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Email: andrewdavis10@bigpond.com
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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 Strong Leadership Qualities
 Highly Developed Oral and Written Communication Skills
 Strong Conflict Resolution/Negotiation Skills
 Excellent Letter/Report Writing Skills
 Demonstrated Analytical, Planning and Organisational Skills
 Sound Judgement and Problem Solving Abilities
 Excellent Time Management Skills
 Comprehensive Project Skills
 High Standard Customer Service/Liaison/Representation Skills
 Diverse Knowledge of Information Technology Programs (eg. MS Office, Lotus, etc.)
 Sound Work Ethics/Integrity
 Industrial Relations/Human Resources
 Aboriginal Affairs/Cultural Diversity
 Sound Knowledge and Demonstrated Commitment to Industrial Democracy and
Occupational Health and Safety
 Outstanding Attention to Detail
 Song-writing/Performing/Music Production
 Social Media
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
 Reliable and Punctual
 Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
 Flexible and Approachable
 Ability to Learn Quickly
 Establish Rapport Readily
 Flexible/Adaptable/Resilient
 Creative
 Artistic
 Sense of Humour
 Work Well Autonomously and as a Team Member

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2013 – Current Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc.
16 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA
Aboriginal Advocate
Advocate for Aboriginal Elders, Carers & Family members
Liaise with Service Providers, Government and Non-Government
Develop & Implement Education/Information Sessions
Plan & Participate in Youth Mentoring Camp
Policy Development
Public Relations/Promotional Activities
2011 – 2012 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
(DEEWR)
(Job Services Australia Support Branch)
115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA
Contract Manager, (APS 6)
Managed Employment Services Contracts for 3 National Providers
Special Claims Processing
Provider Liaison, Policy Advice
Jobseeker Hotline
Branch Communications Officer
2006 - 2011 Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
(DEEWR, formerly DEST)
(National School Chaplaincy Program)
115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA
Team Leader, Parliamentary & Communications (APS 6)
Received “Secretary’s Award” for Successful Program Implementation
& Transition
Developed and Implemented Ministerial Correspondence and Briefings
Processes & Procedures
Quality Assurance of Ministerial Correspondence
Wrote Program’s Inaugural Complaints Policy and Managed Complaints
Reviewed and Developed Revised National School Chaplaincy Program
Policy Guidelines
Developed, Implemented and Revised National Call Centre Script
Provided Staff Induction, Supervision & Training
Special Projects - VIC Bushfire Assistance, QLD Floods Assistance, IT
User Assurance Testing
2004 - 2006 Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
(Indigenous Education Unit)
115 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA
Senior Education Officer (APS 5)
Contract Management (caseload of 4 DECS Districts)
Program Administration
Policy Development/Advice
Information Sessions/Seminars
Stakeholder Liaison

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued)
2001 - 2004 Centrelink
(ABSTUDY Unit)
55 Currie Street, Adelaide SA
Customer Service Officer (APS 4)
Customer Service/Enquiries
Liaison with Training Providers, Government and NGO’s
Information Seminars
Complex Policy Advice and Support (Including Course Approvals)
Student Travel/Away From Base
Staff Training
Reviews/Appeals
Ministerial Reports
Quality Assurance
Customer Service Champion
1993 - 1994 Families & Youth Services (FAYS)
North Eastern Region
Intensive Personal Support Worker
Support pre-release Aboriginal Youth
Support post-release Aboriginal Youth
Progress Reports
Liaison with Staff/Family Members/Service Providers
1993 Department of Employment, Education and Training (Commonwealth
Employment Service)
Enfield and Modbury Job Centres
Administrative Services Officer (Acting ASO 5)
A/g Officer in Charge – North Eastern Youth Access Centre
Staff Training/Supervision
Monthly Reports
Liaison with Training Providers/Employers/Schools
1991 - 1993 Department of Employment, Education and Training (Commonwealth
Employment Service)
Enfield and Modbury Job Centres
Administrative Services Officer (ASO 4)
Counselling – Full range of Disadvantaged Clients
Staff Training/Supervision
Liaison with Training Providers/Employers/Schools
Coordination of Labour Market Programs
Jobseeker Seminars
Jobseeker/Vacancy Matching

