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Summary
Dedicated professional with 4 years of experience in public health and executive leadership. Committed to enhancing population health outcomes through strategic advisory roles and the application of primary prevention practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community & Health Planner
City Of Stonnington
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented diverse, contemporary, evidence-based community health and wellbeing, and social policies, strategies and plans.
- Developed evidence-based evaluation methodologies for monitoring the achievements of Community Planning strategies.
- Built and maintained networks of service providers, community groups and agencies to progress health, wellbeing and social policy, equity and inclusion initiatives.
- Provided advice, information and assistance cross organisationally on health promotion, social policy and inclusion to support equitable, accessible services, programs and capital works projects, and to inform advocacy and investment.
- Undertook research, and data analysis to provide accurate advice and recommendations and to influence decision-making, investment, strategy development, funding submissions and support new or emerging program directions.
Acting Coordinator Community Planning
City Of Stonnington
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversaw portfolios including LGBTQIA+, Access and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, First Peoples, and Community and Wellbeing.
- Collaborated with local authorities, including Victoria Police, to address community safety concerns.
- Chaired the Community Safety Committee, enabling collaboration among multiple stakeholders.
- Provided strategic advice to executives on health and wellbeing initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
04.2023 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained critical stakeholder relationships.
- Directed the strategic management and development of executive team members across Operations, Program, Partnerships, Impact, Finance, and Volunteer Management.
- Led the development of the strategic plan for 2024 - 2027
- Supervised organisational risk management efforts.
- Managed board relationships and authored reports and papers to inform and guide decision-making processes.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Led operational management and facilitated the professional development of executive team members.
- Provided strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), influencing the organisation's strategic direction.
- Prepared comprehensive briefing papers to facilitate informed decision-making during board meetings.
Senior Program Manager
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Represented and oversaw the program portfolio as a key member of the executive team.
- Led, coordinated, and managed teams responsible for community engagement, curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, and co-design.
- Collaborated closely with key stakeholders to enhance and transform the CHASE program in line with strategic priorities.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and developed effective solutions to mitigate potential risks.
Health Promotion Officer
Western Public Health Unit
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Applied contemporary health promotion principles to improve population health outcomes in Melbourne's Northwest such as systems thinking, collective impact and placed based approaches.
- Contributed to the development of the Western Public Health Unit catchment plan by developing an action plan for chosen Public Health and Wellbeing Plan priorities.
- Contributed to the establishment, maintenance and proactive engagement of partnerships and collaboration with local government, community health and community organisations.
- Led the ‘Tackling climate change and its impact on health' portfolio.
Project Officer
Western Public Health Unit
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Reviewed and adapted key documents and clinical guidelines to ensure compliance with current Department of Health directives.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to align Western Health protocols with pandemic orders, ensuring consistent adherence across all departments.
- Employed problem-solving skills to effectively communicate critical information to staff and visitors in a timely manner.
- Researched and implemented tailored communication strategies to effectively convey key messages to diverse target audiences.
Public Health Officer
Western Public Health Unit
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Led teams to successfully manage COVID-19 cases and outbreaks.
- Reviewed and provided recommendations on internal guidelines to ensure the communication of accurate public health advice.
- Maintained and improved stakeholder and professional relationships.
- Conducted and prepared educational presentations on communicable diseases.
- Prepared collateral to support the communication of key health messages.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Biomedicine -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICSkills
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Team Player
Systems Thinking
Driven
Resilient
Accomplishments
Presenter of abstract at the Public Health Association of Australia 2023 Conference.
The Centre of WPHU: Maps and Stories to understand Public Health Context.
Certification
Outbreak Management Course - University of Tasmania
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Volunteering
- CHASE Mentor
- In2Science Mentor
- Caritas Australia
Additional Information
Accredited Mental Health First Aider
Timeline
Acting Coordinator Community Planning
City Of Stonnington
05.2024 - 06.2024
Community & Health Planner
City Of Stonnington
08.2023 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
12.2022 - 05.2023
Health Promotion Officer
Western Public Health Unit
10.2022 - 07.2023
Project Officer
Western Public Health Unit
07.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Program Manager
Community Health Advancement & Student Engagement
11.2021 - 11.2022
Public Health Officer
Western Public Health Unit
10.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Public Health -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Biomedicine -
La Trobe University
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