Simon Holmes Email & Phone Number

Brunswick East 3057

CEDES Consulting was founded in 2016 by Simon Holmes. Simon is an experienced senior public sector administrator and community development practitioner who has worked extensively with Victorian Aboriginal communities and communities in South East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.CEDES Consulting offer a range of services including:Business administration advisory and supportCommunity engagement and consultationCommunity planning and implementation supportProject… Show more CEDES Consulting was founded in 2016 by Simon Holmes. Simon is an experienced senior public sector administrator and community development practitioner who has worked extensively with Victorian Aboriginal communities and communities in South East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.CEDES Consulting offer a range of services including:Business administration advisory and supportCommunity engagement and consultationCommunity planning and implementation supportProject planning and implementation supportProfessional development workshop facilitationMentoring and coachingFinancial literacy educationProperty management troubleshootingFor further information go to www.cedes.com.au Show less

Manage a statewide team of 25 staff responsible for a number of programs including Victoria's Local Aboriginal Networks, Victoria's Aboriginal Honour Roll, Aboriginal led agreement making, support for Victoria's Registered Aboriginal Parties, support for Victoria's Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal Trusts, celebration and recognition of Victorian Aboriginal culture.

Melbourne, Australia

Bulman, Se Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Managed all aspects of a multi-functional organisation in an environment of Aboriginal culture and self determination, with a particular view to building capacity of local people in governance and self management.Provided executive support to the elected members of the corporation which included ensuring that the organisation operated in accordance with the constitution and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation. Initiated the development of appropriate management plans and… Show more Managed all aspects of a multi-functional organisation in an environment of Aboriginal culture and self determination, with a particular view to building capacity of local people in governance and self management.Provided executive support to the elected members of the corporation which included ensuring that the organisation operated in accordance with the constitution and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation. Initiated the development of appropriate management plans and processes to ensure financial viability and well coordinated delivery of community services. This often involved researching and providing a range of information, policy advice and support for community development initiatives.Human resource management of 47 staff, most of whom were on a Community Development Employment Program (CDEP), which included the management, training and motivation of staff to achieve the business priorities that had been identified by the community. Coordination of service delivery in the following areas:Essential Services; Municipal Services; Sport & Recreation; Women’s Issues; Aged Care Services; Housing Repairs and Maintenance; Environmental Health; Council Administration; Centrelink Agency; Television and Local Radio Broadcasting; and Landcare.Highlight: Advocacy and process facilitation that led to the establishment of a secondary school for the Bulman and Weemol communities. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Adv Dip Leadership & Community Development, Planning With Aboriginal Communities

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Community Development (Planning with Aboriginal Communities)

Diploma In Welfare Studies

Associate Diploma of Arts (Welfare)

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