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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Activities & Accomplishments
References
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Robert Johnston

West Moonah,TAS

Summary

Experienced and passionate community services worker, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective education and training programs. Strong background in assessing student needs and delivering tailored information using real-world applications. Committed to fostering positive outcomes through strategic program placement and collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator

Drug Education Network Inc
07.2021 - Current
  • Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-informed and curriculum-aligned drug education for government and independent schools in Tasmania.
  • Development, delivery, and evaluation of DEN’s ‘Drugs & The Workplace’ training package to support both employers and employees in responding to drug-related issues.
  • Provide training, advice, and professional development to communities,target groups, and health professionals on issues relevant to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships, and develop strategies for collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders.
  • Contributing member for the following working groups: Smoke-Free Young People, Youth Action Priorities, and the Tobacco Control Coalition.

Educator & Resource Developer

Tasmanain Council on AIDS, hepatits & related Diseases (tasCHARD)
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Designed and delivered educational workshops and training sessions to raise awareness and improve responses to blood-borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections.
  • Developed and disseminated health promotion strategies to target key populations at risk of blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Coordinated efforts with multiple service providers to maximize outreach of TasCAHRD education initiatives and health promotion materials.
  • Provided support, referrals, and information for TasCHARD service users accessing the Needle and Syringe Program (NSP), the BBV info line, and the BBV support service.
  • Functioned as editor, contributor, and production lead for Red Thread magazine.
  • Served as the TasCAHRD representative on the Tasmanian HIV/Viral Hepatitis Working Group, the Tasmanian Sexual and Reproductive Collaborative, and the National Hepatitis Educators Network.
  • Served as spokesperson for tasCHARD during media engagements and interviews.

Education

Diploma of Community Services Work -

TasTAFE
Clarence Campus Tasmania
01.2015

Trade Certificate (Cookery) -

Tasmanian College of Hospitality
Hobart, TAS
03-1992

Skills

  • Clear communication
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Empathy and patience
  • Relationship building
  • Cultural awareness
  • Training delivery
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Research evaluation

Certification

  • Working with Vulnerable People
  • First Aid Training (inc.) CPR)
  • Needle and Syringe Program Certification, Tasmanian Department of Health, 2021
  • Aboriginal cultural awareness, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

Activities & Accomplishments

  • Passionate explorer of Tasmania's coast for surf adventures
  • Dedicated performing musician
  • Current member of award-winning and award-nominated bands
  • Lifelong devotee to sporting activities
  • Avid restorer of vintage steel frame bicycles and 1960's Ludwig drum kits
  • Amazing cook

References

Cameron Brown, CEO

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis, and Related Diseases

ceo@taschard.org.au 

0417 101 674

Emily Chase, CEO

Drug Education Network, Inc.

emilychase@den.org.au

0488 738 084

Timeline

Educator

Drug Education Network Inc
07.2021 - Current

Educator & Resource Developer

Tasmanain Council on AIDS, hepatits & related Diseases (tasCHARD)
12.2017 - 06.2021

Diploma of Community Services Work -

TasTAFE

Trade Certificate (Cookery) -

Tasmanian College of Hospitality

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