Linda Wharton
Cunnamulla,QLD
Summary
Profile
I identify as a local indigenous person, and I am a descendant of the Kooma and Mardigan traditional owners. I am part of a large family that have connections throughout the community and I would like to apply myself to being able to contribute to making a better, healthier life for members of my family and the wider indigenous community of Australia.
I have lived in Cunnamulla all of my adult life and I am aware of some of the community issues and challenges faced by local indigenous people concerning medical and health reasons that significantly reduce the lives of indigenous people.
I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake or situation that I am presented with. I am exceptional in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and with excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Planner
National Disability Insurance Agency
Cunnamulla, Qld
08.2017 - Current
- My Role as a Remote Planner
- Undertake planning activities and tasks.
- Gathering information from participants and their representatives, planning partners and multiple stakeholders, to enable high-quality planning and evidence-based decision-making.
- Determining funded supports to be included in participant plans to complement informal and formal supports.
- Working closely with participants and their representatives to identify current and future supports, and informal, mainstream and community support options to achieve plan outcomes.
- Resolving issues and complaints in relation to participant plans.
- Completing administrative and data entry tasks relating to participant records and task workflows.
- Contributing to the achievement of key performance indicators, including planning targets.
Previous Employment
Paroo Shire Council
Cunnamulla, QLD
11.2003 - 08.2017
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
- Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success.
- Educated parents and guardians on available resources in the community that could benefit their child.
- Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among participants in order to develop appropriate interventions.
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
- Encouraged youth participation in civic engagement opportunities within their communities.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
Previous Employment
Bills Auto Garage
Cunnamulla, QLD
08.1986 - 11.2003
- Provided customer service to automotive parts customers, including answering questions about product features and availability.
- Generated sales leads by maintaining relationships with existing customers and developing new contacts in the industry.
- Created Monthly Accounts to Customers.
- Payments of accounts to suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders, payments, invoices, and account balances.
- Provided technical advice on how best to use certain auto parts for specific vehicles.
- Inspected returned items for damage before issuing refunds or exchanges.
- Operated cash register during peak hours of business transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Sourced hard-to-find components from alternative suppliers if necessary, based on customer needs.
- Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
Tourism Officer
Paroo Shire Council - Part Time Week-End Work
Cunnamulla, QLD
05.1996 - 10.2000
- Researched new destinations and prepared itineraries for traveller's.
- Prepared reports regarding performance metrics of various tourism initiatives.
- Generated sales leads through networking activities with tour operators.
- Maintained records of visitor inquiries and bookings.
Education
Diploma of Community Services
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane, QLD10-2004
Certificate III of Community Services
Australian Professional Training Institute Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD07-2003
Indigenous Community Services
The Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Corp
Brisbane, QLD12-2002
Automotive Replacement Parts - Certificate
TAFE
Brisbane, QLD03-1990
Cunnamulla State School
Cunnamulla, QLD11-1985
Skills
- Defensive Driver Training Course - 2008
- Child Protection 2008
- Submission Writing 2008
- Australian 4WD and Advanced Driver Education 2017 (Drive AWD 7 4WD Vehicles on unsealed roads
- Current Drivers Licence - Class C and MR
- Current Drivers Authorisation
- Current First Aid and CPR
Community Volunteer
- Cunnamulla & District Junior Rugby League 2004-2022
- Meals on Wheels Volunteer since 1985
- Cunnamulla Swimming Club 2004-2007
- Cunnamulla Senior Rugby League 1998 - 2000
Timeline
Remote Planner
National Disability Insurance Agency
08.2017 - Current
Previous Employment
Paroo Shire Council
11.2003 - 08.2017
Tourism Officer
Paroo Shire Council - Part Time Week-End Work
05.1996 - 10.2000
Previous Employment
Bills Auto Garage
08.1986 - 11.2003
Diploma of Community Services
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III of Community Services
Australian Professional Training Institute Pty Ltd
Indigenous Community Services
The Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Corp
Automotive Replacement Parts - Certificate
TAFE
Cunnamulla State School
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