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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Australia

Providing strategic advice and leadership to government, registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry. Core functions include: facilitating industry, Government and training organisation collaboration, partnerships and networks; advising Government, RTOs and industry on critical areas of skill shortages and future training needs; developing reports, briefs and submissions based on industry consultation and research to profile industry sectors and inform government policy on workforce development, education and training; facilitating industry consultation on government training policies and national training package changes to ensure qualifications and training meet industry needs; and monitoring and reviewing the quality of training delivery and assessment.

Perth

Core functions included stakeholder management, strategic communication, collaborative workforce solutions and advocacy. I engaged with stakeholders; developed and maintained effective relationships; drove industry collaboration to explore industry issues, explore strategies and implement effective solutions; optimized communication strategies to gather and share intelligence on skilling needs, workforce development and training; developed industry focused reports and publications to influence vocational policy and training resource allocation; contributed to the development and review of training packages.

Perth

Provided advice on training and workforce development issues to meet current and future needs of the mining, oil and gas and downstream process manufacturing industries: engaged in stakeholder consultation and collaboration; consolidated industry intelligence and research into documents representing operating conditions; reported against government requirements, influencing policy and reform via submissions on behalf of industry; developed industry workforce development plans representing mining, oil and gas and downstream process manufacturing industries; managed projects; re-developed the website; produced and published marketing material.

Perth

Consulted in assessment, selection and pathways for candidates facing language, cultural or education barriers, particularly supporting Indigenous training and employment strategies; delivered language free testing (Q-Test) to ascertain Indigenous candidate training potential and pathway planning; analysed data and developed interpretive reports for national and international organisations.

Perth

Initiated new external stakeholder engagement; gathered industry information and advice on existing gap areas within the allied health sector; explored viable solutions to areas of need and recommended opportunities for future engagement and support; profiled industry relevant initiatives and promoted internal services and programs, identified synergies amongst stakeholders and provided networking and business opportunities for collaborative outcomes, reported against strategic objectives.

Perth

3-month contract.Identified and promoted business opportunities based on objectives and needs; scoped and negotiated projects to reach expected outcomes within desired parameters; managed and coordinated project start-up phase and reported on program milestones and progress; liaised with government, Job Service Agency (JSA) providers and host organisations; targeted relationship building and networked to broaden potential, accelerate discussions and explore new partnerships.

Melbourne

Generated sales in HSE, OHSMS and EMS on-line services with new client portfolios within mining and resources, construction, port authorities and local councils; identified sale opportunities, using a targeted approach to raise awareness and interest, negotiating fee structures of services to fit within client’s budget and generated proposals; collaborated with stakeholders and built strong client relationships by finding solutions to client needs, managing timely delivery of services and providing continuous support of current and future requirements; held exhibitor booths at local and international conferences to promote services and broaden consumer group.

Melbourne

Generated invoices using MYOB and maintained a corresponding client register; streamlined processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and productivity; decreased aged debt by 40% within 3 months of role commencement; trained and supervised staff during handover of duties and oversaw debt management process; processed superannuation payments.

Melbourne

Converted text into html code using Dreamweaver; created, updated and maintained accurate and current client web sites, completed ahead of set time frames, meeting specifications and level of quality expected; trained staff in coding during handover.

Melbourne

Coordinated recruitment process for opening of stadium, resulting in the recruitment of 2,500 staff from a pool of 20,000 applicants in a period of 6 months; developed, managed and executed a recruitment process for 230 top-up staff within a 4 week turn-around time frame; liaised with management to ascertain deficiencies in staffing and implemented advertising campaigns; produced relevant documentation and templates for the employment of staff and established processes to maximise the efficiency of the selection process; sourced venues and coordinated resource allocation; created and issued staff contracts; disseminated information to management and coordinated their involvement with the interviewing process; managed casual staff; liaised with stakeholders and organised site visits.

Melbourne

Managed personal finances of three company directors (Spotless Pty Ltd and Beconwood Equities Pty Ltd), accounts receivable; managed banking, commercial bill facilities, cash trust accounts, credit card and cheque accounts and reconciliations; purchased, sold and settled share transactions as directed and maintained scrip files and registers; provided secretarial and administrative support to the Director.

Melbourne

Delivered existing programs that bridged the language gap and prepared students for tertiary studies in medicine; assessed progress, evaluated outcomes.

Melbourne

Adult Migrant Program - Middle Eastern WomenCreated and delivered programs that enhanced learning by meeting both interest and need of students; embraced culture differences in a safe and supportive environment; created opportunities to share knowledge and empower women to seek opportunities within the wider community and tertiary studies; liaised with school management and colleagues to establish a range of procedures, including monitoring, assessing, and reviewing student progress, evaluating program success and recommending changes.

Melbourne

Improved scientific report writing skills of students through targeted tutorials and testing; liaised with senior lecturers to ascertain reporting criteria and evaluation.

Graduate Diploma Of Education In Teaching English As A Second Language (Esl)

Bachelor Of Secondary Education (Mathematics And English)

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