Simone Wright
Regional Development Officer
KOROIT,VIC
Summary
Experienced Project and Procurement Officer with a strong background in government and private sector roles, bringing over a decade of expertise in project support, procurement, and administrative leadership.
Currently a Regional Development Officer at Regional Development Victoria, with responsibilities including managing and monitoring grant applications, delivering government funding programs, and fostering key relationships with stakeholders and agencies.
My previous role as a Project Support Officer at Agriculture Victoria involved high-level administrative support, team leadership, and end-to-end sourcing where I demonstrated proficiency in applying Victorian Government Purchasing Board guidelines.
Known for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Development Officer
Regional Development Victoria, DJSIR
Portland
12.2022 - Current
- Assist in delivering government funding programs and initiatives across the region
- Administer, process, and monitor grant applications and projects, including payments, variations, risk management, milestone delivery, record keeping, reporting, and follow-up with clients
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and government agencies
- Provide accurate, timely information and ensure appropriate client follow-up action is taken.
Project Support Officer, Resourcing Coordinator & Warrnambool Site Leader
Agriculture Victoria, DEECA
Warrnambool
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Facilitate and manage end-to-end sourcing activities, utilising Oracle
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Program Manager and Dairy Team, including diary management, meeting coordination, and documentation preparation
- Respond to external and internal enquiries, liaise with senior departmental staff and key stakeholders
- Develop and maintain effective networks within the Directorate and other government agencies
- Contribute to emergency management as a Resourcing Coordinator for Agriculture Services
- Lead the Warrnambool DJPR office, fostering a collaborative work environment and organising site activities.
Practice Manager/Administration
Warrnambool Physiotherapy Centre
Warrnambool
05.2010 - 06.2016
- Communicated effectively with practitioners and patients
- Organised and managed daily diaries
- Ensured compliance with patient medical records and confidentiality legislation
- Managed high volume of inbound calls and face-to-face customer service
- Marketed the business and services
- Handled accounts and debt collection, including Workcover, TAC, Medicare, and DVA invoicing
- Implemented new hardware and software for accounting and medical notes
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including advertising, selection, interviewing, and hiring.
Personal Banker
ANZ
Warrnambool
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Sales and marketing
- Customer service liaison
- Complied with banking legislation and guidelines
- Managed branch operation duties and participated in meetings
- Met and exceeded monthly targets
- Handled large cash transactions and general banking enquiries.
Mobile Mortgage Broker/Administration Assistant
Aussie Home loans
Melbourne
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Ran and managed an incorporated company
- Marketed and prospected for clients
- Evaluated and assessed client needs
- Negotiated with lenders and met monthly targets
- Managed bookkeeping and BAS preparation.
Education
Diploma of Business -
MEGT
02.2013 - 11.2013
Skills
- Vendor Sourcing Expertise: Essential for effectively finding and negotiating with suppliers to meet procurement needs
- Supplier Relationship Management: Crucial for maintaining and optimising relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Important for identifying issues in the procurement process and finding effective solutions
- High-Level Support Functions: Useful for managing sensitive information and high-level meetings, which are often part of procurement roles
- Proactive Responsiveness: Valuable for addressing and managing critical activities and overcoming barriers in the procurement process
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Key for drafting clear procurement documents and communicating with suppliers and stakeholders
- Efficient Self-Management: Important for organising and managing procurement-related information and documentation
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Helpful for building rapport and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, though it’s typically less critical than specific procurement expertise
Timeline
Regional Development Officer
Regional Development Victoria, DJSIR
12.2022 - Current
Project Support Officer, Resourcing Coordinator & Warrnambool Site Leader
Agriculture Victoria, DEECA
06.2016 - 12.2022
Diploma of Business -
MEGT
02.2013 - 11.2013
Practice Manager/Administration
Warrnambool Physiotherapy Centre
05.2010 - 06.2016
Personal Banker
ANZ
01.2009 - 01.2010
Mobile Mortgage Broker/Administration Assistant
Aussie Home loans
01.2005 - 01.2009
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