Social Media Officer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Consultant

• Nov 2018 - Present

Implementation Consultant

• Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

Engagement Manager

• May 2018 - Jul 2022

Bang the Table’s Engagement Managers (EMs) are highly experienced community engagement specialists. The job is a fluid mix of mentoring, consulting, relationship management, training, issues management, and problem-solving. While EMs are supported by an online Helpdesk team and a range of other client services strategies, they are the primary point of contact for Bang the Table clients. EMs are therefore primarily responsible for ensuring that Bang the Table’s clients get great value out of using EngagementHQ; that they feel comfortable and competent as system administrators of EngagementHQ; and that they have every opportunity to implement highly effective online engagement strategies using EngagementHQ. In addition, EMs are responsible for educating the broader professional communications and community engagement sector about best-practice digital engagement.My role is as the Engagement Manager for NSW Local Government at this time. Show less

Program and Advocacy Officer

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

Program and Advocacy Officer: supports several working groups; manages communication; program and advocacy support including content management of the SSROC website and social media accounts; collation and distribution of monthly eNews and quarterly Newsletters; promotions and marketing of SSROC events and activities; minor graphic design; and when required provides program support. Program and Advocacy Officer: supports several working groups; manages communication; program and advocacy support including content management of the SSROC website and social media accounts; collation and distribution of monthly eNews and quarterly Newsletters; promotions and marketing of SSROC events and activities; minor graphic design; and when required provides program support.

Sector Development Manager

• May 2015 - Mar 2017

Sector Development Manager CTO Community Transport Organisation PRIMARY ROLE is broadly to support the development of the community transport sector; with a view to facilitating communication between the sector and Transport for NSW, assisting with the professional development and growth of community transport services during the current period of reform and transition. The Sector Coordination Manager will be an effective and energetic deliverer of collaboration, engagement, partnership, innovation and entrepreneurialism and will work closely with key stakeholders in facilitating improvement in service delivery. Show less

Cre8or

• Dec 2010 - Jan 2017

K82e Cre8ions is the Handmade Business of Kate Toohey, an Ipswich artisan and entrepreneur. Handmade items range from clothing and jewellery to cork boards and mixed media artworks. Pieces can be commissioned from existing designs, or new ideas can be brought in for interpretation and wonder! Services include personally designed pieces to suit special occasions or themes and upcycling items for renewed use and new love. K8's passion is for beauty and transitions from the mundane to the divine! K82e Cre8ions is the Handmade Business of Kate Toohey, an Ipswich artisan and entrepreneur. Handmade items range from clothing and jewellery to cork boards and mixed media artworks. Pieces can be commissioned from existing designs, or new ideas can be brought in for interpretation and wonder! Services include personally designed pieces to suit special occasions or themes and upcycling items for renewed use and new love. K8's passion is for beauty and transitions from the mundane to the divine!

Youth Development Officer

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

The Somerset Regional Council Youth Development Officer role is a new role for the region and for Council. Youth Development work in a local government context includes a range of activities ranging on a spectrum from direct service delivery (such as school holiday programs) through to policy development (such as a youth engagement strategy). My current work is focussed on developing the role for the region; networking and making contacts within the local young people and their communities; and developing and refining Council's youth strategies, policies and frameworks. Show less

Youth Development Officer

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

PRIMARY ROLE Provide a leadership role in the delivery of Council’s Community Development initiatives, including the planning, development, establishment and delivery of Council endorsed youth engagement strategies and development of strategic partnerships between Council, non-government and government agencies and local diverse young people to inform and achieve the intended outcomes of the Council’s Corporate Plan. RESPONSIBILITIES Engage with local young people, youth and community agencies and other community stakeholders to identify the needs and aspirations of local youth; coordinate, support and facilitate the Goodna and Ipswich Youth Interagency Network and the Ipswich Child and Youth Focussed Alliance; coordinate, support and facilitate the Ipswich and the Indigenous Youth Advisory Councils (IIYAC); administer funds and manage budgets for project work; develop and deliver effective community development/planning services including school holiday programs, bi-annual Swich On Youth Forum, National Youth Week, after-school programming and other programs as developed or required; support of various grants applications and project development in collaboration with local agencies and community stakeholders; undertake preliminary research and policy development for the Ipswich Youth Development Strategy; broker partnerships between Ipswich City Council and local agencies and businesses, broker key partnerships between stakeholders, agencies and business; facilitate cross-departmental partnerships within Council Show less

co-owner

• Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

Soulful Stomp Productions is the love-child of Natasha Campbell and Katie Toohey (me), we run Music and Market festivals and events with a focus on Blues, Folk, Jazz, Soul, Alternative Rock, Blues-Rock and Roots music and local and or handmade artisans and markets. Our events are designed to be enjoyable and fun, with a focus on promoting the Ipswich Area and the talented and creative people who live here. We also showcase people/bands/products from SE Qld as that encourages visitors to come out and play in Ipswich. Show less

Travel Insurance Claims Case Manager

• May 2011 - Dec 2011

Travel claims administration and management, including client data management, data entry, file management, file notes, record keeping, customer service and conflict management. Travel claims administration and management, including client data management, data entry, file management, file notes, record keeping, customer service and conflict management.

Sales Representative and Event Manager

• Mar 2009 - Oct 2011

Soulful Spring Sounds and GrapeStomp Festival organiser, markets, sales, wine tasting and appreciation, Cellar Door sales and tastings, cafe waitstaff, marketing and promotions, client contact, market/off-site stalls, data entry. Soulful Spring Sounds and GrapeStomp Festival organiser, markets, sales, wine tasting and appreciation, Cellar Door sales and tastings, cafe waitstaff, marketing and promotions, client contact, market/off-site stalls, data entry.

Office Manager and junior technician

• Mar 2011 - May 2011

Office management, accounts payable, client liaison, product ordering and management, marketing, client data entry and management, computer building, hardware and software installation. Office management, accounts payable, client liaison, product ordering and management, marketing, client data entry and management, computer building, hardware and software installation.

Senior Client Services Officer

• Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

Administration and office management, including maintaining stationary supplies (including Product Disclosure Statements, application forms and information resources), front office presentation, meeting room management; new business lodgements, including Superannuation, Personal Insurance and Investment applications; outstanding new business application follow up; client data management including data entry, file management, file notes, record keeping; diary management; Client Management including events, campaigns and client requests; leadership in the office via effective provision of structure, mentoring and a focus on continuous improvement. Show less

Deputy Chair

• 2000 - 2001