Shammy Baijnath
Perth,WA
Summary
Profile
An experienced professional in the Community Services Sector working over a range of programs and positions for over 13 years. The highlights being working in the multicultural space with diverse communities both regional and mainstream. I have been in the forefront of forging lasting stakeholder relationships. Organizing and planning memorable cultural events. Led and managed pilot projects with outstanding outcomes.
I was fortunate to work with one of the largest multicultural communities in WA with over 54 different nationalities and engaging over 40 reference group members. Together we envisioned, created, empowered, and brought together boiling pot of cultures and flavors to life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer – Corporate Services
Western Australian Council Of Social Service
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed stakeholder relationships
- Provided administration support to corporate manager
- Managed disbursement of COVID funds
- Event coordination
Capability and Inclusion Coordinator
Mercycare
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed No Interest Loans Team (NILS Program)- externally funded by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
- Coordinator Settlement Services & Step by Step Program. Consortium lead with Save the Children and Edmund Rice Centre.
- Project Lead Mirrabooka Community Markets in partnership with City of Stirling & The Square Shopping Centre
- Site Coordinator – Mirrabooka office
- Responsible for managing daily operations of Mercycare Office in Mirrrabooka, managing admin and reception team. I was also responsible for recruitment and management of volunteers for various programs.
- Recruited, hired and provided direct ongoing supervision to staff.
Various
Australian Red Cross
09.2009 - 04.2018
- Migration Support Program
- 2016 – 2018 - Team Leader
- 2014-2015 - Complex case worker
- 2013-2014 – Case Worker
- Australian Red Cross – Community Services Program
- 2012-2013 – Regional Programs Support & Special Projects Coordinator
- 2009-2011- Personal Helpers and Mentoring Support Officer (PHaMS Program) - Goldfields
Education
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management - Community Sector
Australian Qualifications Framework
Perth, WA03.2016
Advanced Diploma of Business - Diploma of Business
Australian Qualifications Framework
Perth, WA03.2016
Certificate III in Community Services Sector Work - Community Services
Red Cross College
Perth, WA11.2011
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA03.2011
Skills
- Project Management and Coordination
- Strategic Execution
- Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
- Building and Maintaining Strategic Relationships
- Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
- Coordinate and Manage Events
- Research and Report Writing
- Project Scoping
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Time Management and Organisational Skills
- High level Advocacy Skills
- Excellent Listener and Communicator
Gardening
Love gardening.
Timeline
Project Officer – Corporate Services
Western Australian Council Of Social Service
04.2022 - 08.2022
Capability and Inclusion Coordinator
Mercycare
04.2018 - 04.2021
Various
Australian Red Cross
09.2009 - 04.2018
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management - Community Sector
Australian Qualifications Framework
Advanced Diploma of Business - Diploma of Business
Australian Qualifications Framework
Certificate III in Community Services Sector Work - Community Services
Red Cross College
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Curtin University of Technology
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