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Passionate training consultant known for providing engaging, high quality training solutions. Experience working with private, government and NGOs within Australia and internationally to develop training solutions for use with organisational and multi-national end users.Specialist in the Public Safety sector and diverse workforces including volunteer and paid personnel, geographically dispersed training locations and learners with LLN support needs. Also experienced in community and health industry.- Instructional design for face to face and blended learning materials- Exercise development and evaluation- Development and compliance of nationally accredited training for RTOs- Design and delivery of bespoke training- General consulting services including RTO compliance management services

Provide corporate training support to a range of stakeholders, including analysis, planning, development, delivery, review and quality assurance activities. Provide support and advice to unit leaders and other educators.

- Supervised instructional design team of four training professionals- Contributed to business unit risk assessment, planning and review- Project managed NSW RFS Next Generation Training System (LMS/Blended learning solution)- Developed online and print learning resources, with a focus on incident management and multi agency training- Managed contractors to design and produce online learning modules- Delivered and assessed training for state level courses, including nationally accredited training- Introduced and mentored other L&D professionals in an updated course development and assessment validation process- Organised PD events for volunteers and staff, including the biannual state wide L&D Forum- Liaised with other agencies and departments, providing advice on education and design- Developed learning support documentation for NSW RFS membership, including LLN Support Guide and provided input into Recognition of Prior Learning process

- Responsible for learning and development in the Sydney Northern Region, which includes 12 volunteer units in a large geographical area with a total of over 700 volunteer members- Completed training needs analysis and implemented training programs to meet identified needs- Delivered and assessed training courses at a local, region and state level- Developed a trainer and assessor network, including professional development and skills maintenance events- Ensured compliance for RTO status and implemented quality assurance processes within the region - Built and developed L&D networks with other regions, states and other emergency services- Presenter at NSW SES L&D Symposiums and EMQUAL Conference (Wellington NZ) focusing on the use of mentoring and coaching to develop trainers and assessors

- Provided educational support and advice to senior rescue instructors- Liaised with Quality Education Department of FRNSW - Developed curriculum for rescue training section and aligned programs to units of competency - Undertook quality assurance and compliance, including assessment validation and moderation- Completed desktop publishing of training and learning resources using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

- Completed Diploma of Paramedical Science (Pre-Hospital Care)- Obtained Mental Health and scheduled drugs authorisations- Participant in multi agency exercises as Triage Officer- Stationed at various stations in Sydney North and West - Mentored probationary paramedics

- Member of Technology Advisory Committee and Cluster Design Group for new technology architecture- Presenter at numerous events including National Literacy Conference, Diocesan Forums and University Summer Series focusing on Project Based Learning, integration of technology in learning and innovative strategies for quality pedagogy- Action Based Researcher for use of podcasting and video to record and share learning experiences, inquiry based learning, team teaching and open classroom teaching- Recipient of NSW Premier’s Teaching Scholarship - reporting on international use of Project Based Learning and technology in learning- Nominated for National Award for Quality Schooling – excellence in teaching- Multiple Commonwealth Bank E-Learning Grant winner- School LMS administrator, ICT Facilitator and member of the school leadership team providing teacher professional development and in class coaching-Qualified in Glasser Institute Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and Lead Management

- Manage Post Graduate/Masters Course e-learning unit- Preparation and presentation of learning materials and assessment documents, creation of online learning environment, moderation of online discussion boards and teleconferences