SIMON COLQUHOUN
CANNING VALE,WA
Summary
I am a highly motivated who has worked in area of community psychology, and with communities more specifically, for 30 years. My community work operates both internally and externally through or in local government, not-for-profit, state government, businesses and/or universities. My research expertise helps to implement community development strategies and programs which drive my community work and more fundamentally my real desire to make a social impact for communities I work with for social change.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER (ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST)
WAAC (WA AIDS Council)
01.2024 - Current
- Engaged with stakeholders from Westpride, Murdoch University and WAAC
- Evaluated existing databases for potential issues or inaccuracies, implementing corrective measures as required to maintain data integrity.
- Catalogued the WAAC Library collection.
- Helped create comprehensive program to meet WAAC needs.
RESEARCH OFFICER
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Forged stakeholder relationships between key parties in the City of Rockingham and City of Serpentine Jarrahdale on the mental issues of depression and suicide rates
- Helped to address underlying tension in City of Rockingham resulting from a failed community meeting which had serious implications for the city
- Implemented and supervised research projects from start to finish with focus groups.
- Collaborated with statisticians to apply advanced analytical techniques for robust interpretation of complex datasets.
COMMUNITY CONSULTANT
SOCIAL INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT (Conflict Resolution)
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Created a sole propriety business- Social Innovation Development
- Wrote and published two books titled 'SOCIAL INNOVATION' & 'CONFLICT RESOLUTION'
- Presentations to professional groups such as Ngala (not-for-profit domestic violence), tertiary and overseas students.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses, strengthening the community''s economic base.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT, CURTIN UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked with stakeholders to establish improved conditions for FIFO/DIDO workers such as improved rosters, financial planning, and improved telecommunication in the Pilbara
- Prepared final industry report and accompanying Youtube video.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Centre for Applied Research, Evaluation & Innovation
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Conducted research including data collection and analysis, writing reports, preparing and reviewing articles/books for publication.
- Spearheaded cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring timely completion of complex research assignments.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Centre for Labour Market Research, Curtin
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted research including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, writing reports, and preparing articles for publication.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Alzheimer’s WA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Prepared grant submissions for local and national grants. I was successful in obtaining four psycho-social grants into Alzheimer's disease.
- Conducted research including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, writing reports, evaluations, and preparing articles for publication
- Provided research support and advice
RESEARCH FELLOW
Centre for Research on Aging
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Preparing grant submissions for local and national grants
- Conducting research including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, writing reports, and preparing articles for publication
- Supervising a research team.
- Collaborated with Dementia professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
- Trained and empowered staff to work independently with some supervision
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
School of Psychology, Curtin
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Prepared grant and tender submissions for local and national grants
- Conducted research including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, writing reports, and preparing articles for publication
- Provided research support and advice
COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER
City of Nedlands
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Developed and administrating policies and business reporting
- Developed plans for local community well-being and sustainability
- Conducted research including literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and writing reports
- Developed, Prepared and conducted community consultation plans
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Community Psychology) -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 1st Class Hons -
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) - Sociology and Economics
Curtin University
Mediator -
Resolution Institute
01.2018
Certificate 3 In Micro Business Operations -
ABS Institute
01.2018
Certificate 4 in Small Business Management -
ABS Institute
