Louise Walker
Relationship/Partnership Manager
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About
Accomplished and results-driven program manager, contract manager, and operations leader with over 15 years of experience in program management, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership. Skilled in driving operational improvements, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and leading service delivery programs. Proven ability to develop and implement high-impact policies, improve service outcomes, and secure funding for community programs.
Adept at fostering inclusive, safe, and collaborative environments while ensuring operational excellence.
I am a creative individual, with strong communication skills, I have had the opportunity to work closely with many diverse communities, both nationally and internationally. I model the values of respect, integrity, and accountability on a day-to-day basis.
Experience
- Contract Management & Budget Monitoring – Expertise in managing contracts, budgets, and financial oversight.
- Program & Project Management – Skilled in strategic planning, policy implementation, and service improvement initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships – Experienced in negotiating and maintaining cross-sector collaborations, Event Planning
- Leadership & Team Development – Strong mentor, coach, and leader with a passion for staff development.
- Operational Excellence & Risk Management – Skilled in implementing business continuity frameworks.
Education
- Management Systems Auditing | GRAY Management Systems | 2024;
- Safe and Together Domestic Violence | Safe and Together Institute | 2024
- Mental Health First AID; | Odyssey House Victoria RTO | 2024
- Management (Performance & Culture) | Odyssey House Victoria RTO | 2023
- Certificate IV - Accidental Counsellor | Lifeline | 2024
- Certificate IV - Workplace Health and Safety | Odyssey House Victoria RTO | 2023
- Certificate IV - Management (Performance & Culture) | Odyssey House Victoria RTO | 2023
- Certificate III - First Aid and CPR | Odyssey House Victoria RTO | 2024
- Diploma - Project Management | Swinburne University | 2015;
- Diploma - Land Spatial Information Systems – High Distinction |1993
