Shenane Law
HEALY,QLD
Summary
Being a Proud Bindal/Juru Aboriginal woman who has worked and lived in many communities, I have an understanding of cross-cultural issues and I bring cultural insight around the kinship relations, culture protocol understanding of community expectations and also Torres Strait customs and traditional cultural adoption. I am a believer in truth telling, transparency, governance, accountability and integrity. Brings 18 plus years of valuable expertise to forward Department's objectives, strategic goals and wide-ranging experiences in working with children, young people, families as a Child Protection Practitioner. Attentive to detail with experience in leadership, cultural competency, coordinating projects/programs, case management and engaging with community and my people. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Manager
Dept. Children, Youth Justice & Multicultural Aff
2023.10 - Current
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects including Delegated Authority and Finding Kin.
Permanent Senior Team Leader
Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre
2021.11 - 2023.10
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Led change management initiatives to facilitate organizational restructuring efforts and improve overall performance.
- Championed a culture of continuous learning, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Streamlined communication channels for improved cross-functional collaboration, resulting in better project outcomes.
- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
Permanent Senior Child Safety Officer
Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre
2021.04 - 2021.11
Child Safety Officer
Cape York North & Torres Strait Thursday Island Child Safety Service Centre
2016.04 - 2021.04
Senior Team Leader Higher Duties Relieving
Cape York North & Torres Strait Thursday Island Child Safety Service Centre
2018.10 - 2019.01
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2014.02 - 2016.04
Team Leader Higher Duties Relieving
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2014.07
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2012.03 - 2014.02
Transfer at level
Cooktown Child Safety Service Centre
2011.02 - 2012.03
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2009.09 - 2011.02
Child Safety Support Officer
South Burnett Child Safety Service Centre
2006.09 - 2009.09
Office Manager
Beemar Yumba Children’s Residential
2006.02 - 2006.10
Various Office Administration jobs
Government and Non-Government Departments
1993.02 - 2005.09
Education
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Graduate Certificate in Human Services in the Field of Child Protection -
The University of Queensland
Diploma in Community Services (Protective Intervention) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Welfare Work (Counselling) -
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective Care) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Diploma in Education (RATEP) -
Tropical North Qld Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Business (Governance) -
Nurunderi TAFE College
Batchelor of Human Services -
University of Southern Qld (Toowoomba)
07.2018
Skills
- Monitoring and managing programs ie Finding Kin and Delegated Authority.
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Building on community relations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Financial Administration including understanding budget, projections and allocations
- Performance Evaluations
Certification
- Qld Driver’s Licence - current and open licence
- Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment, Expires 3/10/2026
- 10402NAT - Course in Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE), 10/2015
- Certificate of Justice of the Peace (Magistrate), 08/2004
Personal Information
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my children, grand-children and family, undertaking cultural heritage activities (ie walking on country, healing and wellbeing retreats). I enjoy reading books, watching and participating in sports, being outdoors, fishing and camping.
References
- Ms Jennifer Jensen, Manager, Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre, (07) 4437 4300 - Jennifer.Jensen@cyjma.qld.gov.au
- Mrs Kate Robarts, Senior Team Leader, (07) 4212 0400 - Kate.Robarts@cyjma.qld.gov.au
- Mr Darren Wall, Principal Project Officer, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP), Phone 0427 160 643, Darren.Wall@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au (Cultural Referee)
- Ms Tammie Harrison, Senior Project Officer, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP), Phone (07) 4796 7831 or 0428 116 550, Tammie.Harrison@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au (Cultural Referee)
Timeline
Acting Manager
Dept. Children, Youth Justice & Multicultural Aff
2023.10 - Current
Permanent Senior Team Leader
Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre
2021.11 - 2023.10
Permanent Senior Child Safety Officer
Mount Isa Gulf Child Safety Service Centre
2021.04 - 2021.11
Senior Team Leader Higher Duties Relieving
Cape York North & Torres Strait Thursday Island Child Safety Service Centre
2018.10 - 2019.01
Child Safety Officer
Cape York North & Torres Strait Thursday Island Child Safety Service Centre
2016.04 - 2021.04
Team Leader Higher Duties Relieving
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2014.07
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2014.02 - 2016.04
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2012.03 - 2014.02
Transfer at level
Cooktown Child Safety Service Centre
2011.02 - 2012.03
Child Safety Officer
Kingaroy Child Safety Service Centre
2009.09 - 2011.02
Child Safety Support Officer
South Burnett Child Safety Service Centre
2006.09 - 2009.09
Office Manager
Beemar Yumba Children’s Residential
2006.02 - 2006.10
Various Office Administration jobs
Government and Non-Government Departments
1993.02 - 2005.09
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory child protection) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client assessment and case management) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Graduate Certificate in Human Services in the Field of Child Protection -
The University of Queensland
Diploma in Community Services (Protective Intervention) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Welfare Work (Counselling) -
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective Care) -
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Diploma in Education (RATEP) -
Tropical North Qld Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV in Business (Governance) -
Nurunderi TAFE College
Batchelor of Human Services -
University of Southern Qld (Toowoomba)
- Qld Driver’s Licence - current and open licence
- Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment, Expires 3/10/2026
- 10402NAT - Course in Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE), 10/2015
- Certificate of Justice of the Peace (Magistrate), 08/2004
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