Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Passions
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Vilma Minisini

Vilma Minisini

51 Creek Drive, Verrierdale,QLD

Summary

Experienced Wellbeing Workforce Professional with a strong track record of developing and implementing successful programs aimed at enhancing student well-being and academic performance. Skilled in counselling and conflict resolution, prepared to make a significant impact through effective student support and program implementation. Proven expertise lies in enhancing student development and well-being, while strong collaboration skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs have been highly valued.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellbeing Workforce Guidance Officer

Education Queensland
10.2024 - Current

Mild to moderate Counselling:
Student Services: Tier 1 and 2 Case Management, tracking student data and pre and post-response strategies.
Assessment and Support: Conducted data-driven assessments and trauma-informed counselling, fostering resilience.
Mental Health & Disability: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for culturally sensitive, strength-based interventions.
Student Engagement: Advocated for student voice and established collaborative networks integrating school and community resources.
Core Skills
Guidance & Leadership: Proficient in case management, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational support.
Network Facilitation: Build cross-sector partnerships for educational and career opportunities.
Data-Driven Support: Utilises assessments to deliver impactful, personalised interventions.

Guidance Officer

Atherton Cluster, Mareeba SHS; Herberton SS and Ravenshoe SS
02.2022 - Current

Student Protection: Led protocols and complex case management for critical incidents and legal responses.
Student Services: Managed complex cases, developing tracking systems and crisis response strategies.
Assessment and Support: Conducted data-driven assessments and trauma-informed counselling, fostering resilience.
Community Networks: Engaged in Paediatric Case Conferences and Medical Action Groups, bridging welfare, education, and health services. Developed "Menu of Support" to connect community resources for student pathways and family support.
Mental Health & Disability: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for culturally sensitive, strength-based interventions.
Student Engagement: Advocated for student voice and established collaborative networks integrating school and community resources.
Core Skills
Guidance & Leadership: Proficient in case management, crisis intervention, and psychoeducational support.
Network Facilitation: Built cross-sector partnerships for educational and career opportunities.
Data-Driven Support: Utilises assessments to deliver impactful, personalised interventions.

Head of Special Education

Ravenshoe SS and Savannah Cluster
01.2017 - 02.2022

Teaching & Learning: Co-led differentiated instruction, and facilitated AARA, QCE/QCIA, ICPs, and NAPLAN processes.
Advocacy: Championed student adjustments (DDA, AIMS, NCCD); managed Year 11/12 QCIA and post-school planning.
Community Engagement: Supported distance learners, and developed partnerships.
Behaviour & Case Management: Led case management, home visits, and collaborative behaviour strategies.
Leadership Roles: Part of Ravenshoe Leadership Team; managed disability programs, and co-designed case management systems.
Program Development: Facilitated trauma-informed pedagogy, and built pathways for high-needs students.
Staff Development: Led PDP processes, observed lessons, provided feedback on relationships and mental health awareness.
Resource & Communication Management: Oversaw budgets, campus assets, maintenance, and HR operations
Core Strengths
Leadership: Provides expert guidance in crisis management, school community support, and wellbeing.
Collaboration: Builds effective networks for quality educational outcomes.
Proactivity: Develop trauma-informed, culturally respectful programs.
Resilience: Fosters safe, resilient learning environments.
Communication: Skilled in empathetic, strategic engagement with stakeholders.
Case Management: Expert in managing complex cases with culturally responsive support.
Professional Development Highlights
Management Foundations – Department of Education QLD, 2024
Student Protection Training – Department of Education, QLD, 2024
Suicide Risk Continuum Training – APACS Conference, QGCA
Complex Case Management, Trauma-Informed Practices

Education

Indigenous Psychology and Decolonising Neuropsychology -

APS - Australian Psychological Society
Online
01.2024

Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy: The Foundation Course - Trauma Counselling

Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
01.2024

Management Foundations program -

Department of Education Queensland
01.2024

Student Protection training course -

Department of Education Queensland
01.2024

Certificate of Completion - Principles and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy -

APS - Australian Psychological Society
12.2023

Certificate -

Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
01-2023

Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science -

Australian College of Applied Psychology
01.2022

Master of Education - Guidance And Counselling -

University of Southern Queensland
01.2021

Advance Diploma Arts - Literature and Film/History

Central Queensland University
01.2005

B Ed - Early Childhood Studies

Central Queensland University
01.2000

Skills

  • Empathetic and Interpersonal
  • Relational Collaboration
  • Compassionate and Reflective
  • Mindful, Inclusive and Ethical
  • Creative
  • Communicative
  • Research Driven - Analytical and Strategic
  • Culturally and Demographically Sensitive
  • Counselling expertise
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Student Motivated

Languages

Italian

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Visual/Digital Art/Therapy
  • Learning
  • Mindfulness
  • Travelling
  • Hiking
  • Artisan crafts and food preparation
  • Music
  • Dancing

Passions

  • Trauma Informed Expressive Therapy and Counselling
  • Neuro-Psychotherapist focused on Expressive and Creative Therapies
  • Data Informed Therapy Design

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Queensland Health Paediatric Team and Mulungu Primary Health Care Service - Midin Clinic Indigenous health Team in the development of effective and efficient Paediatric Case Management.
  • Savannah Cluster Wellbeing and Allied Health Outreach Services Team
  • Tablelands Menu of Support


Affiliations

  • QGCA
  • AGCA
  • QTU

Timeline

Wellbeing Workforce Guidance Officer

Education Queensland
10.2024 - Current

Guidance Officer

Atherton Cluster, Mareeba SHS; Herberton SS and Ravenshoe SS
02.2022 - Current

Head of Special Education

Ravenshoe SS and Savannah Cluster
01.2017 - 02.2022

Management Foundations program -

Department of Education Queensland

Student Protection training course -

Department of Education Queensland

Certificate of Completion - Principles and practice of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy -

APS - Australian Psychological Society

Advance Diploma Arts - Literature and Film/History

Central Queensland University

B Ed - Early Childhood Studies

Central Queensland University

Indigenous Psychology and Decolonising Neuropsychology -

APS - Australian Psychological Society

Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy: The Foundation Course - Trauma Counselling

Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute

Certificate -

Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute

Graduate Certificate of Psychological Science -

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Master of Education - Guidance And Counselling -

University of Southern Queensland
Vilma Minisini