1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Katie Long
5 Eliza Street
Euroa,
Victoria, 3666
Email: bkeives@bigpond.com
Qualifications
1989- 1993 Diploma of Social Science (Child Care Services)
Institute of Early Childhood, University of Melbourne
1994 - 1995 Certificate of Family Support Work & Parent Education Training
Western Metropolitan Institute of Tafe
February 2002 – March 2002
Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults
Holmes Institute, Melbourne
February 2005 – Dec 2009 Bachelor of Teaching (0-5 years), Charles Sturt
University, Bathurst, New South Wales.
Skills
 Ability to adapt to new and challenging situations
 5 years teaching experience in Early Childhood education
 Self-starter with 10 years’ experience in Community Development work,
obtained through local and State government departments and the Association
of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres.
 Working knowledge of community development principles; particularly in
relation to those who are disadvantaged and, or come from a culturally and
linguistically diverse background.
 Ability to identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders and
relevant service providers
 Proven ability to promote and engender community involvement and work
effectively in a team.
 Demonstrated experience in developing proposals for submission to funding
organisations and Trusts.
 Ability to negotiate effectively with representatives from Local Government
and public and private institutions and organisations.
 Ability to work in a team and be individually motivated
 Honest and hardworking

2. Other Qualifications and Skills:
First Aid Certificate Level 2
Anaphylaxis training
Parent Education Leadership Training Certificate
Working with children check
Driver’s License
Employment History
January 2011 – current
Kindergarten teacher, Euroa Kindergarten, Goulburn Region Preschool
Association
Duties
 Develop and implement programs and activities in conjunction with the
Committee of management and parents, which promote children’s social,
emotional, physical and intellectual development whilst being attentive to the
needs and interests of individual children.
 Provide leadership whilst working as a member of a cooperative team and
encourage all staff to provide input and contribute to the development of the
program.
 To operate in a professional manner at all times and ensure that the operation
of the kindergarten program meets all the requirements of the DEECD
Preschool Program Policy, Procedure and Funding Criteria, the Children’s
ServicesRegulations 2009, the Children’s Services Act 1996 and the policies
and the procedures of Goulburn Region Preschool Association.
 To develop, record and maintain specific objectives for individual children
based on regular written observations across all aspects of each child’s
development and to share this information with parents when requested by
parents or as appropriate to do so.
 To provide a healthy, safe and welcoming environment and ensure that
children are supervised at all times.
 To actively encourage parent involvement in the preschool program
 To provide regular information about the program to parents in the form of
newsletters, bulletin boards, class diary and learning stories.
 To communicate with parents about their child’s development and progress at
the preschool.
 To ensure new families are appropriately enrolled and oriented in the centre.
 To be responsible for the day to day supervision of staff.
 To facilitate effective communication processes between staff and
management
 To share with other staff the responsibilities of housekeeping tasks of
preparation, hygiene, safety and packing away related to the program.
 To work cooperatively with the Committee and all staff to ensure the
preschool operates in a safe work environment and that all staff follow safe
work practices.
 Participate in an annual staff review
 Keep abreast of current events and issues related to the early childhood sector.

