In addition to the usual strategic, governance support, financial and operational management functions of the CEO of a not for profit organisation, key activities and achievements have included: Piloting a self directing team model within the organisation as part of the NDS Innovative Workforce Fund.Positioning the organisation for the implementation of the National Disability Insurance SchemeLeading the agency's transformation from a more traditional centre based… Show more In addition to the usual strategic, governance support, financial and operational management functions of the CEO of a not for profit organisation, key activities and achievements have included: Piloting a self directing team model within the organisation as part of the NDS Innovative Workforce Fund.Positioning the organisation for the implementation of the National Disability Insurance SchemeLeading the agency's transformation from a more traditional centre based service to a contemporary fully community based model of support Leading service reorientation to self directed approach (Disability Services) and Active Service Model (HACC and Aged)Managing the transition from block to individualised funding in Disability ServicesImplementation of the DHHS Quality Framework and the Common Community Care StandardsReview, redevelopment and renegotiation of funded services with DHHSPreparation of an options papers and recommendations for the future directions of the organisiation for consideration by the Committee of Management Planning and implementation of organisational restructure to meet changing business requirementsCorporate rebranding including vision, mission and values and logo Developing innovative niche services in response to identified service gaps and needs Show less

Ann-Maree had pivotal roles within the Region focusing on the implementation of Individualised Planning and Support/ Self Directed approach and roll out of new initiatives and reorientation of existing programs delivering individualised support ie HomeFirst, Support & Choice, Futures For Young Adults, My Future My Choice and Individual Support Packages. Divisional roles focused on implementation of the Access and Planning elements of the Disability Act 2006, including policy and new initiative… Show more Ann-Maree had pivotal roles within the Region focusing on the implementation of Individualised Planning and Support/ Self Directed approach and roll out of new initiatives and reorientation of existing programs delivering individualised support ie HomeFirst, Support & Choice, Futures For Young Adults, My Future My Choice and Individual Support Packages. Divisional roles focused on implementation of the Access and Planning elements of the Disability Act 2006, including policy and new initiative development ie Assistance With Planning Pilot. She was involved in all aspects of public administration including monitoring of budget and performance against KPI’s; implementation of policy directives and new initiatives; strategic planning for the unit, and contributions to branch and Regional planning; co-ordination of Regional responses for policy development and correspondence; staff supervision, support and recruitment; negotiation of services and mediation of issues with the sector, risk management, resource allocation and stakeholder consultations.She was also nominated for a Statewide DHS Valuing Achievements Award for her pioneering work in Individualised Support.April to August 2008 Senior Policy Advisor Access, Planning and Pathways Team, Disability Services DivisionNov 2006 – April 08 Team Leader Individual & Primary Support, Disability Partnerships, Loddon Mallee Region regular backfill for the Unit Manager May 2006 – Nov 06 Senior Policy Advisor Individualised Planning &Support Team, Disability Services DivisionNov 2002 – May 06 Senior Program Advisor Disability Partnerships, LMR regular backfill for the Unit Manager June 2002 – Nov 02 Acting Manager Disability Partnerships, LMROct 2000 - June 02 Project Officer Community Partnerships, LMR Show less