Ruth Jelley
Victorian Assistant Secretary (Professional Staff) at NTEU (National Tertiary Education Union)- Claim this Profile
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Leigh Blackall
Ruth is switched on. Assign her a task and she will deliver. She has a natural ability to manage and facilitate projects, and an inclination to lead if needed. Ruth is resourceful and resilient, gracious and professional in her conduct. I have worked with Ruth through an investigation into open education resources and practices at La Trobe University for 12 months. She not only brought her research skills to the table, but her experience with the publishing industry as well. It was soon evident that Ruth could manage our group, and she did this very well. She did an excellent job coordinating the Open Conference on Open Education in 2013, and graciously negotiated the many different perspectives and ideas raised, steering us toward tangible and useful outcomes. I would not hesitate in bringing Ruth into any project, but especially ones needing direction and help getting across the line.
Matthew Riddle
Ruth has reported to me since August 2012, at first working intensively on a project exploring open educational resources for use in undergraduate teaching, and then working more broadly on projects aiming to transform the learning experiences of students in new and innovative ways. Ruth is a capable and dedicated individual with excellent research skills, and has an inquiring mind with a strong interest in education. Her excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate complex ideas in meaningful ways make her an asset to any project. I would recommend Ruth as an organised and responsive team member who contributes high quality ideas, and an articulate presenter capable of producing written work of publishable standard.
Leigh Blackall
Ruth is switched on. Assign her a task and she will deliver. She has a natural ability to manage and facilitate projects, and an inclination to lead if needed. Ruth is resourceful and resilient, gracious and professional in her conduct. I have worked with Ruth through an investigation into open education resources and practices at La Trobe University for 12 months. She not only brought her research skills to the table, but her experience with the publishing industry as well. It was soon evident that Ruth could manage our group, and she did this very well. She did an excellent job coordinating the Open Conference on Open Education in 2013, and graciously negotiated the many different perspectives and ideas raised, steering us toward tangible and useful outcomes. I would not hesitate in bringing Ruth into any project, but especially ones needing direction and help getting across the line.
Matthew Riddle
Ruth has reported to me since August 2012, at first working intensively on a project exploring open educational resources for use in undergraduate teaching, and then working more broadly on projects aiming to transform the learning experiences of students in new and innovative ways. Ruth is a capable and dedicated individual with excellent research skills, and has an inquiring mind with a strong interest in education. Her excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate complex ideas in meaningful ways make her an asset to any project. I would recommend Ruth as an organised and responsive team member who contributes high quality ideas, and an articulate presenter capable of producing written work of publishable standard.
Leigh Blackall
Ruth is switched on. Assign her a task and she will deliver. She has a natural ability to manage and facilitate projects, and an inclination to lead if needed. Ruth is resourceful and resilient, gracious and professional in her conduct. I have worked with Ruth through an investigation into open education resources and practices at La Trobe University for 12 months. She not only brought her research skills to the table, but her experience with the publishing industry as well. It was soon evident that Ruth could manage our group, and she did this very well. She did an excellent job coordinating the Open Conference on Open Education in 2013, and graciously negotiated the many different perspectives and ideas raised, steering us toward tangible and useful outcomes. I would not hesitate in bringing Ruth into any project, but especially ones needing direction and help getting across the line.
Matthew Riddle
Ruth has reported to me since August 2012, at first working intensively on a project exploring open educational resources for use in undergraduate teaching, and then working more broadly on projects aiming to transform the learning experiences of students in new and innovative ways. Ruth is a capable and dedicated individual with excellent research skills, and has an inquiring mind with a strong interest in education. Her excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate complex ideas in meaningful ways make her an asset to any project. I would recommend Ruth as an organised and responsive team member who contributes high quality ideas, and an articulate presenter capable of producing written work of publishable standard.
Leigh Blackall
Ruth is switched on. Assign her a task and she will deliver. She has a natural ability to manage and facilitate projects, and an inclination to lead if needed. Ruth is resourceful and resilient, gracious and professional in her conduct. I have worked with Ruth through an investigation into open education resources and practices at La Trobe University for 12 months. She not only brought her research skills to the table, but her experience with the publishing industry as well. It was soon evident that Ruth could manage our group, and she did this very well. She did an excellent job coordinating the Open Conference on Open Education in 2013, and graciously negotiated the many different perspectives and ideas raised, steering us toward tangible and useful outcomes. I would not hesitate in bringing Ruth into any project, but especially ones needing direction and help getting across the line.
Matthew Riddle
Ruth has reported to me since August 2012, at first working intensively on a project exploring open educational resources for use in undergraduate teaching, and then working more broadly on projects aiming to transform the learning experiences of students in new and innovative ways. Ruth is a capable and dedicated individual with excellent research skills, and has an inquiring mind with a strong interest in education. Her excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate complex ideas in meaningful ways make her an asset to any project. I would recommend Ruth as an organised and responsive team member who contributes high quality ideas, and an articulate presenter capable of producing written work of publishable standard.
