NTMHC is the peak body for community mental health services in the Territory, focussing on advocacy, sector development, information transference and anti-stigma work.

As One Nyitting is an Aboriginal owned company focussed on developing and delivering a range of wellness and leadership programs for Aboriginal youth and families. Working with the directors of the company, this position includes strategic planning and business building for a sustainable, strong and thriving future.

RW has been providing mental health services in WA for 44 years, offering an extensive suite of programs and services across metropolitan Perth and the south-west of WA. In 2017, RW led a consortium of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (MH/AOD) organisation to win the tender for the Integrated Systems of Care and the Aboriginal Integrated Systems of Care programs. Funded by the WA Primary Health Network, the program aim was to better integrate the MH/AOD sectors through commissioning… Show more RW has been providing mental health services in WA for 44 years, offering an extensive suite of programs and services across metropolitan Perth and the south-west of WA. In 2017, RW led a consortium of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (MH/AOD) organisation to win the tender for the Integrated Systems of Care and the Aboriginal Integrated Systems of Care programs. Funded by the WA Primary Health Network, the program aim was to better integrate the MH/AOD sectors through commissioning of place-based models of services that respond to community identified need. As manager of both programs, I was directly responsible for driving, strategising and managing parallel programs from community engagement through to contract negotiation and contract management. The role included recruitment of a diverse engagement team that reformed into a smaller support team after a period of six months. The position was responsible for strategic development and delivery of consultation with vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in 21 targeted locations over a period of six months. The second stage of the program included reporting to the project management and governance groups, feeding back to local communities, facilitation of calls for proposals for services, evaluation of all proposals and contract negotiation. The final phase included direct responsibility for the management of 44 subcontracted services across 17 organisations. In July 2019, all subcontracted services were transitioned back to WAPHA in a logical next step to this funding cycle. I was requested to stay on until September 30 2019 to ensure that the complexities of reporting for both programs had been completed to a high professional level. For further information please contact me via LinkedIn. Show less

SHQ has evolved as the leading provider of sexual health services for professionals and community members in WA. SHQ is a multi-faceted organisation with two specific projects (one supporting sex workers, and the other providing education and counselling for people with an intellectual disability). Other services include counselling, a sexual health training clinic, sexual health helpline, an information and education arm, and the Mooditj program for young Aboriginal people. The… Show more SHQ has evolved as the leading provider of sexual health services for professionals and community members in WA. SHQ is a multi-faceted organisation with two specific projects (one supporting sex workers, and the other providing education and counselling for people with an intellectual disability). Other services include counselling, a sexual health training clinic, sexual health helpline, an information and education arm, and the Mooditj program for young Aboriginal people. The position of Director of Operations included operational, strategic and financial responsibility for a changing organisation undergoing restructure, relocation and renovation. As a member of the executive team I provided strategic advice to the CEO, executive peers and the board. Duties including streamlining operations under direction of the CEO while bearing responsibility for maximising the positive experience of service users. The role supported and led project managers, educators and clinical and administrative staff. Duties also included responsibility and oversight of risk and compliance practice, people management including performance management, and capacity building of middle management. As a member of the executive team I contributed to and collaborated on organisational strategic planning. I was also an active member of the SHQ Reconciliation Action Group and voted lead RAP advocate by members of that group. Show less

Magenta is the central support agency for sex workers in WA. The project provides sexual health education and information, peer support, advocacy, metropolitan, regional and rural outreach, a needle and syringe program, safe sex supplies shop and sexual health clinic. Magenta's staff are multilingual, and culturally and gender diverse with the majority of the team being peer sex industry workers. As manager of this project i was responsible for all financial, strategic and operational… Show more Magenta is the central support agency for sex workers in WA. The project provides sexual health education and information, peer support, advocacy, metropolitan, regional and rural outreach, a needle and syringe program, safe sex supplies shop and sexual health clinic. Magenta's staff are multilingual, and culturally and gender diverse with the majority of the team being peer sex industry workers. As manager of this project i was responsible for all financial, strategic and operational aspects of this project. Responsibilities included direct people management, long-term strategic planning, financial planning and budgeting, innovative and creative thinking, policy and procedure development review, and maintenance of network relationships for all stakeholders including clients, funders, support services, local councils, government representatives (local, state and federal), and WA police. The role included highly developed written skills that included extensive report writing (to funders, executive and board), as well as position statements and advocacy articles. Media communication also comprised part of this role with liaison and interviews with print and radio media to further advocacy aims. As manager of this project I was also a member of the SHQ executive team, contributing to ongoing strategic planning and review, and reporting regularly to the SHQ board along with other executive team members. Show less

Team Leader heading operational and financial aspects of the project. Developing strategic directions to build a diminishing project into a robust, responsive and flourishing service. This included strategic recruitment, people management, consumer consultation, evaluation of services, development of stakeholder relationships, facilitation of network meetings, refurbishing languishing relationships with state and national representative bodies, and increasing the advocacy arm of the service.

This was my first paid position in the NGO sector post completion of my university studies and volunteering experience. It was my intention to pursue a position in a workforce that focused on social justice, improved health access and opportunities, and positive social impact in the community.