QUALIFICATIONS2008 : TAA40104 Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment2003: Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management (Queensland Health)2000: Partial Equivalence of Qualifications/Social Work Associates, Team Leader positions (IRM 1.8-2)1996 : Diploma in Applied Science (Community and Human Services)Personal StatementWith over 25 years in the public service working in the areas of health and mental health I have weathered the challenges of several health reforms and accompanying organisational changes. My ability to remain outcome focused while retaining a positive attitude and sense of humour has seen me manage each change as it has arisen. I bring to the work environment demonstrated expertise in high level project management, highly effective interpersonal skills with accompanying high level written communication skills, and a comprehensive working knowledge of current and previous policy documents which drive the health reform agenda. My objective is to strive for excellence in the application of my skills and knowledge in a professional and ethical manner for the benefit of consumers and stakeholders of health services.ACHIEVEMENTSI was seconded to the position of Principal Project Officer (PPO) at AO7 level with the Patient Safety Centre (PSC) (now known as Patient Safety Quality & Improvement Service (PSQIS), in February 2007, responsible for the implementation of Key Recommendation One (KR1) of Achieving Balance : Report of the Queensland Review of Fatal Mental Health Sentinel Events (2005) (AB Report).In June 2010 I was appointed permanently to the Principal Project Officer Position within PSQIS after 3 years continuous employment consistent with Public Sector policy and was successful through closed merit selection in being appointed to the Clinical Handover Program. A further re-structure in 2016 had me working with the Productive Series Program within PSQIS and then a move to the Improvement Team to commence work on the Queensland Sepsis Program which continues to the present.
Listed skills include Team Building, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Conflict Resolution, and 25 others.