Marcello De Filippis
Kew,Australia
Summary
Community engagement and stakeholder partnerships professional with extensive experience working across Victoria with individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage. Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, facilitate co-designed solutions, and translate community insights into practical, measurable outcomes. Brings strong capability in systems thinking, inclusive practice, and cross-sector collaboration, aligned with the Victorian Public Service values and a commitment to prevention-focused, community-led outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Industry Employment Partner (Community Engagement & Stakeholder Partnerships)
Wise Employment
, Australia
05.2023 - Current
- Engage with diverse communities across Victoria, including priority cohorts, to understand barriers and co-design pathways to employment and social participation
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses, community organisations, and government stakeholders across multiple industries and locations
- Facilitate engagement activities including forums, job fairs, and stakeholder roundtables, ensuring inclusive participation and shared outcomes
- Translate community and stakeholder insights into practical initiatives that inform service delivery and improve access and participation
- Navigate complex service systems, connecting individuals with appropriate supports while identifying gaps and opportunities for improved coordination (Systems Thinking)
- Promote inclusive and culturally responsive engagement approaches tailored to individuals from diverse backgrounds (Promote Inclusion)
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, proactively managing expectations and resolving issues to sustain engagement (Stakeholder Management)
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying innovative engagement approaches and incorporating feedback into program delivery (Innovation)
- Adapt to changing priorities and emerging needs, maintaining focus on outcomes in dynamic environments (Resilience)
- Delivered employment outcomes for up to 16 individuals in a single month, significantly exceeding standard benchmarks through proactive stakeholder engagement and tailored support
Employment Consultant
Wise Employment
, Australia
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered tailored support to individuals experiencing complex barriers to employment
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to support sustainable employment outcomes
- Supported program delivery within a structured framework, ensuring responsiveness and accountability
- Managed competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service delivery
Security & Operations Leadership Roles
Various Organisations
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Led teams and coordinated operations in complex, high-pressure environments including hospitals, major events, and government sites
- Built strong stakeholder relationships with clients, emergency services, and the public
- Managed incidents requiring sound judgement, adaptability, and effective communication
- Developed strong leadership, conflict resolution, and teamwork capabilities
Education
Certificate IV -
Training And Assessment
Asset CollegeCertificate II & III -
Security Operations
Complex InstituteSkills
- Community Engagement & Co-Design
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Program & Initiative Delivery
- Cross-Sector Collaboration (Government, Community, Industry)
- Systems Thinking & Service Navigation
- Inclusive Practice & Cultural Competency
- Facilitation (Forums, Roundtables, Events)
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Communication & Influencing
Accomplishments
- Delivered large-scale engagement initiatives including job fairs and stakeholder forums across Victoria.
- Built and sustained partnerships across community, government, and industry sectors.
- Wise Employment 'Above and Beyond' Award recipient (2023).
- Selected for WISE Future Leaders Program (2025).
Additional Information
- Victorian Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities across Victoria
- Strong alignment with Victorian Public Service values: integrity, accountability, respect, and human rights.
Timeline
Industry Employment Partner (Community Engagement & Stakeholder Partnerships)
Wise Employment
05.2023 - Current
Employment Consultant
Wise Employment
09.2022 - 05.2023
Security & Operations Leadership Roles
Various Organisations
01.2014 - 01.2022
Certificate IV -
Training And Assessment
Certificate II & III -
Security Operations