Experience

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  Goulburn Mulwaree Council

  • Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

  • Duty Supervisor-Performing Arts Centre

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

    Privileged to ascertain the above position at the new Performing Arts Centre in the local LGA.

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  NSW Department of Education

  • Student Wellbeing Officer

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    NSW Department of Education in Regional NSW as Student Wellbeing Officer. Supporting students, parent/carers, schools and the broader community with focus on positive outcomes and pathways for students.

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  Justice Of The Peace

  • Northern Beaches

  • J.P

    • May 1999 - Present
    • Northern Beaches

    Registered Justice Of The Peace in the state of NSW

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  Angela's Tailor Made Ceremonies

  • Australia

  • Civil Marriage Celebrant

    • Jul 2004 - Present
    • Australia

    Appointed by the Attorney General's Department in July 2004.Over this period of time have had the privilege to conduct ceremonies for a diverse array of couples. I have performed in excess of 100+ ceremonies and thoroughly enjoyed travelling the exciting journey with every couple

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  S.T.A.R.T.T.S - Service Treatment And Rehabilitation for Torture Trauma Survivors

  • NSW

  • Freelance Contractor

    • 1995 - Present
    • NSW

    Contracted periodically, implementing Cultural Transition Programs for refugees during the Balkan's Civil War in the 1990's, continue to implement Settlement Programs for refugees from, Horn of Africa, Iran, Iraq & Tibet

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  NSW Department of Communities and Justice

  • NSW

  • Child Protection Worker

    • Aug 2016 - Jan 2022
    • NSW

    Supporting children, parents and families who are dealing with emotional abuse, sexual abuse, trauma and physical neglect. Advocating for families experiencing D.V and relationship breakdown from low socio-economics and culturally diverse backgrounds.

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  ICCOREIS Representative

  • NSW

  • Diocese Representative

    • Jan 2007 - May 2016
    • NSW

    Representative for the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitant Diocese of Australia & New Zealand under the appointment & jurisdiction of His Grace Bishop Irinej

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  Mission Australia

  • New South Wales, Australia

  • Caseworker

    • 2015 - 2016
    • New South Wales, Australia

    Worked intensively with children and families supporting trauma, D.V, Mental Health, drug misuse, parents incarcerated throughout their journey seeking restoration of their children/families.

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  NSW Department of Education

  • Northern Sydney Region

  • SaCC - Program Manager

    • Apr 2009 - Mar 2014
    • Northern Sydney Region

    Employment with the NSW Department of Education & Communities as the SaCC - Program Manager. Supporting families with children 0-8yrs with a focus on the brain developmental years. Implementing and facilitating programs and workshops for parents, i.e 1,2,3 Magic behavioural management & emotional coaching,Triple P for parents, Kindergarten Orientation, Cultural Transition & Settlement for refugee & migrant families, casework and counselling for parents. Parent induction sessions encompassing the NSW Education system, parent literacy programs, nutrition programs/healthy lunchboxes, supported playgroup,referral & support for victims of DV, case management, counselling one on one, supervision of staff. Preparation of Budgets/funding allocations, program accountability, strategic planning, monitoring and overseeing the successful implementation of projects & events. Extensive work with external stakeholders.

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  Community Connect Northern Beaches

  • Northern Beaches -Sydney

  • Chairperson of The Board of Directors

    • Oct 2009 - Oct 2013
    • Northern Beaches -Sydney

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  President of Church-School Congregation in Western Sydney

  • Western Sydney

  • First Female President

    • Mar 2007 - Feb 2011
    • Western Sydney

    First Female President at St Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Western Sydney (re-elected x 4 terms). Worked collaboratively with a dynamic board & parish priest, transitioning the parish forward with projects embracing and enhancing full parish/community participation in conjunction with the endorsement & guidance of His Grace Bishop Irinej

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  NSW Department of Education & Communities

  • Northern Sydney Region

  • Regional Community Liaison Officer

    • May 1993 - May 2009
    • Northern Sydney Region

    Employed in the permanent position with NSW Department of School Education, in the capacity of Regional Community Liaison Officer -Metropolitan North Region. Covering a geographical area from Sydney Harbour-Lake Macquarie a total of 324 state schools. Supporting families and/or children in the NSW public education system from K-12.Liaised & worked extensively with a wide range of clientele ranging from community based organisations, government & non-government stakeholders. Presented training packages and workshops to community leaders & elders/parents/school staff. Facilitated in-services at School/Regional & State Levels. Developed innovative staff developmental programs reflecting Departmental policy & protocol.

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  NSW Department of School Education

  • Northern Sydney region

  • Elected Spokeswoman for Metropolitan Northern Region

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
    • Northern Sydney region

    Nominated as Spokeswoman for Northern Sydney Region for four terms.Over the four year period mentored & supported women, enabling women to develop and further progress professionally.Facilitated/implemented workshops enabling women to access training, nurtured women with their personal development/growth and educational opportunities. Advocated for women to advance with their career paths.