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Timeline
About me
Engaging communicator, Career Consultant and Classical/Jazz Music Program Presenter on Community Radio, passionate about people and communities.
Education

University of south australia
1993 - 1994Graduate diploma of psychological practice
University of south australia
1992 - 1992Graduate diploma of business administration
University of adelaide
1986 - 1989Honours degree in psychology and bachelor of arts degree psychologyActivities and Societies: Awarded the Archibald Grenfell Price Prize in Geography. Honours Thesis: Job satisfaction and work motivation

Flinders university
1995 - 1996Master of psychology (clinical) psychologyThesis: Levels and Sources of Stress in Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists
Experience

Human services sector
Jan 1990 - Jan 2000Various positionsIncluded working as a Psychologist (Private Sector, Community Health, and Disability) and Rehabilitation Consulting.-Providing counselling services to people presenting with a range of issues such as; grief, relationship issues, stress and anxiety, dealing with anger, depression, child abuse.-Developing therapeutic interventions in partnership with families-Providing a Psychology service within the context of a multidisciplinary team -Liaising and connecting with other agencies -Preparation of psychological reports -Training activities including workshop development and presentation: “Anxiety in Context” and “What About Women”. Show less

Anglicaresa
Jan 1994 - Jan 1995Residential care workerSpecial Needs Team (Working with people with an Intellectual Disability)Family Connections Program

Flinders university
Aug 1997 - nowCareer development consultant at flinders university-Constantly seeking innovative ways to facilitate students' planning, development and management of their career, from workshops to 'labs' and scaffolded tailored resources for specific degrees-Consultation with university teaching staff to provide career education learning tasks to incorporate into curriculum and tutorials, including assessable components, highly trusted and respected source of information, opportunities and tailored advice-Production of high quality, contemporary and informative online careers resources including videos-Foster connections, with students, recent graduates, alumni, and industry representatives across sectors, with a particular focus on nursing, health science, allied health and medicine. -Deliver interactive online career education session, consistently receiving positive feedback at the end of session and in post session surveys. -Consultation across the Flinders community, including student associations, professional services and colleges-Working with people from culturally linguistically diverse backgrounds-2021 member of CILT Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Standard mental health first aider certificate of accreditation
Mental health first aid australiaNov 2019
Theory of music grade 2 (high distinction)
Australian music examinations boardJan 2020
Theory of music grade 3 (high distinction)
Australian music examinations boardJan 2020
A foundation in aboriginal and torres strait islander cultural competence (10 hours)
Centre for cultural competence australiaJan 2023
Online teaching course certificate of achievement (10 modules, 40 hours of online learning over 10 weeks).
Australian council for educational researchOct 2020
Volunteer Experience
Band Member (Flute Section); Previously Publicity Officer & Committee Member (July 2014 - 2020)
Issued by Holdfast Bay Concert Band on Oct 2012
Associated with Margaret (Meg) AlexanderClassical/Jazz Program Presenter
Issued by 5Mbs 99.9 Radio on May 2021
Associated with Margaret (Meg) AlexanderBusiness Mentor - Business Career Mentor Program
Issued by University of South Australia on Mar 2021
Associated with Margaret (Meg) AlexanderFront of House Volunteer
Issued by Norwood Symphony Orchestra on Dec 2020
Associated with Margaret (Meg) AlexanderBoard Member
Issued by 5Mbs 99.9 Radio on Nov 2021
Associated with Margaret (Meg) AlexanderVolunteer
Issued by WaterAid Australia on Mar 2013
Associated with Margaret (Meg) Alexander
Languages
- frFrench - basic
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