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RESUME of

Breeze Slattery

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Personal Statement
Being committed with energy and drive I see that goals are achieved, while remaining positive and responding to pressure in a calm manner. I am confident in presenting messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner, and tailoring communication to the audience. I establish clear plans and timeframes and respond in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty. I build sustainable positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients to achieve a stronger service system that delivers better value.

Key Attributes
Self motivated with well developed project management and IT skills combined with a flexible attitude to work delivery. critical thinker with strong analytical skills Strong team!player skills developed through work in community and government "ell developed organisational skills developed in a variety of deadline orientated situations. bility to build rapport with people at all levels, easily making productive working relationships. #ossess good presentation skills combining sound analytical research and clear verbal explanation. Seeks new responsibilities irrespective of reward and recognition. Strive for $uality in everything I do.

Technical Skills and abilities

%xtensive knowledge of community development practice, consultation and liaison skills &igh standard of written and verbal communication skills and telephone manner 'etailed knowledge of and skills in social needs analysis, social planning and service development and experience developing strategic responses to address identified needs.

'emonstrated ability to( )anage contracts and funding agreements including achieving desired outcomes within budgetary constraints. &igh level skills in face to face communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and related interpersonal skills. #repare and present reports and submissions of a complex nature. 'emonstrated experience in Successfully working with community!based organisations and volunteers and an ability to train such groups. "orking to competing timeframes and deadlines. %xtensive knowledge and use of all )icrosoft #rograms, including "ord, %xcel, ccess, #ower#oint, #ublisher and photo editing. ct with honesty, integrity and diligence as well as exercising a high degree of care when carrying out tasks 'emonstrated ability to( 'evelop networks, *esearch relevant services, #articipate in formal network group, 'evelop relationships with local council and community groups +ndertake consultations, Identify stakeholders, #lan consultation strategies, ssist facilitation of public meeting, ,onduct focus groups, survey, ,ollate results #lan and facilitate group activities, -acilitate group work, #romote effective communication, )anage conflict

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Support community leadership, 'evelop support mechanism, 'evelop leadership skills, empowering individuals and communities.

Professional De elo!ment
"ualifications #$$%&#$$' Bachelor of Parks Recreation and Tourism Mana(ement .incoln +niversity in /ew 0ealand.

)ertificates and Trainin( *+#, *+#)icrosoft +pgrade 1 2ffice 3454 1 %xcel ! Beginner Skills course 62nline7 ! 2nline Information #rivacy 62nline7 1 2nline BIS 2verview ! ,ontract )anagement ! "eb%x 38 /ovember 3459 ) -unding ccountability :uidelines 3459 1 Supporting #rocesses, Tools ; *esources ! &ervey Bay 3< ! 3= /ovember 3459 -unding ccountability :uidelines 3459 1 2utput )atrix Training for Specified *egional Staff ! &ervey Bay 3> /ovember 3459 BIS 9.> course ! "eb%x 4> ?+. 3459 ) Interactive 2chre ! boriginal and Torres Strait Islander ,ultural wareness 62nline7 ! 2nline *egistration for Interactive 2chre ,ontract )anagement Training and 2utputs )onitoring &uman Services @uality -ramework and Single funding .egislation Transition to ,ommon Service greement Transition to 2utputs Based Service model 2TIS data base BIS :rowing Stronger -orums & ,, and 'isability -orum -ine Tuning Aour &igh .evel ,ommunication Skills BI.T ! )aryborough C -ebruary 3454 )anaging conflict, 'ifficult ,onversations and -acilitated 'iscussions #ractical pproaches to ,ommunity %ngagement 'eaf 'eaf "orld workshop ,ritical Incident *eporting System ,ontemporary Issues in )ental &ealth "orkshop -ire training ctivity ,ontact /ote "riting ! Bundaberg Building Stronger *elationships with ,olleagues and Stakeholders BI.T ! ,hange of #urpose 1 +nspent -unds ,ontact /ote "riting "orkshop :rowing Stronger -orum -ire Training ,#* and Senior -irst id Training 'isability Services ct and *egulations 344< ,omplaints and ,ompliances -unding greements 'IS@IS Training )ura ma "akaana Training ! ,ross ,ultural wareness Training ,onversational ,oaching ,linic ,ode of ,onduct -ire Safety Training Single pplication -orm ! Implementation Training

