As a facilitator, I work closely with the organisation to make sure that the key messages are delivered in an engaging and informative setting. I have worked with many Government and Non Government agencies in delivering their curriculum, no matter the content. Some areas that I have delivered include Workplace Health and Safety, developing presentation skills, working with difficult clients, computer database systems, etc.Over the time that I have worked for Ryan and Sons, I have trained over 500 people, presented at conferences and have been an MC at several functions.

As an e-learning PO I was required to work with staff, management and key stakeholders to assist and support them in adopting e-learning to meet their training needs. I assisted in the development, implementation and review of state policies, projects and plans related to e-learning. I also undertook research and provided specialist advice and information for consideration by management on flexible learning issues; prepared reports, contracts, presentations and correspondence relating to e- learning activities and developed the flexible learning portals.I was involved in the management of contracts and financial matters including budget preparation and monitoring, tracking contract milestones, initiating payments, monitoring expenditure and preparing reports.This role allowed me to participate in appropriate system wide e-learning initiatives at the state level

Learning and Development - Corporate Learning & Development Project Officer & E-Learning ConsultantIn this role I coordinate learning and development in regional programs that address both corporate and locally identified priorities. I am responsible to provide annual needs assessment information on Regional Learning & Development priorities to L&D Branch, provide educational leadership in Regions to support and assist Managers to address the Learning & Career Development Plans of their staff, develop a calendar of training events which meets identified Corporate and Regional learning and development priorities delivering training, co-leading training and providing familiarisation briefings to other mangers/trainers in the region, centrally or to other partners as relevant, coordinating & delivering allocated Practice Solutions sessions, ensuring that SAP HR data entry is kept up to date and current for L&D events and participant attendance in each Region, run reports from SAP HR and keep informed of local L&CD plans, participate in approved project work and reference groups, comply with OHS requirements related to the role, and monitor budget & expenditure regarding the Regional Calendars.

In this role I undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects and related policies. I manage and oversee particular aspects of service delivery projects and implementation, including developing, monitoring project plans, coordinating resources, and monitoring budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met.Also in this role I prepare a range of project related documents for key stakeholders, such as staff, TAFE and other external agencies, as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers to manage the flow of information.It is also important to provide advice and support to project team members in undertaking tasks and implementing project plans as required to support and facilitate effective project management and implementation.

In this position I am responsible to deliver learning & development initiatives to new Caseworkers. This primarily includes the coaching and support of new Caseworkers undertaking the Caseworker Development Program (CDP) and participation in CDP related projects. At this time I am booked in for workshop delivery. Some projects that I am involved in have been rewriting field guides, development of intranet resources and involved in the implementation of the updated

Responsibilities include the recruitment, training and assessment of potential carers. This is achieved through constant public relations and interviewing potential candidates. The other responsibility in the position is case management of foster children. Making sure that each client is in a safe and positive environment. Caseworkers achieve this by being involved in and monitoring their education, health, identity, social skills, living skills, behaviour management, relationships and their financial situation.

Working with 12- 18 yrs old who need to be reconnected back into society. Helping with school, home and social issues. Developing short, medium and long term goals with the clients, the families, schools and employers. Our aim was to keep the clients in a safe and positive environment. Homework Centre – providing a safe and studious environment for students who may not receive support at home.Parenting Program – conducting training programs for parents by developing different techniques and management of small groups of adults.Fast Track – creating budgeting program for clients.

Year 5 (2004), Year 4/5 (2005) and Year 5/6 (2007). Sports Co-ordinator. Coach: Soccer, Athletics, Rugby, Swimming and Cross Country. Auswim, Athletic Level One and Rugby Foundations accredited. HICES Selector – Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming.Master of Duties – Kennel Boarding House