Sarah Hartley
Peregian Beach,QLD
Summary
High achieving Health Promotion graduate who is passionate about preventative health interventions as the basis of inclusive, resilient and connected communities. Experience delivering a evidence-based health and wellness initiative engaging families in physical activity, nature and the outdoors. Extensive Outdoor Industry experience. Strong writing, communication and facilitation skills and experience managing and coordinating programs, groups and activities. Thrive in collaborative team based and individually motivated settings and ready to leverage experience and abilities within the capacity of the Noosa Shire and its community to take on a challenging new role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outdoor Leadership Teacher & Senior Tutor
TAFE Qld
03.2017 - Current
- Deliver and achieve outcomes of the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
- Teach adults to become highly skilled leaders who are proficient in recreational activity techniques and have well-developed leadership skills to manage group participation, cohesion, operational logistics, risk and critical incidents
- Training areas include: plan and coordinate activities; facilitate groups; conflict resolution, minimise environmental impact; maintain work health and safety; risk assessment and management
- Work closely with team members to deliver course requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines, often having to make decisions flexibly, manage competing demands in the field and prioritise multiple operations
- Build rapport with students and provide support and guidance by facilitating individual learner skill development
- Facilitate meaningful discussion in groups to develop communication, negotiation and feedback skills in a range of contexts and environments
- Assist to plan, design, develop, deliver and review educational programs and learning and assessment resources
- Create and maintain industry networks and partnerships by engaging and regularly liaising with team members, industry, commercial operators, community groups and other relevant stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate projects and activities to ensure their effective planning, implementation, outcomes and evaluation.
PROJECT COORDINATOR – OUTDOORS FOR LIFE
Outdoors Queensland
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the delivery of the Outdoors for Life Pilot Program in line with the Project Plan and LOGIC. The initiative advocates for physical activity in the outdoors as a catalyst for health and wellness.
- Worked to deliver the projects goals, outcomes and objectives in line with the governing policy contexts and budget/time constraints.
- Facilitated a Technical Working Group of stakeholders to synthesise input and advice on best practice from leaders in the field. Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
- Researched and developed evidence based OFL ‘Provider' organisational and capacity building program with a place-based approach that was outdoor recreation, nature based and physical activity specific. Focused on diversity, equity and inclusion as well as quality and responsiveness to deliver family friendly and beginner programs
- Developed resources to be used for stakeholders of program, including youth, families and activity providers. These included: health/family resources in physical literacy and wellbeing; organisational and capacity building resources; assessment tools; surveys; website information
- Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships. Engaged and liaised with a broad range of Outdoor Activity providers across Sunshine Coast and greater SE QLD area to establish pool of providers for project.
- Kept project on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERITY PRACTICUM PLACEMENT
Outdoors Queensland
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and wrote evidence-based Program Plan (36 page report) and LOGIC model for new Outdoors for Life program
- Researched and developed strong understanding of physical literacy and life course perspectives as well as drivers and barriers to participation in physical activity for population groups across the life course and specific strategies for engaging target groups and vulnerable populations
- Developed vision, mission, goal and objectives of program
- Developed evidence-based short (0-12mth), medium (12-24mth) and long-term (2-5yr) outcomes aligned to programs four objectives and developed associated inputs and activities the program should implement to achieve these
- Developed Outdoors for Life program approach to include evidence-based health promotion strategies of: capacity building and organisational development; health information; health education and skills development; organisational, family and individual assessments; and community development within a place-based approach
- Researched case studies to support their implementation and development within Outdoors for Life program
- Developed all program planning within policy contexts of: Queensland Government Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 physical activity strategy; Australian Government Sport 2030 Strategy; Department of Health ‘Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines'; SportAus Australian Physical Literacy Framework; WHO Global action plan on physical activity 2018-2030
