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Sarah Edwardes

Elanora Heights

Summary

Accomplished Missionary with experience in demanding environments, with a broad range of people. Calm and resilient, a capable individual with team-oriented mentality. Social Worker with talent for identifying and resolving systemic, administrative and relational needs. Experience and confidence in First Aid and dispensing medication. A strategic mindset, always ready to work together to achieve common goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Support

Northern Beaches Christian School
06.2023 - Current

Provide willing support to both the Main Reception and Student Reception Administrative teams. Tasks include but are not limited to; caring for a student one-on-one with complex needs, growing proficiency in the school based computer systems, competence in general administrative tasks, engaging positively with staff, parents and students, effectively administering First Aid, dispensing medications, responding in the moment to the physical, relational and mental health needs of students. Overall, being a flexible and proactive team member, and a staff member who is committed to the overall mission of the school.

Church Planting, Italy and Ireland

Acts 29, Pioneers Mission Agency
01.2013 - 01.2023
  • Pioneered, developed and led the vision, practice and governance of a church plant in Trieste, Italy and Loughrea, Ireland in collaboration with local believers
  • Discipleship of local believers, teaching, small group leader
  • Pioneered a number of creative projects to edify believers and reach those in the community.

Youth Development Officer

Manly Council + Mosman Council
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Managed the staff and operations of a busy drop-in centre for Young People
  • Advocated to Local Government on behalf of Manly Youth Council and its activities/operations.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Divinity -

Sydney Missionary & Bible College
01.2011

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of NSW
01.2002

Higher School Certificate -

Covenant Christian School
01.1998

Skills

  • Communication
  • Task Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Productivity

References

  • Dr Kit Barker, Director of Teaching & Learning, Sydney Missionary & Bible College, kbarker@smbc.edu.au, 0415 402 789
  • Lyndal Sherwin, Clinical Rehabilitation Manager, Drug & Alcohol, Northern Sydney Local Health District, isherwinedoh.health.nsw.gov.au, 0437 677 865

Timeline

Administration Support

Northern Beaches Christian School
06.2023 - Current

Church Planting, Italy and Ireland

Acts 29, Pioneers Mission Agency
01.2013 - 01.2023

Youth Development Officer

Manly Council + Mosman Council
01.2003 - 01.2008

Graduate Diploma of Divinity -

Sydney Missionary & Bible College

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of NSW

Higher School Certificate -

Covenant Christian School
Sarah Edwardes