Mohammad Al Zaidy
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
As a professional who has accomplished professional extensive experience in multicultural affairs and a strong track record of working alongside diverse backgrounds and cultures, particularly within multicultural and multifaith communities. I am adept at fostering positive relationships with external stakeholders and promoting grant programs that support community initiatives. Currently focused on advancing diversity, inclusivity, and equity, with a goal of translating this knowledge into a management role to further drive inclusive practices and policies. I am committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and program management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications and Events Advisor
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
08.2023 - Current
- Produced speeches, supported government funded event delivery, and created communication packs, including social media posts and comprehensive event briefs.
- Liaised with the social media and content team, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging, and prepared media releases and forewords on behalf of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
- Collaborated regularly with external multicultural and multifaith communities, to promote grant programs and prepare communication products and event briefs.
- Scanned for links and implications of proposed policy options, resolving stakeholder issues innovatively and building mutually beneficial partnerships by identifying and responding to stakeholders' underlying needs.
- Confidently conveyed ideas and information, handling difficult and sensitive communications well, using audience feedback to refine communications, and providing expert advice on corporate and internal communications.
- Developed and delivered strategic communications plans and activities, tailoring materials to different stakeholders, maintaining effective working relationships, and producing high-quality, accurate communication materials within provided timeframes.
Project Officer
Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA)
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Leveraged expertise in Office 365, Windows 10, and Adobe Suite to efficiently create, manage, and disseminate a wide range of specialized reports, operational analytics, and insightful presentations for stakeholders, including the Ministers Office and VSBA Operational Program Leads, thereby enhancing project visibility and decision-making capabilities.
- Fostered robust stakeholder relations, utilized profound understanding of organizational contexts to influenced, negotiated and ensured desired outcomes, while simultaneously managed communication to all internal and external project stakeholders.
- Utilized advanced analytics to developed operational reports for the VSBA's Portfolio Management Committee (PMC), translated complex data into actionable insights to improved the portfolio's overall performance. Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reduced challenges and improved project results.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to kept team on track with project schedule.
- Identified and reported regularly to the Ministers Office on specific school project budget, progress and technical problems.
Assistant Inspector
Victorian Gambling And Casino Control Commission
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Undertook physical inspections and identified alleged breaches in accordance to the appropriate legislation.
- Prepared detailed and accurate reports and correspondence of outcome to inspections.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets in day-to-day operations.
- Conferred with vendors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate appropriate action required.
- Took numerous forms of evidence of each venue for evidence gathering purposes and attached to non-compliance findings.
- Inspected high risk venues at high risk times, at times requiring the assistance of Victoria Police and other statutory agencies.
- Conducted formal record of interview under caution with non-compliant duty holders.
- Proposed appropriate enforcement recommendation using discretion and public risk to alleged breaches in accordance to the Chief Health Officer (CHO) directions/Pandemic Orders.
Authorised Officer
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Exercised powers in line with Public Health and Wellbeing Act (PHWA) legislation to conduct health inspections and investigations of businesses to ensure compliance of the Pandemic Orders and Chief Health Officer (CHO) directions.
- Educated duty holders, stakeholders and the general public about regulatory requirements.
- Documented and reported non-compliance and recommended a range of enforcement actions.
- Effective communication and de-escalation to aggressive and mutinous non-compliant stakeholders.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to improve operating procedures, improving efficacy and productivity.
Security Manager
Social Outcomes Security
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervised a diverse team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance.
- Managed in highly volatile and variable operating requirements while maintaining standard operating procedures for security programs, strategies and plans.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll of all staff.
- Created and managed schedules and enforced performance policies.
- Kept team compliant with company policy and clients requirements.
- Conferred with clients regularly to ensure client satisfaction and implemented further security procedures in accordance to the clients requirements.
- Maintained and ensured company equipment and vehicles were operating correctly.
- Wrote detailed reports on any damage to property, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and suspicious incidences.
Security Officer
Securitas Security
09.2018 - 01.2021
Crowd Controller
Prime Protection
03.2018 - 11.2019
Education
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
10.2021
Certificate II - Security Operations
International Security Training Academy
04.2018
Victorian Certificate of Education - ATAR: 83.00
Sirius College
11.2017
Skills
Regulatory and Compliance Understanding
Multicultural and Multifaith Communications
Communications management
Strategic Planning
Customer Focused
Communication Strategy Development
Culturally Aware and Sensitive
Interpersonal Skills
Media Communications
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Bilingual Proficiency (Fluent in Arabic)
Affiliations
State Emergency Services (SES) - Rescue Operator
Australian Defense Force (ADF) - Reservist
Happy Brain Education (HBE) - Tutor
Middle Eastern Students Society (MESS) - Committee Member
Australian Bravery Award
References
Provided upon request.
Timeline
Communications and Events Advisor
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
08.2023 - Current
Project Officer
Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA)
07.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Inspector
Victorian Gambling And Casino Control Commission
01.2022 - 07.2022
Authorised Officer
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
10.2021 - 01.2022
Security Manager
Social Outcomes Security
01.2021 - 09.2021
Security Officer
Securitas Security
09.2018 - 01.2021
Crowd Controller
Prime Protection
03.2018 - 11.2019
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Certificate II - Security Operations
International Security Training Academy
Victorian Certificate of Education - ATAR: 83.00
Sirius College
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