Work History

• 1/2017 - 0/0

  Riviera Taxis

  Wheelchair taxibus driver: Driving and training bus drivers as well as being an endorsement accessor for Commercial Passenger Vehicle’s Victoria

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• 1/2005 - 4/2014

  Gippsland Lakes Community Health

  Senior Men's Family Violence Practitioner: Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Service Duties: Responsible for coordinating the Time out program activities at the Time Out farm. This has also been a community development role in supporting local Indigenous Men's groups to develop and run activities across the region to address the underlying causes, effects and impacts of family violence. These activities include Men's camps and Health and Wellbeing programs. A proactive approach to encourage men to attend drug and alcohol free events, day to day activities, bringing men together in a safe environment to yarn and revive cultural dances, art and ceremonies. My role was to support and advocate for funding to assist with prevention activities. Second in Charge Responsibilities: My duties also included working with individuals, families and community groups as well as creating working partnerships with Victoria Police, Justice Department, Corrections, Aboriginal Co-ops, Schools, TAFE's and Universities. Partnerships were developed with local Health, Drug and Alcohol services, women's crisis centres, rehab and detox services, Elders and Youth groups, employers, local prisons, Family Violence Groups, and National Men against Violence organisations. Skills: I have demonstrated experience in working with Indigenous men, their partners and children, and the issues relating to men. Sound administration and organisational skills including computer skills Well developed interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with Indigenous and non Indigenous workers and their agencies Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work autonomously with limited supervision Knowledge: Demonstrated intimate knowledge and understanding of the Gippsland Indigenous community, culture and issues relating to community members Demonstrated understanding of the issues that contribute to Indigenous family violence (including abusive behaviours) and the impact on family and community members Demonstrated understanding of the family violence prevention service system Demonstrated understanding of the issues concerning confidentiality and the development of trust among community Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidential information

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• 1/2005 - 1/2008

  Mission Australia

  Indigenous Youth Employment Consultant: into Education / Training. To assist with Pathways to Employment. mentoring, confidence building, self esteem and self empowerment for young people. Administration Duties: Maintain records, Data, Progress reports, Budget management and general support to Job network staff members.

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• 2/2003 - 1/2005

  Bairnsdale Secondary College

  Aboriginal Tutorial and Assistance Scheme Tutor: Employer: Department of Education Science and Training Duties: Identifying Indigenous secondary students with educational difficulties, developing and delivering programs to minimise risk of failure and maximise student learning

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• 2/2004 - 1/2005

  Joint Project - DEST and Department of Workforce R

  Project Officer - Scaffolding Towards Independence: Duties: Supporting post-compulsory indigenous students in developing career goals and accessing opportunities in employment and education. 1995 to January 2003 Position: Interstate Transport Operator Employer: Various including Bonaccord Freightlines, Brunt's Snowy River Transport and various owner drivers Duties: Organising pickup and delivery of freight

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• 12/1999 - 3/2003

  bonnacord freight lines

  Truck driver-louder driver: Carting fresh produce and frozen product interstate and backloading groceries down the east coast for Woolworths

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• 12/1997 - 12/1998

  Gerard Smythe

  Truck driver-louder driver: Driving tipper trailer carting lime and backloading grain

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• 12/1996 - 12/1997

  Newman’s Transport

  Interstate Truck Driver: Carting paper rolls APM interstate and sourcing backloads

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• 12/1994 - 12/1996

  Brunt’s Logging

  Truck driver-louder driver: Carting hardwood toMelbourne backloading general freight

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• 1/1993 - 3/1995

  East Gippsland Leather and Harness

  Owner/Operator saddlery shop: Duties: Design, manufacture and repair of saddlery and custom leather goods

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• 1/1986 - 5/1989

  Towns haulage

  Truck Driver: Local and intrastate cartage of dawn hardwood and backloading general freight

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• 3/1984 - 5/1986

  Wy Yung Hotel

  Barman and Customer Relations and Crowd Control: Position: General Farm Hand Employer: Gordon Irish Duties: Vegetable Processing

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