JANET KILLGALLON

Strategic, results-oriented public sector leader with over 20 years of experience in designing, funding, and delivering policy and program reforms across child and family services, justice, social housing, and infrastructure. Proven capability in leading multi-agency partnerships, allocating significant government funds, and ensuring compliance with policy, funding agreements, and procurement frameworks. Strong advocate for human-centred design, equity, and Aboriginal-led approaches to systems change.

• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK): PM101 & PM102
• Leadership & Governance in Public Sector Reforms (ongoing CPD)

• Citizenship: Australian Citizen (Eligible for ongoing public sector roles)
• Checks: Willing to undergo Criminal Record and/or Working with Children Check
• Availability: Immediate / by negotiation

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• A modern resume layout is clean, minimalistic, and focuses on key achievements, skills, and experiences. The goal is to make it visually appealing, easy to scan, and aligned with contemporary standards for professional roles.
• Here’s an outline for a modern resume layout:
• Header
• Full Name (Large font, bold)
• Contact Information (Phone, email, LinkedIn URL, personal website [optional])
• Location (City, State, Australia or NZ if relevant)
• Citizenship/Eligibility Info (Short statement like: "Australian Citizen", "Eligible for security clearances", etc.)
• Example:
• JANET KILLGALLON
• 0400 790 419 | janet@email.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janetkillgallon
• Location: Sydney, Australia | Citizenship: Australian Citizen
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Record & Working with Children Check
• Professional Summary
• A short 2–4 sentence overview that highlights your value proposition. Focus on leadership, specialized expertise, and impact. Mention your years of experience and key strengths like project management, policy development, etc.
• A results-driven senior leader with over 20 years of experience in public sector reform, strategic funding allocation, and compliance management. Known for leading multi-agency initiatives and complex projects that address vulnerable communities' needs while ensuring adherence to government policy. Adept in budget management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering outcomes on time and under budget.
• Key Skills / Core Competencies
• This section can be placed in bullet points or columns to ensure readability. Highlight leadership, funding, compliance, and policy development. Use a combination of soft and hard skills.
• Strategic Leadership
• Funding Allocation & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
• Policy Development & Government Relations
• Cross-Sector Collaboration (NGOs, ACCOs, Govt)
• Program Management (PMBoK Certified)
• Risk & Governance Oversight
• Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Design
• Professional Experience
• Use reverse chronological order for your job history. Focus on your most recent roles with quantifiable outcomes (e.g., budget managed, KPIs exceeded, policies implemented). Each role should have:
• Job Title
• Company Name & Dates
• Brief Overview (2–3 sentences of the role's focus)
• Key Achievements (Use bullet points with action verbs and results)
• Manager – Whole of Government Initiatives Team
• Youth Justice NSW, Dept. of Communities and Justice | Oct 2020 – Present
• Lead a team focused on early intervention and diversion programs aimed at reducing youth recidivism.
• Allocate and manage multi-million-dollar budgets for multi-agency initiatives, ensuring alignment with government funding requirements.
• Co-design programs with ACCOs, local communities, and stakeholders, delivering projects on time and under budget.
• Key Achievements:
• Delivered A Place to Go and Broadmeadow Children’s Court Program, reducing recidivism by 30% over two years.
• Managed a $4M budget, meeting all compliance and procurement standards.
• Education
• List your degrees, certifications, and relevant training. Keep it succinct with the institution and year completed.
• National Certificate: Legal Studies
• Cape Town Technical College, South Africa
• National Certificate: Marketing and Communication
• Professional Development
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK): PM101 & PM102
• Additional Information
• This can include certifications, volunteer work, languages spoken, or relevant technical skills. Keep it concise but relevant to the role.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Intermediate in Spanish
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Volunteer Work: Mentor for youth at risk, Youth Justice NSW
• Design Elements for a Modern Layout
• Minimalistic Design: Use a clean and simple font (like Arial, Helvetica, or Calibri) with plenty of white space.
• Two-Column Layout: On the right side, include sections like Skills, Education, and Certifications in a smaller column to save space.
• Bold Headings: Use bold for section titles and job titles to help them stand out.
• Icons: Incorporate small icons (e.g., phone, email, LinkedIn) next to contact info for a modern touch.
• No Photos: Unless requested by the employer, avoid using a photo on your resume.
• Subtle Colors: Use color sparingly for headings or key achievements (e.g., dark blue for headings, light grey for subheadings).
• Example Layout (visual concept):
• Senior leader with 20+ years’ experience in managing government funding programs, ensuring policy compliance, and driving systemic change in vulnerable communities. Expertise in multi-agency project management, strategic planning, and human-centred design.
• Core Competencies
• Project Management (PMBoK)
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy & Governance
• Lead multi-agency projects focused on early intervention for young people in the criminal justice system.
• Delivered A Place to Go program on budget, reducing youth recidivism by 30%.
• Managed $4M program budget, ensuring full compliance with NSW Government procurement standards.
• Manager – Cohort Approach & Evidence-Based Programs
• Their Futures Matter | Apr 2017 – Sep 2020
• Led team researching and developing the cohort approach to improve service delivery for vulnerable children.
• Secured funding for multi-agency programs improving outcomes for 1,000+ families.
• Developed stakeholder engagement strategy to facilitate co-design of policies.
• Final Thoughts
• Visual Appeal: Ensure your layout isn’t too crowded; keep sections well-spaced.
• Clear Sections: Have distinct sections with clean lines separating each.
• Actionable Results: Whenever possible, include figures (e.g., budget amounts, people led, or efficiency improvements).
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