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Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Leeman, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori, Three Springs

Managing and developing North Midlands Project's resources to ensure the achievement of the organisation's objectives of connected healthy communities and vibrant liveable towns.Overseeing financial management, investment, systems, reporting, governance and compliance, and the continual improvement of the organisation's key community facilities The Bank Gallery, The Exchange, Artist House VII, and a portion of the Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah; and The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew… Show more Managing and developing North Midlands Project's resources to ensure the achievement of the organisation's objectives of connected healthy communities and vibrant liveable towns.Overseeing financial management, investment, systems, reporting, governance and compliance, and the continual improvement of the organisation's key community facilities The Bank Gallery, The Exchange, Artist House VII, and a portion of the Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah; and The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew (in collaboration with the Mingenew CRC).North Midlands Project is supported by the Government of Western Australia's Arts Organisation Investment Program, proudly partners with Healthway promoting Act Belong Commit, has been equipped by Lotterwest, is a member of the Regional Arts Network, and undertakes an annual program of artist residencies thanks to Spaced; ART ON THE MOVE; the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries; and the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development. Show less

Carnamah, Mingenew, Moora + Statewide

Manager and Curator of The Bank Gallery in the centre of Carnamah, a town and farming community in Western Australia's Mid West region. The gallery is located within a repurposed bank and residence and hosts an active annual program. Exhibitions centre around works created by artists-in-residence of North Midlands Project in addition to works created by local creatives and artists.Since 2023 I've managed the annual program of exhibitions at The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew, a facility… Show more Manager and Curator of The Bank Gallery in the centre of Carnamah, a town and farming community in Western Australia's Mid West region. The gallery is located within a repurposed bank and residence and hosts an active annual program. Exhibitions centre around works created by artists-in-residence of North Midlands Project in addition to works created by local creatives and artists.Since 2023 I've managed the annual program of exhibitions at The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew, a facility co-developed and co-managed by North Midlands Project and the Mingenew Community Resource Centre; and since 2024 have curated visiting exhibitions to Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora, the Helen Ansell Gallery in Mullewa, and the Town Hall in Perenjori.Touring Curator of the Ebb+Flow exhibition as it travelled across Western Australia from late 2022 to 2024, in collaboration with the Regional Arts Network and partnering with Healthway promoting Act Belong Commit. The exhibition visited The Courthouse Gallery+Studio in Port Hedland, ArtGold in Boulder, Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora, Painted Tree Gallery in Northcliffe, Nala Bardip Mia / The Heart in Margaret River, Zig Zag Gallery in Kalamunda, Memorial Hall in Waroona, The Hampton Gallery in Northampton, and Denmark Arts in Denmark. Show less

DJ at a range of community events and exhibition launches of North Midlands Project and its partners/collaborators, both across the North Midlands, in Moora, Mullewa, and at other locations across regional Western Australia.

Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori, Three Springs

Coordinated the delivery of arts, cultural and heritage exhibitions, workshops, performances and events across the North Midlands (Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs); and provided assistance with the organisation's activities in Geraldton. The organisation's annual program was designed by Artistic, Cultural & Wellness Directors utilising social impact evaluation, community consultation and alignment to internal, local and regional strategies… Show more Coordinated the delivery of arts, cultural and heritage exhibitions, workshops, performances and events across the North Midlands (Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs); and provided assistance with the organisation's activities in Geraldton. The organisation's annual program was designed by Artistic, Cultural & Wellness Directors utilising social impact evaluation, community consultation and alignment to internal, local and regional strategies. Activities during the year centred around a series of artist residencies stretching across the year around the theme of Ebb+Flow.In 2021 North Midlands Project was proud to promote the Act Belong Commit message (in partnership with Healthway); to foster an Alliance Against Depression (in collaboration with WA Primary Health Alliance); and to receive support from Lotterywest; Regional Arts WA; and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.In a number of ways North Midlands Project's programs, premises and staffing were enriched in 2021 by the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, supported by Royalties for Regions and delivered in partnership by ART ON THE MOVE and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Show less

