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Passionate about driving organisational efficiency and effectiveness through strategic project management and business improvement initiatives.Proven track record in providing project support to diverse multi-disciplinary teams, facilitating the implementation of new systems and processes to meet the evolving needs of corporate business units and educational institutions.Specialised in analysing improvement opportunities and driving benefits realisation by enhancing existing business processes and systems, while minimising administrative burden for both school-based and central office staff.Skilled in delivering expert advice throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and implementation to review, ensuring the successful execution of project objectives and milestones.Experienced in stakeholder engagement and change management activities, adept at fostering collaboration, consultation, and engagement with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that align with organisational goals.Proficient in project administration and support, collaborating closely with business analysts, project managers, and subject matter experts to capture requirements, run workshops, and drive project control using advanced tools and systems.Ready to leverage expertise in project management, business improvement, and stakeholder engagement to drive positive change and deliver impactful results in your organisation. Let's connect!

In my current role as a Senior Project Officer in the Service Development, Homelessness Sector Integration, SA Housing Authority (the Authority), I am responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to improve homelessness and domestic and family violence services in South Australia, including policy reform, service evaluations, service design and service improvement projects. I collaborate with the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Alliance to sustain associated stakeholder relationships and support the DFV Alliance by advocating on their behalf to government to ensure the clients voice is being heard. In addition, I provide timely advice on a range of SA Housing matters and contribute to policy and strategic/operation initiatives across the Authority, providing effective research and coordination of policy, practice and legislation.

As a Senior Project Officer within the DCP Far North, Far West (FNFW) Regional Office, I am primarily responsible for developing and implementing projects and policies supporting the FNFW region, including building and sustaining associated stakeholder relationships and supporting the Regional Director to meet the regions performance requirements. I also provide timely advice on a range of child protection matters and contribute to other policy and strategic initiatives across the department, providing effective research and coordination of policy and legislation.