3.  Liaise with relevant early childhood services and other professional services
and organisations within the community.
 To comply with the professional requirements of the Certified Agreement and
VECTA.
 To participate in professional development in consultation with GRPSA
(Goulburn Region Preschool Assoc.).
 To prepare written reports as required by GRPSA and the Committee of
management.
 To purchase appropriate equipment and resources when required.
March 2010 –Dec 2010
Kindergarten Teacher, Havilah Road Preschool, Bendigo
Duties
 Develop and implement programs and activities in conjunction with the
Committee of management and parents, which promote children’s social,
emotional, physical and intellectual development whilst being attentive to the
needs and interests of individual children.
 Provide leadership whilst working as a member of a cooperative team and
encourage all staff to provide input and contribute to the development of the
program.
 To operate in a professional manner at all times and ensure that the operation
of the kindergarten program meets all the requirements of the DEECD
Preschool Program Policy, Procedure and Funding Criteria, the Children’s
ServicesRegulations 2009, the Children’s Services Act 1996 and the policies
and the procedures of Havilah Road Preschool.
 To develop, record and maintain specific objectives for individual children
based on regular written observations across all aspects of each child’s
development and to share this information with parents when requested by
parents or as appropriate to do so.
 To provide a healthy, safe and welcoming environment and ensure that
children are supervised at all times.
 To actively encourage parent involvement in the preschool program
 To provide regular information about the program to parents in the form of
newsletters, bulletin boards, class diary and learning stories.
 To communicate with parents about their child’s development and progress at
the preschool.
 To ensure new families are appropriately enrolled and oriented in the centre.
 To be responsible for the day to day supervision of staff.
 To facilitate effective communication processes between staff and
management
 To share with other staff the responsibilities of housekeeping tasks of
preparation, hygiene, safety and packing away related to the program.
 To work cooperatively with the Committee and all staff to ensure the
preschool operates in a safe work environment and that all staff follow safe
work practices.
 Participate in an annual staff review

4.  Keep abreast of current events and issues related to the early childhood sector.
 Liaise with relevant early childhood services and other professional services
and organisations within the community.
 To comply with the professional requirements of the YMCA Certified
Agreement and MECA.
 To participate in professional development in consultation with the YMCA.
 To prepare written reports as required by the YMCA and the Committee of
management.
 To purchase appropriate equipment and resources when required.
Jan 2009 – June 2009
Project Officer for Kids Go For Your Life, Greater Shepparton. (Contract
position)
Duties
 To advocate for the improvement of health amongst children aged 0-12 years
of age within the Greater Shepparton area.
 To support early childhood services, primary schools, local government
departments and health professionals to adopt and implement the key
messages of the Kids - Go for your Life initiative and to make nutrition and
physical activity for children 0-12 years of age a priority in their
organisational plans.
 To assist early years services and Primary schools become awarded as Kids-
Go for your Life award services.
Aug 2007 – Jan 2009
Maternity and study leave.
Jan 2007 – Aug 2007
Tenant Participation Officer, (Part time) Dept. of Human Services, Hume
Region
Duties
 Support and advocate on behalf of public housing tenants living in the Hume region.
 To maintain networks and relationships with community service organisations
and tenants.
 Research housing issues, prepare briefs and submissions and make
recommendations to the Housing Manager.
 To maintain an understanding of tenant housing needs and services
 To seek funding opportunities and write funding proposals to support local
tenant projects and initiatives.
 Support operation of regional tenant councils and related forums.

5. Jan 2007 – Aug 2007
Housing Project worker for Neighbourhood Renewal, Dept. of Human Services,
Shepparton (Part time)
Duties
 To engage local public housing tenants and help support them in their
participation in community life in North Shepparton.
 To liaise and engage key Parkside Estate Neighbourhood Renewal
stakeholders in order to secure necessary services and programs in Parkside
Estate.
 To maintain networks and relationships with community service organisations
and tenants.
 To maintain an understanding of tenant housing needs and services
 To seek funding opportunities and write funding proposals to support local
projects and initiatives.
 To collaborate with Parkside Estate Neighbourhood Renewal stakeholders in
developing local projects to enhance the wellbeing of tenants living on the
estate.
Sept 2006 – Dec 2006
Secondment to Department of Human Services
Housing unit, Shepparton
Duties
 To undertake research and review the 2003 -2006 Parkside Estate Neighbourhood
Renewal Community Action Plan and develop a report on the progress against
strategies and actions.
 To research and develop the 2007 -2010 Parkside Estate Neighbourhood Renewal
Community Action Plan.
 Conduct community consultations, surveys, community events, meetings and
liaise with key Parkside Estate Neighbourhood Renewal stakeholders, Parkside
Estate residents, local businesses and schools and local outreach services in order
to gather information and feedback about Parkside Estate Neighbourhood
Renewal.
 Inform potential Neighbourhood Renewal Stakeholders about the history, aims
and objectives of Neighbourhood Renewal, current projects and initiatives to
encourage their involvement in Neighbourhood Renewal at Parkside Estate.
 Negotiate and plan activities and initiatives with relevant stakeholders to be
included in the 2007 -2010 Parkside Estate Neighbourhood Renewal Community
Action Plan.

