Lisa Mulcahy
Niddrie,Australia
Summary
Caring, compassionate, an excellent communicator, articulate, and passionate about helping others. Extensive VET and applied learning teaching experience in a variety of Secondary and Tertiary institutions. A Senior Pathways Coordinator with recent Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning knowledge and currently continuing professional development, with the Graduate Certificate in Career Development. Demonstrated leadership, working well independently and collaboratively across school teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pathways Coordinator, VET Educator, Education Support Officer and Deputy OHS School Representative
Marian College
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Coordinate Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning
- Facilitate Morrisby interviews and coordinate Morrisby assessment
- Organise Career Expo and assisted with Career pathway days and Career Action Plans
- VTAC applications
- Individual Career counselling and subject selection
- Teaching Certificate 3 in Make-up Services to Year 10, 11, 12
- Maintaining student records and student progress reporting
- Parent, student /teacher interviews
- OHS training and risk assessment
- Working with student’s one on one and small groups who have diverse learning needs
- Student induction
- Organising and delivering VET taster days
- Education support work across a range of subjects for year 7-12 with a focus on diverse and special needs
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans
- Foster partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources
Beauty Programs Coordinator, Student Clinic Supervisor and Resource Content Developer
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
04.2023 - Current
- Leadership and guidance for Educators and teaching teams
- Oversee educational delivery of diploma and certificate programs
- Monitor training and assessment quality and performance processes
- Conducting student meetings regarding academic progress
- Internal auditing
- Resource and assessment development for assigned UOC’s – includes but is not limited to: Training and assessment plans, written assessments, practical observation assessments, teacher master copies, mapping, RPL and Gap assessments
- Teaching a range of subjects
Educator
Endota Wellness College
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Teaching a variety of units from the Diploma of Beauty Therapy – Aromatherapy, Basic Facials, Manicure and Pedicure, Waxing and Provide Salon Services to Clients
- Maintaining student records
- Student progress reporting
- Worked collaboratively within the department
- Managed student cohort on clinic days
Owner / Beauty Therapist
Beautiful
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered all treatments offered on the menu of services
- Managed all salon financials
- Front reception
- Responsible for internal and external staff professional development
- Ordering stock
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit margins
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions
- Trained, mentored and developed team members
- Developed and implemented all policies and procedures for a wide variety of services and salon operations
VET Educator and Business Unit Manager
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
01.2013 - 10.2018
- SIB30110 & SHB30115 course assessment materials and resource/learner guide development and management as part of CRCS's scope of registration
- Facilitated trade shows, seminars and workshops
- Teaching Certificate 3 in Beauty services to Year 10, 11 and 12 VET students
- Participating in moderation meetings as part of a large VET community at the School
- Engaging in professional development
- Department budget control and maintenance
- Ordering Stock
- Developing industry relations and networking
- Maintaining student records
- Student progress reporting
- Parent, student /teacher interview
Educator
Victoria University
07.2008 - 12.2012
- Taught a variety of units from the Diploma of Beauty Services
- Coordinated a team of 3 teachers in permanent hair removal and diathermy
- Conducted unit moderation meetings
- Developed teaching and assessment documents for teaching units and coordinated units that are AQTF / ASQA compliant
- Enrolment officer
- Developed and taught the short course in Hot Stone Massage
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Worked collaboratively within the department
International Examiner: International Therapy Examination Council – ITEC
ITEC
07.2006 - 12.2009
- Conducted Beauty Therapy, Massage Therapies and Make-up examinations throughout Australasia for private and government-assisted colleges
Teacher, Head of Teaching, Vice Principal
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
11.1999 - 07.2008
- Taught a variety of units from the Diploma of Beauty Services
- Developed teaching materials
- Developed and coordinated William Angless units for Elly Lukas's partnership of the Diploma of Resort Management
- ITEC Examiner - conducted examinations all over Australasia in registered schools
- CIDESCO international co-examiner
- Head of Teaching Department (Commencing July 2003):
- Formulated class and exam timetables for 18 groups of 24 students
- Coordinated 6 full time & 7 part time staff members
- Coordinated all enrolments for international exams CIDESCO, CIBTAC, ITEC
- Co-examined for all practical subjects taught at a diploma level and with international examiners
- Developed teaching manuals, assessment tools and modes of assessment according to AQTF and National Training Package standards
- Developed standardized practical procedures for all diploma level subjects in accordance with CIDESCO, CIBTAC, ITEC international examining bodies and industry feedback
- Monitored and maintained standards within each individual unit
- Hiring and induction of new staff and students
- Student grievance handling
- Vice Principal: Commencing July 2004 - In addition to the above mentioned duties
- Conducted regular staff meetings
- Implementation and administration of Student Representative Council
- Implementation of ‘Head of Unit Cluster’ positions to further ensure quality control within classes
- Liaised with the student course coordinator with student placement in classes
- Liaised and networked with industry representatives to ensure industry standards were met
- Developed training plans for all qualifications in the WRB99 and WRB04 training packages
- Coordinated all product knowledge, first aid and industry professional development training for students and staff
- Liaised with product houses to develop new partnerships and student opportunities
- Organised and coordinated the graduation sponsors, camps, and excursions
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and staff
- Sourced international placement opportunities for students in Spas and health retreats across Europe
Education
Graduate certificate - Career Development
CEAV
11.2024
Certificate 4 - Workplace Training and Assessment (upgrade)
Ripponlea Institute
01.2022
Certificate 4 - Education Support
EduTrain Australia
01.2021
Diploma - Vocational Education and Training, Beauty Therapy (Upgrade)
Victoria University
Certificate 4 - Sport and Therapeutic Massage
NMIT
International Beauty Therapy Qualifications -
CIDESCO AND CIBTAC
Advance Aromatherapy Massage -
Eve Taylor (London)
Advanced Aesthetic Diploma -
Isa Carstens (South Africa)
Apply Airbrush Make-up -
IMVC
01.2019
Skills
- Experience with diverse student populations and learning needs
- Program management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Enhancing student engagement
- Staff guidance and mentoring
- Positive student and parent relations
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Beauty Programs Coordinator, Student Clinic Supervisor and Resource Content Developer
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
04.2023 - Current
Educator
Endota Wellness College
06.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Pathways Coordinator, VET Educator, Education Support Officer and Deputy OHS School Representative
Marian College
01.2019 - 10.2024
Owner / Beauty Therapist
Beautiful
01.2018 - 12.2019
VET Educator and Business Unit Manager
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
01.2013 - 10.2018
Educator
Victoria University
07.2008 - 12.2012
International Examiner: International Therapy Examination Council – ITEC
ITEC
07.2006 - 12.2009
Teacher, Head of Teaching, Vice Principal
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College
11.1999 - 07.2008
Diploma - Vocational Education and Training, Beauty Therapy (Upgrade)
Victoria University
Certificate 4 - Sport and Therapeutic Massage
NMIT
International Beauty Therapy Qualifications -
CIDESCO AND CIBTAC
Advance Aromatherapy Massage -
Eve Taylor (London)
Apply Airbrush Make-up -
IMVC
Graduate certificate - Career Development
CEAV
Certificate 4 - Workplace Training and Assessment (upgrade)
Ripponlea Institute
Certificate 4 - Education Support
EduTrain Australia
Advanced Aesthetic Diploma -
Isa Carstens (South Africa)
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