STEM Programs & Learning Officer, plans, develops and delivers events and programs that support the development of hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths skills. While facilitating access to information, resources, programs and learning opportunities that support wellbeing and healthy communities. Contributing to the delivery of state of the art library spaces and services that are recognised as hubs of literacy, learning, creativity and innovation.

Various small specialised contracts, collaborations, specialising in art and science projects where and when time permits.

Elizabeth South Primary is a category 1 school located in one of Adelaide's lowest socio-economic areas where families of students face many challenges. STEM Education is recognised across the world as an essential part of every child’s education for the future. This is even more so for those less privileged students if they are to have a better chance in life. As the STEM Coordinator, I work closely with teachers and leadership to offer two main support programs for students and… Show more Elizabeth South Primary is a category 1 school located in one of Adelaide's lowest socio-economic areas where families of students face many challenges. STEM Education is recognised across the world as an essential part of every child’s education for the future. This is even more so for those less privileged students if they are to have a better chance in life. As the STEM Coordinator, I work closely with teachers and leadership to offer two main support programs for students and teachers. http://stem.hardhack.spaceIn-class STEM, helping to build teacher capacity to provide interesting, engaging and fun hands-on STEM activities in the classroom from reception to year 7, including junior primary and primary special classes. STEAM Engaged, This is an enrichment program for small groups of students who would benefit from positive hands-on activities to facilitate well-being. Students are encouraged to build projects based on their own personal interests. The programs aim is to develop a growth mindset, build resilience, self-esteem and entrepreneurialism. Show less

A one-year contract to support Minda Incorporated with change management as a result of a merger with SA Group Enterprises Inc. in 2014. The role also included specific project management activities to improve Minda's ageing sheltered workshop operations, through business consolidation and factory relocation.

I'm very proud to have established one of the longest-running social enterprises' in SA that offered quality supported employment for people with disability with high support needs. Starting with a small workshop, growing it into a viable social enterprise that employed over 200 people across five unique divisions. SA Group Enterprises Inc. ran at a surplus for many years from its commercial activity, without any fundraising or charity. It was only until problems began with NTCRS in 2013 did… Show more I'm very proud to have established one of the longest-running social enterprises' in SA that offered quality supported employment for people with disability with high support needs. Starting with a small workshop, growing it into a viable social enterprise that employed over 200 people across five unique divisions. SA Group Enterprises Inc. ran at a surplus for many years from its commercial activity, without any fundraising or charity. It was only until problems began with NTCRS in 2013 did this change. Twice winner of the National Disability Excellence Award in 2008 and 2009. For our graphic design business Inprint Design, the first social enterprise of its kind in the world. Then again for our design of assistive technologies to increase participation in our manufacturing business. During 20 years, I grew the businesses, operating in such diverse areas as steel manufacturing, graphic design, employment services for the deaf, an enclave within a pathology laboratory, a magazine publication, a computer retail business, and then in 2008, we established SA's first e-waste recycling social enterprises Aspitech (now called ERA).In 2012 with the introduction of the National TV & Computer Recycling Scheme Aspitech became SA's largest e-waste facilities processing 300 tons each month. Sadly, only two years later, the national scheme collapsed when the then-federal government failed to ensure sufficient industry funding to keep pace with growing community demand.What followed was an overnight industry collapse nationally, as collections were delayed, diverted, sent interstate to landfill or stockpiled. Resulting in many businesses across Australia closing as their supply of e-waste evaporated. After leading an intense media campaign, we persuaded the federal government to address the failures of the NTCRS. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206040640/http://www.sage.org.au/ Show less

General Manager reporting directly to the board. During this time I was very proud of my achievements, growing Qualitec from a subcontract assembly service into a design and manufacturing business supplying a range of innovative products including Narrowcast VHF receivers, FM subcarrier decoder receivers, Intelligent switch-mode SLA battery charges and power over coax for hospital TV power supplies for AWA. I was also responsible for the successful implementation of the ISO 9001 quality… Show more General Manager reporting directly to the board. During this time I was very proud of my achievements, growing Qualitec from a subcontract assembly service into a design and manufacturing business supplying a range of innovative products including Narrowcast VHF receivers, FM subcarrier decoder receivers, Intelligent switch-mode SLA battery charges and power over coax for hospital TV power supplies for AWA. I was also responsible for the successful implementation of the ISO 9001 quality assurance system and Qualitec was accredited in 1993. Show less

The role was to set up the electronics production facility, manage production personnel, inventory, and quality systems. Qualitec Limited was the first social enterprise of its type in Australia designed to employ adults with profound disability and was based on a successful electronics business developed by the University of Origan USA. The new role required intensive and ongoing training in this employment and training model, disability studies and other management systems at Macquarie… Show more The role was to set up the electronics production facility, manage production personnel, inventory, and quality systems. Qualitec Limited was the first social enterprise of its type in Australia designed to employ adults with profound disability and was based on a successful electronics business developed by the University of Origan USA. The new role required intensive and ongoing training in this employment and training model, disability studies and other management systems at Macquarie University. Show less

Originally hired to design and build custom regulated DC power supplies, however soon after I was promoted to Factory Manager supervising assembly workers on their production line and improving quality.

Custom-built high voltage equipment, Custom AC/DC Supplies, electronics, equipment automation and maintenance.

High Voltage Power Equipment, CT, Motor Starter, Regulated Electronic & FR Supplies.