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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Lester Moran

Alstonville,NSW

Summary

I am extremely passionate about Aboriginal rights and issues and how the current welfare system impacts on our generation of families and communities. I am therefore committed to continue to assist in facilitating change; this includes current best practice framework tools. Continue to assist young people and families to gain appropriate and positive outcomes in their lives. Genuine interest in making a positive difference in the lives of others. Provide guidance and ongoing support to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Skills in management and engaging with Community Partners. Strong desire to continue to work in the field of Social Welfare, Education and Health. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning and Planning Officer

Communties and Justice
Ballina
04.2022 - Current

Coordinator

Mackillop Family Services
Lismore, Grafton
03.2018 - 04.2022

Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Department of Education
Lismore
05.2017 - 03.2018

Program Manager

Ngunya Jarjum, Aboriginal
02.2014 - 03.2017

Manager Casework

Ngunya Jarjum, Aboriginal
12.2013 - 01.2014

Manager Casework

NSW Department of Community Services
Glen Innes
04.2009 - 12.2013

Manager Casework

NSW Department of Community Services
Armidale, NSW
01.2008 - 06.2008

Aboriginal Practitioner

NSW Department of Community Services
Ashfield, NSW
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Aboriginal Children’s Services State-Wide Review

Aboriginal Community Programs Officer

NSW Department of Community Services
Armidale
02.2007 - 09.2007

Practitioner Advisory Group, Death of Aboriginal C

NSW Department of Community Services
Ashfield
01.2007 - 07.2007

Child Protection Caseworker

NSW Department of Community Services
Lismore
02.2000 - 02.2007

Aboriginal Community Program Officer

NSW Department of Community Services
Kempsey
05.2006 - 11.2006

Administration Services Officer

Commonwealth Employment Services, CES
Murwillumbah
03.1997 - 11.2005

Education

Diploma of Leadership & Management -

International Teacher Training Academy Australia
01.2019

Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Program -

Wesley Mission
01.2017

Certificate in Aboriginal Mentoring to Management Program NSW Department of Community Services -

01.2008

Caseworker Development Course -

Bidura Training Centre
01.2004

Senior First Aid Level 2 -

NSW TAFE
01.2001

SAP Training Course: Parents who are Substance Abusers & Child Protection. Workplace Training, Category 1 Lismore Skills Centre -

01.2000

DEET -

01.1995

High School Certificate -

Ballina High School
01.1985

Lismore Managing Challenging Behaviours: Special Education and Disability Services, Lismore, SAP Training: Working with People with a Mental Illness. Lismore -

Certificate of Competency, Accounts Payable and Entities. Lismore -

NSW TAFE Lismore, Department, NSW TAFE

Lismore Aboriginal Human Resources -

NSW State Aboriginal Land Council

Skills

  • Expert knowledge in both Child Protection and Out of Home Care legislation, Regulation 2012 including adhering and enacting the NSW Children’s and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998
  • Experienced in Secondary Risk of Harm assessments
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal community engagement and protocols
  • Calm disposition with an ethical, logical and fair approach in stressful situations
  • Facilitating Aboriginal family Group Conferencing
  • Experienced in assessment of client needs and training opportunities
  • Ability to assist clients with education and job options
  • Ability to research, collect and analyse information and present relevant submissions to senior staff
  • Ability to assist clients with budgeting and offer financial counselling
  • Proficient in case reviews, family conferencing and providing support services to vulnerable families
  • Experience with chairing of meetings and hosting and greeting people
  • Excellent public relations skills with a pleasant manner and positive rapport
  • Effective customer relationship skills and good telephone manners
  • Ability to liaise effectively with fellow workers and work as part of a team
  • Proficient in interviewing and empathising with clients and maintaining confidentiality
  • Skilled in computer operation and office systems
  • Proficient in most office software programs
  • Good presentation of data reports and correspondence within policy guidelines
  • Ability to follow organisational procedures, learn and adhere to regulations
  • Experienced in all office procedures including filing, mailing, and switchboard inquiries
  • Project Management
  • Meeting Planning and Leadership
  • Data Gathering and Documentation
  • Presentation Skills
  • File Maintenance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Research Experience
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • MS Office

References

Referees: Leane Draper Manager Commissioning and Planning NNSW Department of Communities and Justice Ballina NSW M: 0457 810 884 Grace Breitkreutz Regional Manager NNSW YWCA Lismore NSW M: 0456 606 889

Additional Information

  • Awards: , 2010 Aboriginal Outstanding Achievement Award NSW Government Human Services Community Service 2009 Aboriginal Outstanding Achievement Award NSW Government Human Services Community Service 2007 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to the Aboriginal Children’s Services State-wide Placement Review

Timeline

Commissioning and Planning Officer

Communties and Justice
04.2022 - Current

Coordinator

Mackillop Family Services
03.2018 - 04.2022

Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Department of Education
05.2017 - 03.2018

Program Manager

Ngunya Jarjum, Aboriginal
02.2014 - 03.2017

Manager Casework

Ngunya Jarjum, Aboriginal
12.2013 - 01.2014

Manager Casework

NSW Department of Community Services
04.2009 - 12.2013

Manager Casework

NSW Department of Community Services
01.2008 - 06.2008

Aboriginal Practitioner

NSW Department of Community Services
03.2007 - 10.2007

Aboriginal Community Programs Officer

NSW Department of Community Services
02.2007 - 09.2007

Practitioner Advisory Group, Death of Aboriginal C

NSW Department of Community Services
01.2007 - 07.2007

Aboriginal Community Program Officer

NSW Department of Community Services
05.2006 - 11.2006

Child Protection Caseworker

NSW Department of Community Services
02.2000 - 02.2007

Administration Services Officer

Commonwealth Employment Services, CES
03.1997 - 11.2005

Diploma of Leadership & Management -

International Teacher Training Academy Australia

Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Program -

Wesley Mission

Certificate in Aboriginal Mentoring to Management Program NSW Department of Community Services -

Caseworker Development Course -

Bidura Training Centre

Senior First Aid Level 2 -

NSW TAFE

SAP Training Course: Parents who are Substance Abusers & Child Protection. Workplace Training, Category 1 Lismore Skills Centre -

DEET -

High School Certificate -

Ballina High School

Lismore Managing Challenging Behaviours: Special Education and Disability Services, Lismore, SAP Training: Working with People with a Mental Illness. Lismore -

Certificate of Competency, Accounts Payable and Entities. Lismore -

NSW TAFE Lismore, Department, NSW TAFE

Lismore Aboriginal Human Resources -

NSW State Aboriginal Land Council
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