Liz Benson

Instructional Design Specialist at VTS Vocational Training Services
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Perth Area
Languages
  • Italian -

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Credentials

  • TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
    Auswright Training Pty Ltd t/as First Choice Training
    Jan, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Governance & Risk Management
    Governance Institute of Australia
    Jul, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Company Director
    Australian Institute of Company Directors
    Mar, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • Strategic Management
    The University of Western Australia

Experience

    • Australia
    • Technical and Vocational Training
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructional Design Specialist
      • Oct 2022 - Present

    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Trainer/Assessor/Facilitator/Lecturer/Design & Development/Validation
      • Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

      SKILLS AND BACKGROUND − Expertise in strategic leadership and management − Familiarity with technology, especially in specialty areas − Knowledge of record-keeping practices − Knowledge of laboratory data collection, reduction, analysis, and reporting techniques and requirements − Knowledge of Federal and state regulations − Familiarity with investigative techniques and procedures for compliance and audit − Knowledge of quality systems − Written and verbal communication skills PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES − Sense of fairness − Ability to communicate with personnel of different levels and personality types − Personal integrity, confidence, and leadership − Ability to focus on tasks at hand − Sense of order, planning ability − Strong personality, thick-skinned, strong backbone − Ability to question when something is not going well − Detail-oriented − Tenacity, willingness to take action when vulnerabilities and improper practices or activities are identified CHARACTERISTICS − Knowledgeable in my field − Strong decision-maker − Compassionate and caring − Innovative thinker − Highly adaptable and motivated − Ability to instill confidence in others

    • Australia
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator - Trainer/Assessor
      • Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

      Perth Campus Course Coordinator Trainer and Assessor for Diploma of Project Management, Advanced Diploma of Program Management, Certificate IV in Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management Perth Campus Course Coordinator Trainer and Assessor for Diploma of Project Management, Advanced Diploma of Program Management, Certificate IV in Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

    • Senior Teacher ESL English - Cambridge Academic English / Certificate IV Advanced English
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

      Teaching Cambridge Advanced Level English Teaching writing skills to mixed level class certificate II, III & IV Review and ensure all RTO documentation for all units are current and aligned to the TAS Senior Teacher responsibility assisting the Academic Director with compliance work Provide Professional Development to other teachers Teaching Cambridge Advanced Level English Teaching writing skills to mixed level class certificate II, III & IV Review and ensure all RTO documentation for all units are current and aligned to the TAS Senior Teacher responsibility assisting the Academic Director with compliance work Provide Professional Development to other teachers

    • Member of the Board of Directors - Treasurer & Company Secretary
      • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

      Aqua Gratis Ltd's mission is to pursue the following charitable purpose(s): i. To help transform the lives and give hope to people in need living in remote and developing communities ii. To provide access to safe drinking water iii. To provide education on hygiene and sanitation, with a clear focus that prevention is better than cure. For more information, please see Aqua Gratis’ website at www.aquagratis.org Company Secretary In addition to the responsibilities outlined for Directors, I also carry out the following: 1. Director of the Board - with legal and/or governance knowledge and experience 2. Maintain records of the Board ensuring effective management of organisation's records 3. Manage the Minutes of Board meetings 4. Ensure the Minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting 5. Familiar with legal documents (Constitution, Act, etc.) to note applicability during meetings 6. Responsible for ensuring all contractual matters are conducted appropriately. ________________________________________ Treasurer Job Description In addition to the responsibilities outlined for Directors, I also carry out the following: 1. Director of the Board - with accounting and/or financial background. 2. Provide oversight of the finances of the organisation 3. Review any fiscal matters of the organisation 4. Recommend annual budget to the Board for members' approval 5. Ensure development and Board review of financial policies and procedures. 6. Review the organisation's major supply contracts, and reports to the Board. ________________________________________

    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Jun 2011 - Jul 2016

      A Key member of the Executive Management Team reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and providing monthly reports to the Chair of the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee. Responsible for all financial management, regulatory and tax accounting, risk management and contract management. Provide leadership and direction on all financial & contract matters across other departments in the organisation. A Key member of the Executive Management Team reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and providing monthly reports to the Chair of the Finance, Investment and Risk Management Committee. Responsible for all financial management, regulatory and tax accounting, risk management and contract management. Provide leadership and direction on all financial & contract matters across other departments in the organisation.

