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Lisa Whyte

Halls Gap

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Youth Engagement and Community Development with a talent for navigating challenges. I bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organisational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Engagement Officer

Pyrenees Shire Council
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Mentored youth volunteers, helping them develop their interpersonal skills,life skills and self confidence.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities across the shire.
  • Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing youth skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
  • Negotiated with local businesses for partnerships in crime prevention initiatives, securing resources and support for community programs.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

COVID 19 Recovery Coordinator

Northern Grampians Shire
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coordinating a team of three Business Concierge Officers and an Economic Development Officer, I utilised my extensive project management and relationship building skills to successfully manage and deliver multiple projects targeted at bringing the community together and supporting local business recovery. This included the successful delivery of the Business Concierge program and implementation of two large outdoor dining and entertainment spaces within competing timelines and safety constraints.

Community Development Officer

Wyndham City Council
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Worked with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement the Wyndham City Councils second Reconciliation Action Plan to redress injustices and increase equity and access to services for Wyndham’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Engaged in ongoing consultation with the Wyndham Reconciliation Action Plan Committee to ensure all community objectives and deliverables are meaningful in design to advance reconciliation in Wyndham City.
  • Through the development of trusting and engaging relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, I produced strong community engagement results whilst increasing community education and participation.
  • Championed inclusivity throughout all community development initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging among diverse populations.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Build upon the capacity of community members to participate in community life and enhance social inclusion by providing opportunities for skill development of potential community leaders, volunteers and community groups.
  • Ensure that community engagement and asset-based community development principles and practice inform Council’s policy and planning.

Youth Services Projects Officer

Wyndham City Council
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with the counselling team, graphic designer and youth committee members to design and publish a video animation used to raise awareness of Wyndham Youth Services Counselling services and increase client referrals.
  • Initiated removal of technology in youth centre, replacing PlayStation and tv with board games and activities. This initiative saw a significant increase in conversation and communication amongst peers and staff.
  • Successfully implemented multiple projects and events across Wyndham, with high engagement levels from various youth committees and groups.
  • Responsibilities
  • Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes
  • Deliver training and communicate with key stakeholders, coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans
  • Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables

Community Development Officer

Northern Grampians Shire
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Built relationships with three neighbouring shires to create the first regional alliance of Community Development and Social Inclusion Officers. Coordinated fortnightly meetings across Northern Victoria where knowledge sharing and implementing links and opportunities for residents, community groups and council was implemented.
  • Successfully applied for 150k Engage! Grant for 2018-2021.
  • Managed grant funding and council budgets in adherence with strict guidelines and policies.
  • Collaborated with Grampians Community Health and Council to implement the first White Ribbon day March and Fundraiser within Northern Grampians Shire.
  • Worked in partnership with the Youth Action Council to implement the first Colour Festival in Northern Grampians Shire resulting in the largest family attended community event in past ten years.
  • Partnered with One Music production Agency to bring Justice Crew Concert to Northern Grampians, Creating more than 20 exciting volunteering roles for residents.
  • Worked with libraries to successfully host the Victorian libraries Slam poetry event in Stawell. An inclusive event for our diverse residents providing a professional and creative platform for poetry.
  • Participated in the St Arnaud Learning alliance, worked alongside police officers, teachers, principals and youth workers to analyse community trends and form action plans aimed at minimizing risk taking behaviour and increasing community cohesion and learning outcomes.
  • Worked in partnership with Grampians Music festival, Youth Action Council, Hey Grant and Council to create the shires first GMF Event mentoring program for young adults.
  • Explored opportunities to increase healthy recreational choices and increase leisure centre activity. Introduced inflatable equipment to Leisure centres which saw an uptake in membership, resulting in healthier lifestyle choices and family cohesion.
  • Support the Youth Action Council to plan and implement successful community events for young people aged 12-25.
  • Supported the Maternal Child Health and Kindergarten Officer to implement healthy social programs and activities for children and families across shire.
  • Analysing and redefining the Community Development Officer role.
  • Provide valuable input in establishing KPI’s to measure and report on performance.
  • Researching and applying for relevant grant applications.
  • Create and develop new and sustainable community partnerships with key stakeholder groups.

Education

Diploma - Business Management

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC

Diploma - Community Services

NMIT
Victoria

Certificate IV - Mental Health

GenU
Victoria
08-2025

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building

KEY VALUES

  • Self-motivated
  • Accountable
  • Team Player
  • Positive and passionate
  • Community driven and focused
  • Pro Active

Certification

  • Alternatives to Suicide Group Facilitator Training, Wildflower Alliance
  • Suicide Intervention Training, ASSIST
  • Suicide Prevention Training,ASSIST
  • Lived Experience of Suicide Peer Support Training, Roses In The Ocean
  • Mental Health First Aid,Mental Health First Aid Australia
  • Mental Health First Aid for Youth,Mental Health First Aid Australia
  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training,AIATSIS
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, Bandu
  • Women leading Locally-Community fellowship,Institute of Community Directors Australia
  • Certificate in Community Leadership and Governance,Institute of Community Directors Australia
  • Certificate in Community Leadership,Australian rural leadership Foundation
  • Certificate 2 in Auslan
  • Certificate IV in Teach English Second Language,TESOL
  • Certificate in Community and

Languages

Auslan
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Youth Engagement Officer

Pyrenees Shire Council
11.2022 - 08.2024

COVID 19 Recovery Coordinator

Northern Grampians Shire
02.2021 - 11.2022

Community Development Officer

Wyndham City Council
03.2019 - 02.2021

Youth Services Projects Officer

Wyndham City Council
02.2018 - 03.2019

Community Development Officer

Northern Grampians Shire
02.2016 - 12.2017

Diploma - Business Management

Deakin University

Diploma - Community Services

NMIT

Certificate IV - Mental Health

GenU

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