Experience
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NTEU (National Tertiary Education Union)
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Public Policy Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Victorian Assistant Secretary (Professional Staff)
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Oct 2022 - Present
Leading the Victorian Division of the NTEU alongside state Secretary Sarah Roberts and fellow Assistant Secretary Joe-Cheong Tham. I represent professional, general, administrative and support staff in Victorian higher education institutions. Leading the Victorian Division of the NTEU alongside state Secretary Sarah Roberts and fellow Assistant Secretary Joe-Cheong Tham. I represent professional, general, administrative and support staff in Victorian higher education institutions.
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Foothills Dance Academy
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The Basin, Victoria, Australia
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Volunteer Stage Manager
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Nov 2018 - Present
Consultation and coordination of lighting designer and music technician for annual dance concert Consultation and coordination of lighting designer and music technician for annual dance concert
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Swinburne University of Technology
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning Experience Manager
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Aug 2021 - Nov 2022
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Manager, Learning Design
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Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning Designer
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2020
Subject design for Graduate Online - Melbourne and MSPACE (Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education) Subject design for Graduate Online - Melbourne and MSPACE (Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education)
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La Trobe University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructional Design Advisor (contract)
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Development and implementation of processes for elearning resource design and development. Development of staff capacity in elearning resource development, including design and delivery of staff training. Advising on content development for elearning resources as well as evaluation. Drawing on my expertise in developing learning materials and previous involvement in curriculum design and development, in this role I assisted colleagues to develop resources to build information literacy skills in the undergraduate curriculum. Show less
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Editorial Adviser, Open Journal Project (contract)
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Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
I coordinate the development and production of a new open access journal that publishes undergraduate student research and creative writing in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The aim of the journal is to model university work to support student expectations and improve retention of students from low socioeconomic and Indigenous backgrounds.
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La Trobe University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Researching the implementation of open educational resources in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Collaborating on e-learning through mobile learning devices (tablet computers). Co-authored two papers presented at Ascilite 2013 on OER activities at La Trobe University. Researching the implementation of open educational resources in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Collaborating on e-learning through mobile learning devices (tablet computers). Co-authored two papers presented at Ascilite 2013 on OER activities at La Trobe University.
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Country Fire Authority
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Melbourne
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Communications Coordinator (contract)
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Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Worked with the publications team to edit and manage creative development of key bushfire safety information for Victorian residents. Projects include Fire Ready Kit, bushfire safety fact sheets, Community Fireguard Handbook, Caravan Park Fire Safety Guideline. Guided and oversaw evaluation of the Fire Ready Kit, providing recommendations for improvements for next edition of the publication. Providing assistance to web content manager; writing, editing and re-purposing content for CFA website. Also worked with program marketing team to provide communications support for major campaigns including winter home fire safety campaign and other CFA programs. Show less
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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)
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Australia
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publications Project Coordinator (contract)
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Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Website content development, print production management, editing, ebulletin writing. Website content development, print production management, editing, ebulletin writing.
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Project manager, editor
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2010 - 2011
Freelance project management and editing of print publications, including educational books. This included writing briefs for designers and photo researchers, as well as author liaison. Freelance project management and editing of print publications, including educational books. This included writing briefs for designers and photo researchers, as well as author liaison.
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Wiley
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Editor (contract)
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2008 - 2009
Production management of 30-35 Professional Psychology books, outsourcing to local (British) and international (Asian) suppliers. Quality assurance was a key part of this role, including improving quality of work produced by preferred suppliers. Production management of 30-35 Professional Psychology books, outsourcing to local (British) and international (Asian) suppliers. Quality assurance was a key part of this role, including improving quality of work produced by preferred suppliers.
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Swinburne University of Technology
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Officer (contract)
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2007 - 2008
Project management, content management (online and print), editing and production management (including photo shoot direction) of student recruitment materials. Project management, content management (online and print), editing and production management (including photo shoot direction) of student recruitment materials.
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Macmillan Education
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor, Primary
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Mar 2004 - Dec 2006
Production of primary-school non-fiction books: editing, proofreading, project management, briefing (designers, illustrators, proofreaders). Production of primary-school non-fiction books: editing, proofreading, project management, briefing (designers, illustrators, proofreaders).
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Thomson Learning
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publishing Assistant
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2001 - 2004
General administrative duties for publishing manager and publishing editor, including manuscript appraisal, correspondence and sales reports. General administrative duties for publishing manager and publishing editor, including manuscript appraisal, correspondence and sales reports.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
RMIT University
Master of Communication, Communication & new technologies -
2003 - 2004
RMIT University
Graduate Diploma in Editing and Publishing, Publishing -
1997 - 2000
Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing & Editing, Editing, script writing, linguistics
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