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)ommunity Resource 1fficer De!artment of )ommunities & Disability and )ommunity )are Ser ices2 Bundaber( 'uties( Bey link between 'epartment of ,ommunities 1 'isability and ,ommunity ,are Services and -unded /on!:overnment Service #roviders #romote provision of $uality services for people with a disability in response to identified need %stablish and maintain funding agreements #rovide support, assistance and advice to -/:S#s in the effective use of public monies through monitoring, review and evaluation of service delivery outcomes against the -unding greement )onitor and evaluate the performance of organisations receiving funding from 'isability Services and assist them to comply with statutory and financial accountability re$uirements "ork with -/:S#s to develop responsive and viable community organisations to support people with a disability, carers and service providers Support -/:S# to maintain continuous improvement by working collaboratively with departmental and disability sector staff to ensure the provision of current information, including 'isability Services and disability sector funding initiatives, relevant government policies, procedures and guidelines ,ontribute to the improvement of the 'epartmentDs knowledge base of disability sector service delivery practice and outcomes Identify issues, trends and areas of need and contribute to the setting of service priorities ,ontribute to *egional and Strategic #lans #articipate in regional networks in order to increase awareness of disability issues, build inclusive communities and support the development of appropriate services in the community 'evelop, support, monitor and review activities that promote community awareness of issues relevant to the provision of $uality services for people with disabilities +tilise departmental forms, templates, procedural guidelines and electronic systems in the performance of duties and prepare briefs, correspondence, and other departmental reports as re$uired. "ork with services to develop business systems including developing networksEgroups of organisations to facilitate service development. +ndertake consultation and liaison with services and networksEgroups of services to introduce new policies, procedures and departmental programs or initiatives and to disseminate other information. 'evelop a cooperative and integrated response in the provision of community services, particularly disability services, to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency is achieved in service provision, among community groups. #romote partnerships with regional networks, management committees, and local authorities in order to develop appropriate community services, funded and unfunded. .iaise with the departmental -unding +nit, -inance, )arketing and ,ommunications and other departmental staff to assist organisations with funding rounds, financial matters and complaints handling. 'evelop, support, monitor and review activities that promote community awareness of issues relevant to the provision of $uality community services, particularly services for people with disabilities.

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)aintain and promote $uality service provision through training, support, information, monitoring and advice, negotiation of service agreements, review and evaluation. #rovide information to funded organisations in relation to 'S@ funding guidelines and financial accountability re$uirements, and monitor compliance with these guidelinesEre$uirements on an ongoing basis. ,ontribute to the development of regional plans, and setting of service priorities, particularly services for people with disabilities, to meet the needs of families, carers and people with disabilities, in line with the departmental strategic plan. +ndertake consultation and liaison with relevant State and ,ommonwealth :overnment 'epartments, non!:overnment agencies, .ocal :overnment authorities and local communities in order to inform these groups of intended departmental initiativesF gain information concerning need for human services and $uality and ade$uacy of existing servicesF and identify issues in order to provide informed recommendations to the #rincipal #rograms 2fficer and *egional 'irector. Identify issues and trends and contribute to policy development by 'isability Services @ueensland.

