Larnie Lewry

• Provide strategic advice and governance support to the Apunipima Cape York Health Council Board of Directors and its committees, and oversee the administrative team for Chief Executive Officer Office ensuring efficient administrative processes

Achievements

Operational Delivery and Management

• Coordinate the Apunipima Board of Directors and its committees, contribute to compliance with legal, financial, corporate and statutory obligations, including the submission of annual reports and other formal documentation and engagement of stakeholders
• Liaise with the Chair of the Board of Directors on the coordination of Board meetings, including the scheduling and location of meetings, preparation of agendas and associated documentation, Board member and other attendee travel and accommodation, taking of minutes and their distribution, and management of action items
• Ensure the Board of Directors and its committees receive relevant reports to enable them to effectively oversee performance, compliance and the achievement of strategic objectives
• Manage Board correspondence with internal and external stakeholders Assisting with Board elections and appointment of Skilled Based Directors
• Facilitate the induction of new Board members Investigate the administrative requirements of the Chief Executive Officer Office, then establish processes to support the optimal functioning Oversee the management of the administrative team for the Chief
• Executive Officer Office, ensuring that: - the central reception service is functioning optimally, - the Chief Executive Officer receives a high level of administrative support, - there is a consistent flow of work processes and dissemination of information, - all enquiries are responded to in a timely manner and deadlines are met, - appropriate administrative support is provided to support the integration and flow of information between all Apunipima services, and - processes are continually reviewed, streamlined and updated to ensure efficiency and continuous quality improvement
• Receive, record and manage complaints in accordance with
• Apunipima’s complaints procedure

• Provide quality financial services including budget management, management financial reporting, and accrual accounting to a level consistent with a category Three and Four Region and high level strategic advice and support through development of business improvement initiatives
• Achievements Implement policies, strategies, guidelines and priorities as directed by the

• To provide effective high quality financial, human resource and business support to the Child Safety Service Centre including the provision of specific advice, information and guidance to the Manager regarding the delivery of business services within the Centre
• Achievements Provide timely, high quality advice and support to the Manager, Child
• Safety Service Centre on asset management, financial, human resource and business systems within the Child Safety Service Centre
• Manage the financial, human and physical resources of the Child Safety
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• Service Centre including preparation of budget forecasts and expenditure reconciliations, and the management of accommodation, assets and vehicles
• Develop, implement and maintain effective administrative systems in the
• Child Safety Service Centre, including the development and maintenance of records management systems and the monitoring and maintenance of
• Child Protection information systems
• Manage, supervise, support and train administrative staff within the Child
• Safety Service Centre
• Participate productively as a team member to achieve the objectives of the
• Department and provide advice to the Manager, Team Leaders and Senior
• Practitioner with regard to improving administrative procedures and business, client information and record keeping systems
• Coordinate, and oversight the administration and preparation of all executive correspondence, briefs and submissions ensuring the provision of timely responses to the Manager
• Analyse and prepare reports and general correspondence on diverse issues related to the operation of the Child Safety Service Centre for consideration by the Manager
• Liaise with clients, members of the public, other Government Departments and departmental staff in relation to inquiries relevant to the Child Safety
• Service Centre
• Foster a culture and philosophy of frontline service delivery, cooperation, high quality people management, commitment to excellence and a professional ethic which ensures the Child Safety Service Centre continues to meet the Department’s priorities.

• State Government
• Duties:
• To provide accurate information and advice in the administrative, personnel and financial areas to the Director, Program Manager and Specialist Response
• Service regional teams and provide administrative and financial support to the
• Centre of Excellence
• Achievements Provide advice and support to managers and administration staff within the branch and across the 6 regional teams including the Centre of
• Excellence on the administrative functions and processes including development and oversight of administrative systems
• Prepare reports and correspondence associated with administrative, human resource management, financial and other matters Prepare budget forecasts and estimates as required and oversee Regional
• Budget and other financial activities
• Ensure the relevant Acts, Regulations and departmental delegations and policies are adhered to and, where necessary, the processing of invoices and other matters relating to financial areas
• Prepare financial reports on behalf of Management on a number of cost centres for the Minister, Director General, Steering and Management
• Committee and Cabinet
• Ensure variance reports are completed monthly for each cost centre and assist with the commentary between the planned expenses and revenue and actual expenses and revenue for each cost centre and identify potential savings or overspends Manage and coordinate Corporate Cards for the branch and the 6 SRS regional teams and the Centre of Excellence including applications, cancellations, change of limit request and distribution of statements to ensure accurate and timely costing and payment Oversee the preparation of accrual packages for all cost centres across the branch
• Prepare operating deferrals for the branch in consultation and collaboration with the Director and Program Manager
• Monitor and review personnel and salary functions within the Region to
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• Supervise administrative staff and monitor the work flow and workload management of an administrative team
• Participate in staff training, appraisal and development
• Liaison with senior management, departmental officers and community agencies to participate in the co-ordination of service delivery and facilitate information exchange.