    • Program Director
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

      • Manage the business deliverables of the Alesco HR project; deploy allocated resources including people, financial, physical and information to meet the Project’s objectives. • Provide expert advice to the Senior Project Manager and key stakeholders on the priorities, risks and implications, and remedial strategies of implementing the HR System within WA Health. • Build strategic alliances with stakeholders across WA Health to enable development, acceptability and achievement of the Program’s designated outcomes. • Create a work environment that is safe, fostering equity and diversity, enabling the achievement of personal and organisational goals, and facilitate accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables. • Represent the Project, as required, on Whole of Health and across Government committees and working parties usually concerning strategic issues.

    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO Diabetes WA
      • Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

      • Working with the Board to develop the strategic direction of the organisation; formulation of objectives, goals, time-lines, and strategies in all areas of organisation • Working with the management team to identify and drive process improvement through development and implementation of process improvement protocols and strategies • Working with the management team to develop annual business plans and KPIs to ensure and monitor successful implementation and alignment of these with the strategic direction of the organisation • Working with the President of the Board, to enable the Board to fulfil its governance function; including providing advice to ensure compliance with the organisation’s Rules and Constitution, and reporting requirements, including Annual General Meeting, monthly Board meetings, and Special Committee meetings • Facilitating consumer/community contribution to the development of health policies, planning, research and service delivery through the provision of:  information  education  advocacy and • Providing organisational leadership and strategic direction toward the achievement of the organisation’s values, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives • Contributing to the Diabetes Australia national movement in relation to national policies and initiatives • Collaborating with other members of the Diabetes Australia movement to increase national coordination of key health programs and projects which contributed to the achievement of DWA’s vision and mission • Representing DWA at key external working parties to advocate DWA’s mission while contributing to the strategic positioning of DWA in the health sector generally and specifically in relation to the diabetes community • Developing, fostering and maintaining effective partnerships

    • Australia
    • Research Services
    • Executive Director Corporate Services
      • Jan 2002 - Oct 2003

      Principal responsibilities: • Strategic Management – contributed to the development, management, implementation and review of the organisation’s operational planning and strategic business planning processes • In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, guided and supported the Board regarding their role and responsibilities particularly with regards to finance, IT, HR and administrative issues (including statutory and governance requirements) • Provided advice to the Board, Chief Executive Officer and the organisation’s senior management team in respect to all financial & human resources policies and practices, resource & facilities management, and administration functions relating to the organisation • Provided leadership to divisional staff including Identifying training needs for staff and facilitating staff development • Management of the finance, information technology, human resources and administrative and business support functions for the organisation including: All corporate financial functions, such as management accounting, budget development and control, financial analysis and reporting including monthly Board reports and Health Department Contracts reports and acquittals Development and implementation of Human Resource Policies and Procedures and the review of salary sacrifice opportunities for the organisation Reviewed and updated key IT systems including the organisation’s networking environment Managed the organisation’s resources and assets including investments in accordance with Board policy and directives Reviewed and developed processes to enable continuous improvements in the delivery of business support services • WA Management and CFO representative; at National strategic forums, such as commonwealth contract reviews, national budget committee review, data collection for cost modeling and analysis purposes, Improvement Business Steering Committee member and IT working group member and chair

Education

  • The University of Western Australia
    EMBA, Business Administration, Project Management and Operations
    2006 - 2007
  • Plenty Training
    Certificate IV TAE 40116, Training and Assessing
    2018 - 2018
  • First Choice Training
    TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Training and Assessment
    2017 - 2017
  • Australiasian Training Academy
    Advanced TESOL Diploma, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2016 - 2016
  • The University of Western Australia
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, Leadership and Business Administration
    2005 - 2006
  • Australian Graduate School of Management
    Graduate Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
    2001 - 2004
  • Australian Graduate School of Management
    Graduate Certificate Business Management (GCBM), Business/Commerce, General
    2000 - 2001
  • Plenty Training
    Dual Diploma TAE50116 + TAE50216, Training Design & Development and Vocational Education & Training
    2021 - 2022

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