A3Princi!al Pro(rams 1fficer Disability Ser ices "ueensland 'uties( )onitored funded organisations to ensure their compliance with -unding greements and funding guidelines. +ndertake feasibility assessments and provide recommendations in relation to applications for funding, in accordance with legislative frameworks. /egotiated and maintain effective working relationships with staff of 'isability Services @ueensland, other government departments and funded non!government service providers in relation to a wide range of disability issues. ,ontribute to the planning, development, implementation and achievement of business unit plans, strategies and program development initiatives at the local and regional level. #rovide advice for the development of effective needs assessment processes, strategies and policy options to ensure the 'epartmentDs appropriate input to business planning for funded non!government service providers. #rovide advice and make recommendations for the development of services in accordance with the @ueensland 'isability Services ct G344<H, the ,ommonwealth State Territory 'isability greement and @ueensland 'isability Standards. In partnership with other :overnment, non!:overnment agencies and communities, develop initiatives under the various funding programs administered locally and regionally. #repare and co!ordinate submissions, reports, executive briefs and correspondence. .ead, manage and support staff within a changing, complex human service environment. %nsure human and financial resources are effectively managed and decisions concerning these resources are made in line with departmental policies, procedures and delegations. )anage and implement specific projects related to disability. Pro4ect 1fficer Bundaber( )ommunity De elo!ment and Bundaber( Re(ional )ouncil 'uties( +tilise a consultative process to develop a coordinated approach to assisting people with a disability across region ssisting in the extensive consultation across the sector to identify issues and goalsF *esearch and review statistics and data and other 'isability ction #lan modelsF -acilitate the development of collective resolutions or strategies in relation to people with disabilities. #roviding regular sector feedback on progress by keeping people up to date and fully informed of any changes to the original communication ,oordinate the development of a regional disability plan including strategic priorities. ssisting to drive and oversee implementation of the disability action plan. ssisting the 'isability Sector /etwork to advocate for additional resources for autism and respite amongst other priorities. 5outh Pro4ect 1fficer

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Bundaber( )ommunity De elo!ment and Bundaber( Re(ional )ouncil 'uties( 'rive a coordinated approach to e$uitable and accessible service delivery for young people at risk of disengaging from school, their families and the community. #6 Pro ide a com!rehensi e accessible directory of youth ser ices and family su!!ort ser ices #rovide a comprehensive online interactive database of services including detailed service criteria and key referral documents. The database will allow services to search by client criteria for the most appropriate service. -acilitate the signing of an )2+ between all relevant youth service providers and B,' to formalise the consortium, the plan and its proposed outcomes. *edesign and redevelop B,'Ds Bundaberg ; 'istrict ,ommunity .ink 'irectory in line with this project plan. #romote B,' through the Bundaberg ; 'istrict ,ommunity .ink process, as the Ione!stop shopD for information regarding youth services. ,reate resources which include all service information for all students at Aear C and 8. %nsure that these resources are available in public places such as school and ,ouncil libraries and offices. ,reate a directory of -amily support services and programs. %nsure that all planning and partnership agreements have a section built in on efficiencies re$uired and measurement approaches. 'evelop a regular forum for )anagement of service providers to discuss service delivery and coordination issues. %ngage with the "BB &uman Services /etwork regarding the #roject. Increase the capacity of the sector by creating and measuring efficiencies in service delivery. *6 De elo! a coordinated case mana(ement system includin(7 'evelopment of service protocols dealing with key issues such as confidentiality and feedback mechanisms to enable services to work together to deliver a holistic and coordinated case management service to young people and their families. )apping the current referral pathway and criteria. "ork with services to develop a service system that will allow greater collaboration and communication between services for individual clients. 'evelopment of service protocols and referral pathways. ,reation of partnerships to action the inclusion of families in case management where possible and appropriate. -6 De elo! a 8hole of community a!!roach to !ro(ram deli ery to students under sus!ension 'evelop a suspension program for school students through the establishment of a partnership between youth services and %ducation @ueensland. )ap current facilities and resources that are available within the community and %ducation @ueensland 'evelop a program of activities utilising the identified resources Broker a partnership between the relevant community organisations and %ducation @ueensland. *++% to *++. 5outh Su!!ort )oordinator )ommunity Solutions 'uties( Support a collaborative approach with other school and training provider support staff in addressing individual student problems. Inform schools and training providers personnel about emerging issues or trends both within the school and wider community to assist in the planning and development of relevant responses and activities. -amiliarise myself with school and training provider processes, support personnel and existing student support teams and networks. ssist with the coordination and integration of available support they participate in schools and training provider multi!disciplinary student welfare or pastoral care teams to address the needs of individual students where relevant. They also assist school and training provider support staff in establishing and maintaining links with community networks and support agencies.

