Mandy Welfare

Over 20+ years of experience in community engagement, this professional seeks new opportunities to leverage strong leadership and management capabilities, along with diverse skillsets. A skilled mediator and communicator, successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across large geographical areas to develop and implement customized programs and services that effectively address emerging needs. Eager to contribute expertise and make a positive impact in the next role.

• Developed & led inaugural biannual YETI 2 day 'Shared Stories' Workshop bringing together 100 on the ground workers to Cairns from across FNQ and the Lower Gulf. Led 3 workshops over 6 years.
• Led, monitored and undertook continuous improvement activities with 3 newly funded programs across rural and remote FNQ & Lower Gulf over 8 years
• Engaged and developed relationships with community controlled organisations, non-government, government and businesses across FNQ & Lower Gulf over 8 years.
• Led a change management strategy with 4 disability specific recreation services to create a one stop recreation/leisure service for people with all disability types. All 14 staff were retained.

• Self-Employed - External Supervisor, Health & Welfare sector 11/21, Present
• Management & marketing of short term rental, 11/21, Present
• Community Partnerships and Capacity Building Manager, YETI, 06/13, 10/21
• Regional Youth Support Coordinator, Department of Communities, 01/11, 06/13
• Relocation, 01/10, 07/11
• Regional Coordinator, Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative (MACNI), Department of Human Services, Victoria, 08/05, 01/10
• Consultant, Craig Marshall, Community Planning and Development, 04/05, 06/05
• Project Officer, Community and Culture Business Unit and Aged Care and Disability Business Unit, 06/04, 08/05
• Local Drug Action Plan Project Worker, Ballarat Healthy Community Program, 06/02, 06/04
• Community Safety Officer, Ballarat Healthy Community, 01/00, 06/02
• Youth Outreach and Family Support Worker (0.5FTE), Pyrenees Shire, 02/98, 01/00
• Project Worker, Ballarat Health Services, 06/97, 01/98
• Manager, Recreation Connection, 04/94, 05/97
• Leisure Development Worker, Broadening Leisure Options Support Scheme (BLOSS), 06/90, 05/94
• Screen Printer Supervisor and Contract Supervisor, Bindi Inc, NT, 03/88, 05/90
• Allied Health Assistant, Ballarat Health Services, 02/85, 02/88

• Extensively experienced in the strategic management of teams delivering community engagement programs across rural and remote locations including collaborating with funding bodies, overseeing contracts and working with peak organisations
• A strong team leader with a demonstrated commitment to informing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, providing targeted and responsive training and working with individuals from a wide range of cultures and language backgrounds
• Established extensive professional networks with not for profit service providers and government organisations working with at risk individuals and populations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organisational processes, procedures and action plans ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and funding requirements
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to people on all levels, across business, social, age and cultural boundaries including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. An extensively experienced leader in strategic management and the delivery of community engagement programs across rural and remote regions. Proven ability to collaborate with funding bodies, oversee contracts, and work effectively with peak organizations to achieve impactful outcomes.

Referees x 3 are available on request