Jen Fitzgerald

Field Organiser at CPSU (PSU)
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
Tasmania, Australia, AU
Languages
  • Spanish -
Skills

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now
You need to have a working account to view this content.
Join now

Credentials

  • Organising for Power
    Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
    Oct, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mental Health First Aid
    Mental Health First Aid Australia
    Aug, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Managing Ethical Risks on Public Sector Boards
    Integrity Commission

Experience

  • Community & Public Sector Union (CPSU - PSU Group)
    • Australia
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Organiser
      • Feb 2013 - Present

      Utilise high-level communications and interpersonal skills to motivate volunteers and members to work towards common goals. Lead and build relationships to develop individuals and groups. Advise members on a range of issues, including interpreting policy and legislation. Plan and implement strategies for change. Utilise high-level communications and interpersonal skills to motivate volunteers and members to work towards common goals. Lead and build relationships to develop individuals and groups. Advise members on a range of issues, including interpreting policy and legislation. Plan and implement strategies for change.

  • Tasmanian Library Advisory Board
    • Board Member (voluntary)
      • 2011 - Present

      Members of the Tasmanian Library Advisory Board are nominated by the Minister for Education (and LGAT) to represent the wider community. The Board provides advice to the Minister on a range of issues relating to library services. Members of the Tasmanian Library Advisory Board are nominated by the Minister for Education (and LGAT) to represent the wider community. The Board provides advice to the Minister on a range of issues relating to library services.

  • Department of Education, Tasmania and Stash Cupboard
    • Tasmania, Australia
    • Adult Education Tutor
      • Jun 2010 - Jul 2015

      Design innovative course content and learning materials. Communicate effectively to achieve learning outcomes,making full use of available technological resources. Evaluate student satisfaction. Design innovative course content and learning materials. Communicate effectively to achieve learning outcomes,making full use of available technological resources. Evaluate student satisfaction.

  • Department of Premier and Cabinet (Tas)
    • Australia
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Artist (Freelance)
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

      Use creative means to include young girls in the ST.ART (street art) festival in 2012, and design and produce a centrepiece for the Clarence Jazz Festival in 2013. Use creative means to include young girls in the ST.ART (street art) festival in 2012, and design and produce a centrepiece for the Clarence Jazz Festival in 2013.

  • Health and Community Services Union (HACSU)
    • Tasmania, Australia
    • Communications Officer
      • Aug 2005 - Dec 2006

      Work independently to research, write, edit and design quarterly newspaper and campaign materials utilising high-level written communication skills and an ability to understand and analyse complex industrial issues. Implement Branch and National media strategies. Work independently to research, write, edit and design quarterly newspaper and campaign materials utilising high-level written communication skills and an ability to understand and analyse complex industrial issues. Implement Branch and National media strategies.

  • Working Women's Centre
    • Co-Director
      • Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

      Utilise a comprehensive understanding of the Commonwealth and State industrial relations systems, including industrial awards and relevant legislation, to manage, supervise and train staff while undertaking a complex caseload. Prepare grant applications and manage successful grant programs. Control and monitor budget. Manage core-funding contracts: includes reporting; implementing guidelines and ensuring targets are met. Liaise with government, unions, community groups and other key stakeholders using well-developed interpersonal skills. Direct WWC publicity and edit publications and promotional material. Direct and implement strategic planning. Develop media releases and give interviews. Plan and manage meetings. Prepare financial reports and annual report. Show less

  • Working Women's Centre Tasmania
    • Tasmania, Australia
    • Industrial Officer
      • Mar 2002 - Mar 2004

      Provide advice and advocacy to Centre clients on a range of State and Federal industrial and employment issues. Advocate in conciliation meetings and at formal hearings. Recovered over $100,000 in unpaid wages and assisted in numerous reinstatements. Plan, compile, promote and deliver a range of training on workers’ rights using adult learning principles. Research and write publications. Liaise with a broad range of community groups. Provide advice and advocacy to Centre clients on a range of State and Federal industrial and employment issues. Advocate in conciliation meetings and at formal hearings. Recovered over $100,000 in unpaid wages and assisted in numerous reinstatements. Plan, compile, promote and deliver a range of training on workers’ rights using adult learning principles. Research and write publications. Liaise with a broad range of community groups.

Education

  • University of Tasmania
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons, Women's Studies
    2000 - 2001
  • University of Tasmania
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and English
    1996 - 2000

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now