Tin'Gira Robe-Tobane

On a 9-month temporary contract as a Cultural Liaison Officer.

• Providing advice to management and staff on specific cultural and management issues pertaining to prisoners, contributing to their case management and sentence management and consulting with relevant multi-cultural communities and organisations to support family contact for prisoners.
• Organised cultural events such as NAIDOC week celebrations
• Coordinated with government agencies to address the needs of culturally diverse populations, improving access to essential services.
• Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
• Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
• Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.

• Assist young people who are disadvantaged, disengaged, homeless or at homelessness to reach outcomes with Case Management.
• Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
• Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
• Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
• Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
• Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behaviour and actions i
• Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
• Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours
• Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.

• Aided in the preparation of construction sites, clearing debris, setting up necessary equipment, and organizing materials for efficient workflow.
• Contributed to successful road construction projects, performing various labor-intensive duties as required.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, machinery operations, or construction methods as required for specific project demands.
• Improved road construction project efficiency by diligently following safety protocols and procedures.

• Mentored young people subject to child protection orders from diverse backgrounds in developing life and living skills in a Residential home setting.
• Conducted assessments of program effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements based on feedback from participants.
• Assisted young people and families in navigating the youth justice and child protection services including, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
• Intervened in crisis situations and children experiencing at risk behaviour and disruptive incidents.
• contributing to case management goals and outcomes.

Casual position Cultural Advisor working on K’gari (Fraser Island) duties performed - identifying, assessing and comparing the heritage value of objects, places, practices, and determine how they acquired their heritage values

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• Conducted daily patrols of park boundaries and remote areas to monitor resource conditions, report violations, and maintain a visible presence for visitor safety.
• Collaborated with other rangers to develop effective patrol strategies, ensuring overall park safety and security.
• Enforced park rules and regulations fairly and consistently, educating visitors about responsible recreation practices when necessary.
• Performed facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve grounds and environment.
• Preserved natural resources by implementing sustainable practices and monitoring wildlife habitats.
• Developed strong relationships with local communities, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the preservation of natural spaces.
• Enforced rules and regulations to protect public and environment and issued citations for patterns of non-compliance or extreme violation.
• Developed and maintained accurate logs, reports and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Supported special events coordination such as festivals, campfire programs, and interpretive activities to enhance visitor experiences.

Casual Rail Worker -

Track maintenance duties included –

- Install and repair rail fastening systems.

- Maintain Rail joints.

- Removal of old railway sleepers and install new sleepers and track ballasting.

- Maintain and use of hand tools and operate minor mechanical equipment.

- Measure and record track Geometry.

- Working directly with children and young people, helping to build life skills and developing healthy relationships and assisting work making the right decisions were some of my responsibilities.

- Designing and running projects over the school holidays

- Mentoring through yarn up sessions with a group of young people

- Maintaining confidential records

- Writing and presenting reports

- Facilitating Cultural activities

- Working with other organisation and government agencies such as schools, community groups, PCYC, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP), Youth Justice, Child Safety and the local police.

• Installed solar panels on large-scale solar panel project on a Childers property.
• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale solar panel project on time and within budget constraints.
• Developed efficient installation techniques to decrease labor time.
• Ensured safety compliance by following industry guidelines during all installations and maintenance tasks.
• Evaluated potential risks and challenges related to solar panel installations, implementing appropriate solutions to minimize issues.