Jo Ubilla Email & Phone Number

South West Sydney

Sydney, Illawarra, Other Upon Request

ResponsibilitiesFacilitation of groups using graphic recording. Workshops may include strategy development, visioning, team development, new program/service planning, wellbeing.Graphic recording of keynote speakers, alongside workshops and presentations and for the purpose of creating a visual story.Individual coaching and mentoring for young leaders and those looking to advance their career.

Australia

I work to elevate the voices of employees with lived experience of Disability or Mental illness, Gender & Sexual Diversity, and/or First Nations people via employee resource networks and resource groups, events and advocacy.I connect people across the organisation through initiatives such as engagement surveys, workshops, events and celebrations. Examples include:organisational workshops to revise and co-design workplace values and culturedevelopment and implementation of Pulse… Show more I work to elevate the voices of employees with lived experience of Disability or Mental illness, Gender & Sexual Diversity, and/or First Nations people via employee resource networks and resource groups, events and advocacy.I connect people across the organisation through initiatives such as engagement surveys, workshops, events and celebrations. Examples include:organisational workshops to revise and co-design workplace values and culturedevelopment and implementation of Pulse surveydevelopment and hosting Lunch and Learn conversation regarding Inclusion of people with a disabilitycollaborating with people with lived experience to develop internal communications for events such as International Day of People with a Disability and Pride Monthhosting team building activities such as a team step challenge.I assist in gathering data, analysing and communicating results, and developing action plans such as an overarching Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Action Plan, and Disability Inclusion Action Plan.I collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to:maintain Disability Confident Recruiter status and develop strategy and practice aiming for a Disability confident workforce and disability confident staffensure an accessible website and Human Capital Management System using WCAG guidelines (Website Content Accessibility Guidelines)maintain Bronze status for the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AEWEI) ensuring LGBTQ workplace inclusionComply and report on the WGEA (Workplace Gender Equality Act) Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I was responsible for seeking, planning and developing opportunities to partner with government, commercial and community based organisations to deliver innovative programs to people with a disability and the broader community. The outcomes of these partnerships focus on our organisational values of inclusion, diversity, collaboration and integrity and seek to address systemic and industry wide challenges including workforce shortages, inclusion of children and young people in… Show more I was responsible for seeking, planning and developing opportunities to partner with government, commercial and community based organisations to deliver innovative programs to people with a disability and the broader community. The outcomes of these partnerships focus on our organisational values of inclusion, diversity, collaboration and integrity and seek to address systemic and industry wide challenges including workforce shortages, inclusion of children and young people in mainstream activities, improving opportunities for growth and development for individuals and building community capacity. Successful and sustained partnerships include but are not limited to organisations such as The Sydney Opera House, The Australian Ballet, The Parent Research Centre, Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention and, Orange District Early Education ProgramIn addition to my role:a] I was an active member and contributor to the Safeguarding Committee (ensuring the organisation and it’s staff were child safe, consulted with external stakeholders on projects to inform legislative change, facilitated training and developed promotional and learning resources for the organisation)b] I led Lifestart's Reconciliation Action Plan group and developed content for our intranetc] I was R U Ok and Wellbeing champion (working alongside others in the organisation to ensure and promote positive staff mental health)d] I develop Lifestart's Diversity Strategy, action and business planse] I co-developed Lifestart's response to the Promoting inclusion paper for the Disability Royal Commission Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Graphic Facilitation is the art of facilitating and documenting conversations predominantly with a focus on group / team / strategic planning and review. As the facilitator I take the group through a series of steps capturing individual input, drawing connections, giving shape to ideas and resulting in short and long term plans and next steps. I use illustration, graphics, words, lines and colour on large sheets of paper which are then owned and reviewed by the team. Examples of recent… Show more Graphic Facilitation is the art of facilitating and documenting conversations predominantly with a focus on group / team / strategic planning and review. As the facilitator I take the group through a series of steps capturing individual input, drawing connections, giving shape to ideas and resulting in short and long term plans and next steps. I use illustration, graphics, words, lines and colour on large sheets of paper which are then owned and reviewed by the team. Examples of recent Lifestart graphic facilitation activities include: - Leadership Strategic plan review - New graduate program 12 month co-design goal setting and planning - Senior staff role delineation workshop - Planning and goal setting for new mobile service delivery team - Northern Sydney Aboriginal Engagement Project planning and follow up - Child protection week promotion / celebration visual - Senior management Planning for NDIS rollout. Graphic recording is the art of capturing spoken word visually and in real time using graphics, illustration, words, lines and colour. The goal is to take the audience on a journey improving engagement with the content and the end result is a large visual summary of the key take home messages from the presentation or workshop. Recent examples of large scale events I have been graphic recorder for include: - DEC Preschool leadership conference (2020) - International Society on Early Childhood Conference (2019) - Lifestart Staff Development Day 20 year celebration snapshot of achievements, progress and learning and development provided on the day (2016) Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In my role at Lifestart, I lead a team of 13 allied health staff who provided specialised support to children and young people 0-24years with a disability.My team worked with their clients to help them develop skills to gain greater independence in their day-to-day life and increase their capacity to engage in the community. With the NDIS rolling out major sector reform over my last 5 years in this role, I supported frontline staff and families to be flexible and adaptable whilst… Show more In my role at Lifestart, I lead a team of 13 allied health staff who provided specialised support to children and young people 0-24years with a disability.My team worked with their clients to help them develop skills to gain greater independence in their day-to-day life and increase their capacity to engage in the community. With the NDIS rolling out major sector reform over my last 5 years in this role, I supported frontline staff and families to be flexible and adaptable whilst navigating a very new system and educated them in ways to access and use the system. In my role as a Team Manager, I was a service innovator, a strategic thinker, a change coach and mentor. My role was to develop, motivate, collaborate and inspire my team to be their best and achieve the desired outcomes for our company and the clients. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Manager of Sylvanvale Education and Early Learning service (preschool and school for children with a disability).I was responsible for the management of a small team of educators and support staff who ran a specialised preschool and small school (one kindergarten class of 10 children with high medical and therapeutic support needs). I was responsible for managing the budgets, funding applications and acquittals, whilst also developing and running innovative parent engagement programs such… Show more Manager of Sylvanvale Education and Early Learning service (preschool and school for children with a disability).I was responsible for the management of a small team of educators and support staff who ran a specialised preschool and small school (one kindergarten class of 10 children with high medical and therapeutic support needs). I was responsible for managing the budgets, funding applications and acquittals, whilst also developing and running innovative parent engagement programs such as a group workshop developing the skills of parents to be their own case manager to build their knowledge of the sector and advocacy skills. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A short term contract with Lifestart included the management of a team of allied health professionals and educators running group programs and providing individual therapuetic supports in Early Intervention (0-6 years) and School Aged Supports (6 - 18 years). 2013 was the starting point of sector reform in early intervention with new evidence of best practice being rolled out. It was also a time for Lifestart of developing a new model of supports (which I was heavily involved in including… Show more A short term contract with Lifestart included the management of a team of allied health professionals and educators running group programs and providing individual therapuetic supports in Early Intervention (0-6 years) and School Aged Supports (6 - 18 years). 2013 was the starting point of sector reform in early intervention with new evidence of best practice being rolled out. It was also a time for Lifestart of developing a new model of supports (which I was heavily involved in including rolling out organisational training) and transitioning to a new organisational structure. My role was to support staff through this change and to engage them in the sector reform. I used creative strategies and modes of support including graphic facilitation to support planning for a new way of working. Show less

