Lance Wegner
Ormiston,QLD
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with a strong background in providing support and maintaining efficient workflows. Proven track record in resolving issues promptly and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated ability to work across a range of teams within a school setting to deliver programs between staff, students and the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultural Engagement & Pastoral Support Officer
Iona College
04.2022 - Current
- Chaired the committee that developed, implemented, and monitored the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic objectives and fostering a culture of reconciliation within the community.
- Provided cultural, pastoral, and spiritual support to students and families, especially those from First Nations and diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring connection to their heritage and promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion.
- Organised and coordinated cultural events and activities, such as Harmony Day, Reconciliation, NAIDOC Weeks, and other celebrations, to raise awareness and celebrate cultural diversity within the College.
- Forged strong links with external cultural organisations, local elders, and community leaders to facilitate student engagement and community involvement, while fostering positive relationships with families and key stakeholders.
- Assisted with the integration of First Nations perspectives into the curriculum, providing guidance to staff on culturally responsive teaching practices. Additionally, tracked and reported on student engagement with cultural initiatives and monitor outcomes to inform future programs.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crisis by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Supported students in areas such as: grief & loss, mental health support, trauma, gender & sexuality, social development, problem solving, life transitions and family changes.
- Assisted in delivery of school wide wellbeing programs such as: Delta Dogs Classroom Canines, Seasons for Growth the daily operation of the Student Growth Hub.
Trade Assistant & Admin
Patrick Stevedores
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked under the guidance of engineers to ensure the maintenance of facilities were well kept.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability efforts by managing waste and recycling materials.
- Assisted in inventory management, keeping track of supplies to avoid project delays.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Operated a variety of forklifts to organise workshop and maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted engineers in testing of new technologies on container straddles to improve efficiencies.
- Responded to spills, breakdowns and shutdowns to ensure systems continue to operate as efficiently as possible.
Allied Health Assistant
Belmont Private Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Facilitated patient comfort during initial admission and between appointments.
- Coordinated patient services upon admission to the hospital.
- Accurately filed reports, files and data.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by maintaining a clean space while also attending to the needs of waiting patients.
- Supported health professionals in a range of therapy sessions.
Customer Service & Kitchen Hand
Pelicans Nest
01.2018 - 03.2019
Customer Service & Kitchen Hand
Hungry Jacks Wynnum
11.2016 - 01.2018
Customer Service
Mortons Hardware
01.2015 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11-2023
High School -
Iona College
Brisbane, QLD11-2018
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Time management
- Stock management
- Operational support
- Conflict management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Records management
- Schedule coordination
- Problem-solving
- Brand representation
- Public speaking
Certification
- First Aid (Australia Wide First Aid) June 2025
- Working with Children (Blue Card) April 2027
- Certificate III Hospitality (EDB Training Services) January 2019
References
- Liz Madden (Dean of Faith & Mission Iona College)
- Megan Vardanega (Social Worker Iona College)
- Tony Hocking (Engineer Patrick Stevedores)
Accomplishments
- Recipient of 2018 Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award
- Lifesaving Bronze Medallion
- Surf Rescue Certificate
Timeline
Cultural Engagement & Pastoral Support Officer
Iona College
04.2022 - Current
Allied Health Assistant
Belmont Private Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2021
Trade Assistant & Admin
Patrick Stevedores
03.2019 - 04.2022
Customer Service & Kitchen Hand
Pelicans Nest
01.2018 - 03.2019
Customer Service & Kitchen Hand
Hungry Jacks Wynnum
11.2016 - 01.2018
Customer Service
Mortons Hardware
01.2015 - 07.2016
- First Aid (Australia Wide First Aid) June 2025
- Working with Children (Blue Card) April 2027
- Certificate III Hospitality (EDB Training Services) January 2019
Bachelor of Behavioural Science - Psychology
Queensland University of Technology
High School -
Iona College
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