Lisa Sitlington
LEOPOLD,Australia
Summary
Community Development Project Officer with extensive experience in project coordination and communication at City of Greater Geelong. Facilitated food relief for over 200 community members while enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in dynamic environments. Committed to promoting community engagement and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Project Officer
City of Greater Geelong
09.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement community engagement initiatives and projects while developing effective relationships and networks with relevant community groups and organisations.
- Assist community members to gain equitable access in response to their needs.
- Plan and coordinate a network forum to provide opportunities for community development.
- Develop community engagement resources for lifelong learning.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and foster links to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisted over 200 community members with food relief.
- Update of CAOS Newsletter to a reader friendly format.
Senior Community Development Officer
City of Greater Geelong
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Acting as the Grovedale Neighbourhood House Coordinator, I managed the day-to-day operations at the Neighbourhood House.
- Forge and manage key strategic partnerships with community, education, business, government, and other organisations.
- Provide input the preparation of grant funding submissions and reporting of the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding.
- Supervise and support staff as required; administration officer, tutors, and volunteers.
- Re-activated the Community Hub aligned with government COVID restrictions and guidelines.
- Conducted the COVID and OH&S Inductions to all Hirers before the start of Term1 2021.
Admin Relief Pool
City of Greater Geelong
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Provide a high level of administration support to various departments when required.
- Assisting in the planning and implementation of community engagement activities.
- Developed localised procedures and adapted to systems and processes as required.
- Performed a range of routine and complex administration functions.
Manager
Hucksters & Co
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Manage day-to-day operations, including supervision and work delegation of a 4-member team.
- Establish monthly revenue goals.
- Organise and implement all catering orders.
- Place weekly orders for supplies and process invoices.
- Reconcile and balance accounts using XERO.
- Hiring of new staff and provide initial training.
- Reduced costs/expenses annual budget by $12,000.
- Implemented Checklists to streamline staff training.
Education
Certificate III - Community Services
GenU
GeelongSkills
- Self-starter and detail-oriented
- Administrative support
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Technical proficiency
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability and innovation
- Positive attitude towards change
- Multi-tasking and deadline adherence
- Highly organised
Hobbies and Interests
- Pilates
- Walking
- Reading
- Local Football
References
Upon Request
More Employment History
Upon Request
Timeline
Community Development Project Officer
City of Greater Geelong
09.2021 - Current
Senior Community Development Officer
City of Greater Geelong
11.2020 - 09.2021
Admin Relief Pool
City of Greater Geelong
11.2019 - 11.2020
Manager
Hucksters & Co
02.2017 - 11.2019
Certificate III - Community Services
GenU