Key Competencies
Research & Project Management
- an acumen for academic research encompassing critical analysis and qualitative research methodologies as well as data entry, reporting, and focus group facilitation capabilities.
- Proven record of project management and coordination to identify project requirements, devise actionable strategies, develop frameworks and toolkits, work within budget and deliver results.
Communication and Mentoring
- Demonstrated experience in delivering training and education workshops as an accredited trainer and subject matter expert on disability and mental health topics.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skillset, both written and verbal, to accurately identify the needs of customers and develop tailored plans (incl. mental health, chronic illness and disability care and wellness plans).
Disability Specialisation
- 20 years of demonstrated experience in the health sector specialising in disability and mental health services with a passion for academic research on chronic illness disability and development of inclusive management and integrated supports
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Humanities
Curtin University
[under examination]
Graduate Certificate in Research Methods, Health Sciences, 2018
Master's degree in Disability Studies, 2015
Flinders University
Certificate IV Mental Health, 2006
Certificate of Attainment in Management Training and Event Leadership, 2000
TAFE NSW
Curtin University
[under examination]
Graduate Certificate in Research Methods, Health Sciences, 2018
Master's degree in Disability Studies, 2015
Flinders University
Certificate IV Mental Health, 2006
Certificate of Attainment in Management Training and Event Leadership, 2000
TAFE NSW
Professional Summary
Research Assistant
Edith Cowan University, WA
December 2023 - current
Research Assistant
Curtin University, WA
March – Dec 2022; March - Dec 2024
Career Break
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Academic Tutor
Flinders University, SA
Feb 2017 – Dec 2018
Educator and Consultant
More than Me, NSW
Oct 2012 – Jan 2017
Education and Training Officer
UnitingCare Mental Health, NSW
Jan 2011 – Oct 2012
Program Coordinator
House With No Steps (Aruma), NSW
Jan 2009 – Dec 2010
Community Support Manager
Lifestyle Solutions, NSW
Jan 2005 – Dec 2008
Edith Cowan University, WA
December 2023 - current
Research Assistant
Curtin University, WA
March – Dec 2022; March - Dec 2024
Career Break
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Academic Tutor
Flinders University, SA
Feb 2017 – Dec 2018
Educator and Consultant
More than Me, NSW
Oct 2012 – Jan 2017
Education and Training Officer
UnitingCare Mental Health, NSW
Jan 2011 – Oct 2012
Program Coordinator
House With No Steps (Aruma), NSW
Jan 2009 – Dec 2010
Community Support Manager
Lifestyle Solutions, NSW
Jan 2005 – Dec 2008
Service
Primary Ethics Teacher (volunteer)
Primary Ethics Ltd, St James Ethics Centre, Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Trainer, Standard and Youth)
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
The SMILES Program (Trainer)
Children Of Parents with Mental Illness, Sept 2012 - Dec 2016
Accessibility Collective representative (volunteer)
Curtin University Guild, Mar 2022 - May 2023
Primary Ethics Ltd, St James Ethics Centre, Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Trainer, Standard and Youth)
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
The SMILES Program (Trainer)
Children Of Parents with Mental Illness, Sept 2012 - Dec 2016
Accessibility Collective representative (volunteer)
Curtin University Guild, Mar 2022 - May 2023