• Provide high-level Administrative, Financial and HR support to the Manager and supervise front office staff
• Manage HR, Procurement processes and corporate services functions
• Achievements Manage and supervise the administrative team
• Provide assistance, support and mentoring to administrative staff
• Develop, implement and maintain effective administrative systems, including the management of assets, financial and human resources, performance reporting and business processes
• Provide advice and support to the Manager on the management of assets, facilities, financial and human resources, performance reporting and business systems
• Manage the business processes relating to the financial, human and physical resources
• Prepare budget forecasts and expenditure reconciliations, and management of accommodation and assets
• Analyse and prepare high quality reports and correspondence on diverse issues related to the operation of the Centre for consideration by the
• Manager
• Establish and maintain systems to ensure timely responses
• Participate as a member of the Youth Justice Service Centre Management
• Team and contribute to strategic and operational planning, reviews and key decision-making.

• Manage a variety of complex and diverse projects
• Research Aboriginal and
• Torres Strait Islander family history for clients who hope to make connections with family
• Achievements Undertake research and analysis on relevant issues on the effects of past legislation relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in
• Queensland
• Prepare written responses to client requests
• Assist in the liaison, negotiation and consultation with key stakeholders
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, Communities, peak
• Indigenous organisations, Representative Bodies and government agencies in relation to the Branch’s public outreach program
• Prepare reports, statistics, memoranda and correspondence Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of
• Departmental programs by incorporating best practice, client service
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• Provide appropriate responses and advice to the Manager on issues raised
• Contribute to regular reviews on Branch issues, including legislative changes Contribute to the planning and other relevant operations of the Branch

• Provide direction in the delivery of financial, human resources, supervision/training
• Achievements
• Finance Plan, monitor and review the CTU’s annual budget allocation, manage monthly reporting of expenditure for relevant Cost Centres and exercise financial and administrative delegations
• Undertake the duties of Accountable Officer and Procurement Officer for the
• CTU cost centres and associated budget issues Oversight the CTU’s cost centres to ensure expenditure is in accordance with government and agency financial standards and procedures and provide accurate and timely reports to Management Co-ordinate the supply and payment of all goods and services for the CTU in accordance with current legislative and departmental accounting systems
• Personnel/Payroll Provide assistance and advice to CTU staff concerning payroll and HRM issues
• Develop, maintain and implement comprehensive personnel/payroll systems including payroll processing, leave administration, employment conditions, appointments and recruitment and selection Interpret and apply legislation, policy and workplace agreements in a payroll and establishment management context
• Assist Manager with managing human resource, organisational and administrative systems Maintain staff establishment spreadsheet for CTU and relevant cost centres Prepare staff adjustment forms and Relieving Authorities Prepare temporary staff extensionsMonitor and ensure HR Reports are certified by management including: - Workforce Reports (ensure audit recommendations are complied with and implemented) - Leave Balance (report to management Excess Leave) - Personnel - Temporary End Date Monitor Salaries and Expenditure Report (FAS018’s) including: - Verify staff salaries (ensure audit recommendations are complied with and implemented)
• Supervision/Training Supervise a small team of administration staff and Co-ordinate the administration of the CTU Provide advice, consultancy and training to staff about the CTU’s administrative, personnel, payroll, Human Resource and financial policies, practices and procedures
• Provide executive support and advice to the CTU Manager on administrative
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• General Co-ordinate administrative projects at the direction of the Manager
• Develop, implement and oversee effective administrative systems for the
• CTU, including recruitment and employment of administrative staff, local filing system, local computer directories, procedures for the purchase/lease and maintenance of vehicles and equipment and office requisites
• Develop and maintain management information systems and record systems to provide relevant information and statistics to the CTU

