Nadia Van Aswegen MBA

Experience

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  Youth Futures

  Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

  Youth Accommodation Worker

  Youth Futures WA is an outstanding leader in youth services. Providing innovative support to at risk and disengaged young people, Youth Futures WA sees significant outcomes across outreach, mentoring, and accommodation needs. I spent time working with the team in the emergency accommodation TINOCA House. The TINOCA House provides crisis accommodation for young people aged 15-19 years. Key responsibilities while working in the House included the daily running of the House, client support, maintenance of case notes, ,mentoring, and coaching young people in independent living. Show less

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  Intework Limited

  May 2011 - May 2014

  Coach - Lifeskills

  Intework Inc. provides support services for adults living with a disability to live independently in the community and employment. During my time with Intework I designed a program to support transition into employment, coached many adults on independent living skills, and ran a pilot respite program for young adults.

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  Department of Communities WA

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2013

  Mentor

  Mentoring with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support involved the provision of support for children and young people aged 0-17 years. The Department for Child Protection and Family Support is the key Government Office in Western Australia charged with the care of children and support of families who may be at risk.

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  Edith Cowan University

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Council Member

  I consider it a privilege to have served on the Edith Cowan University Council as an elected Student Representative. Time spent on the Council was an invaluable learning experience and I look forward to using these skills serving on an NGO Board.

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  Mental Health Commission of Western Australia

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2018

  Project Officer - Projects and Investigations

  During my time with the Mental Health Commission I worked across a number of projects and Government investigations. This included investigating alcohol-related harm in communities and preparing reports on behalf of the Chief Health Officer WA, evaluating the START Court diversion program, Executive Officer duties to the Mental Health Advisory Council, Executive Assistance to the Assistant Commissioner, and project support for a digital transformation program of works and implementation of the Mental Health Act 2014 Show less

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  Edith Cowan University

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Scholarship Representative - 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium

  Awarded this position on scholarship, I attended the 5th University Scholars Leadership Symposium held in Cambodia as part of a student team from Edith Cowan University. With over 1000 delegates from across the world we took this opportunity to build networks and relationship with like-minded individuals embarking on a variety of social and developmental causes. The Symposium's focus on social justice and community development provided a rich and diverse exposure to what is possible and can take place. Show less

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  Department of Education, Western Australia

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  Project Officer - Investigations

  As Project Officer in the Non-Government School (Private School) Regulation team, I conducted investigations and provided advice into private school advanced determination applications, private school governance applications, and student exemption applications. I researched applications, conducted gap analysis, and provided executive support to the Planning Advisory Panel - including meeting papers preparation, meeting scheduling, and processing panel member payments.

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  Department of Communities WA

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2020

  Project Officer - Priority Projects

  As Project Officer within Priority Projects I managed the asset build of a $2.5m women's refuge, delivering on a key election commitment for the State. I procured and contract managed a co-design consultant to ensure the final service better met the unique needs of diverse communities such as older, disabled, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

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  Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  As Digital Transformation Manager, I coordinated National and State digital transformation and whole-of-government digital capability initiatives. This included writing the Digital Identity Exchange Platform Operational Model; Chairing the State-Wide review of the Digital Service Policy Framework; co-ordinating the National API Design Standards Working Group program of works; and representing WA on the Digital Identity Cross-Jurisdictional Working Group I was sought out by the Department of Premier and Cabinet of WA to write the Digital Inclusion in WA: What We Heard report, pulling together insights from over 75,000 engagements. My report is publicly available and continues to inform strategic priorities for the State.

  • Manager - Digital Transformation

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Policy Officer - Digital Inclusion

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
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  PwC Australia

  Oct 2021 - now

  Transformation Specialist

  As a Transformation leader I work with my team and clients to deliver positive outcomes in complex scenarios. I am certified in agile methodologies and lean into strategic analsysis, gap analysis, change management, journey mapping, and stakeholder engagement to bring innovative solutions to light.