Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Meg Barmuta

Clarkson,WA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in mental health support and client advocacy, honed as a Lived Experience Advisory Committee Member at SANE Australia. Proven ability to deliver innovative program ideas and foster team collaboration, while demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and adaptability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Lived Experience Advisory Committee Member

SANE Australia
Carlton, Victoria
11.2024 - Current
  • Presented innovative program ideas and initiatives at monthly board meetings.
  • Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Provided technical assistance during implementation of policies developed by the committee.
  • Collaborated with staff to formulate recommendations on policy issues aligned with committee mission.
  • Engaged in discussions and presentations during committee meetings to share insights.
  • Contributed to policy decisions regarding program implementation and resource allocation.
  • Reviewed and refined policies and business strategies with committee members.
  • Delivered organizational leadership while partnering with executives to establish long-term goals.

Administrative Clerk

Australian Army
St Kilda, Victoria
06.1988 - 01.1991
  • Performed data entry duties to update client information in databases.
  • Managed daily office operations, including scheduling appointments and managing incoming calls.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of the organization.
  • Ordered supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Prepared and processed documents such as invoices, reports, memos and correspondence.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team.
  • Provided assistance to other departments when needed.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email, and faxes.
  • Maintained records and personnel files to drive administration and office support.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Answered phone to take messages or redirect calls to colleagues.
  • Performed office automation duties using email, desktop publishing and spreadsheets.
  • Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
  • Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Entered data into various software programs with high accuracy.
  • Leveraged office tools and equipment to copy and distribute forms, reports and correspondence.
  • Managed daily office operations and administrative support tasks efficiently.
  • Wrote email messages, memos, and business letters for management and proofread documentation to provide error-free correspondence.
  • Managed and updated company databases to ensure quick access to critical information.
  • Delivered messages and ran errands.
  • Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
  • Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.

Education

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work - Mental Health Peer Work

North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
12-2025

Skills

  • Mental health support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Program evaluation
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Written communication
  • Self-motivation
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Team Based Gaming
  • Hiking

Accomplishments

Won scholarship for cert IV Mental Health Peer Work 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lived Experience Advisory Committee Member

SANE Australia
11.2024 - Current

Administrative Clerk

Australian Army
06.1988 - 01.1991

Cert IV Mental Health Peer Work - Mental Health Peer Work

North Metropolitan TAFE
Meg Barmuta