Paul Weeks
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
- Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Proven strengths in business development and building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to create a sector-leading NDIS service
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Regional VIC and NSW
NDIS @ WISE
06.2024 - Current
- Appointed to this role in June this year after restructure by new GM, adding WISE's NSW NDIS programs to my responsibilities
Manager, Regional Victoria (EPIC Program)
NDIS @ WISE
01.2017 - 05.2024
- EPIC is an NDIS-funded employment preparation program for young people with disability
- This role began with Access Australia Group, who merged with WISE in 2023
- We established the EPIC program in 2017, and grew it from five participants in that year to over fifty participants in 2024
- Responsibilities included: Business development, setting and managing budgets, developing the service delivery model, supervising staff, setting rosters, liaising with all stakeholders including the NDIS, local schools, employers, and work experience partners
School Liaison Officer
Access Australia Group
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Working with disabled or disadvantaged young people at all local schools and alternative education settings offering mentoring and advice, and if appropriate, referrals to various services to assist with the transition to the next stage of their life - usually further education or employment
Casual relief teacher
01.2015 - 12.2015
- At schools including Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Castlemaine Secondary College
Teacher, Philosophy and Sociology
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Contract position for 2014
Library Assistant
La Trobe University Library
01.2005 - 12.2013
- While studying during semesters
Finance and Insurance Officer
Bendigo Ford
10.2001 - 12.2004
- Managed finance and insurance service for new and used vehicles at Bendigo Ford
Sales executive
Bendigo Ford
01.1999 - 09.2001
- Sold new and used vehicles at Bendigo Ford
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy And Religious Studies
La Trobe University
10-2015
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education -
La Trobe University
08-2013
Bachelor of Arts -
La Trobe University
08-2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Negotiation
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
References
On request - includes two line managers covering the last eight years.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing with my children
- Gardening
- Reading
- Cooking
Timeline
Manager Regional VIC and NSW
NDIS @ WISE
06.2024 - Current
Manager, Regional Victoria (EPIC Program)
NDIS @ WISE
01.2017 - 05.2024
School Liaison Officer
Access Australia Group
01.2016 - 06.2017
Casual relief teacher
01.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher, Philosophy and Sociology
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
01.2014 - 12.2014
Library Assistant
La Trobe University Library
01.2005 - 12.2013
Finance and Insurance Officer
Bendigo Ford
10.2001 - 12.2004
Sales executive
Bendigo Ford
01.1999 - 09.2001
Ph.D. - Philosophy And Religious Studies
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts -
La Trobe University
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