01.2017
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborative Approach
- Policy analysis
- Community Engagement
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Social Impact
Affiliations
- Institute of Community Directors
- Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA)
- Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Resolution Institute
Scholarships Awards
- BEC Innovation Award (Social Innovation) 2018
- Commonwealth Research Scholarship, Commonwealth Government 1997-2000 ($55,000)
- International Research Presentation Prize, SCRA 1997
Donations
- Living Proud (LBGQTI+ Organisation)
- AGM Australia
- Qlife
References
- Associate Professor Brian Bishop, Adjunct Associate Professor, Community Psychology, b.bishop@curtin.edu.au, 0491253495
- Mr Rohan Harnett, hello@waac.com.au, 0437110811
Projects
Alliance Against Depression, PHAIWA, 2021 Production of Carbon Emissions from Australian Road Maintenance, Curtin, 2018 Psycho-Social Health Challenges for FIFO/DIDO workers, Curtin, 2016 RISE Project, Curtin, 2015 I Belong Project- Evaluation of High School Students Workshops, RMIT, 2015 Pathways to Higher Education, Department of Education and Training, 2015 Australian Quality of Work, Aust. Workforce and Productivity Agency, 2013 Evaluation of Effect of Royalties for Regions Health in WA, JCIPP, 2012 Australian Housing and Children’s Development & Wellbeing, AHURI, 2012 South West Workforce Development Plan, AECOM, 2011 Suitability of Cognitive Training for Early Stage Dementia, AAWA/CHIRI, 2010 Dementia-Related Stigma in Australia, CHIRI, 2009 AAWA Conference Strategy, AAWA, 2008 AAWA Research & Development Plan, AAWA, 2008 AAWA Employee Opinion Survey, AAWA, 2007 Clinical Trial Dealing with Tinnitus, Neuromonics, 2005 City of Nedlands 2005/2006 Community Well-being Plan, City of Nedlands, 2005 Survey for Recreational Boating Usage in Jurien Bay, Department of Conservation & Land Management, 2004 Flexible Learning, Housing and Volunteering in WA regions, Department of Regional Development, 2004 Development of Mine Sites in Regional NSW, Coakes Consulting, 2003 Community Reactions to BHP Operations in Mt Newman, Coakes Consulting, 2003 City of Nedlands Community Well-Being Plan, City of Nedlands, 2003 City of Nedlands Community Involvement Plan, City of Nedlands, 2002 City of Nedlands Native Title Consultation Plan, City of Nedlands, 2001 Impact of Government Changes to Rural Community Identity in WA, Curtin, 1998 Attitudes of Farmer to Land Care Practice in Wilson Inlet, Curtin, 1996 Role of Women in the WA Regions, Curtin, 1995 Experiences of Aboriginal Students in Tertiary Education, Curtin, 1995 Experience of Resilience to Depression in Australian Adolescents, Curtin, 1994 Attitudes and Future Direction of Waste Water in WA, CSIRO, 1994 Community Attitudes to a Wool Scouring Plant in Fremantle, CSIRO, 1994 Selected Employee Attitudes in the WA Building Industry, BDO Accounting, 1993 DOLA Employee Opinions of Present/Future Training Needs, Davidson & Trahaire, 1992
Training
- Research Skills Training & Community Consultation Training, Curtin; Murdoch; WALGA; Native Title Tribunal; ABS.
- Microsoft Office Training, Micro-mouse.
- Business Skills Training, David Wells & Associates; Australian Institute of Management; Strategic Leadership Consulting; Australian Quality Council; Cochrane.
- HR training, Cullen, Mercer, Egan & Dell (MCED); TRIM Captura.
- SPSS for Windows; Curtin, ECU.
- Range of Qualitative Methods-such as thematic analysis, Narrative Analysis, Ethnographies; Curtin, ECU.
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training, Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute.
Additional Information
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For examples of specific community/environmental project visit my LinkedIn page
Timeline
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER (ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST)
WAAC (WA AIDS Council)
01.2024 - Current
RESEARCH OFFICER
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
03.2021 - 09.2021
COMMUNITY CONSULTANT
SOCIAL INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT (Conflict Resolution)
11.2019 - 03.2021
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT, CURTIN UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 01.2016
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Centre for Applied Research, Evaluation & Innovation
01.2013 - 01.2016
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Centre for Labour Market Research, Curtin
01.2011 - 01.2012
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Alzheimer’s WA
01.2007 - 01.2010
RESEARCH FELLOW
Centre for Research on Aging
01.2007 - 01.2010
COMMUNITY RESEARCH CONSULTANT
School of Psychology, Curtin
01.2004 - 01.2006
COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER
City of Nedlands
01.2000 - 01.2003
Doctor of Philosophy (Community Psychology) -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 1st Class Hons -
Curtin University
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) - Sociology and Economics
Curtin University
Mediator -
Resolution Institute
Certificate 3 In Micro Business Operations -
ABS Institute
Certificate 4 in Small Business Management -
ABS Institute
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