDVCAS services.
- Providing advice to the Manager about local issues affecting Aboriginal clients and access to the WDVCAS services and legal processes.
Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT
Newcastle
10.2022 - 10.2023
- To liaise between the Court and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people faced with family breakdown that could result or has resulted in interaction between an Indigenous family and the various services provided by the Court.
- Supported individuals and families in accessing Court services.
- Represent the Court to the community via community engagement activities.
- Explain the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the various parts of the Court and other service providers.
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with local colleagues to enhance service delivery.
- Created and nurtured relationships with external organizations to enhance collaboration.
Advisor
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AGENCY (NIAA)
Canberra
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted Australian Government in achieving objectives to improve lives of Indigenous Australians by leading development of Commonwealth's approach.
- Gather and critically analyse policy, program, evidence, and data and document results.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to enhance policy development and design.
- Prepare draft policy documentation for review by others including senior staff.
- Contribute positively to strategic planning and decision making within the current team.
- Identified and mitigated risks impacting own and team outcomes.
- Supported team by managing scheduling and organizing documentation.
Graduate Advisor
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AGENCY (NIAA)
Canberra
02.2022 - 08.2022
- To assist the Australian Government to achieve its objectives in improving the lives of Indigenous Australians by leading the development of the Commonwealth's approach.
- Undertake graduate training and induction with NIAA.
- Draft correspondence using agreed formats and structured guidelines.
- Critically analyse policy and program information.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to policy development.
- Managed office tasks and documentation.
Indigenous Cadet/Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Newcastle
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Provide administrative support to the Business School.
- Provided administrative support for academic staff by maintaining efficient electronic and hard copy filing systems and databases to facilitate easy access to information.
- Assist variety of stakeholders with enquiries including requests from staff, university administrators, referrals from HUBS and public.
- Collated information to process employment contracts for part-time and casual staff.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle01-2021
Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle01-2018
Yapug -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle01-2015
Skills
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Safety planning
- Safety regulations
- Risk management
- Team coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
Kiray Putjung Aboriginal Corporation, Member, 29 years, Treasurer 7 years (2015-2022)
Awards
- Essential Energy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship, 2018
- Certificate of Acknowledgement for High Performance, 2018
- Kiray Putjung NAIDOC Volunteer of the Year Award (Senior), 2018
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Law Student Scholarship, 2017
- Shaping Futures Scholarship, 2016
Timeline
Safety Action Meeting Coordinator
CARRIES PLACE – HUNTER VALLEY WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
03.2025 - Current
Aboriginal Focus Worker
CARRIES PLACE – HUNTER VALLEY WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCACY SERVICE
10.2023 - 03.2025
Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT
10.2022 - 10.2023
Advisor
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AGENCY (NIAA)
08.2022 - 10.2022
Graduate Advisor
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AGENCY (NIAA)
02.2022 - 08.2022
Indigenous Cadet/Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
05.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice -
University of Newcastle
Yapug -
University of Newcastle