Narelle Vasich
Millars Well,NSW
Summary
Resourceful and experienced Indigenous professional with a background in the work health and safety industry and communities industry. Skilled in identifying workplace hazards and implementing safety practices in manufacturing settings. Proven ability to engage and collaborate with local community members to provide advocacy and support. Demonstrated genuine concern for people's safety on site throughout career. Seeking challenging position in reputable organization to expand knowledge and skills. Eager to fully utilize training and make significant contribution to company's success and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
Department of Communities
10.2021 - Current
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders. (Elders Council, Youth Council, Leadership Table and Government stakeholders)
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Provide outreach and support to Indigenous families to get involved in Early childhood services in Roebourne as part of the West Pilbara Plan.
- Liaison with Roebourne families and provide advocacy support.
- coordinated and supported the development of Roebourne's Youth Council
- Assist in administrative and operational activities to support the project team.
Community Indigenous Liaison Officer
EPIC/Jobs and Skills Centre
02.2021 - 10.2021
- engaged with industry and business representative to promote both indigenous and non-indigenous training and employment
- Delivered and supported the careers coordinator and Youth liaison officer
- Delivered school based and public workshops
- Educated and supported the EPIC Team regarding healthy cultural relationships, awareness, and programs in the region
- engaged with and met with Aboriginal corporation's to discuss employment and training needs for the high school students and the community
- demonstrated behaviours that are free from bullying, intimidation and harassment.
- Liaised with career coordinator to ensure any program and/or workshop included an event plan, risk assessment and budget plan ensuring all submitted to line manager in a timely manner.
- captured client and stakeholder engagement in the Jobs and Skills CRM database to meet contractual requirements.
- completed monthly submissions to line manager and provided content for board reports in a timely and professional manner.
- worked to support EPIC's strategic plan to nurture relationships with regional Aboriginal corporations.
Administration Officer/ Safety Officer
Yara Pilbara Fertilisers, Burrup Peninsula
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted employees with day-to-day work operations and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.
- conducted in depth troubleshooting of Synergi - an incident reporting tool, with problems and employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel as point of contact for office.
- managed scheduling, travel arrangements, communications screening, and other administrative support tasks for HESQ team personnel.
- conducted safety quality audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazard analysis.
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment through SAP systems.
- organised monthly meetings for health and safety representatives and the HESQ Team and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- prepared weekly synergi Action reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
Business Administration Trainee
Programmed Skilled Workforce
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed Office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- answered telephone calls to field enquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to HESQ Team employees by copying, faxing and filling documents
- coordinated annual safety day for Yara Pilbara.
- Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events including room reservations and agenda preparations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Education
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Training - NESA -
NESA
01.2021
Youth - Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Mental Health Training - NESA -
NESA
Karratha01.2021
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - Tubal Workplace Training - Certificate IV in Work, Health And Safety
Tubal Workplace Learning
Karratha01.2020
Certificate III in Business
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Karratha09.2018
Year 12 - undefined
St Norbert College
01.2010
Skills
- Computer literate
- Communication in workplace effectivity with diverse range of people
- Resourceful and efficient with the ability to assume higher duties
- High level of customer service with the ability to achieve positive outcomes
- Consistently promotes and adheres to workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Hardworking and organised with the ability to perform a wide range of hands-on duties
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, encompassing a deep appreciation of diversity
- Strong work ethic with a focus on self-development
- Proven ability to supervise and effectively lead a team to meet targets
- Highly adaptable and effective in a dynamic work environment
- Dealing with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
- Handling customer complaints from aggressive customers
- Proactive team player and able to work on own initiative
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
- High regard for safety and security, and promoting safe work practices
- Personable, and work well within a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills, able to manage a cohesive team
- Problem solving skills and ability to make quick and clear decisions
Emailaddress
narelle93.nv@gmail.com
Ticketsandlicences
- Current C Class Drivers Licence
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
- Working with Children Check
- White Card
- Dangerous Goods Card
References
- Val Ross, Yandi for Change Coordinator, Department of Communities, 0487 160 267, val.ross@communities.wa.gov.au
- Beatrice Sebasio, HR - TAFE, North Regional TAFE, 0408 103 016
- Clay Andersen, Health and Safety Advisor, Yara Pilbara Fertilisers, 04223 972 724
Timeline
Project Officer
Department of Communities
10.2021 - Current
Community Indigenous Liaison Officer
EPIC/Jobs and Skills Centre
02.2021 - 10.2021
Administration Officer/ Safety Officer
Yara Pilbara Fertilisers, Burrup Peninsula
06.2018 - 02.2021
Business Administration Trainee
Programmed Skilled Workforce
01.2017 - 06.2018
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Training - NESA -
NESA
Youth - Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Mental Health Training - NESA -
NESA
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - Tubal Workplace Training - Certificate IV in Work, Health And Safety
Tubal Workplace Learning
Certificate III in Business
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Year 12 - undefined
St Norbert College
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