Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Michael Peacock

Yarraville,VIC

Summary

I have a highly developed understanding of the mental health sector and treatment options and responses available. I have demonstrated operational management experience in the community sector managing a range of multi – disciplinary team. I have demonstrated experience in report writing for funding submissions and program acquittals to funding bodies. I have experience and knowledge of program operational and capital development budgets and managing program expenditures within budget constraints. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Facilitator (Manager)

Healthworks, Co Health
Footscray, VIC
03.2022 - Current

Team Leader

Quin House, Reconstruction Life After Dependency and Brief Intervention Program – Vincentcare Victoria
01.2014 - 01.2021

Manager

Treatment and Support services IMCH (2 week acting up)
01.2017

Clinical Coordinator

Substance, Treatment and Recovery Program
01.2017

Clinical Coordinator

Substance, Treatment and Recovery Program
01.2016

Team Leader

Homeless Drug Dependency Program - VincentCare Victoria
01.2012 - 01.2014

Case Worker

Homeless Drug Dependency Program – VincentCare Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2012

Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Program

VincentCare
08.2008 - 01.2011

Case Worker

Adult Outreach – VincentCare Victoria
01.2007 - 08.2008

Social Worker

Western/ Sunshine Hospital
03.2004 - 01.2007

Social Worker

Baywest Youth Housing Group
01.2004 - 03.2004

Coordinator

My Life Program
09.2001 - 12.2003

Adolescent Support Worker

Berry Street Inc.
02.2000 - 09.2001

The Salvation Army – The Open Door
02.1999 - 09.2001

Professional Development

Melbourne, VIC
03.1997 - 02.2000
Completing my Bachelor of Social Work

The Salvation Army – Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation
02.1999 - 02.2000

Probation Officer/Support Worker

Department of Human Service
10.1996 - 02.2000

Hanover Southbank Crisis Accommodation
05.1999 - 09.1999

Trauma Counselor

Road Trauma Support Team
Melbourne, VIC
05.1997 - 08.1997

Bereavement Counselor

Mercy Western Palliative Care
06.1998 - 08.1998

Education

Advanced Masters of Social Work (Health) - Social Work

University of Melbourne
01.2010

Short Course in Bereavement Counseling - Grief And Loss Counselling

CENTER FOR GRIEF EDUCATION
Clayton, VIC
07.2009

Bachelor of Social Work -

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
01.1999

Family And Community Services

ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RMIT)
Melbourne, VIC
12.1994

Bachelor of Commerce -

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
01.1992

Skills

  • Extensive Knowledge of the Victorian AOD sector
  • Experience and knowledge of the homelessness services sector
  • Substance Abuse Expertise
  • Highly developed communication and presentation skills
  • Strong financial management skills
  • Highly developed report writing skills
  • Strong commitment to social justice values
  • Public & Media Relations

Certification

Working With Children’s Check – 0845162A - 02

Affiliations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

References

On request

Timeline

Program Facilitator (Manager)

Healthworks, Co Health
03.2022 - Current

Manager

Treatment and Support services IMCH (2 week acting up)
01.2017

Clinical Coordinator

Substance, Treatment and Recovery Program
01.2017

Clinical Coordinator

Substance, Treatment and Recovery Program
01.2016

Team Leader

Quin House, Reconstruction Life After Dependency and Brief Intervention Program – Vincentcare Victoria
01.2014 - 01.2021

Team Leader

Homeless Drug Dependency Program - VincentCare Victoria
01.2012 - 01.2014

Case Worker

Homeless Drug Dependency Program – VincentCare Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2012

Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Program

VincentCare
08.2008 - 01.2011

Case Worker

Adult Outreach – VincentCare Victoria
01.2007 - 08.2008

Social Worker

Western/ Sunshine Hospital
03.2004 - 01.2007

Social Worker

Baywest Youth Housing Group
01.2004 - 03.2004

Coordinator

My Life Program
09.2001 - 12.2003

Adolescent Support Worker

Berry Street Inc.
02.2000 - 09.2001

Hanover Southbank Crisis Accommodation
05.1999 - 09.1999

The Salvation Army – The Open Door
02.1999 - 09.2001

The Salvation Army – Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation
02.1999 - 02.2000

Bereavement Counselor

Mercy Western Palliative Care
06.1998 - 08.1998

Trauma Counselor

Road Trauma Support Team
05.1997 - 08.1997

Professional Development

03.1997 - 02.2000

Probation Officer/Support Worker

Department of Human Service
10.1996 - 02.2000

Advanced Masters of Social Work (Health) - Social Work

University of Melbourne

Short Course in Bereavement Counseling - Grief And Loss Counselling

CENTER FOR GRIEF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Social Work -

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Family And Community Services

ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RMIT)

Bachelor of Commerce -

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Michael Peacock