Kylie Olney is seeking a new role that values her diverse skills and experience in road safety, community engagement, policy, and communications. She has over 20 years of experience, including currently serving as a Senior Policy Officer for Road Safety providing high-level policy advice. She offers skills in areas like community engagement, health promotion, leadership, and relationship building.

1. Kylie Olney
12 Charleson Street PersonalMobile: +61 432200725
Myaree WA 6156
Australia Email: kylieolney@optusnet.com.au Home Telephone: +61 861612670
Having made a lasting contribution in road safety I am seeking to excel in an organisation that values
my diverse range of skills and experience and provides a people focused work environment that
contributes to the wellbeing of the community.
SENIOR POLICY OFFICER – ROAD SAFETY
Providing high level policy and strategy advice and managing complex local and national projects in the
road safety environment. Providing research advice contributing to national and state road safety
strategies. Underscored by 20 years of experience in the communication and community development
sectors.
An accomplished and experienced individual, innovator, and self- starter able to thrive on challenge.
Seeks to build partnerships and highly successful networks and relationships. A leader through example,
highly motivated to create a positive team environment.
VALUE OFFERED
 Community engagement
 Fundraisingand grants
 Policy and research
 Health promotion
 Journalist / Communicator
 Leadership
 Relationships and networking
 Financial management
 Resource management
 Community development
 Team building and
networking
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
GRADUATE DIPLOMA- JOURNALISM
CURTIN UNIVERSITY
2004
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
2001 (COMPLETED 1ST AND 2ND YEAR)
BACHELOR OF ARTS – RECREATION
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
1993
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EXPERIENCE NARRATIVE
OFFICE OF ROAD SAFETY
Senior Policy Officer
2007- Present
Responsibilities:
 Initiateand develop road safety policy and strategy recommendations for
consideration by the Office of Road Safety, Road Safety Council, Government
and road safety stakeholders.
 Participatein the development and provision of specialist advicefor road
safety research.
 Preparebriefing notes and media statements for the Minister for Road Safety.
 Provide policy and strategy adviceand manage complex projects related to
reducing drink driving, unlicensed driving and speed among all road users
including vulnerableroad users such as Indigenous Western Australians.
 Provide high level advice and manage projects of national significance.
 Lead the development of strategies toaddress repeat speed offending.
 Create options for Government to engage with road users through the use of
incentiveprograms.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Internationally
recognised as a
leading authority
in road safety and
the safe system
approach to
reducing the
number of people
killed and
seriously injured
in road crashes.
LEEUWIN OCEAN ADVENTURE FOUNDATION
Development and engagement
2005-2006
Responsible for:
 Facilitatecommunity involvement across thestateof Western Australia and
Northern Territory in theactivities of the sail trainingfoundation.
 Develop and implement capital and operating fundraisingstrategy for the
Foundation.
 Manage the community relations program includingevents and
communications.
 Working with and coordinatingvolunteers.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Inspiring and
challenging young
people to realize
their personal
potential and
make a positive
contribution to the
wider community,
through the
unique medium of
a tall sailing ship.
JOURNALIST – VARIOUS
2003-2005
GOLDEN WEST NEWS - BUNBURY, CHANNEL 7 – NEWS- PERTH, FARM
WEEKLY, HERALD NEWSPAPER
Responsible for:
 Contributingnews packages for the nightly news. Interviews,scripting,
editing and other to air roles to ensure a faultless presentation.
 Investigatingand reportingfor print media.
COMPANY
SNAPSHOT
Leading news and
current affairs in
Western Australia.

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KIMBERLEY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT
Health Promotion Officer
1999- 2000
Kununurra & Broome
Responsible for:
 Facilitatethe development and implementation of Indigenous health
promotion projects in theKimberley region.
 Facilitatea community development approach toengaging community
in promotinghealth.
 Liaise with local media, preparepress releases and represent the KPHU
as appropriate.
 Preparefunding submissions for projects and health research as
required.
TOWN OF NORTHAM
Community Services Officer
1998-1999
Responsible for:
 Ensuring a proactive approach to the economic, social, community and
cultural development of the Town.
 In conjunction with thelocal community,facilitatethe development of,
and manage various projects toachieve the above.
 Liaising with local media, preparing press releases to promotea positive
image of thetown and various projects.
SELF EMPLOYED
Community Services Consultant
Kimberley Region 1998
Responsible for:
 Engaging with local community to identify important issues and
strategies toaddress them.
 Contract and tender preparations on behalf of community based
organisations in Kununurra.Contracts included- Reconciliation Council
of WA, Kununurra Domestic Violence Committee, Kimberley Legal
Service and Kununurra Youth Service.
KUNUNURRA YOUTH SERVICES
Manager
1996-1998
Responsible for:
 Managing theday to day operations of the Kununurra and Kimberley
Youth Services, including: alternativeeducation program,education and
trainingservices,young women’s projects,recreation and cultural
development programs.
 Developing and initiatingprojects aimed at providing support to young
people in the region.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Current and
emerging
population health
risks and
problems are
identified and
prioritised and
interventions
implemented and
evaluated.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Local Government
Authority located
in the Wheatbelt
of Western
Australia.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Not for Profit
youth
development
organisation
located in
Kununurra in the
Kimberley region.

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 Management of eleven staff and supervision of numerous volunteers.
 Maintain the financial viability ofthe servicethrough grants,tenders
and acquittals.
 Initiateand develop a positivecommunity and media profile of young
people of the Kimberley.
CITY OF WANNEROO
Youth Services Coordinator
1994-1996
Responsible for:
 Developing the first municipal youth policy for the City of Wanneroo.
 Undertaking a coordinateapproach to the delivery of services to young
people in the local region, by government and non- government
agencies.
ORGANISATION
SNAPSHOT
Local Government
Authority located
in the northern
suburbs of Perth
Western Australia.
OTHER RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Community & Board Involvement
 Booragoon Travelsmart Committee
 Booragoon Primary School Parent and Community
 Gordon Reid Foundation for Youth- Lotterywest
 Wanneroo Youth Accommodation & Support Services
 Foundation member- Joondalup Community Radio
 Kimberley Youth Sport and Recreation Committee
 Youth Affairs Council of WA
 Cultural Development Committee Kununurra
 Domestic Violence Working Party Kununurra
From To Company Location Position
2001 2002 Dawu Zhong Zhi Xiao China English Teacher
2004 2005 WAX Magazine Perth Freelance reporter
2001 2005 Subiaco Hotel Subiaco Part time-Senior Waitperson
1998 1998 Kimberley College of TAFE Kununurra Lecturer
1989 1990 Challenge Bank Innaloo Customer Services Officer
REFERENCES
Mr Jon Gibson
Special Projects (Ex Director PAS)
Road Safety Commission
Telephone availableupon request
Ms Linley Crackel
Acting Director Policy and Strategy
Road Safety Commission
Email: Linley.Crackel@mainroads.wa.gov.au