REBECCA LEHNER
Manager Bugalma Bihyn First Nations Women's Refuge
Federal,New South Wales
Summary
- Proven high-level interpersonal skills with substantial experience in communicating with Indigenous organisations, groups, and communities.
- Documented strengths in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, and demanding settings.
- Well-established Indigenous community connections through professional and personal engagement.
- Proven aptitude to establish and maintain relationships that reflect cultural inclusivity and awareness, equity, respect, and acceptance of diversity.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and teaching resources that reflect the needs and values of Indigenous peoples and their communities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage a student-centred approach to learning, reflective of individual ability whilst upholding educational objectives.
- Extensive experience in conflict management and high-level problem-solving.
- Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and engaging collaboratively within a team to promote a positive workplace culture.
- Commitment to contributing to Indigenous scholarship and research that reflects, respects, and prioritises Indigenous aspirations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
BUGALMA BIHYN -WOMEN UP NORTH
01.2019 - Current
- Management of 'Bugalma Bihyn' First Nations' Women's and Children's Family & Domestic Violence Refuge.
- Engage and collaborate with numerous Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations and Indigenous community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Implement strategies to increase Indigenous community awareness of social and community service programs.
- Provide advocacy for Indigenous women and children to access housing, legal services, health services, counselling, emergency accommodation, financial assistance, training, and employment.
- Provide culturally safe support that maximises the safety, social, and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous women and children escaping family, community, and domestic violence and provide support that is culturally sustainable and relevant.
- Engage with multiple stakeholders at community, NGO, local, State, and Federal Government levels.
- Intensive engagement and liaison with the Department of Communities and Justice regarding housing, child protection, and social justice for Indigenous peoples.
- Organisation representative for Safety Action Meetings with Richmond Local Area Command-NSW Police.
- Uphold organisational, industry, and legislative requirements.
- Develop and manage person-centred case plans reflective of respect, dignity, and self-determination.
- Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills.
INDIGENOUS SCHOOL LEARNING AND SUPPORT OFFICER
THE RIVERS SECONDARY COLLEGE/KADINA HIGH CAMPUS
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Liaised with parents, caregivers, community members and teaching staff in order to develop effective strategies for providing culturally informed tutorial support.
- Developed & delivered learning programs for Indigenous students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
- Provided individual and group support for Indigenous students to complete assessment tasks.
- Coordinated student activities to promote a culturally safe and strengths-based learning environment.
- Developed & delivered learning programs to support students to work independently as well as participate in mainstream class activities and curriculum.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimise Indigenous student inclusivity.
- Targeted school attendance and cultural inclusion in the curriculum.
- Monitored student progress and implemented strengths-based intervention strategies to support student success.
- Analysed data on student performance and school operations in order to develop plans for improvement.
- Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for Indigenous students to maximise engagement.
- Supported Indigenous students at extra-curricular events and promoted Indigenous community engagement.
Education
BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE -
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW06.2022
Skills
- Cultural Awareness & Competency
- Reflexive Trauma-Informed Communication Practice
- Negotiation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Administration and Reporting
- Managing & Triaging Competing Tasks
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Managing Employee Relations
Timeline
Manager
BUGALMA BIHYN -WOMEN UP NORTH
01.2019 - Current
INDIGENOUS SCHOOL LEARNING AND SUPPORT OFFICER
THE RIVERS SECONDARY COLLEGE/KADINA HIGH CAMPUS
06.2014 - 01.2021
BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE -
Southern Cross University
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