Viv Butler
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Versatile senior HR professional with experience in case management, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, policy design and strategic planning. Enthusiastic problem solver with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Career Transition Adviser
Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria
03.2022 - Current
- Providing case management support for redeployees and business units across the Department.
- Coordination and strategy across department workforce and employment programs pathways as well as stakeholder management including the Victorian career transition community of practice.
Team Leader
Whittlesea Community Connections
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Leading a team of Job Advocates under the Jobs Victoria Employment contract
- Coordinating delivery of Learn Local program under the Department of Education contract
- Mentor and guided employees to build their confidence, satisfaction and capacity for greater team and community outcomes
- Manage the design and operation of community led projects to increase employment and education for the communities across the north of Melbourne.
Strategic Adviser
City of Whittlesea
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed strategy and feasibility reports the future design of programs across the North of Melbourne
- Review key strategic Council plans and reports, analysis of workforce data and projections
- Documenting best practice models for increasing local employment opportunities and enhancing access to remote and flexible work arrangements.
Coordinator
Launch Housing
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
- Planned, created, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Developing and implementing sustainable employment pathways for people with lived experience of homelessness.
Employer Relations Officer
Hume City Council
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Brotherhood of St Laurence)
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders
- Evaluated and solved technical problems affecting project outcomes
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Monash Business School
Melbourne, VIC2021
Graduate Diploma of Change And Innovation -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC2019
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC2014
Accomplishments
- Developed award winning end-to-end employment program supporting people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne
- Responsible for 20% increase in retention in 2023/23 internship programs at the Department of Justice and Community Safety
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Career Transition Adviser
Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria
03.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Whittlesea Community Connections
05.2021 - 03.2022
Strategic Adviser
City of Whittlesea
11.2020 - 05.2021
Coordinator
Launch Housing
04.2017 - 10.2020
Employer Relations Officer
Hume City Council
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Monash Business School
Graduate Diploma of Change And Innovation -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
Victoria University
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