Thomas Parer Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

I created the concept and manage a continuing monthly dance party/club night called 'Shandy' to be a safe space for Brisbane's queer community to be themselves, have fun, and build community.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Supporting and growing the membership and revenue of Queensland's peak body for dance with a vision towards achieving a more innovative, sustainable, capable, and inclusive Queensland dance ecology.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Development of resources for the Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub, including webinars, podcasts and publications.- Drafting advice with respect to compliance with workplace relations law, including comprehensive payroll auditing.

Brisbane, Australia

• Providing advice on employee rights and entitlements, and representation on behalf of members;
• Preparing and representing the Union’s interests in discussions and negotiations with employers;
• Managing case files and record-keeping; and
• Identifying organising opportunities.

Brisbane, Australia

Working at the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical and Services Union Queensland (Services and Northern Administrative) Branch [The Services Union]Taking calls from members seeking assistance with workplace issues.

Brisbane, Australia

Policy Officer in the Titles Practices & Standards Team within the Queensland Titles Registry.Responsibilities include:- Briefing the Registrar of Titles on legal and policy issues- Reviewing and amending the Land Title Practice Manual- Responding to public inquiries- Briefing in-house legal team regarding matters- Investigating allegations of fraud.

Brisbane, Australia

Responsibilities include:- Oversight and administration of Union Affiliated Clubs and Societies of UQ- Oversight of campus entertainment and activities of the Union- Organisation of social, cultural and artistic events- Development of social and cultural policy

Brisbane City

• Working within the Homewares department, sales and service, getting stock onto the floor, and visual merchandising. Some of my achievements here include:
• Being selected to be one of the few employees to ensure the highest quality customer service at Santaland during Christmas time.
• Receiving numerous customer compliments for my attentive and dedicated service.

Brisbane

• This is the inaugural year of this club aimed at promoting sexual health and consent awareness on campus. Responsibilities include:
• Engaging in the steering and direction of the Group as a member of its executive team.
• Maintaining and growing our membership base of 100 members and volunteers.
• Liaising with the UQ Union and community organisations to further our objectives.
• Administering a wide-ranging on-campus survey with 600 participants into Sexual Health practices.

Brisbane

• UQ UNSA is UQ’s oldest and premiere Polticial Science and International Relations Society. Responsibilities include:
• Attracting a membership base of 350 students to the Association in 2015.
• Overseeing and organising all social events for our membership base, such as Semester Launch parties, Trivia Nights, and Laser Skirmish events.
• Representing the Association to the wider public, at events like the UN Peacekeepers March.

New Farm, Brisbane

• Assisting in Family and Criminal law matters, by interviewing clients, engaging in legal research, assisting solicitors at Court, and drafting letters. Some of my achievements here include:
• Promoting and connecting the firm with the LGBTI Legal Service, leading to an ongoing Pro Bono involvement with the community legal service.
• Drafting letters to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and securing the withdrawal or lowering of charges against clients.

St Lucia

Promotion of the membership program, customer service, restocking and visual merchandising, and organisation of customer orders.

Buranda

Organising and collating of documents, systematic review of the records, and archiving of inactive files. I oversaw the complete review, update, and integration of a new system of file keeping for the Office.

Brisbane, Australia

Contacting customers in relation to their outstanding accounts and recovering the outstanding amount in an arrangement. The role required strong interpersonal skills and creative problem solving skills.

Gold Coast, Australia

Put in a position of trust (Lay-By) from commencement, I worked in different capacities throughout the store in different positions with strong customer service skills, cash handling, and communication being important elements throughout.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) / Bachelor Of Laws (Llb), International Relations And French Language

Activities and Societies: Executive Member of UQ French Society, Judge for UQLS Junior Negotiation

Education record

Graduated with an OP3 Prefect and Vice-Captain in 2010 Executive Member of the Gold Coast Junior Council and Benowa High Student Council.