Experience

Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialist Trainee Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Coordinating the develeopment, delivery and reporting of the Coordinating the develeopment, delivery and reporting of the



Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Statewide GP Workforce Strategy Coordinator

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

• Statewide GP Workforce Strategy Coordinator

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022



Doctor's Wellness

• Melbourne

• Founder and Facilitator

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  Enabling connection, collegiate support and self-care for locums, international medical graduates, doctors in Aboriginal health settings and rural and remote locations. Enabling connection, collegiate support and self-care for locums, international medical graduates, doctors in Aboriginal health settings and rural and remote locations.



Stephanie May Consulting

• Melbourne

• Director

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2022



Eastern Health

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aboriginal Employment Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Apr 2016

  In this role I was responsible for implementing Eastern Health’s (EH’s) Aboriginal Employment Plan to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. Highlights included: o Completed research, content development and consultation for an online cultural awareness training module launched in June 2015. Over 6,000 staff have since completed the training. o Initiated and held a book launch and forum regarding blockages (including racism in the hospital sector) with visiting Aboriginal GP, Dr Aleeta Fejo in September 2015. o Designed and delivered a pilot work and second experience program for Aboriginal secondary students in November 2015 and May 2016. o Established a peer and professional support forum for Aboriginal staff and delivered the first forum held in August 2015. Show less



GPRA

• Australia
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator - Indigenous GP Registrars Network (IGPRN)

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2015

  In this role I managed the IGPRN funding agreement ($250,000 per annum) and related activities. Highlights included: o Exceeded engagement expectations outlined in funding agreement with 93% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars engaged with the Network. o Built productive relationships and worked effectively with three different Chairs of the Network and National stakeholders including Australian Indigenous Doctors Association, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, State Affiliates, Department of Health, the GP training colleges, the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association, the National Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Workers Association and other groups. o Led consultation and development of RACGP Convocation submission which was passed with great support at the 2013 annual meeting of RACGP members. o Designed and undertook surveys of members and wrote a strategic priorities report for the group. Show less



Yarra Ranges Council

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• School Focused Youth Service Coordinator

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  For this contract, I coordinated a program to support schools and agencies identify and implement wellbeing initiatives in schools to support vulnerable young people. Highlights included: o Managed a survey of over 800 young people, greatly increasing the number of responses from less than 100 on previous surveys. o Convened Student Wellbeing Network of school staff from across the local government area. o Convened the Local Advisory Group and ensured inclusive representations of schools and interests o Built relationships across Council, schools and services in the Yarra Ranges area Show less



Department of Planning and Community Development

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

  • Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  I worked in this role from April 2 to November 2011 and July - September 2012. I developed and managed a range of initiatives focused on capacity building and leadership to strengthen the foundations of Victoria’s Indigenous communities. Highlights included:o Designing and delivering a Corporate Governance Workshop for Indigenous young peopleo Coordinating an evaluation process of a Community Development Staff Forum including developing survey material, analysis of data and preparation of final reporto Managing the Premiers NAIDOC Function for 2011o Developing evaluations and funding agreements for the Victorian Indigenous Youth Advisory Council and the Indigenous Leadership Network of Victoriao Building relationships across the organisation and working with teammates to contribute to a range of other projects including; the Ricci Marks Young Aboriginal Achiever Awards and the Community Development Framework for Aboriginal Affairs Victoria Show less

• Indigenous Community Engagement Broker

  • May 2009 - Apr 2011

  Overall responsibility in this role was to broker relationships and resources that would deliver outcomes for Indigenous communities, liaising with staff from multiple government, not-for-profit and educational organisations. Key achievements included:o Successfully coordinating a Youth Services Forum held in July 2009o Brokering project with the Smith Family to deliver a digital inclusion project to 20 families o Active member of the Regional Closing the Health Gap Steering Committeeo Coordinating lateral violence workshop for the Local Indigenous Network, facilitated a discussion on the issue with Centrelink staff and supported LIN members to address the issue through the Department of Human Services.I was very privileged to be one of few non-Aboriginal people working in this important and exciting role. I was seconded to the Eastern Metropolitan Region (EMR) for 14 months and the Southern Metropolitan Region for six months. Show less

• Community Programs Officer - Indigenous Community Infrastructure Program, Aboriginal Affairs Vic

  • Apr 2006 - May 2009

  My overall responsibility was to manage delivery of capital projects in partnership with Aboriginal community organisations and groups and provide strategic advice to management and the Minister. Key achievements included:o Managing projects including the $400,000 Weeroona Aboriginal Cemetery Upgrade, involving community consultation, planning, briefing process, procurement process and project deliveryo Accompanying the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs to the launch of new facilities for the Western Suburbs Indigenous Gathering Place o Interpreting changes to legislation and provided advice to build community capacity to meet new requirementso Managing contracts, monitoring budget expenditure and developing reports for senior management Show less

• Acting Manager - Indigenous Community Infrastructure Program, , Aboriginal Affairs Vic

  • Dec 2007 - Feb 2008

  I managed all aspects of the program including contracts and payments. I provided advice to senior Management and the Minister on capital projects and liaised with stakeholders and contractors in relation to major capital works.

• Departmental Liaison Officer - Office of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

  For this secondment opportunity, I ensured effective communication between the Department and Minister’s office by providing advice to Ministerial staff on AAV programs and operations. A highlight in the role was contributing to strategic discussions with the AAV Directorate and Ministerial staff

• Project Officer - Whole of Government Team

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006

  preparing written material including Ministerial briefs, questions, correspondence and participating in discussions to shape team projects. Highlights in the role included:o Scoping and managing all aspects of the first Remembrance Service in Victoria honouring the services of Victorian Indigenous women and men in the defence of Australia. o Developing a project charter to increase Indigenous participation at Departmental forums.

• Project Officer - Directorate, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

  • Jun 2005 - Jan 2006

  In this role I managed all functions of the Office of the Deputy Director. Key achievements included:o Building relationships across the unit to ensure the Deputy Director’s briefings and advice were of a high quality and on time.o Timely co-ordination and monitoring of correspondence, briefings and speecheso Initiating and producing an induction information for new staff to AAV

• Administrative Officer - Heritage Services Branch

  • Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

  I managed the office of the Director and coordinated administrative services to the Branch including arranging travel, accommodation, meetings and forums, minute-taking at meetings with the Minister. Highlights included:o Contributing to the development of the Victorian Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Strategy o Coordinating community consultations on the new representative arrangements



Office of Independent Senate Candidate, Richard Frankland

• Office Manager, Campaign Office

  • Sep 2004 - Oct 2004

  My overall responsibility in this role was to manage all aspects of this busy campaign office. Key Achievements o Building and maintaining positive relationships with all Committee members and volunteers o Managing enquiries from the public and media o Recruitment and training of over forty volunteers My overall responsibility in this role was to manage all aspects of this busy campaign office. Key Achievements o Building and maintaining positive relationships with all Committee members and volunteers o Managing enquiries from the public and media o Recruitment and training of over forty volunteers



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

• Melbourne

• Personal Assistant - Victorian ATSIC Commissioner

  • Nov 2003 - Jul 2004

  In this role I undertook a broad range of activities to support the work of the Commissioner, Troy Austin, including monitoring budget allocation / expenditure, liaising with Local, State and Commonwealth government agencies, community organisations and members, preparing written material. Highlights included: o Researching and preparing briefs and speeches including for the Commissioners attendance at a Western Suburbs Indigenous Gathering Place event. o Attending meetings on a range of issues with the Minister and community members including the Statewide Elders meeting o Travelling to Canberra and working with other Commission staff to arrange and manage events Show less