• Provide high level, confidential administrative support to the Deputy Director
• General
• Coordinate all administrative tasks to ensure effective and efficient operations of the Office
• Achievements Provide executive support and general administrative support and advice to the Deputy Director General
• Monitor and co-ordinate department briefings on behalf of the Deputy
• Director General
• Analyse and prepare reports and general correspondence on diverse issues related to the operation of the Office
• Facilitate effective linkages between the Deputy Director General, other key stakeholders, including inter and intra-Government departments and agencies, and the community and other organisations
• Liaise with Departmental officers, community representatives and a wide range of stakeholders in relation to Office activities
• Assist staff with project work and provide high quality advice on project matters
• Oversight and manage the office’s cost centres, budget allocation and procurement
• Develop and maintain appropriate administrative systems within the office .
• Office of the

• Ensure the provision of an effective management accounting service to the
• Assistant Commissioner, regional operational managers, area directors and the Officer in Charge of ambulance stations consistent with a category level 3 region including budget development and management; financial performance and reporting; and business opportunities including revenue management
• Develop and maintain a customer focus that provides creative and innovative financial solutions to clients
• Assess the financial information needs of regional clients on a day-to-day basis and develop relevant and timely reporting processes and systems that meet those needs
• Develop and conduct financial management training and provide support to regional clients in a proactive manner
• Assist and advise on Corporate Governance, Audit and internal control issues relating to the Gold Coast, Beenleigh and Ipswich region and liaise with Finance functional managers on identifying opportunities to strengthen policy and procedures
• In conjunction with the MRCS and the Service Performance Management
• Unit (SPMU) assist in the development, monitoring, review and implementation of a performance management framework to manage the expectations of clients with a primary goal of business improvement
• Consult and negotiate with regional clients, managers and staff, Central
• Office staff and other public sector agencies in relation to the development of best practice standards in business and support services delivery
• Liaise with the SSA on the provision of transactional financial services to regional clients
• Liaise with other agencies as required to ensure a high level of finance support to regional clients
• Establish and maintain strong communication on financial matters with central office financial management staff.

• Coordinate and monitor administrative Support services within the
• Councils and Network Support Unit and support the Cluster Offices
• Achievements Provide administrative support Provide information and advice on HRM including grievance handling Coordinate Travel Assets Control FBT Returns Assist Manager in preparing financial and other reports Prepare correspondence, returns and submissions Disseminate information and advice on all personnel matters
• A, (APS Level 4)
• Duties:
• Provide quality assurance and compliance with legislation relating to grant agreements and releasing of funds
• Achievements Ensure periodic financial statements and acquittance documentation is
• Provided Monitor, analyse and interpret financial statements and performance reports and acquittal documentation Assist Senior GAO to manage the Region's Major Review Conduct financial reviews of programs, activities or organisations
• Maintain tracking and monitoring systems and prepare reports Exercise certifying officer responsibilities Assist with training and assistance to staff Assist with the administration of NAHS
• Collector of Commission Monies/Advance Holder (APS Level 3)
• Duties:
• Responsible for the collection of monies and payment of goods/services
• Achievements Accounts payable Accounts receivable Leave Fares Assistance Receipt and bank funds Control Petty Cash reimbursement and advances and Imprest Account reimbursal Issue accountable forms (Local Purchase Orders, Cabcharge Vouchers Purchase goods/services Reconcile creditors accounts Maintain and reconcile the Region’s advance account Issue cheques Monitor site back up tapes Hire vehicles Maintain filing system Maintain accountable forms register Process and certify Regional Council Payments

• Provide program and administrative support to the Australian Integrated
• Mental Health Initiative – National Health and Medical Research Council
• Project
• Achievements Organise steering committee meetings and provide administrative support Liaise with various member organisations of the Steering Committee and other working groups to action recommendations and maintain communication Contribute to the preparation of literature reviews to present main issues and array of options in the area of mental health care delivery Describe established evidence based best practice in management of mental illness in remote indigenous communities
• Discuss intervention experiences to identify approaches which have worked successfully Foster links with indigenous communities and organisations in Cape
• York Collect and use qualitative and quantitative data

