Fraser Smith

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Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About me
Policy Lead
Education
- University of Melbourne
  2019 - 2021
  Master's degree Social Policy H1
  Consisting of the completion of three consecutive, full-time semesters (150 point programme), with extensive study of theoretical policy approaches, alongside their real world application within modern policy structures inside and outside of Australia.Compulsory modules included Social Research Design, Governance and Social Policy, Foundations of Social Policy, Contemporary Social Problems, and a Social Policy Internship.Selected modules included Business and Government, Civil… Show more Consisting of the completion of three consecutive, full-time semesters (150 point programme), with extensive study of theoretical policy approaches, alongside their real world application within modern policy structures inside and outside of Australia.Compulsory modules included Social Research Design, Governance and Social Policy, Foundations of Social Policy, Contemporary Social Problems, and a Social Policy Internship.Selected modules included Business and Government, Civil Society, NGO’S and the State, Social Impact Assessment, Inequality in Public Policy, Social Justice: Policy and Practice and Understanding Life Course. Show less
- University of Aberdeen
  2015 - 2019
  Master of Arts - MA Politics and Sociology (Joint Honours) 1st Class
  Activities and Societies: University of Aberdeen Hockey Club, University of Aberdeen Student Radio Society. Consisting of the completion of eight consecutive full time semesters. Modules included but were not limited to the study of Anthropology (specialising in political anthropology), theoretical Sociology & Political Sociology (at micro and macro levels), and Political Theory. All the portfolios included extensive study of appropriate research methods (both quantitative and qualitative), most notably a research project on the socio-cultural dimensions of Scottish football fandom.
Experience
- Cultural Development Network
  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
  Student Internship
  The role consisted of supporting Brimbank City Council use of the CDN's 'Whitebox' programme, developed to assist local government and others in their arts / cultural development planning, strategy, policy & outcomes. This internship was finalised with a piece of academic work on the role of cultural and artistic festivals in tackling wicked social problems.
- Brotherhood of St Laurence
  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021
  I transferred to the youth opportunities team within the BSL's research and policy centre after my internship, to support the 'Community Investment Committee (CIC)' programme. Used by the National Youth Employment Body, the programme develops community-led solutions to youth unemployment by bringing together key local stakeholders to create and strengthen pathways that support young people into meaningful jobs.The role involved the development of 'Labour Market Scans', tailor-made reports presented to a diverse range of CICs and stakeholders across Australia (employers, employment service providers, government, and community organisations). The reports required data on local unemployment, industry, infrastructure, education and other markers of structural disadvantage. Show less
  - Research Assistant
    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
  - Research Assistant
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
  Oct 2021 - May 2023
  Policy Officer
  Most recently I worked within the bi-national team (Australia and New Zealand) of the RANZCP's Policy, Practice and Research Department. The RANZCP is principal organisation representing the medical specialty of Psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. It supports clinical practice, advocates for people affected by mental illness and advises governments on mental health care.The role involved the continual analysis of government policy and emerging issues relevant to psychiatric practice and mental health. Central to this was routine consultation with RANZCP members and committees, consisting of psychiatrists across specialties and community members with a lived experience of mental illness. These efforts led to the development of responses and submissions to various governments and organisations concerning a range of topics, and the dissemination of such advocacy through the media. Show less
- Scottish Care
  Oct 2023 - now
  Policy Lead (Ethical Commissioning)
Licenses & Certifications
- European Computing Driving License
  ECDL / ICDL Certification
  Jan 2014
- Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
  The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  May 2013
- RANZCP Cultural Safety Training
  Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
  Oct 2021
- Understanding the Australian Health Care System
  The University of Queensland
  Jan 2022
- 'Heartstart' First Aid Instructor Certificate
  British Heart Foundation