Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Additional Information
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Margaret Saunders

Upper Coomera,QLD

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in cultural sensitivity and business development, notably at National Native Title and Native Title Representative Body. Skilled in staff management and process improvement, adept at fostering strategic partnerships and driving initiatives for substantial growth. Excels in multitasking and active listening, achieving significant advancements in cultural heritage projects and suicide prevention education.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Cultural Consultant

Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2026
  • Train staff, community members and organisations in social, emotional and mental health wellbeing and to increase skills and awareness around suicide prevention.
  • Used industry expertise, communication skills and analytical nature to support and promote cultural considered approaches.
  • Provide mentoring in a culturally sensitive manner relating to women's business in an holistic viewpoint.
  • Advocate for ongoing suicide prevention education to vulnerable communities, Australia wide.

Support Project Officer

Department of Housing and Public Works
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assist with developing, implementation and maintenance of initiatives
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.

Receptionist

National Native Title Tribunal
01.1996 - 12.2006
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Participating as a executive member of internal Indigenous Advisory Group
  • Acting in an indigenous liaison role which entailed facilitation of mediation meetings
  • Management of various native title claims and Indigenous Land Use Agreements

Cultural Heritage Officer

Southern Regional Pipeline Alliance
04.2006 - 06.2006
  • Liaised with Traditional Custodians & respected Elders
  • Assisted with the development of an Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs)
  • Discussed with the Traditional Owners for the pipeline area in relation to cultural heritage matters

Chief Executive Officer

Gurang Land Council Native Title Rep Body
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.

Receptionist

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
02.1992 - 12.1995
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Managed staff and undertook recruitment and selection processes.
  • Working with Future Acts Unit in dealing with cultural heritage and mining matters.
  • Organising claim meetings logistically with the Commonwealth, State and local governments.
  • Assisting with the establishment of Prescribed Body Corporations (PBCs)

Education

GED -

Trangie Public Central School
Trangie, NSW
12.1970

Skills

  • Human Resources
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Staff Management
  • Business Development
  • Budget Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule Management
  • Good Judgment
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of native title claims and agreements.
  • Achieved certified agreements by completing negotiations and mediations with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaboration in networking and achieving obtainable outcomes

Certification

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health (Community Services)

Deadly Thinking - Train the Trainer (Adult)

Deadly Thinking Youth - Train the Trainer

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Certified)

Youth Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid instructor

Blended Online AMHFA Community Course

Blended Online YA&TSI MHFA course

Youth Yarns Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid instructor

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid instructor Refresher Course

ASIST Trainer

Emotional CPR Facilitator



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I enjoy watching Mystery, Factual and Adventure movies.

I thoroughly enjoy shopping and buying all the latest fashions online

Additional Information

Representative on a number of working groups and steering committees.

Been a member on the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

A member of Gallang Place Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

A member of Nutcha Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Economic and Community Development, Logan City

Timeline

Support Project Officer

Department of Housing and Public Works
10.2016 - 01.2017

Independent Cultural Consultant

Self Employed
01.2016 - 12.2026

Cultural Heritage Officer

Southern Regional Pipeline Alliance
04.2006 - 06.2006

Chief Executive Officer

Gurang Land Council Native Title Rep Body
01.2002 - 12.2002

Receptionist

National Native Title Tribunal
01.1996 - 12.2006

Receptionist

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
02.1992 - 12.1995

GED -

Trangie Public Central School
Margaret Saunders