Andrew McIlwraith
Central Coast,NSW
Summary
A Bundjlaung and Worimi man, Andrew is a proud young Aboriginal man. Committed to family, community and culture, he moved from Big Picture Education at Morisset High School to study at the University of Newcastle.
Andrew has been a proud member of his local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the national SEED Indigenous Youth Climate Action Group.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
WD & J Butler
Lake Macquarie, NSW
01.2020 - Current
- Customer support and enquiries for scheduling and billing.
- Participated in seasonal clean-up of garden areas to maintain aesthetics.
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Used power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
- Maintained work log and receipts for tax purposes.
- Ensured Workplace Health and Safety compliance.
Wollotuka Volunteer
The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the organisation of community events to promote awareness and engagement.
- Facilitation of workshops to educate the public on important Aboriginal issues for NAIDOC school events.
- Student representative participation on the Board of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Research & University of Newcastle Academic Senate.
- Acknowledgement of Country for multiple university and community events.
- Facilities et up for events.
- Assist in cultural activities including canoe making, art, and language activities.
Casual writer
Right Now Incorporated
Sydney, NSW
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Created a compelling narrative that resonates with target audiences on Indigenous responses to Climate Change.
- Ensured that written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
- Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to the assignment to produce best possible content.
Education
Open Foundation - Social Analysis, Business & Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2020
Bachelor of Social Science - Global Indigenous Studies
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSWSkills
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Cultural awareness
- Workshop facilitation
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Casual writer
Right Now Incorporated
07.2024 - 07.2024
Gardener
WD & J Butler
01.2020 - Current
Wollotuka Volunteer
The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle
01.2020 - 12.2024
Open Foundation - Social Analysis, Business & Aboriginal Studies
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Social Science - Global Indigenous Studies
University of Newcastle
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