Lexus Maree Crosthwaite
Warwick,Australia
Summary
Passionate and dedicated aspiring Youth Worker with a strong background in the Australian Army and currently studying a Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention. Committed to supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families by providing safe, respectful, and empowering care. Seeking to apply my growing knowledge, lived experience, and strong sense of responsibility to help break cycles of trauma and disconnection. Especially motivated to work with young people who have experienced abuse or instability, and to support them in building positive, secure futures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Command Support Clerk
Army
Brisbane, Tasmania, Singleton, Perth
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records for pay, leave, qualifications, and personnel movements.
- Managed documentation for postings, promotions, discharges, and travel.
- Drafted correspondence, reports, and maintained filing systems (digital and paper).
- Handled phone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
- Supported commanders with admin planning, reporting, and brief preparation.
- Coordinated meetings, schedules, and record-keeping tasks.
- Assisted with logistics and personnel movements during training and deployments.
- Delivered admin support in field environments, ensuring smooth operations.
- Oversaw complex rosters and entitlements for over 100 members, maintaining morale and readiness.
- Protected sensitive information and ensured compliance with Defence security standards.
- Delegated tasks and led small teams during high-tempo operations.
- Trained and mentored junior clerks in Defence systems like PMKeyS and ADFPAY.
- Supported recruitment and onboarding of new soldiers.
Education
Diploma - Child Youth and Family Intervention
Tafe QLD
Toowoomba, QLD01.2027
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Adobe)
- Multitasking Under Pressure
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Active Listening
Career Goal
To become a compassionate and effective youth worker, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families through trauma-informed care, advocacy, and empowerment I aim to build trusting relationships, apply the skills from my Diploma of Child, Youth, and Family Intervention, and create safe environments where individuals feel heard, respected, and capable of building better futures My long-term goal is to make a lasting difference in the lives of at-risk youth by helping them overcome adversity, develop resilience, and reach their full potential.
Accomplishments
- Army Team Award – Good Soldering
- Australian Defence Medal
- National Emergency Medal – Bushfire 19-20 Clasp
Certification
- Cert III in Government
- Cert III in Business
- Workplace technology skill set
- Cybersecurity awareness skill set
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Command Support Clerk
Army
03.2018 - 07.2024
Diploma - Child Youth and Family Intervention
Tafe QLD
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