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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Experience
Ethnicity
Selected Project Experience
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Maxine Turner

Maxine Turner

Adelaide,South Australia

Summary

  • Dynamic Project Officer with a proven track record at the National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking, specializing in stakeholder engagement, and project management. Demonstrates expertise in delivering evidence-based support and fostering collaboration across diverse cultural landscapes, resulting in successful project outcomes. Recognized for reliability and critical thinking, consistently thriving in high-stakes environments.
  • Results-oriented Project Officer, prepared to apply extensive knowledge and experience to a new position. Detail-oriented, and methodical professional with an analytical approach. Adept at coordinating documentation, spreadsheets, presentations, and supporting materials.
  • Veteran Project Officer offering expertise in, and an extensive background of accomplishments. Familiar with practices, and driven to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
  • Resourceful Project Officer, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedicated Project Officer with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement drives successful project outcomes. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills complement strong adaptability and problem-solving abilities. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering value through effective collaboration.
  • Results-driven Project Management Specialist with extensive experience in guiding projects from conception to completion. Expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring high-quality standards and strategic communication. Aiming to leverage innovative solutions to further improve operational workflows and project outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Officer

National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking
10.2019 - Current
  • The Project Officer plays a key role in supporting TIS regional grant recipients to connect them with the support available from the NBPU TIS
  • The Project Officer will work closely with the Manager NBPU TIS to identify, develop and deliver evidence-based support to regional grant recipients
  • I commenced in this role as a Project Office with the Jurisdictional responsibilities of Western Australia and the Northern Territory
  • The Senior Project Officer plays a key role in overseeing the support provided to TIS regional grant recipients to connect them with quality resources, tools and information
  • The Senior Project Officer works closely with the Manager to ensure development and delivery of evidence-based support to regional grant recipients is established and maintained
  • From May 2021 I was promoted to Senior Project Officer

Gazetted Cultural Consultant

Aboriginal Family Support Services
Port Augusta
12.2015 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: AFSS is currently the only Gazetted organisation in South Australia that provides a Cultural Consultancy program
  • My role expects me to provide advocacy, consultation and cultural advice in child protection matters relating to Aboriginal children and young children within the Youth Court applications and Family Care Meetings
  • My role expects me to provide a written response to the Care and Protection Application that is provided by the Department for Child Protection
  • I am also required to attend Family Care Meetings which are convened by the Conference Unit to ensure that these meetings are run in a culturally appropriate manner and ensure that any plans made at these meetings take into account the children's cultural needs
  • AFSS is currently the only Gazetted organisation in South Australia that provides a Cultural Consultancy program

Uniting Care Wesley Country SA
Port Augusta
02.2015 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: Interim Supported Residential Care Program, the Gateway
  • Reported to the Team Leader
  • Worked as part of a team that is responsible for the provision of a consistent, safe, secure and supportive environment
  • Interim Supported Residential Care Program, the Gateway

Aboriginal Education Workers

Education Department SA
Port Augusta, South Australia
02.1999 - 12.1999
  • Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
  • Worked with new teachers on safe working practices with Aboriginal children and their families.
  • Developed positive relationships between the school community, the wider community of Port Augusta, and with families and extended families of students.
  • Collaborated with the Principal, teachers, and School Council to achieve positive milestones within the school.
  • Supported teaching staff to support children with learning and behavioral difficulties.

Senior Project Officer

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
Port Augusta, South Australia
01.1992 - 07.1998
  • Provided guidance and advice to team members on project management principles, processes and best practices.
  • Established clear objectives, timelines and milestones for each assigned task within a given project timeline.
  • Monitored progress of projects, identified risks and created mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
  • Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
  • Created project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
  • Developed project plans and managed resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Kept project and team on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with Aboriginal Communities to ensure proper communication between teams involved in the project.

Education

High School Diploma -

Port Augusta High School
Port Augusta SA
12-1977

Skills

  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Policy writing
  • Grant management
  • Budget management
  • Cultural competency
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Risk management
  • Effective communication
  • Reliability
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening

Experience

Over 30 years in community development and project management.

Ethnicity

Adnyamathanha

Selected Project Experience

  • Project Officer, National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking (NBPU TIS), 10/03/19, present, Supports TIS regional grant recipients and works closely with the Manager NBPU TIS., Identifies, develops, and delivers evidence-based support to regional grant recipients., Oversaw support provided to TIS regional grant recipients.
  • Senior Project Officer, National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking (NBPU TIS), 05/01/21, present, Oversees support provided to TIS regional grant recipients., Ensures development and delivery of evidence-based support is established and maintained.
  • Gazetted Cultural Consultant, Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS), Port Augusta, South Australia, 12/01/15, 01/31/19, Provides advocacy, consultation, and cultural advice in child protection matters., Provides written responses to Care and Protection Applications., Attends Family Care Meetings to ensure culturally appropriate conduct.
  • Interim Supported Residential Care Program, Uniting Care Wesley Country SA, Port Augusta, South Australia, 02/01/15, 11/30/15, Worked as part of a team to provide a safe and supportive environment., Reported to the Team Leader.

Timeline

Project Officer

National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking
10.2019 - Current

Gazetted Cultural Consultant

Aboriginal Family Support Services
12.2015 - 01.2019

Uniting Care Wesley Country SA
02.2015 - 11.2015

Aboriginal Education Workers

Education Department SA
02.1999 - 12.1999

Senior Project Officer

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
01.1992 - 07.1998

High School Diploma -

Port Augusta High School
Maxine Turner