Kimberley Shearer
SA
Summary
I am an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant with 8+ years of experience working in the public sector. Experienced in strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, building cultural capability and improving Aboriginal employment outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant
Department for Environment and Water
12.2022 - Current
- Developed a cultural safety procedure and process to address cultural safety matters involving Aboriginal staff.
- Completed a review of the DEW Workforce Plan 2019-2021.
- Developed a new, strategically aligned Aboriginal Workforce Plan.
- Developed Cultural Safety for Supervisor Training.
- Organise and coordinate Aboriginal Staff Network meetings and the annual forum event.
- Promote training and professional development opportunities with staff.
- Developed and implemented the Aboriginal Ranger Development Program to support Aboriginal Rangers complete a qualification.
- Support delivery of DEW Stretch RAP, Closing the Gap and SA Anti-Racism Strategy Commitments.
- Promote DEW as an employer of choice at career expos.
- Provide cultural advice to the Human Resources team on Aboriginal employee matters.
- Participate on the Reconciliation Subcommittee of Executive.
Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator
Department for Child Protection
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported development and coordination of the Aboriginal Cadetship Program.
- Coordinated the Aboriginal Traineeship Program.
- Established a working group that informed development of the Aboriginal Cadetship Program.
- Checked the Aboriginal Employment Register and identified Aboriginal candidates for consideration for positions.
- Promoted job opportunities at career expos.
- Organised training contract with employees and registered training organisations.
- Organised training contract sign ups.
- Built relationships with universities and increased employment of Aboriginal social work students and graduates.
Project Support Officer
SA Housing Authority
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided executive support to the Head of Aboriginal Housing and broader team.
- Provided project support to the Aboriginal Regional Affordable Homes and Local-Decision Making Framework programs.
- Completed research tasks.
- Prepared briefs and written communications.
- Supported development of the Aboriginal Impact Statement process.
- Maintained spreadsheets.
- Participated on the RAP Leadership Group and RAP Steering Group.
HR Assistant, Learning and Diversity
Attorney-General's Department
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported organisation of Aboriginal staff meetings.
- Supported organisation of Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week events and activities.
- Promoted training and professional development opportunities with staff.
- Reviewed and update iShare pages.
- Supported recruitment processes.
Customer Service Officer
Office of the Public Advocate
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Electronically entered Orders of the Tribunal into client files.
- Provided information to customers about guardianship, administration and application processes.
- Answered and transferred incoming calls.
- Organised hearings for clients and staff.
- Collected and sorted mail.
- Monitored incoming emails and electronic mailboxs.
- Provided administrative support to the staff.
- Opened and closed electronic files.
Case Receipt Officer
Forensic Science SA
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Received items submitted for scientific analysis.
- Dispatched scientific reports to the relevant police officers.
- Maintained a chain of custody and documentation for all items received.
- Audited exhibits in the evidence room.
- Took meeting minutes.
Education
Diploma of Project Management -
TAFESA
Manager Essentials
SA Leadership Academy
Aboriginal Leadership Program
SA Leadership Academy
Certificate III in Government -
Stanton Institute
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic plan development
- Organisational development
- Relationship building
- Employee development and engagement
- Influencing and persuading
Volunteering
Catherine House, Community Ambassador
Reconciliation in the West event
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant
Department for Environment and Water
12.2022 - Current
Aboriginal Workforce Coordinator
Department for Child Protection
02.2022 - 12.2022
Project Support Officer
SA Housing Authority
06.2021 - 02.2022
HR Assistant, Learning and Diversity
Attorney-General's Department
01.2021 - 06.2021
Customer Service Officer
Office of the Public Advocate
11.2018 - 01.2021
Case Receipt Officer
Forensic Science SA
04.2016 - 11.2018
Diploma of Project Management -
TAFESA
Manager Essentials
SA Leadership Academy
Aboriginal Leadership Program
SA Leadership Academy
Certificate III in Government -
Stanton Institute
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