The senior management role of the national office responsible for strategic and operational planning and implementation of national level activities, as well as oversight of the administrative activities of the national office. This position works closely with national office bearers, the federal parliamentary team and State parties on governance, election campaigns, communications, fundraising and systems infrastructure.Key areas of responsibility:• Strategic planning and… Show more The senior management role of the national office responsible for strategic and operational planning and implementation of national level activities, as well as oversight of the administrative activities of the national office. This position works closely with national office bearers, the federal parliamentary team and State parties on governance, election campaigns, communications, fundraising and systems infrastructure.Key areas of responsibility:• Strategic planning and implementation• Human Resource Management• Governance and Legal• Financial Management• National IT Systems• Fundraising• Campaigning• Communications • International Activities• Office Management Show less

Provided a range of organisations with regular accounting and financial management services, in addition to support with systems development and maintenance, and training for staff and Boards of Management. These organisations have operated as associations, co-operatives, non-profit public companies and private companies. The organisations assisted have included:• Carers Tasmania (1998 - 2008)• Carers Victoria (1995 - 2008)• Community Childcare Association (1998 -… Show more Provided a range of organisations with regular accounting and financial management services, in addition to support with systems development and maintenance, and training for staff and Boards of Management. These organisations have operated as associations, co-operatives, non-profit public companies and private companies. The organisations assisted have included:• Carers Tasmania (1998 - 2008)• Carers Victoria (1995 - 2008)• Community Childcare Association (1998 - 2002)• Context Pty Ltd (1994 – 2008)• Council on the Ageing (Vic) (1995 - 2008)• Grampians Community Health Centre (1997 - 2008)• Springvale Monash Legal Service (1996 - 2008)• Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Co-operative Ltd (1996 - 2008)• Whitehorse Community Health Service Inc (1994 - 2008)• Women’s Health North (2001 - 2008)• Women’s Health West (1999 - 2008)• Youth for Christ Melbourne (2000 - 2008)Services provided include:• Monthly accounting and financial management reporting using a variety of systems including QuickBooks, QuickPayroll, MYOB, Attaché, IBA Health (formerly known as KCS Funds Manager), Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access• Preparation of annual financial reports for audit and accountability reporting to funding bodies• Budget development, monitoring and maintenance• Feasibility analyses and business planning for proposed activities• Documentation of policies and procedures• Accounting system design and installation• Database information systems design and installation including systems covering contact management and membership, assets register, electronic timesheets, project budgeting and management, and statistical reporting• Training in accounting and financial management for staff and Boards of Management• Provision of advice on salary packaging Show less

(formerly Financial Services Manager for Macaulay Community Enterprise Network Co-operative)This enterprise began in 1992 and I was recruited to initiate a service arm providing accounting and financial management support to community service organisations. Due to a tightening and restructure of the community sector in Victoria over this period the viability of the organisation could not be sustained. Many of the clients I had cultivated during this period were keen for me to… Show more (formerly Financial Services Manager for Macaulay Community Enterprise Network Co-operative)This enterprise began in 1992 and I was recruited to initiate a service arm providing accounting and financial management support to community service organisations. Due to a tightening and restructure of the community sector in Victoria over this period the viability of the organisation could not be sustained. Many of the clients I had cultivated during this period were keen for me to continue my services on an idependent basis which gave rise to my subsequent consultancy work. Show less

Business Development Adviser - Economic and Employment Branch (1990 - 1991)Most significant achievement - Managing the 1992 Floorspace and Employment Survey of the Central Business District covering all buildings and businesses within the CBD. The project involved systems design, process development and documentation, recruitment and supervision of 10 surveyors, data analysis and final reporting.