Bree Smith Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Australia

Australia

Supporting 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.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Primarily 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)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This 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.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I 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)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Moving 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

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

In 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.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Provided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Sex Offender Management Unit, including the management of the Sex Offenders Register for Corrections Victoria.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Provided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Statewide Services focused on the Sex Offenders Register and Chaplaincy Portfolios.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Provided project management assistance within the Department of Corrections’ Diversion and Transitional Services, specifically the build and development of the Judy Lazarus Transition Centre.

Post Graduate, Conflict Resolution And Mediation

Criminology And Psychology