Experience

YMCA NSW

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Children's Services Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Managing 7 OSHC Services within the Central Coast LGA on Department of Education school sites. Mentoring and team management with a strength based approach. Flexible approach to primary school aged care with a focus on community and continuous improvement. Managing 7 OSHC Services within the Central Coast LGA on Department of Education school sites. Mentoring and team management with a strength based approach. Flexible approach to primary school aged care with a focus on community and continuous improvement.



Atwea College

• Australia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• RTO Training Coordinator in Adult Community Education

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Training Coordinator for NFP RTO in the Newcastle region. Working in adult education and vocational training. Small group training facilitation with focus on clients with disability and employment pathway programs. Training Coordinator for NFP RTO in the Newcastle region. Working in adult education and vocational training. Small group training facilitation with focus on clients with disability and employment pathway programs.



Disability Services Australia (DSA)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Children's Services Trainer and Assessor (Mets Training)

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

  Delivery of Children's Services qualifications though training and assessment. Flexibility in application face-to-face or virtual learning with a focus on Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter regions. Delivery of Children's Services qualifications though training and assessment. Flexibility in application face-to-face or virtual learning with a focus on Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter regions.



Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW

• State Manager, Children's Services

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2021

  January 2019 I will be the State Manager for Children's Services at PCYC, running OOSH services for children 5-12yrs olds within community hubs in regional locations. January 2019 I will be the State Manager for Children's Services at PCYC, running OOSH services for children 5-12yrs olds within community hubs in regional locations.

• Quality and Compliance Manager- Children's Services

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Within my new role my focus is to support and develop quality in children’s services, working alongside our OSHC services and to assist with specialised children’s programs within YMCA Recreation Centres. My role has a strong link into the implementation of My Time, Our Place Educational Framework within OOSH services plus advocacy work within the middle childhood years for all Australian children.

• Area Manager Children's Services

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Area Manager for South West Sydney, managing 8 OSHC services on the grounds of local public schools. My goal is to ensure we offer the best facilities for children and families in a supportive, caring environment with clear learning outcomes. I am passionate in providing high quality care for families in local communities.



City of Sydney

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader and acting Middle Childhood Services Coordinator- Child & Family Services

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2016

  Running an out of school hours program for children 5-12yrs. Implementing an educational program that is directly linked to 'My Time, Our Place' learning outcomes. While working for City of Sydney I acted in the Middle Childhood Services Coordinator at various times. Additionally I was a member of the employee recognition awards working group. Running an out of school hours program for children 5-12yrs. Implementing an educational program that is directly linked to 'My Time, Our Place' learning outcomes. While working for City of Sydney I acted in the Middle Childhood Services Coordinator at various times. Additionally I was a member of the employee recognition awards working group.



Gowrie NSW

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• OOSH Coordinator

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2010

  Joint OOSH coordinator for Gowrie NSW on the grounds of Erskineville Public School. A traditional set up and pack away program with a great working relationship with the school. Joint OOSH coordinator for Gowrie NSW on the grounds of Erskineville Public School. A traditional set up and pack away program with a great working relationship with the school.



Peakhurst Kindergarten

• Authorised Supervisor

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2006

  Running a well established private 20 place kindergarten within a small local community. Offered a specific preschool program with links into the school education curriculum. Running a well established private 20 place kindergarten within a small local community. Offered a specific preschool program with links into the school education curriculum.



The Grace Childcare Centre

• Australia
• Individual and Family Services

• Toddler Group Teacher

  • Feb 2001 - Sep 2004

  Working in a community based long day care, I was responsible for providing a quality program for children 2-3 years olds. Also ensuring their daily needs were met in a high quality environment. Working in a community based long day care, I was responsible for providing a quality program for children 2-3 years olds. Also ensuring their daily needs were met in a high quality environment.


Kingsgrove Community Aid
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Untrained Childcare Worker

  • Feb 2000 - Sep 2000