Bart Watson Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Goodna, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Provide support for Minister of Housing and Public works on visits to communityProvide ad hoc assistance for staff across the department of Housing and Public worksEstablished and chair the Department of Housing and Public Works Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff networkProvide assistance and support for executive correspondence, which is cultural appropriateEngage key stakeholders to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views are incorporated into service delivery, policy and planning practices.Provide high level and strategic advice to the Offices of the Director-General and the Minister across all aspects of the department’s Indigenous Housing Projects and activities.Establish and maintain an effective network of officers who may be called upon to compile, at short notice, responses for the Minister’s office.Participate in the whole-of-Government DLO and other appropriate networks to support ministerial and departmental expectations and requirements.Provide strategic support and advice to ministerial staff on matters relating to the Department of Housing and Public Works.Member of the Department of Housing and Public Works Cultural Capability CommitteeStaff member of the Improving Aboriginal and Torres Stair Islander Outcomes team (May 2015 – Jan 2016)Staff member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy Unit (Jan 2016- Current) Assisting staff members with cultural awareness training throughout the departmentDevelop and deliver strategic advice in regards to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleMember of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural support group who provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members with cultural issues they are facing.

Project brief writing skillsActive member of cultural capability committeeProvide cultural support for staff and clientsWork collaboratively with local service providersProvide a culturally appropriate environment within the HSCAssisted with tenancy file reviewingAttend QCAT court hearings, evictions & home visits with HSC staff to provide cultural support Assisting with the Elders in Residence programProvide support for HSC supervisorsLiaise with area manager to provide culturally appropriate services to clientsAttend local network meetings as a representative of the departmentProvide notifications to HSC regarding sorry business within the communityConduct monthly reportsCalculate & table weekly statistics for the HSC of client interactionAssist with information stalls at public events to provided housing assistance services

Receiving and checking deliveries against orders, being aware of the nature and types of goods. Handling implications with respect to safety, storage and handlings within the store.Manual handling of income goods as required.Place goods in bins and on racks, or stack bulky items on floorsComplete orders by selecting goods from shelves and checking them off appropriate listsPackage and send out completed orders to customersMove heavy packages using forklift machineryObtain details of the location and quantity of items in stock, using visual display units or computersCount and record the number of items in store during stock take.Help keep the work area neat and tidy.

Participating in the day-to-day running of the shop.Keeping the shop and displays clean and tidy at all times.Operating the till and accurately handling cash, cheques and credit/debit cardsFollow cashing up proceduresAssist in changing displays of shop stock.Receiving deliveries, unpacking and re-shelving or storing stock.Assisting with regular stock checks and annual stock takesLooking after all aspects of the shop whilst the Retail Manager is away.Ensuring all fire exits and escape routes are kept free from obstruction.Being vigilant at all times and to help minimise stock loss.Ensure that excellent customer service is demonstrated at all timesMYOB retail assistant

Furniture removalsLawn mowingHouse refurbishing Cooking for the homeless and disadvantagedLandscapingTeam bonding exercisesAssembling wheelbarrowsAssembling furniture for Boystown prize homes.Fence construction