6. April 2005 – Jan 2007
Community Development Officer
Greater Shepparton City Council
Duties
 Work with community groups to identify needs, and assist in developing and mobilising
the community’s capacity to meet identified needs.
 Initiate, plan and develop new & innovative programs & activities in response to
community needs & interests.
 Establish and maintain networks with other local information/resource workers &
agencies.
 Work closely with Greater Shepparton’s Community Building Project team to provide
support and assistance and develop and promote Community Building programs and
initiatives.
 Act as a contact point for residents and community groups seeking information or
assistance regarding Council’s community development activities.
 Undertake research and provide background information to enable preparation of reports.
 Draft submissions to respond to funding needs as required.
 Work closely with the Rural Development worker to establish links between Council and
rural communities and assist with support, advice and the delivery of programs to meet
identified needs.
 Work closely with Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative and Shepparton Reconciliation
group to promote reconciliation and help foster strong relationships between Council and
the Indigenous community.
 Work closely with the 5 Neighbourhood Houses in Greater Shepparton, and provide
advice, support, and information to them on a regular basis.
 Participate in the Humanitarian Settlement Pilot Program
 Work closely with the Greater Shepparton Public Health Plan team and provide input and
support as required.
 Maintain a strong liaison with the Word and Mouth Board and Youth Committee.
 Undertake special assignments as requested by the Manager of Community Building.
October 2004 – April 2005
Childcare worker and After School Care Officer for the Frank Pullar Children’s
Centre.
Greater Shepparton City Council
Duties
 To plan and implement programs and activities which promote children’s social,
emotional, physical and intellectual development whilst being attentive to the needs
and interests of individual children.
 To provide a stimulating and secure environment for all children attending Greater
Shepparton City Council Children’s Centres.
 To plan and implement a program that is flexible and responsive to the needs of
children and families utilising Greater Shepparton City Council Children’s Centres.

7.  To provide high quality care in accordance that is in accordance with the Centres
philosophy, goals and objectives and Local, State, and Commonwealth Government
guidelines, policies and regulations.
August 2002 – August 2004
Kindergarten Teacher (K1)
Rasami, Thai British International School
Bangkok, Thailand
Duties
 Developing, implementing and teaching the K1 curriculum using the British National
curriculum guidelines and which promote children’s social, emotional, physical and
intellectual development whilst being attentive to the needs and interests of individual
children.
 Early Years Coordinator for the subjects Knowledge and Understanding of the World
and Personal, Social and Emotional development in the Early Years program.
 Writing schemes of work for Early years program
 Coordinator for Special Educational Needs in the Early Years and in collaboration
with other colleagues developing school policy on Special Needs, writing of
Individual Educational Policies (I.E.P) and Individual Behavioural Policies (I.B.P.).
 Organise and implement Early Years end of year Fun Day.
May 2002 – August 2002
E.S.L Teacher
Joseph Upatham College
Sampran, Nakon Pathom
Thailand
Duties
 Developing an English language program for primary and secondary school students.
 Teaching English to primary and secondary students and Staff at Joseph Upatham
College.
April 2001 – December 2001
Wholesale Travel Consultant
Intrepid Travel
Duties
Promote and sell adventure tours operated by Intrepid Travel, Imaginative Traveler, GAP,
Guerba and AmeriCan.
October 2000 – March 2001 Overseas Travel

