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Project Manager ► Agile, PRINCE2 & UX | Strategic Planning | Change Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Corporate Governance | Risk ManagementI am a resilient, adaptable project manager, with a proven track record of driving forward positive change and improvement across complex and dynamic business operations. Adept at applying the most relevant project management tools and methodologies to the task at hand (including Agile, PRINCE2 and UX), my strategic planning involves extensive stakeholder engagement to both extend and strengthen scope. I am a project manager that effectively on-boards and motivates others to actively participate in change management (incl. digitisation of systems/processes).Committed to viable and impactful change management, my CORE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS include:>> corporate governance (incl. policy reforms)>> risk management (incl. incident responses)>> project deliverables (incl. stringent budgets)>> commercial acumen (incl. grant funding)>> research and analysis (incl. market trends)>> service excellence (incl. optimised UX)>> technical advancements (incl. digitisation)>> performance metrics (incl. data insights)>> strategic advice (incl. executive briefings)>> communications (incl. website & media)>> stakeholder management (incl. vendors)To date, some of my MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS include:>> Producing detailed strategic plans and project management frameworks (incl. risk management) that enable change management projects to be seamlessly executed >> Facilitating highly constructive and influential stakeholder engagement, from integrating user experience feedback to ensuring robust corporate governance across projects>> Implementing Agile and PRINCE2 project management methodologies that enable impactful and meaningful change and improvement (incl. optimal user experience)>> Building strong working relations with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as both a collaborative change manager and as a supportive strategic advisor
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Senior Project OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, VictoriaMelbourne, Vic, Au
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Senior Project OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Feb 2022 - PresentAustralia -
Senior Project OfficerVictorian Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Jun 2021 - Feb 2022AustraliaSupporting the project management, development and implementation of the new risk assessment approach (SAFER) for Victoria’s child protection program. Utilising my Agile and PRINCE2 influenced project management and support expertise. My experience in data analysis, tracking and reporting, UX (user experience), complemented by highly developed interpersonal and collaborative stakeholder engagement, enables me to support and motivate others to positively adapt to change management plans/protocols. This has been highly relevant to supporting the SAFER project, while the business has been operating in a complex and fragile COVID environment. -
Project ManagerWorking With Children Check Victoria Apr 2015 - Apr 2021Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaPrimarily recruited as a senior project manager, to strategically plan and deliver a range of high-impact change management initiatives, I applied my Agile and PRINCE2 influenced project management expertise. My technical expertise, including from a UX (user experience) perspective, is complemented by interpersonal and collaborative stakeholder engagement, which enables me to motivate others to positively adapt to change management plans/protocols. This has been highly relevant as project manager, while the business has been undergoing major transformations, including in response to regulatory reforms.Upholding corporate governance while aligning with broader strategic objectives, such as digital transformations, my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS include:>> Project managing the streamlining and rationalisation of various systems and procedures that have optimised the end user experience – including as leader of various project managers>> Coordinating digital and other change management initiatives to strengthen brand engagement – this included a website update to enhance the user experience (via technical contractors)>> Identifying and driving needs-attuned changes and improvements, including as project manager of large-scale technical advancements – e.g. initiated the bulk status check facility for end users>> Ensuring enterprise-wide protocols and practices were aligned with corporate governance obligations, including national risk management frameworks as directed by regulatory watchdogs>> Building working relationships with key stakeholders, to constructively consult on change management plans – including in response to regulatory reforms (e.g. NDIS) and to support management of obligations under Working with Children Check Act >> Ensuring organisations are linked into necessary supports/training to boost awareness of legislative obligations (incl. Victorian Child Safety Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme)
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Strategic AdvisorDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Jan 2015 - Apr 2015Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThis short-term contract as a Strategic Advisor for the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Corrections involved the delivery of strategic insights/recommendations, including for corporate governance influenced change management projects and plans.Well-recognised for my ability to drive and champion positive change management, including among workforces, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS included:>> Gathering and distilling data intelligence via constructive stakeholder engagement, including via well-established networks and partnerships – applied my exemplary communication skills>> Helping business to strategically plan and conduct a range of projects aligned with regulatory and industry trends/directives – also implemented Agile tools/methodologies to effectively monitor>> Preparing and distributing briefings, submissions, formal responses and other corporate governance documentation, including as executive support for committees and working groups >> Strategically planning and coordinating a range of team/division activities and forums.
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Manager Of Continuous ImprovementWorking With Children Check Victoria Nov 2013 - Jan 2015Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaI was approached to act in this continuous improvement management role within Working with Children Check, which was focused on the strategic planning and development of various change management initiatives, from digitisation to corporate governance.Undertaking extensive stakeholder engagement, including with internal technical specialists such as HR, database development and legal teams, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS included:>> Consulting with key stakeholders, including from a user experience perspective, and conducting market research to roadmap potential change management plans/projects (incl. digital identify verification)>> Maintaining robust corporate governance during significant change management activity, including writing new/reformed policies and practices to better align with these projects>> Delivering data-validated insights and recommendations to senior decision-makers, including opportunities to strengthen risk management and corporate governance controls>> On-boarding various parties to change management plans, including as the initial project manager that workshopped and collaborated with such stakeholders on ways to move forward>> Preparing and distributing briefings, reports and other formal and complex correspondence, to enhance stakeholder engagement across the various business levels (including externally)
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Performance & Planning Strategic AdvisorDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Aug 2009 - Nov 2013Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMoving into this strategic advisory role covering the Eastern Metropolitan and North-West Metropolitan Region, when the department was undergoing a significant restructure (decentralisation of operations), I ‘hit the ground running’ as a champion of positive, user experience informed change management.Conducting comprehensive stakeholder engagement, including as a research and analysis specialist for the senior leaders, some of my MOST NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS included:>> Monitoring and reporting on business performance across various areas, including identifying risks as well as opportunities for improvement (e.g. a new and improved complaints handling system) >> Producing team-level strategic plans that fully aligned with overarching business objectives, including via technical translations – this was subsequently used to establish plans across other regions>> Strategically planning and managing various change management projects, including those in response to regulatory reforms and directives – consistently achieved budgets and other deliverables>> Providing high-level advice and insights to executive/senior leaders, including strategic plans and actions to address complex and sensitive matters (e.g. likely impact of change on staff members)>> Contributing to cohesive and compliant team operations, in alignment with change management projects and initiatives – e.g. designed incident response training that was used across other regions
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Departmental Liaison OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Dec 2007 - Aug 2009Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIn this role, provided assistance to and advocated for the Officer of the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Corrections within the Department of Justice, including from a change management and corporate governance perspective.
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Project OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Jan 2007 - Dec 2007Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaProvided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Sex Offender Management Unit, including the management of the Sex Offenders Register for Corrections Victoria.
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Project OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria May 2006 - Jan 2007Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaProvided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Statewide Services focused on the Sex Offenders Register and Chaplaincy Portfolios.
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Project OfficerDepartment Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Mar 2005 - May 2006Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaProvided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Diversion and Transitional Services, specifically the build and development of the Judy Lazarus Transition Centre.
Bree Smith Education Details
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Conflict Resolution And Mediation -
Criminology And Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions about Bree Smith
What company does Bree Smith work for?
Bree Smith works for Department Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria
What is Bree Smith's role at the current company?
Bree Smith's current role is Senior Project Officer.
What schools did Bree Smith attend?
Bree Smith attended La Trobe University, University Of Melbourne.
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