Emma Harkness

Experience

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  City of Adelaide

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2022

  • CX Advocate

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2022

  • Swimming Instructor

    Dec 2008 - Aug 2011
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  Emerging Minds Australia

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  Project Officer

  As a Project Officer at Emerging Minds, I specialise in delivering comprehensive project support services and administrative assistance to our dynamic team. My role encompasses project coordination, data management, and office administration, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of accuracy and integrity across all our databases.I collaborate closely with project managers, internal business units, agencies, and service providers to uphold robust project management processes. My responsibilities include drafting a diverse array of documents, managing CRM Data Management Software, and utilizing Microsoft Office software proficiently.I am adept at providing administrative support to various work groups and committees, fostering a productive and organised virtual work environment. My strong communication and interpersonal skills enable me to effectively navigate complex tasks and support our mission.With a deep understanding of the impacts of colonisation and trauma on social and emotional wellbeing, I am committed to contributing to meaningful projects that drive positive change Show less

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  University of Adelaide

  Aug 2024 - now

  Research Project Officer

  I provide strategic project and system support to enhance research ethics, compliance, and integrity processes. My role focuses on driving process improvements, supporting committee functions, and ensuring effective data management to meet both university policies and legislative requirements. Collaborating with diverse teams across faculties, affiliated organisations, and regulatory bodies, I manage high-level administrative functions, facilitate systems changes, develop resources, and deliver presentations on research policies. Currently leading the implementation of a new ethics processing system, Infonetica, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in ethics submissions across three subject areas. Acting as the main point of contact for the system, I coordinated feedback to refine functionality and delivered presentations to leadership, ensuring a smooth transition and fostering a supportive user environment. Show less