Jody Michelle Dare
Hodgson,QLD
Summary
Collaborative team member with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced and diverse settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Economic Development Officer
DSDILGP
01.2016 - Current
- Manufacturing, Industry and Planning, Working with the 5 regional local governments of Murweh, Quilpie, Paroo and Bulloo and Western Downs Regional Council to develop economic development strategies for their regions that will assist in the growth of industry sectors, both existing and emerging and to help in ensure that communities continue to be sustainable into the future and that they are also consistent with the Queensland government's economic development objectives
- Work with the local governments on the development of funding programs and submissions for the Building Our Regions (BoR) and other relevant government programs
- Departmental lead to assist with the development and monitoring of the Remote Area Board (RAB) funding programs for the South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SWQROC) that consists of member from six South Western Councils
- Deliver and promote business, industry and regional development services to support economic growth and diversity to regional areas including training, mentoring and funding opportunities
- Work across government departments and the private sector to facilitate collaborative industry initiatives, industry clusters and supply chain development.
- Promote industry opportunities across the region in regards to tender notifications, industry engagement notifications and training opportunities
- Work with local governments and industry to establish ESG best practice fundamentals
- SW LEO lead for the SWQROC councils in New Energy programs affecting the SW regions
- Business capability development support
- Project management for industry funded projects - JARGF, BAF IPP
- Support team Initiates and learning development programs
- Lead in Investment Readiness Benchmarking program for the DDSW councils
- Investment attraction facilitation ie, intermodal, timber export / import, recycling.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Regional Business DDSW lead
NBN Co
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Business development digital connectivity
- Capability development with businesses
- Identify areas of improvement for NBN in regional areas
- Work with clients to find best solutions to their connectivity requirements
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Submissions Manager
Harrison Group Infrastructure / DTMR
04.2011 - 08.2015
- NDRRA – SWRPO Submissions, for the Department of Transport and Main Roads South West District, flood recovery programs ($950m):, (L Event) South West Flooding
- Central and Western Flooding & Rainfall, 18 – 28 February
- Neville, Ului and Paul, (H Event)
- Queensland Flooding & Tropical Cyclones Tasha & Anthony, November
- Murweh Shire Council, Flood Damage 2012 event Program Submissions and Project Manger ($48m)
- Member of the Flood Recovery OMT (Operation Management Team) for both the Department Transport and Main Roads South West District (DTMR) and Murweh Shire Council
- Development and management of the submissions and logging teams to review the road newtworks and identify damage and restoration options to infrastructure affected by declared events for both DTMR and Murweh Shire Council programs.
- Developing and building upon the relationship between the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), DTMR, local government authorities, internal staff and stakeholders, ensuring that the appropriate processes and systems are utilised to deliver the restoration program to the highest possible standard
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of procedures and processes to the capture and documentation all information pertaining to the damage sustained to networks infrastructure and road assets due to declared events
- Contract Management involving finalising the initial estimates, reviewing the schedules and contract documents prior to going to market, managing individual contract schedules and variations throughout the program, completing the final acquittals and schedule adjustments ensuring that all claims including variations are correct and able to meet the funding requirements of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's (QRA) final determination process
- Collaborate with project engineers and designers to develop estimating schedules and initial restoration scopes for projects against the eligibility criteria, proposed budgets and engineering design standards
- Collation of information for internal and external audits.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Program Support Coordinator
Transport and Main Roads
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintaining the TMR Projman financial system, including forecasting, end of month reconciliations, end of month accruals, end of year reconciliations, setting up of contracts, lodgement and payment of claims and monitoring and maintaining project/contact performance
- Primavera region coordinator, duties include scheduling, supporting other users, developing reports as requested, developing schedules and ensuring the projects and principles are maintained and reported on to the required standards
- Financial Reporting and monitoring using TMR programs such as QTRIP and SAP
- Leadership supporting staff both within my team and those of other departments
- Maintaining the financial records as per TMR requirements and policies
- Ensuring TMR’s and the QLD governments purchasing policies and regulations are adhered to.