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assistance and appropriate referrals to individual young people and their families to resolve issues contributing to the risk of disengaging prematurely from learning or trainingF ssistance to young people to develop social and personal skills for successful community livingF and Information dissemination strategies about services available to support young people and their families. %stablishing collaborative structures, linking mechanisms and referral networks Gincluding the 'istrict Aouth chievement #lansH between schools, training providers and the relevant youth services, :overnment, business and community services to enhance access by young people and their families to support and assistanceF and Increasing the capacity of families, communities, schools and training providers to support young people to maintain their connectedness to education and training. Be directly accountable to his or her funded agency, and will be re$uired to conform to its policies, practice principles and standards. #ractice principles will be expected to include regular liaison with principals and other members of the schoolEtraining establishment to ensure a collaborative approach to the creation of a caring, productive and safe environment for students. %stablish and implement a regular accountability and reporting process that will keep schools and training providers abreast of service delivery, program development activities, and emerging issues. #rovide information to their Aouth Support ,oordinator &ub -acilitator and to district referenceEsteering groups to indicate their progress in meeting their responsibilities under their 'istrict Aouth chievement #lan.

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Sound )ircles 9acilitator Access Arts Sound ,ircles are not quite choir, not quite erformance , but a meeting of hearts, minds, bodies and voices. 'uties( -acilitate a two!hour workshop weekly in as discussed with the ccess rts )embership Services ,oordinator 'evelop a program that combining sound, percussion and body movement with all participants contributing freely. ,reate an opportunity for people to meet through creative activities in voiceEsound and performance, in such a way that it develops a sense of belonging and placeD for all involved. %ngage with community members and develop effective community relationships. +tilise highly developed communication skills especially empathy, listening and observation skills. "rite monthly reports at the conclusion of each workshop, which notes participantsD responses and any problems or issues, which may have arisen during the workshop. 5A))A Pro(ram )oordinator 5M)A Bundaber(6 Bundaber( ":D 'uties( Mana(ement *esearch the recreation and physical activity needs of younger people at risk and determine needs for these youth living in Bundaberg district. nalyJing this information, develop and implement specialised activities for younger people at risk in conjunction with other similar agencies. /etwork with other youth services and participate in various community forums to ensure the co!ordination of programs to younger people at risk. 'evelop, manage and implement an annual operation plan and operation budget for the program. #romote and market recreation services to younger people at risk living in Bundaberg and handle all correspondence and en$uires on behalf of the program. #rovide all data re$uired by the funding body. #rovide $uarterly performance reports to the :eneral manager and actively participate in the .eadership Team :roup and contribute at a senior level. Team8ork ttendance at team meetings.

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ctively supporting members of the team and working together in a unified approach towards the needs of the child or young person. To respect all members of the team and maintain professional relationships. To follow directions that are provided for the benefit of the youth work team and the needs of the child or young person. Thera!eutic En ironment %ffective and appropriate role modelling. ,reating an environment that facilitates learning, growth and change. ppropriate use of boundaries, structure, choice and natural conse$uences to support children and young people to learn from their experiences and choose appropriate methods of meeting needs. ctive listening, validation and problem solving to support children and young people reaching conclusions and decisions that are appropriate for their immediate and long!term future. *espond to the underlying need that is producing difficult and challenging behaviour, thereby responding to the need while addressing the behaviour. +phold behavioural support and intervention plans and supporting children and young peopleDs emotional and psychological growth as determined by their therapeutic team. *emain calm and responsive during times of crisis and upholding all ,risis and *isk )anagement plans and responses. *ecognise that all situations provide an opportunity of learning and growth. Daily )are Supervision and support of children and young people referred to the program. %nsure that the safety and protection of the children and young people in the service are upheld. -acilitation and assistance to children and young people developing skills and achieving goals. Support and advocacy for children and young people to progress and move towards success. Transportation and support of children and young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth. ttendance to children and young peopleDs hygiene, health, nutrition and daily living needs. )aintain a clean and safe environment. %ngage children and young people in activities that are of both a social and learning opportunity to advance their skills. .

Referees
Karen ;illiams #revious #rincipal #rograms 2fficer )ob( 4KCC 4K3 3>8 An(ela ;illiams ,ommunity %ngagement ,onsultant )ob( 4K3=35=4==