8. May 1998 – October 2000
Tour Leader, S.E. Asia
Intrepid Travel, Victoria.
Duties
 Facilitation and implementation of innovative, low impact adventure trips throughout
Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
 Supervision and management of diverse groups of international travelers.
 To act as a resource for passengers; providing them with relevant information about
the culture, history, geography and current affairs of the places we are visiting.
 Provide relevant materials and tools to enhance the passengers’ trip.
 Establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with local operators.
 Liaison and networking with National and International Aid organisations
 Liaison and networking with Asian Tourism Boards and Operators.
 Initiating community projects i.e. Winter Project Appeals for the Hill tribe people of
Northern Thailand.
 Research and investigation of new trip possibilities.
 Report writing
 Basic accounting and management of trip budgets.
June 1994 – May 1998
Community Development Worker Nth. Carlton Railway Station (Part-time)
Neighbourhood House
Duties
 Plan and undertake an outreach service on behalf of the House.
 Act as an advocate on behalf of the local residents & make referrals when
appropriate.
 Establish and maintain networks with other local information/resource workers &
agencies.
 Plan and develop new & innovative programmes & activities in response to
community needs & interests
 Co-leading Teenage Holiday Program activities i.e. Horse riding, rock climbing,
cross-country skiing, team sports, roller-blading etc.
 Lead outings, and activities.
 Publicise and promote programmes & activities of the Neighbourhood House
 Oversee daily activities
 Consultation
 Write submissions for program funding
 Write reports & evaluations and write a monthly Newsletter
 Assist young people to develop a positive self-image and sense of responsibility.
 Assist to maintain and foster a positive and supportive environment to young people.
 Provide support to individuals and make referrals when necessary

9. October ‘97 – May ‘98
Youth Worker
City of Yarra (Part-time)
 Coordinate and implement creative recreational, social and educational programs
 Assist young people to develop a positive self-image and sense of responsibility.
 Assist to maintain and foster a positive and supportive environment for young
people.
 Provide support to individuals and make referrals when necessary
October 1995 - February 1996 Community Recreation Worker
City Of Yarra (Part-time)
Duties
 Planning & managing 6 recreational programmes within the City of Yarra. These
comprised of: Over 50’s Bushwalkers group, Bicycle group for older adults,
hydrotherapy group, After School Sports program, Holiday Sports, and a Community
Garden project.
 Lead the Bushwalking and Cycling groups.
 Co-Lead the Hydrotherapy group with the local community nurse
 Write proposals and submissions
 Publicise recreational activities & programmes in the local media
 Act as a Recreational Resource person and provide links between participants and the
wider community
 Liaise & network with local and State sporting & recreational organisations
FEB 1996 - DEC 1996 Overseas Travel
April 1993 - June 1994 Tenant worker/ Community Development worker, Carlton
Residents Association, Carlton Housing Estate
Duties
 Advocating for public housing tenants who lived on the Estate and providing tenants
with relevant information, advice and support, and making referrals to other
organisations when necessary.
 Providing links between local residents and community agencies & organisations.
 Organising outings, camps, trips & activities for residents living on the Estate.
 Liaising & networking with Community groups & organisations, to form links
between residents on the Estate and their local community.
 Joint Co-coordinator of a Young Women’s Project. I developed and facilitated a
group of young women on issues of concern to them i.e. Safe Sex, Peer Pressure,
Health &Safety, Substance Use and Abuse, and self-defence.
 Managing the Young Mothers group, facilitating group discussions on parenthood.
 Providing support to participants on an individual level and making referrals to
relevant organisations when necessary.
 Consultation
 Administration: report writing, and evaluations, writing submissions, organizing
workshops and meetings for residents and the Committee of Management.

10. October 1991 - July 1993 Kindergarten Assistant,
Annie Todd Kindergarten
Fitzroy
Duties -
 Collaborate and assist in the supervision, planning and implementation of the
Kindergarten program.
January 1991 - October 1991 Child Care Worker,
East-West Community Child Care Centre
Fitzroy
Duties
 Assist in the planning and implementation of the Childcare program
 Assist in the care and supervision of children