In this role , I managed and lead the devolution of one of the last standing institutions for children with a disability in Australia (19 children and young people with severe disabilities, extremely challenging behaviours and many with a comorbidity of mental health). I took a tailored, personalised approach working with family and stakeholders to plan more suitable future care arrangements, I was required to manage a new team of frontline carers to ensure a safe and the least restrictive… Show more In this role , I managed and lead the devolution of one of the last standing institutions for children with a disability in Australia (19 children and young people with severe disabilities, extremely challenging behaviours and many with a comorbidity of mental health). I took a tailored, personalised approach working with family and stakeholders to plan more suitable future care arrangements, I was required to manage a new team of frontline carers to ensure a safe and the least restrictive environment with a significant increase in community access to ready the children for a more integrated life. After a short time I was given the additional responsibility to establish and manage 2 additional accommodation services for children and young people with a disability in voluntary and statutory out of home care. This involved me seeking and setting up the home, client matching, recruitment of staff, engagement of family, friends and stakeholders for the individuals.I also managed a small allied health team who provided therapy support to children and young people and a small preschool and specialised school (of one kindergarten class of 10 children). I was responsible for recruitment, staff performance management, funding applications and acquittals, budget forecast and reporting. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Young Leaders Forum, Australian Scholarship Recipient

Activities and Societies: Peer mentor groups The McKinsey Young Leaders forum is a program designed to accelerate the development.