Kim Baker

Experience

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  Kununurra Leisure Centre

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Recreational Officer/Pool Manager

  As Recreational Officer, I worked as pool manager and lifeguard, and coordinated a range of sporting programs, alongside community services.

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  Department of Education, Western Australia

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2015

  Education Assistant (Special Needs), Clontarf Academy & Life Skills program

  At Kununurra District High School, I provided support to Clontarf Academy & Life Skills students; an at-risk group of Aboriginal young men aged between 12 and 15 years. In my role, I focused on a range of behavioural and lifestyle issues, taking a comprehensive approach to help youth develop self-esteem.My role included assisting with the organisation of a diverse range of activities focusing on education, leadership, life skills, outdoor education, health and well-being.I also supported families of students to help them understand how they could support their children and their educational development. Show less

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  Department of Education and Training, Victoria

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2021

  Youth and Community Liason

  Key member of a multidisciplinary student wellbeing team responsible for delivering a range of support services to school students.

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  Save the Children Australia

  Jul 2021 - now

  School Support Manager

  Drive the program support, growth and implementation of the Hands on Learning program in the Greater Geelong/Surf Coast region, western and northern metropolitan suburbs of Melbourne. Hands on Learning is a school-based program which uses a variety of practical projects to re-engage students in their education and with their school and community.