Brett Kropp

07 5431 2250 | www.brettkropp.weebly.com | brett.kropp@communities.qld.gov.au

Skills & Abilities

I have a wide range of skills that I have developed over the past 15 years in the disability sector both with Non-Government service providers and as a public servant. I have strong communication skills and can communicate with all levels of audience. I show leadership in how I present myself in the workplace and believe leadership comes from all levels of staff not only management. This is especially important in times of dramatic change like we are currently experiencing in the public service. I maintain a good work life balance as I believe it is key to keeping productive in the workplace. I participate as much as possible in my local community and for the past 12 months have participated in a team of local friends training for racing on Obstacle Courses. This role has helped me develop skills in leadership and teamwork as we have supported each other through extremely challenging obstacles and testing environments. This has taught me a lot about maintaining a positive outlook and problem solving that can be used in the workplace.

Experience
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER | DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, NORTH COAST REGION| APRIL 2013 CURRENT Provide support, assistance and advice to FNGSP in the effective use of public monies through monitoring, review and evaluation of service delivery outcomes against the Funding Agreement Supporting FNGSP to maintain continuous service improvement through working collaboratively with various departmental and disability sector staff to ensure the provision of current information, including DS and disability sector funding initiatives, relevant government policies, procedures and guidelines; Contribute to the improvement of the Departments knowledge base of disability sector service delivery practice and outcomes through: Identification of issues, trends and areas of need; Setting of service priorities; and Contribute to regional and strategic plans. Participate in regional networks in order to increase awareness of disability issues, build inclusive communities and support the development of appropriate services in the community. Develop, support, monitor and review activities that promote community awareness of issues relevant to the provision of quality services for people with disabilities.

REGIONAL CAPACITY COORDINATOR | DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, NORTH COAST REGION| JUNE 2012- APRIL 2013 Planned, developed and implemented a State-Wide process for managing funded capacity in the Non-Government sector as well as service provided directly by Disability Services professional staff Developed and delivered a training package to Regional Disability Service Centres across the state to assist with the regionalisation of the process. Recipient of North Coast Region Innovation Award 2013

ASSESSOR | DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, NORTH COAST REGION| FEBRUARY 2012- JUNE 2012 Perform Disability Needs Assessment in accordance with Disability Services eligibility policy. Provide information and referrals where appropriate so that people can access appropriate mainstream services in their local community.

Identify levels of risk when people present to an assessment and work with stakeholders to minimize the risk and prevent harm to the person and family members.

SUPPORT LINKER | DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, NORTH COAST REGION| AUGUST 2010- FEB 2012 Using collaborative practice and a person centred approach, discuss the outcomes of functional needs assessments, including the clients goals, and the recommended services and priority ranking for these services with people with a disability and/or families and work with the person with the disability to plan how they will access the services recommended by an Assessor. Build network and relationships with local communities, non-funded organisations and funded service providers to facilitate linking of clients. When required, support individuals with complex disability, communication or cultural needs to access and maintain engagement with the disability service system. Periodically conduct review of support needs of individuals with a disability, and the supports provided to them.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | DISABILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, CENTRAL OFFICE| OCT 2008 OCT 2009 Employed within the Young People in Residential Aged Care initiative (YPIRAC) Coordinating the YPIRAC initiative from the North Coast Region to Far North QLD. Supporting a number of project officers across the state working in regional offices within the program. High level written correspondence to departmental offices, Ministerial Correspondence and regular reporting to federal government due to being a joint federal and state initiative. Negotiating with Funded Non-Government Service providers to develop care plans and transitions for people with a disability to transition from aged care facilities back into community based living.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Supports Facilitator, Disability Services, North Coast Region, 2004-2005 & 2006-2008 Friendship Program Coordinator, Disability Services, North Coast Region, 2004 & 2006 English Conversation Teacher, GLS Divide, Osaka Japan, 2005-2006 Residential Care Officer (Community Access), Disability Services, South East Region, 1998 - 2003 Resource Officer (Behaviour Support), Disability Services, South East Region 2003-2004 Resource Officer (Community Participation), Disability Services, Central QLD Region 2002-2003 Support Worker, Kalkiah Respite Service, Rockhampton QLD 1998-2000

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