Carnamah, Western Australia

Develop and manage online content including award-winning exhibitions, an expansive and ever-growing biographical dictionary, historical Western Australian databases, and general information pages. Initiated and manage the society’s virtual volunteering program, blog, and social media.The results have seen Carnamah's history rise from relative obscurity to engage online with over 50,000 people each year and be featured in innumerable publications, on radio, and at the National Museum of… Show more Develop and manage online content including award-winning exhibitions, an expansive and ever-growing biographical dictionary, historical Western Australian databases, and general information pages. Initiated and manage the society’s virtual volunteering program, blog, and social media.The results have seen Carnamah's history rise from relative obscurity to engage online with over 50,000 people each year and be featured in innumerable publications, on radio, and at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. The society has been a winner in the Western Australian Heritage Awards and its achievements have been profiled with a statement in the lower house of the Western Australian Parliament.Carnamah is a town and farming community of 450 people, located 300 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia's Mid West region. Show less

Perth, Western Australia

Lecturer of the Digital & Web Applications module of Edith Cowan University's Certificate of Museum Studies from 2008 to 2010. From 2011 delivered presentations relating to online existence, social media, the Australian Curriculum, virtual exhibitions, historical imagery, branding, and virtual volunteering. Audiences included museum professionals and volunteers, librarians, historical society members, staff of local government authorities, tourism practitioners, historians, history teachers and… Show more Lecturer of the Digital & Web Applications module of Edith Cowan University's Certificate of Museum Studies from 2008 to 2010. From 2011 delivered presentations relating to online existence, social media, the Australian Curriculum, virtual exhibitions, historical imagery, branding, and virtual volunteering. Audiences included museum professionals and volunteers, librarians, historical society members, staff of local government authorities, tourism practitioners, historians, history teachers and students.Examples are presentations at the State Heritage Office’s eHeritage seminar; National Trust of Australia’s national education workshop; guest speaker at the City of Greater Geraldton's heritage awards; participant in the History Council of WA and Curtin University's debate on digitisation; speaker at Public Libraries WA Showcasing Innovation seminar; being a panellist for the launch of the City of Mandurah's Arts, Heritage and Culture strategy; speaking at the Forum Advocating Cultural and Eco-Tourism's Uncovering Western Australia's Unique Sense of Place conference; and at chapter, state and national museum conferences. Show less

Perth, Western Australia

Undertook a wide variety of contract work relating to interpretation, heritage trails, cataloging, assessing significance, collection databases, digitisation, online presence, online exhibitions, social media, historical and genealogical research, education programs, community and stakeholder engagement, planning, training and workshops.Worked with organisations including the National Museum of Australia, Federation of Australian Historical Societies, Heritage Perth, WA Medical Museum… Show more Undertook a wide variety of contract work relating to interpretation, heritage trails, cataloging, assessing significance, collection databases, digitisation, online presence, online exhibitions, social media, historical and genealogical research, education programs, community and stakeholder engagement, planning, training and workshops.Worked with organisations including the National Museum of Australia, Federation of Australian Historical Societies, Heritage Perth, WA Medical Museum, The York Society, Tuart Place, Glyde Gallery Conservation, Young Australia League, Australian Museums and Galleries Association WA, Shire of Carnamah, Town of Mosman Park, City of Wanneroo, Shire of Morawa, and the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea. Show less

Carnamah, Western Australia

Project managed renovations and re-purposing of what is now 'The Exchange - Carnamah'. This former 1930s mechanical garage, offices and showroom has been transformed into a vibrant, warm and inviting community space that now serves as an art studio, event space, community loungeroom, movie theatre, book exchange, and digital learning hub.Work included a new roof, electrical re-wiring, replacement of some windows, new ceilings, hundreds of repairs to weatherboards and walls, extensive… Show more Project managed renovations and re-purposing of what is now 'The Exchange - Carnamah'. This former 1930s mechanical garage, offices and showroom has been transformed into a vibrant, warm and inviting community space that now serves as an art studio, event space, community loungeroom, movie theatre, book exchange, and digital learning hub.Work included a new roof, electrical re-wiring, replacement of some windows, new ceilings, hundreds of repairs to weatherboards and walls, extensive cleaning, painting and the installation of window treatments, new lights, insulation, solar power, air conditioning, a large outdoor deck and community garden. An internal wall was also stripped back to exposed brick to create a feature of the only known building that contains bricks manufactured at the short-lived Carnamah Brick Works in 1930.The development and improvement of The Exchange was supported by community members, CBH Group, Shire of Carnamah, Lotterywest, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, and the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund. The Exchange is one of the key sites used by North Midlands Project for the delivery of its annual Act Belong Commit Community Strengthening Program. In 2022 The Exchange was further enriched with the installation of a solar battery with off-grid capacity, thanks to NAB Foundation and the Australian Government's Powering Communities Program. Show less