Shire Engineering Administration & Assets Officer
Bulloo Shire Council
01.2001 - 10.2008
- The position objective was to assist in the management all aspects of the engineering department and ensure it operated as an efficient and effective service provider duties included:
- Preparation of preliminary reports in respects to departmental projects
- Preparation of project briefs and liaison with Consultants, contractors and suppliers
- Developing work programs incorporation with the Works Manager and Engineer
- Tendering, monitoring, reporting and financial acquittal on projects undertaken by council for grant funding by Government Departments which incorporate programs such as Roads To Recovery, Auslink and SCAP
- Compiling, submitting, monitoring and financial acquittal for NDRRA claims (approved submissions for, & Jan 2008 on State Controlled and Shire Roads)
- Reporting and financial acquittal on contracts undertaken by Council for the Department of Main Roads including RMPC, RPC and TID’s
- Developing and maintaining council’s GIS systems using the Trimble data collection system and Mapinfo mapping programs
- Responsibility for the Cultural Heritage & Native Title requirements
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Indigenous claimants and community stake holders within the shire
- Providing assistance in the development and maintenance of annual departmental budgets.
Relief Purchasing Officer / Store Person
Bulloo Shire Council
01.2000 - 01.2001
Traineeship - Land Conservation & Restoration
Bulloo Shire Council
01.1999 - 01.2000
Professional Wool Classer
Australian Wool Industry
01.1989 - 06.2005
Education
ACEcD - Australian Certified Economic Developer
EDA
2023
QLD Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) No. 0198761 -
Tafe Queensland
Diploma - Wool Handling & Production
Melbourne College of Textiles
1989
Traineeship – Australian Land Conservation & Restoration - Land Conservation
Tafe Queensland
Dalby1999
Skills
- Economic and Community Development
- Goal Development
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Accomplishments
- 2008 - PM101 – Project Management
- 2009 - TMR Financial Management Awareness Training
- 2009 - Understanding Management Awareness Training
- 2009 - Project Cost Estimating Awareness Training
- 2013 - Disaster Relief and Recovery Funding Arrangements (QRA)
- 2022 - Queensland Procurement Policy
- 2022 – EDA ACEcD accreditation
- Elective 2.3 - Investment Attraction & Export Development
- Elective 2.5 - Building Partnerships & Advocacy
- Core 1.4 - Recovery, Risk & Economic Development
- Core 1.3 - Measuring & Evaluating Economic Development
- Core 1.2 - Strategic Planning for Economic Development
- Core 1.1 - Overview of Best Practice Economic Development
- 2022 - Public Interest Disclosures (PID)
- 2023 - Code of Conduct / Ethical Decision Making
- 2023 – CEDA ESG Fundamentals
Additional Information
Drivers License: Queensland drivers license Class C:
License No 036 013 452
References
Kristian Rose
Regional Director
Regional economic development DDSW
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
128 Margaret St Toowoomba QLD 4350
TELEPHONE: 0427 312 011
kristian.rose@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
Jodie Weller
Manager Economic Development
Regional economic development DDSW
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
128 Margaret St Toowoomba QLD 4350
TELEPHONE: 0457 232 090
Jodie.weller@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Regional Business DDSW lead
NBN Co
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Economic Development Officer
DSDILGP
01.2016 - Current
Submissions Manager
Harrison Group Infrastructure / DTMR
04.2011 - 08.2015
Program Support Coordinator
Transport and Main Roads
11.2008 - 01.2010
Shire Engineering Administration & Assets Officer
Bulloo Shire Council
01.2001 - 10.2008
Relief Purchasing Officer / Store Person
Bulloo Shire Council
01.2000 - 01.2001
Traineeship - Land Conservation & Restoration
Bulloo Shire Council
01.1999 - 01.2000
Professional Wool Classer
Australian Wool Industry
01.1989 - 06.2005
ACEcD - Australian Certified Economic Developer
EDA
QLD Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) No. 0198761 -
Tafe Queensland
Diploma - Wool Handling & Production
Melbourne College of Textiles
Traineeship – Australian Land Conservation & Restoration - Land Conservation
Tafe Queensland
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