Leanne Williams
PARACOMBE,SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic counsellor and psychotherapist looking to explore opportunities where I can integrate therapeutic modalities and focus on building genuine and caring therapeutic relationships with clients.
Proficient in developing and implementing effective therapeutic plans to support clients in achieving their mental health goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Playford Unihealth Clinic
Munno Para, SA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate, empathetic care and active listening to their concerns.
- Implemented evidence based modalities tailored to clients challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship ruptures and grief.
- Assisted in the delivery of high-quality patient care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Strengthened cultural competence by engaging respectfully with diverse patient populations while considering unique values, beliefs, traditions within care provision.
- Collaborated with the clinical team on developing individualized care plans based on patients' specific needs and therapeutic goals.
Clinical Placement - Counselling and Psychotherapy
NACY's Two Wells Primary School
Two Wells, SA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- One-on-one counselling with students to support personal, emotional and behavioural concerns.
- Offering immediate support to students facing crisis such as bullying, violence or personal trauma.
- Facilitate parent / student interactions as required to support student wellbeing.
- Assist students in developing problem solving and decisions making skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and SSO's to ensure holistic approach to student change and development.
- Initiation of creative and non verbal therapeutic initiatives to encourage engagement and meeting students at their age development and capabilities.
HR/IR Manager
CPB Construction
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Reporting directly to the Project Director, my core responsibilities include overall direction and management for recruitment, mobilisation, payroll, apprenticeship and traineeship programs, Indigenous programs, performance management, supervisor training and support for the Port Augusta to Port Wakefield project.
HR/IR Manager
Clough Engineering – Snowy 2.0 Project
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Reporting directly to the HR/IR Manager my core responsibilities include overall direction and management for recruitment, mobilisation, payroll, apprenticeship and traineeship programs, Indigenous programs, performance management, supervisor training and support for the project
- Tasks included implementation of WRMP and HRMP requirements for the project workforce of approximately 2000 and subcontractor packages.
HR Manager
University of Adelaide - Faculty of Sciences
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Reporting directly to the Faculty Executive Manager my core responsibilities include overall direction and management for recruitment, mobilisation, performance management, training and support for the Faculty with approx
- 700 staff (academic and professional staff) located across three locations
- Tasks include successful implementation of major organisational change, strategic HR planning, continuous improvements of HR procedures and workforce planning and working closely with Faculty Executive group to identify and implement strategies to support significant growth in staff and student engagement.
HR/IR Manager
Clough Projects Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Reporting directly to the Project Manager my core responsibilities include overall direction and management for recruitment, mobilisation, Industrial Relations strategy, performance management, supervisor training and support for the project
- Tasks included development of ERMP and HR/IR requirements for the subcontractor packages and Industrial relations strategy for trades and labour workforce.
HR/IR Manager
AMJV (AGC and Meisei Joint Venture)
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Reporting directly to the Project Manager my core responsibilities include overall direction and management for recruitment, mobilisation, Agreement queries and resolution, Industrial Relations, performance management, travel, accommodation, supervisor training and support
- I have been very successful in transitioning across from the project marine subcontractor to the painting and cryogenic insulation subcontractor and have continued my journey on the Ichthys Project through hard work in developing internal and external relationships and identifying proactive approaches to change and risk management specifically for Employee Relations on the project.
ER Manager
BAM Clough Joint Venture
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Reporting directly to the Project Manager my core responsibilities include overall direction and management of work priorities for the HR team, recruitment, mobilisation, trade and labour EBA queries and resolution, Industrial Relations, performance management, travel, accommodation, supervisor support and general HR support
- Upon commencement in Darwin the Ichthys project consisted of two projects the MOF (Modular Offloading Facility) and the LNG & LPG Jetty, this was a challenge within itself
- As a team, we have worked hard to build a successful client / contractor interface along with internal relationships with the various departments on project.
HR Manager
Clough Pty Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Reporting directly to the Project Manager my core responsibilities included overall direction and management of work priorities for the HR team, development of conditions for overseas and offshore requirements, development of HR procedures including training packages and compliance, successful client / contractor interfacing and providing high level advice to Managers and Superiors on best HR practices.
HR Superintendent
HWE / BHPBilliton Iron Ore
04.2011 - 12.2011
Senior ER Advisor
UGL Resources Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2011
HR / IR Superintendent
BHP Billiton
03.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Human Resources Consultant
University of Adelaide
07.2007 - 12.2007
Senior HR Coordinator
LionOre Australia Pty Ltd – Black Swan Nickel Mine
04.2005 - 03.2007
HR Coordinator and Payroll
Charlesworth Nuts Pty Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2005
Education
Masters - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA07.2024
Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Adelaide
01.2022
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -
Curtin University
01.2007
Diploma of Business in HR -
Curtin University
01.2006
Certificate IV in Front Line Management -
Excel Consulting
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts (Drama Studies) -
Adelaide University
01.2001
Skills
- Person-centred Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Attachment principles
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Relationship Therapy - Gottman Level 1 & 2
References
Provided on Request
Additional Information
Registrations
- National Police Check, Ref: 6660003-3718385
- DHS Child Related Employment Screening, Ref: 11784680
- Safe environment for Children and Young People, "Through Their Eyes"
- Responding to risks and harm Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training Registration no :RRHAN-12439523-17377611
Professional Associations
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Timeline
Clinical Placement - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Playford Unihealth Clinic
02.2024 - 06.2024
Clinical Placement - Counselling and Psychotherapy
NACY's Two Wells Primary School
02.2023 - 06.2023
HR/IR Manager
CPB Construction
08.2020 - 08.2021
HR/IR Manager
Clough Engineering – Snowy 2.0 Project
05.2020 - 08.2020
HR Manager
University of Adelaide - Faculty of Sciences
05.2019 - 05.2020
HR/IR Manager
Clough Projects Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2018
HR/IR Manager
AMJV (AGC and Meisei Joint Venture)
05.2015 - 02.2017
ER Manager
BAM Clough Joint Venture
03.2013 - 04.2015
HR Manager
Clough Pty Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2013
HR Superintendent
HWE / BHPBilliton Iron Ore
04.2011 - 12.2011
Senior ER Advisor
UGL Resources Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2011
HR / IR Superintendent
BHP Billiton
03.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Human Resources Consultant
University of Adelaide
07.2007 - 12.2007
Senior HR Coordinator
LionOre Australia Pty Ltd – Black Swan Nickel Mine
04.2005 - 03.2007
HR Coordinator and Payroll
Charlesworth Nuts Pty Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2005
Masters - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Adelaide
Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Adelaide
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -
Curtin University
Diploma of Business in HR -
Curtin University
Certificate IV in Front Line Management -
Excel Consulting
Bachelor of Arts (Drama Studies) -
Adelaide University