Mekayla Cochrane
MOREE,Australia
Summary
A local Gomeroi woman from the Moree area looking to make a meaningful change that will positively impact the wellbeing of young people and their families in the Moree Community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Councillor
Moree Plains Shire Council
12.2021 - Current
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of , personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Youth Lead
Just Reinvest NSW
10.2020 - Current
- Plan and lead projects alongside young people, such as Youth Forums, Events, cultural learning experiences
- Provide administration support to organisations on projects/ programs impacting the Moree community
- Leading Moree's 'Saturday Night Youth Program' which included creating rosters, planning activities, budgeting and managing staff
- Advocate for young people and their visions
- Maintain good relationships with stakeholders to better support young people, and their families
- Addressed developmental needs of youth by offering new and enriching experiences.
- Became strong advocate for service sector and justice reform.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Plan, lead and facilitate Moree School Holiday Programs
Program Coordinator
Miyay Birray Youth Service
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Manage a team of youth workers and administration staff
- Create rosters
- Organise activities, resources and schedules
- Manage budgeting for program
- Create procedure and policy documents
Youth Justice Convenor
Youth Justice
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Supported young people, interacting with the criminal justice system, to proactively repair harm they have caused
- Mandatory reporting experience
- Extensive knowledge of confidentiality
Administrative Assistant
Moree Plains Shire Council
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided administration support to various departments when required – experience in Customer Service, Executive Assistant and Community Development
- Participated and facilitated events such as: Community Connect Day, Waterloo Creek Memorial, Twilight at Christmas
- Facilitated external meetings – admin support such as minute taking
- Assisted other organisations and services in events and programs
- Built strong relationships with services to support the Moree Shire
- Provided administration support to Director of Planning and Building
Business Administration Trainee
headspace Moree
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements
- Utilized strong time management and organisational skills to ensure smooth and seamless operations
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for team of two provisional psychologists
- Raised awareness of headspace in the local community through community engagement events.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Mets On Kings
01.2016 - 05.2016
Food and Beverage Attendant
Kulata Academy Cafe
04.2014 - 10.2015
Education
High School Diploma -
Moree Secondary College
Moree, NSW10.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workflow planning
- Committed
- Time management
- Personable and outgoing
- Work unsupervised
Accomplishments
- Obtained Business Administration Certificate III
- Successful in the 2021 NSW Local Government Elections as a Councillor for the Moree Plains Shire
- Current Working with Children’s Check: WWC1583798E exp. 14.02.2028
- Established a Moree Youth Advisory Committee
- Certificate of Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid
- Completed 'What to do if a child discloses abuse' course
References
Professional Referees
Thomas Duncan
Manager Community Led Change
Just Reinvest NSW
0487 405 385
thomas@justreinvest.org.au
Susannah Pearse
Deputy Mayor
Moree Plains Shire Councillor
0457 255 754
cr.pearse@mpsc.nsw.gov.au
Personal Referees
Edward Pitt
Community Elder
(02) 6752 2039
edward.f.pitt51@gmail.com
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Miyay Birray Youth Service
01.2023 - 02.2023
Councillor
Moree Plains Shire Council
12.2021 - Current
Youth Lead
Just Reinvest NSW
10.2020 - Current
Youth Justice Convenor
Youth Justice
10.2020 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant
Moree Plains Shire Council
08.2018 - 10.2020
Business Administration Trainee
headspace Moree
06.2018 - 06.2019
Food and Beverage Attendant
Mets On Kings
01.2016 - 05.2016
Food and Beverage Attendant
Kulata Academy Cafe
04.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Moree Secondary College
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