Experience

Edith Cowan University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Equity projects officer

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior program and policy officer (APS 6), International development, disability inclusion

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

• Program and policy officer, disability inclusion

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2019



Department of Social Services (DSS)

• Australia
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate - Disability employment taskforce

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

• Graduate - Disability and Carers Policy

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Department of Social Services is Australia's pre-eminent social policy agency. The Department provides advice to the Minister on strategic governance issues associated with portfolio bodies including Ministerial appointments, performance outcomes and their contribution to the Government’s broader policy agenda.My role encompasses: • Performing research and analysis to inform the development of policies and programmes• Advising on the merits and impacts of different options • Contribute to the coordination of major events and conferences organised by the area• Undertake research and assist in the preparation of responses, briefs, submissions and reports for the Minister and the Department’s Senior Executives• Contribute to the establishment of protocols and mechanisms that enhance intergovernmental relations • Contribute to the development of team objectives for short-term tasks and strategic planning for longer-term initiatives



Australian Network on Disability

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Nov 2014

  The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is a not-for-profit organisation resourced by its members to advance the inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business. We help our members and clients to welcome people with disability as employees, customers and suppliers. Our highly skilled disability consultants come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, meaning we will always provide you with the consultant with the most relevant skills and experience for your organisation's specific situation. We are not an employment agency, and do not find jobs for people with disability. Rather, we work with our member organisations so that they become more confident and prepared to welcome people with disability into their organisations.



Australian Government Department of Education

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant to WA State Manager and Indigenous Leader

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  The Australian Government Department of Education is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality and affordable childcare; early childhood education, school education, post-school, higher education, international education and academic research. My role encompasses: • Supports strategic direction by drawing on information from diverse sources and uses experience to analyse what information is important and how it should be used. • Demonstrated ability in administration of State Office activities by examination of material and events in order of priority for attention of the State Manager • Exercise initiative and judgment in researching and providing background information to correspondence for the State Manager • Undertakes objective, systematic analysis and draws accurate conclusions based on evidence • Exemplifying a high level of discretion, maturity, and judgement in responding to inquiries arising from staff members and other key stakeholders



Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  I worked with the WA branch of the former Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and was placed in the Early Childhood, Youth and Transitions Branch to work on a Closing the Gap data project. I produced a Snapshot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Education and Care in WA (2012-13) and presented the findings to the WA State Manager and staff. I was valued as a member of the team and was encouraged to push beyond my limits in public speaking. The work at DEEWR is rewarding, important and interesting. Working on the project helped me develop research and writing skills. Moreover, everyone was willing to assist me and this support really helped me to excel.



Typo - Cotton On Group Australia

• Senior Retail Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Skilled in achieving sales in a competitive retail store environment • Experience in managing budgets and delivery of company’s key performance indicator (KPI) goals • Extensive practice in generating rosters for staff members • Proficient in handling stock and visual merchandising • Skilled in achieving sales in a competitive retail store environment • Experience in managing budgets and delivery of company’s key performance indicator (KPI) goals • Extensive practice in generating rosters for staff members • Proficient in handling stock and visual merchandising



South Perth Youth Network

• Assistant Community Development Officer

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Experience in assisting the community development officer in crafting event proposal and organising South Perth Youth Network (SPYN) events, e.g. Australia Day celebrations and National Youth Week • Experience in publishing media kits and organising press conferences for community events • Competent in presenting road traffic and weather reports for a community radio show • Ability to prepare meeting reports, activity evaluation and acquittal report for a grant program • Experience in assisting the community development officer in crafting event proposal and organising South Perth Youth Network (SPYN) events, e.g. Australia Day celebrations and National Youth Week • Experience in publishing media kits and organising press conferences for community events • Competent in presenting road traffic and weather reports for a community radio show • Ability to prepare meeting reports, activity evaluation and acquittal report for a grant program



The Emmanuel Centre

• Disability Worker

  • Dec 2009 - Jul 2012

  The Emmanuel Centre is a volunteer-run self-help centre for people with disabilities. A number of support groups and organisations are involved in running the centre. The centre aim to provide a caring, supportive environment for those living with disabilities. My role encompasses: • Organising school visits and running workshops to promote disability awareness • Improving disability access for the deaf and hard of hearing people in Catholic parishes and schools • Branding and marketing for disability conferences and fundraising events • Website development for the creation of a fully accessible website



St. Benedict’s Catholic Parish Applecross

• Youth Worker

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Experienced team player in a team of youth workers for marketing and implementing youth programs • Ability to encourage participation of young people in the community life of the parish • Extensive practice in recruiting volunteers and provide training • Understanding of social media and maintaining online content for the church’s various social media accounts • Experienced team player in a team of youth workers for marketing and implementing youth programs • Ability to encourage participation of young people in the community life of the parish • Extensive practice in recruiting volunteers and provide training • Understanding of social media and maintaining online content for the church’s various social media accounts



Jdesign

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Ability to independently take briefs and develop design jobs from conceptual presentations to final press-ready artwork • Practical knowledge in creating packaging, catalogues, email newsletters, and other marketing materials • Experienced team player in a team of graphic and web designers to research and develop design projects • Ability to independently take briefs and develop design jobs from conceptual presentations to final press-ready artwork • Practical knowledge in creating packaging, catalogues, email newsletters, and other marketing materials • Experienced team player in a team of graphic and web designers to research and develop design projects