Carnamah, Western Australia

Project managed the restoration, partial rebuilding and re-purposing of a former bank in Carnamah, starting with a large disused heritage building in very poor condition. Undertook the removal of five truckloads of false walls, broken doors, floor coverings, suspended ceilings and the entire removal of four added-on rooms. Identified the original location of walls, doors, fireplaces and windows; developed plans to restore the building to its original configuration; created brief for work to be… Show more Project managed the restoration, partial rebuilding and re-purposing of a former bank in Carnamah, starting with a large disused heritage building in very poor condition. Undertook the removal of five truckloads of false walls, broken doors, floor coverings, suspended ceilings and the entire removal of four added-on rooms. Identified the original location of walls, doors, fireplaces and windows; developed plans to restore the building to its original configuration; created brief for work to be done; identified, hired and managed suitable contractors; and sourced pressed metal, windows, heritage glass, doors, handles, locks, tiles, brass light switches, light fittings, architraves and skirting boards from across WA, SA, VIC, NSW, QLD, and overseas.The building is now being adaptively reused by North Midlands Project as a gallery, function venue, offices, and has on-site accommodation for staff and artists. It was officially opened as part of the Australian Heritage Festival in 2017 by Duncan Ord, the Director-General of the then Department of Culture and the Arts.The facility has since been further improved thanks to support from three rounds of the Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund - part of the Government of Western Australia's Regional Exhibition Touring Boost administered by ART ON THE MOVE. Show less

Perth, Western Australia

Coordinated the implementation and management of mostly online-based projects for the State Library's Foundation. Duties included project management, digital curation, delivering community group presentations, facilitating workshops, managing volunteers, relationship building, outreach, promotions, marketing, tracking and analysis.Assisted with the Foundation's strategic planning and helped with the "It’s Not That Hard" professional development program for State Library staff.

Bentley, Western Australia

Project manager of the CONNECT sexual health study in Perth, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. Duties included project coordination, administration, recruitment of participants, participant tracking, liaising with participants and stakeholders, and managing a team of survey recruiters. During six month contract identified new recruitment strategies and furthered recruitment to exceed targets ahead of time.The study faced many challenges with both… Show more Project manager of the CONNECT sexual health study in Perth, funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. Duties included project coordination, administration, recruitment of participants, participant tracking, liaising with participants and stakeholders, and managing a team of survey recruiters. During six month contract identified new recruitment strategies and furthered recruitment to exceed targets ahead of time.The study faced many challenges with both recruitment and respondent driven sampling (where participants refer people they knew to create a chain of connected responses). These challenges were overcome through mass recruitment of pairs and groups of people, improved and strategically timed communication, and new forums of recruitment that reached a broader mix of people.Assisted interstate officers with recruitment strategies, improving communication, and increasing study participation. Show less

West Perth, Western Australia

Managed payroll, invoicing, accounts, debt collection, client appointments, employee rostering, the firm's website, marketing and social media. Corresponded with clients and suppliers in person, via telephone, email, and post. Compiled statistical information on the business to track performance, was personal assistant to the director, and oversaw the recruitment of new staff.

Role Of The Not For Profit Chair

Study spanning chairman accountabilities and relationships with stakeholders, the public, other board members and executive. Covering.

Diploma Of Management

Management of projects, risk, people performance, information/administration management systems, budgets, and financial plans.

Museum Studies

Undertook all compulsory and optional units of study on collecting, documentation, exhibition development, public programs.

Certificate Iv In Business Administration

Team innovation, workplace safety, meeting management, customer service strategies, and network engagement.

Certificate Iii In Financial Services

Foundations of accounting covering the maintaining of financial records, processing of journal entries, administrating accounts.