- Demonstrated high level of effective written communication through preparation of Active Industry Project Fund - grant program to sum of $75,000. Grant was submitted in November 2021 and awarded to Outdoors Queensland to deliver Outdoors for Life Pilot Project in January 2022.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Coefficient; University of the Sunshine Coast; St Andrews Anglican School; Brisbane Girls Grammar School; Trinity Anglican School, Cairns; Brisbane Boys College; Trinity Grammar, Kew
11.2007 - 01.2020
- Provided highly developed leadership and group management skills and applied knowledge and experience in facilitation of outdoor education, sport and recreation, and environmental activities to participants in range of operational areas and program formats
- Planned, organised, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs
- Required to work independently and within a team at a range of venues across Queensland and interstate for a broad variety of providers, often working outside normal hours and on multi-day overnight expeditions
- Utilised highly developed interpersonal communication, conflict management and problem solving skills in order to work with a variety of client groups that include specialist groups (youth at risk, all abilities, cultural, community-based and corporate groups) Made decisions in complex and stressful environments, managed competing demands, and prioritised multiple operations to ensure participant wellbeing and delivery of program outcomes
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environments by assessing risk, identifying issues and facilitating groups to achieve outcomes such as resilience, cooperation and collaboration, empathy, cultural and environmental awareness and critical thinking
- Facilitated, participated and contributed to reflection and feedback sessions to evaluate programs and gather advice on program improvements
- Managed and coordinated outdoor sport and recreation projects and activities in line with various organisations policies and procedures to ensure their effective planning, implementation and evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion -
Central Queensland University
03.2023
Certificate IV Training And Assessment -
ILearn ECollege - Online
01.2019
Certificate IV -
Tropical North Queensland TAFE - Cairns
10.2007
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Facilitation and stakeholder engagement
- Relationship building and conflict resolution
- Presentation skills and training coordination
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Program planning and LOGIC
- Prioritisation and time management
- Evidence-based research and data analysis
- Project evaluation, grant writing and high level report writing
Certification
- AIATSIS Core Cultural Learning online course, April-May 2022
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR, Australian Institute of Leadership and Safety, 01/15/21
- Mountain Bike Guide (Intermediate), TAFE QLD, 02/26/19
- Level 1 Yoga Teacher (200hr), Certified Yoga Alliance, 11/01/14
- QLD 'Working with Children' Blue Card, 603651/6 Exp. 10/08/24
Additional Information
Vice President Peregian Beach Community Kindergarten, 2021. Responsible for managing the delivery of the kindergarten's education and care services along with the other Executive Committee members. Responsible for grant applications, including project management and acquittals. Wrote the grant application for a Sensory Play Garden at the Kindy through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund which was successfully awarded this year for $10,000. Member of the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA), International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA), International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). Active member of the Noosa community: Peregian Beach Veggie Village, Peregian Beach Community Association, Noosa Parks Association.
References
- Mr. Dom Courtney, Executive Officer, Outdoors Queensland, 0419 976 800
- Ms Angela O'Dea, Nature Play QLD Administration (formally Outdoors Queensland Programs Manager), 0488 171 383
- Mr. Shaun Lauder, Leading Vocational Teacher, Outdoor Leadership, TAFE Qld, 0418 742 485
Timeline
PROJECT COORDINATOR – OUTDOORS FOR LIFE
Outdoors Queensland
03.2022 - 10.2022
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERITY PRACTICUM PLACEMENT
Outdoors Queensland
06.2021 - 12.2021
Outdoor Leadership Teacher & Senior Tutor
TAFE Qld
03.2017 - Current
Outdoor Education Instructor
Coefficient; University of the Sunshine Coast; St Andrews Anglican School; Brisbane Girls Grammar School; Trinity Anglican School, Cairns; Brisbane Boys College; Trinity Grammar, Kew
11.2007 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Public Health - Health Promotion -
Central Queensland University
Certificate IV Training And Assessment -
ILearn ECollege - Online
Certificate IV -
Tropical North Queensland TAFE - Cairns
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