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued)
1989 - 1991 Department of Employment, Education and Training (Commonwealth
Employment Service)
Enfield Job Centre
Administrative Services Officer (ASO3)
Employment Officer
Jobseeker Servicing
Employer Servicing
Labour Market Programs
Basic Counselling
Compilation of Statistics
Staff Training
Promotion of CES Services
Austudy/Abstudy
Stores/Stationery
Organising Resources
Activity Test/Administrative Breach Reports
1989 Administrative Services Officer (ASO1)
Counter/Reception
Printer/Self Service
Stores Ordering
Clerical Support
1988 - 1989 Olympic Industries/Rota-Forma Pty Ltd
Machine Operator – Leading Hand
1987 - 1988 Papas Transport
Industrial Spray Painter
1986 - 1987 Adelaide Drum Services
Factory Hand
1985 - 1986 Hindmarsh Council
Labourer, Road Maintenance & Construction
1984 - 1985 Port Adelaide Council
Trades Assistant (Mechanic)
1983 - 1984 Department of Defence (Navy)
Shipwright’s Assistant
1982 - 1983 Clyde Kropinyeri
Professional Fisherman
1981 Darrell Sumner
Car detailing, Coca Cola Deliveries across Kangaroo Island

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EDUCATION & TRAINING
2014 Remote Area First Aid Certificate
2013 Off Road 4WD Training
2013 Defensive Driving
2013 Managing Aggressive Behaviour
2000 - 2001 Certificate 4 Community Services (Youth Work)
Adelaide Institute of TAFE (Light Square Campus)
Core Modules: Manage the Delivery of Quality Client Service, Plan
and Conduct Group Activities, Meet Information Needs of the
Community, Co-ordinate the Provision of Services and Programs,
Maintain Effective Networks.
2000 Certificate 3 Community Services (Community Work)
Adelaide Institute of TAFE (Light Square Campus)
Core Modules: Advocate for Clients, Implement a Community
Development Strategy, Communicate Appropriately with Clients and
Colleagues, Process and Provide Information, Participate in
Networks, Participate in Policy Development.
1999 - 2000 Certificate 3 Aboriginal Community Management
Adelaide Institute of TAFE (Light Square Campus)
Core Modules: Australian Government & Agencies,
Communication for Managers, Role of Managers, Financial
Management, Financial Planning, Law & the Individual, Managing
Information, Managing Staff for Goal Achievement, Meetings and
Committees, Program Planning, Recruiting and Orienting Staff,
Dealing with Conflict, Occupational Health & Safety.
1994 - 1997 Associate Diploma - Aboriginal Studies in Music
University of Adelaide (CASM)
Subjects: Theory of Music, Aural Rhythm, Ethnomusicology, Practical
(Guitar/Vocals), Performance.
1981 Year 11
Minlaton High School
Subjects: Maths 1&2, Physics, English, Art, Drama, Film Studies,
Agricultural Science, Physical Education.

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OTHER INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
2014 – Current Ruby’s Foundation
Board Member
2009 - 2012 Community Public Sector Union (CPSU)
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Cabinet (NATSIC)
SA Facilitator
2008 - 2012 Community Public Sector Union (CPSU)
Union Workplace Delegate - DEEWR
2006 - 2010 DEEWR
National Mura Kaimel – Yarrangi Committee
SA Chairperson
2006 - 2012 Australian Public Service Commission
National Indigenous APS Employees Network (IAPSEN)
SA Chairperson
2005 – 2006 DEST
Indigenous Education Unit
DECS Aboriginal Education Reference Group Member
2002 – 2004 Centrelink Area SA
Indigenous Services SA Reference Group Staff Representative
2002 – 2004 Centrelink Currie Street
Customer Service Champion
2001 - 2004 Centrelink Currie Street
CPSU Deputy Union Delegate
1999 - 2001 Barngarla Aboriginal Consultative Council
Executive Committee Member
1999 - 2000 Western Mining Corporation – Olympic Dam
Aboriginal Heritage Management Committee
Barngarla Representative
1993 Public Sector Union Delegate
25th Public Sector International World Congress – Helsinki
Indigenous Keynote Speaker
2008 – Current Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA)
Full Songwriter/Voting Member
REFEREES available upon request