Specific Teaching/Training Experience
Sessional Teacher – Diploma of Youth Work 1998
Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria Australia
· Developed and delivered curriculum
· Assessed and graded students
Sessional Teacher – Assoc Diploma of Community Development 1998
Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria Australia
· Developed and delivered curriculum
· Assessed and graded students
Other Career
Executive Officer 1998–current
Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
· Operational management of all services
· Supervision of staff and volunteers
· Service accountability to Board of Management and funding bodies
· Program and project development, evaluation and long term service planning
· Financial management including budgeting, computerised book-keeping, banking
· Representation on Boards including Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (managing partner)
· Development of resources including brochures, booklets, videos, website
· Media liaison and response
· Conference presentations
· Preparation and desk top publication of bi-monthly newsletter
· General administrative and office
Local Government Youth Worker 1997-1998
City of Knox Youth Services
· Undertook research into youth needs in local government area
· Convened, supported and resourced Knox Youth Service Providers’ Network
· Assisted with developmental group programs and other projects
· Administrative tasks including management of service statistics, preparation of monthly reports
Social Worker 1996-1998
Council of Single Mothers and their Children
· Provided information, support, referrals and advocacy to service users
· Managed data base and hard copy information resources
· Undertook community education activities including public speaking and media liaison
· Associated administrative tasks
Co-ordinator of Volunteers 1996
Mecwa Community Care
· Recruited, inducted, placed and monitored volunteers (total volunteer team = 500+)
· Developed and implemented training programs
Centre Co-ordinator 1994-1995
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
· Provided information support and referral service to Centre users
· Supported and resourced volunteer team (30)
· Administrative procedures, including budgets and funding submissions
Market Research Coding Supervisor 1992-1994
Ramis Corporation Market Research
· Analysed and coded market research surveys
· Supervised team of permanent and casual staff
Assistant to Courts Manager 1988-1990
National Tennis Centre (Melbourne Park)
· Co-ordinated public relations functions, tennis bookings and special events
· Co-ordinated advertising, publicity and media placements
· Conducted guided tours
· General administrative support
Market Research Coding Supervisor 1983-1988
Reark Resources Market Research
· Analysed and coded market research surveys
· Supervised team of permanent and casual staff
