Iris Silva Brito
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Suzanne Cook
Iris as my direct Manager was a strong leader, with the skills to effectively support myself and fellow staff in an inclusive manner. She is a focused person, not only in herself but also focused in helping staff to achieve goals and maximize their potential. Iris believes in ‘Team’ and the strengths, benefits and protection afforded by a strong multi-talented and diverse group of people. Iris encourage’s and motivate people to take ownership and thereby pass on their newly acquired knowledge and skills to the team. She is also aware of the issues that can create problems within a team, and has the skills to resolve these Iris believes in leading from the front, providing a positive role model and encouraging positive feedback. Iris is approachable and decisive. Iris has well developed diplomatic skill set that enables her to influence and build support for ideas and concepts as they arise. Thank you Iris Suzanne Cook Project officer of Community and Mental Health
Suzanne Cook
Iris as my direct Manager was a strong leader, with the skills to effectively support myself and fellow staff in an inclusive manner. She is a focused person, not only in herself but also focused in helping staff to achieve goals and maximize their potential. Iris believes in ‘Team’ and the strengths, benefits and protection afforded by a strong multi-talented and diverse group of people. Iris encourage’s and motivate people to take ownership and thereby pass on their newly acquired knowledge and skills to the team. She is also aware of the issues that can create problems within a team, and has the skills to resolve these Iris believes in leading from the front, providing a positive role model and encouraging positive feedback. Iris is approachable and decisive. Iris has well developed diplomatic skill set that enables her to influence and build support for ideas and concepts as they arise. Thank you Iris Suzanne Cook Project officer of Community and Mental Health
Suzanne Cook
Iris as my direct Manager was a strong leader, with the skills to effectively support myself and fellow staff in an inclusive manner. She is a focused person, not only in herself but also focused in helping staff to achieve goals and maximize their potential. Iris believes in ‘Team’ and the strengths, benefits and protection afforded by a strong multi-talented and diverse group of people. Iris encourage’s and motivate people to take ownership and thereby pass on their newly acquired knowledge and skills to the team. She is also aware of the issues that can create problems within a team, and has the skills to resolve these Iris believes in leading from the front, providing a positive role model and encouraging positive feedback. Iris is approachable and decisive. Iris has well developed diplomatic skill set that enables her to influence and build support for ideas and concepts as they arise. Thank you Iris Suzanne Cook Project officer of Community and Mental Health
Suzanne Cook
Iris as my direct Manager was a strong leader, with the skills to effectively support myself and fellow staff in an inclusive manner. She is a focused person, not only in herself but also focused in helping staff to achieve goals and maximize their potential. Iris believes in ‘Team’ and the strengths, benefits and protection afforded by a strong multi-talented and diverse group of people. Iris encourage’s and motivate people to take ownership and thereby pass on their newly acquired knowledge and skills to the team. She is also aware of the issues that can create problems within a team, and has the skills to resolve these Iris believes in leading from the front, providing a positive role model and encouraging positive feedback. Iris is approachable and decisive. Iris has well developed diplomatic skill set that enables her to influence and build support for ideas and concepts as they arise. Thank you Iris Suzanne Cook Project officer of Community and Mental Health
Credentials
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Designing Active Learning
NavitasApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Developing Professional Teacher Identity
NavitasApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Building a Professional Teacher Identity
Navitas Learning and Teaching -
Designing Active Learning
Navitas Learning and Teaching -
Iris Silva Brito - Social Worker
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) -
Social Worker
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Experience
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Australian College of Applied Professions
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Australia
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lecturer
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Lecturer- Field Education Social Work (Work Integrated Learning)
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May 2016 - Apr 2018
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COTA Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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CDC Consumer Engagement Project Officer
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Mar 2014 - May 2016
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Management Consultant - Aged and Disability sectors
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Sep 2010 - Apr 2016
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Compliance, Policy and Strategic Management Advisor
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Jan 2012 - May 2014
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Assisi Aid Projects
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Management Advisor
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
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Service Development Manager
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2011
Explore and develop new business options, contribute to the overall management of staff and continuous quality improvement efforts.
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Manager Operations
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
The role required management of the day to day operations. Among other duties, I was responsible for monitoring the efficiency and efficacy of government programs, internal and external stakeholder liaison, supervision of staff and the design of a large change management process.
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Senior Policy Analyst
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2007 - 2008
In this position, I was required to provide high-level research, analysis and quality advice to senior management.
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Service Development and Policy Advisor
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2006 - 2007
A role that focused on service development advice through policy analysis and service evaluation. Continuous improvement principles, participatory action research and Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) were the foundations used to support the organization to address service development and service users' integration in the organization and the community.
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Project Manager, Best Practice and Innovations
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2005 - 2006
I managed a large state-wide project in Aged Care for the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. Organisations part of the project included Wesley Mission, Uniting Aged Care, Prahran Mission and Unitincare Community Options. The project aimed at assisting senior managers to improve service delivery and quality systems, creating efficiencies through service planning, innovation and coordination. I managed a large state-wide project in Aged Care for the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. Organisations part of the project included Wesley Mission, Uniting Aged Care, Prahran Mission and Unitincare Community Options. The project aimed at assisting senior managers to improve service delivery and quality systems, creating efficiencies through service planning, innovation and coordination.
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Community Transport Coordinator
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2004 - 2005
Coordinated the operations of the Aged and Disability Community Transport services and overseeing service evaluation and implementation of Continuous Improvement processes as part of Best Value Legislation. Coordinated the operations of the Aged and Disability Community Transport services and overseeing service evaluation and implementation of Continuous Improvement processes as part of Best Value Legislation.
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Policy Coordinator Aged and Disability Services
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
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Public Relations Coordinator
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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Community Relations and Development Worker
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Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
Coordination and management of projects and general support work for carers, carer support group around the state, service providers through care information line, support group, information distribution and community education programs. Coordination and management of projects and general support work for carers, carer support group around the state, service providers through care information line, support group, information distribution and community education programs.
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Education
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2007 - 2007
Swinburne University of Technology
Applied Science; Grad. Certificate, Statistics -
2002 - 2004
RMIT University
MBA -
1993 - 1996
Victoria University
Honors Degree, Bachelor, Social Work
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