Lachlan O'Brien
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
I am a young and active 24-year-old male who is currently working and studying in the disability/youth industry. I am a passionate and energetic person who is deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. My work in disability support has allowed me to develop a strong sense of empathy and compassion, and I am always looking for new ways to improve the lives of those I work with. In my free time, I enjoy staying active by participating in sports such as surfing, soccer, and camping. I believe that staying active is an important part of maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and I am always looking for new challenges to take on.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Learning Assistant
NSW Government
Newcastle, NSW
02.2025 - Current
- Helped create an inviting learning environment by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement to students.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Worked one-on-one with students and communicated with teacher/carers to create strategies and resources to best support the student.
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Kids Out West
Hunter Region
01.2023 - Current
- Experience working in the Child Protection and Out of Home Care sector with children and families, providing trauma informed care and delivering therapeutic services in a strengths based practice model.
- Provided support in crisis intervention and conflict resolution for at-risk youth.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
Disability Support Worker
Accomplished Choice Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Experience working as a disability support worker. I'm this job I worked with participants with different needs such as mobility support, personal care and manual handling, behaviour management, supported independent living, community access.
- I have shown strong skills in providing person centred care, and helping participants reach their goals.
Education
Online -
Certificate 4 Disability
01-2025
Year 12 - English, Maths, IT, Software, geography
Jesmond Senior Campus
12.2019
Skills
- Team Work
- Crisis intervention
- Child protection
- Person-centred care
- Manual handling
- Behaviour management
- Verbal & Written Communication
Timeline
Student Learning Assistant
NSW Government
02.2025 - Current
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Kids Out West
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Accomplished Choice Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
Online -
Certificate 4 Disability
Year 12 - English, Maths, IT, Software, geography
Jesmond Senior Campus