Maxine Turner
10 Braeside Ave, Holden Hill
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Officer with over 35 years of experience in Aboriginal affairs, notably with Ninti One Limited. Expert in fostering community development and project management, leveraging skills in training and mentoring, and risk assessment. Achieved significant improvements in program delivery and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating innovation and a customer-focused approach.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Officer
Ninti One Limited
10.2019 - Current
- I am an Adnyamathanha woman from the Northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia. I have over 35 years experience in Aboriginal affairs, working in community development and project management, with experience in both Federal and State government programs.. I will bring national and state relationships to the team, having delivered programs to Aboriginal Communities and individuals across the State of SA including the APY Lands, and in my most recent role working with communities and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and stakeholders in all states and territories.
- The Project Officer plays a key role in supporting TIS regional grant recipients to connect them with the support available from the NBPU TIS. I work closely with the Manager to identify, develop and deliver evidence-based support to regional grant recipients. I commenced in this role as a Project Officer with the Jurisdictional responsibilities of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. I was then promoted to Senior Project Officer in May 2021.
- The Senior Project Officer plays a key role in overseeing the support provided to TIS regional grant recipients to connect them with quality resources, tools and information. The Senior Project Officer will work closely with the Manager to ensure development and delivery of evidence-based support to regional grant recipients is established and maintained.
- Delivered high-quality results on time and within budget by diligently monitoring progress against established objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables.
- Contributed to strategic planning sessions with senior leadership teams to align projects with organizational goals and objectives.
- Evaluated completed projects for lessons learned, incorporating feedback to refine future initiatives and drive ongoing improvement.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members to enable efficient problem-solving during critical project
- phases.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for effective project management processes and techniques.
- Boosted team morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing individual accomplishments.
- Enhanced team productivity through proactive management, resource allocation, and conflict resolution techniques.
Gazetted Cultural Consultant
Aboriginal Family Support Services
03.2015 - 12.2019
- AFSS is currently the only Gazetted organisation in South Australia that provides a Cultural Consultancy program. My role expects me to provide advocacy, consultation and cultural advice in child protection matters relating to Aboriginal children and young children within the Youth Court applications and Family Care Meetings.
- My role expects me to provide a written response to the Care and Protection Application that is provided by the Department for Child Protection. I am also required to attend Family Care Meetings which are convened by the Conference Unit to ensure that these meetings are run in a culturally appropriate manner and ensure that any plans made at these meetings take into account the children’s cultural needs
Senior Policy Officer
Housing SA,
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Contributed to the creation of department policies, procedures, and guidelines that resulted in improved professionalism and effectiveness among officers.
- Promoted transparency within the department by implementing policies aimed at improving accountability among fellow officers.
- Reported to the Director, Strategy, Policy and Aboriginal Outcomes
- Provided assistanceand support in relation to planning, policy and programs within Housing SA.
- Involvement in the development of policies relating to Aboriginal communities with special emphasis on housing on remote Aboriginal communities in South Australia.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to staff engaged under the DCSI Graduate Program
- Provide input into discussion papers from across departments and across SA Government
Senior Project Officer
Office for the Ageing (SA Govt)
01.2001 - 03.2011
- Responsible for contributing to the identification of the needs of Aboriginal people who are older, people with disabilities and their carers, and the development of strategies to address these needs.
- Provide support to Aboriginal specific Home and Community Care (HACC) funding agencies across South Australia.
- Management and supervision of staff within the Aboriginal Team.
- Delivered high-quality results on time and within budget by diligently monitoring progress against established objectives.
- Contributed to strategic planning sessions with senior leadership teams to align projects with organizational goals and objectives.
- Boosted team morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing individual accomplishments.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members to enable efficient problem-solving during critical project phases.
- Provided support as a peer appraiser to Quality Management Services appraisal of Aboriginal HACC services both in mainstream services and in Aboriginal specific agencies
Senior Project Officer
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
01.1992 - 07.1998
- Assist other officers of the Commission with administrative support within the ATSIC guidelines.
- Provide administrative, policy and program activities and service to clients.
- Plan, monitor and review established procedures.
- Prepare reports, submissions and correspondence.
- Consult with Aboriginal Communities, organisations.
- Assess and prepare proposals seeking financial assistance for community development grants, including for community housing, infrastructure and municipal services projects.
- Monitor projects and provide advice and assistance to client groups on Commission policy, funding procedures and corporate objectives.
- Control and monitor programs with respect to project control administration and advise regional staff accordingly.
- Assist with the preparation of Program Budget Estimates for the Regional Office.
- Assist with the review of grant-funded organisations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Augusta High School
Port AugustaSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Customer Focus
- Innovation and Creativity
- Risk Assessment
Timeline
Senior Project Officer
Ninti One Limited
10.2019 - Current
Gazetted Cultural Consultant
Aboriginal Family Support Services
03.2015 - 12.2019
Senior Policy Officer
Housing SA,
03.2011 - 04.2014
Senior Project Officer
Office for the Ageing (SA Govt)
01.2001 - 03.2011
Senior Project Officer
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
01.1992 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
Port Augusta High School
Similar Profiles
Mayank PareekMayank Pareek
Sap Hana Module User, Oracle ERP User at Adarsh Marketing, Asian Paints Limited ,Berger Paints India Limited, JSW Paints Private LimitedSap Hana Module User, Oracle ERP User at Adarsh Marketing, Asian Paints Limited ,Berger Paints India Limited, JSW Paints Private Limited
KOJO HASTINGSKOJO HASTINGS
CEO at Genelec Capital Limited, Genelec Support Services Limited•Genelec Infrastructure Development Services Limited•Zenith Hygiene Systems Ghana LimitedCEO at Genelec Capital Limited, Genelec Support Services Limited•Genelec Infrastructure Development Services Limited•Zenith Hygiene Systems Ghana Limited
Yvonne BaahYvonne Baah
NA at Dameba Company Limited, Display and Bargain Company Limited Quizno’s Restaurant Company Limited Soft Company Limited, Courtesy International HotelNA at Dameba Company Limited, Display and Bargain Company Limited Quizno’s Restaurant Company Limited Soft Company Limited, Courtesy International Hotel
Kane RangerKane Ranger
Laborer at Bureau Veritas GroupLaborer at Bureau Veritas Group
MATTHEW SONNTAGMATTHEW SONNTAG
Carer at CentrelinkCarer at Centrelink