• Coordinate and progress the aims of the ‘Healthy Communities’ project plan in line with the Second National Mental Health Plan and the Mental Health Promotion and Prevention National Action Plan
• Achievements Facilitate the development, management, evaluation and maintenance of comprehensive mental health promotion programs Provide advice in the development, review and implementation of policies and protocols for the provision of mental health promotion Develop a project plan in collaboration with the steering committee for implementation and evaluation of the Project and report against same Develop a population model for Mental Health service delivery in a Rural
• Area in collaboration with the Mental Health Team Work in partnership, liaise and consult with private sector organisations
• Government Departments, University Departments, non-government agencies and community groups for maximum co-ordination between sectors in relation to mental health promotion
• Mobilise, sustain and develop community skills and structures for mental health promotion including building personal skills, supporting community capacity for health development, strengthening supportive environments and enhancing community participation Identify and address the training, development and information needs of existing community resources to enhance a focus on mental health promotion Contribute to co-operative research initiatives and ensure that appropriate research and evaluation methodologies are utilised Provide reports as required for information and monitoring purposes.

• Manage the day to day operations of the School’s Financial, Human
• Resource Management, Facilities/Asset Management and Communication to ensure Corporate and Financial Governance in these areas
• Achievements
• Finance Implement and administer the budget and collaboratively consult with program managers to develop and seek approval of the school budget Perform the day to day management of the school’s financial activities Identify problems, negotiate with program managers, conduct research and seek expert advice and recommend solutions Identify alternative options for managing the school’s financial resources and assist the Principal and/or school management team to determine appropriate courses of action
• Human Resources Undertake the identification of workforce skill needs and make recommendations to the Principal in order to formulate a public service staff
• Workforce Plan
• Assist the Principal in leading change within the non- teaching team Determining human resource management issues by seeking external expert advice in order to address specific personnel issues
• Identifying problems, conduct research, seek expert advice and recommend solutions
• Supervise, recruit, select, induct and train non-teaching staff
• Organis vacancy processing, coordinate recruitment and selection panels, assist with the implementation of Managing Unsatisfactory Performance (MUP) processes and assist with rehabilitation processes for public service employees
• Facilities/Asset Management Liaise with external contractors
• Operationally manage minior works, including negotiating with external contractors
• Make recommendations and decisions in collaboration with the Principal Identify problems, conduct research and seek expert advice and recommend solutions
• Administration Develop and manage provision of administrative support to school operations in accordance with school guidelines developed in consultation with external sources Identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice (where necessary) and recommend solutions Interpret departmental and school policies in accordance with advice from
• District Office
• Communication (People and Partnerships) Assist the Principal by providing input about financial management issues and the efficient and effective provision of corporate services to support school operations
• Page 4 Identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice and recommend solutions Establish networks and liaise with other Business Services Managers and departmental officers and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services within and to the school is appropriate and in accordance with equity, probity and legislative requirements
• Leadership Lead organisational change within the school by keeping non teaching staff informed of decisions, procedures and policies that impact on their role and contribution to the achievement of organisational goals
• Work with the school community and adopt a persuasive approach to engage others to facilitate and drive a common sense of purpose and a whole of school strategic approach Develop systems and processes Management Nurture a continuous learning environment
• Management Undertake key work and people issues and opinions by observing activity, review programs and interact and analysis to inform planning Work with the school community to access the knowledge and skills of people and coordinate the provision and application of resources to support goal achievement
• People and Partnerships build trust through caring behaviour and identify and deal with the content and emotion of interactions
• Recognise and utilises the formal and informal networks and the role of key people to facilitate and drive the use of effective communication strategies; The resolution of tensions and conflict; The interaction with and support of students in relation to supporting their schooling
• Change identify personal capabilities, organise teams according to interest, skill and organisational development needs and foster a supportive and learning environment
• Working within the context of the school and wider environment, reflect on own strengths, seek feedback and apply the information gained to encourage clerical and wages staff to investigate and trial innovative activity Provide advice and support to staff and access to professional development opportunities review, planning and development of activities

• Manage the Commissioner’s Office and staff
• Provide policy advice to the
• Commissioner on the Portfolio areas for Land, Water and Development and
• Social and Economic Participation
• Achievements Manage a discrete office Provide subject matter expertise or policy advice, including specialised or professional advice across a range of programs, activities and services Prepare reports, submissions, ministerials and parliamentary correspondence of a complex nature Liaise with other elements of the agency, other government agencies
• State and local authorities and community organisations Represent the Commissioner at conferences, meetings and seminars
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