Candidate ID: 6835

An accomplished leader with over 15 years’ experience across Aboriginal health, child and family services, emergency management, and Defence. Adept at managing complex programs, leading high-performing teams, and delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed services while engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve systemic change.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Emergency and Crisis Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Policy and Systems Thinking
• Policy Writing
• Advisory and Briefings
• Culture Intelligence and Inclusion

Relevant Experience

Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer, Public Health Sector
Less than 1 year
Provided advocacy, cultural support, and navigation assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, ensuring culturally safe and respectful care in collaboration with clinical teams.

Transport Supervisor, Defence Sector
16 years
Coordinated logistics, transport, and compliance for military operations, while delivering training, managing dispersed teams, and serving as Indigenous Liaison Officer.

Team Leader, Aboriginal Child and Family Services Sector
Less than 1 year
Led teams providing cultural advice on complex child protection cases, fostering partnerships with government and community organisations to achieve positive family outcomes.

Specialist Advisor, Aboriginal Child and Family Services Sector
1 year
Facilitated culturally informed family decision-making processes with government stakeholders to support family reunification and preservation.

Maritime Support Officer, Emergency Management Sector
2 years
Managed volunteer governance and operational logistics for marine search and rescue, providing training and leadership in state-level emergency management operations.

Logistics Support Officer, Health Emergency Services Sector
3 years
Provided operational logistics and emergency management support, including during major bushfire and pandemic responses, while delivering patient care as a community officer.

Location and Availability

Location: Geelong, VIC

Preferred work location: Melbourne

Workplace flexibility: Flexible

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: 3-4 Weeks’ Notice

Desired Salary or Salary Expectation: $100,000 plus Super