Mrs Danessa Willie-White
First Nations Employment OfficerOffice of Indigenous Engagement
Building 19 - Level 2
Born and raised on Darumbal country (Rockhampton), married to Troy White and two sons, Javarn and Jaymzhi. Myma to five grandchildren, Anaya, Mila, LaRaeah, Alisiah and Prince.
Currently the First Nations Employment Officer for CQUni after many years in the Queensland Government, working in Child Safety, Communities and Employment and Training.
Background
Proud descendant of the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji peoples of North Queensland, with family connections to Mer Island in the Torres Strait Islanders and a proud Australian South Sea Islander.
Universities Studied At
Currently enrolled in CC43 - Bachelor of Psychological Science at Central Queensland University.
Professional Experience
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness
- Australian South Sea Islander Cultural Awareness
- Project Management
- Event Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Mediation
Responsibilities
First Nations Workforce Strategy: Partner with our various business units to develop recruitment strategies targeted at improving the overall employment rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within CQUniversity. This includes providing an exceptional end to end recruitment experience.
Professional Interests
- Changing lives through employment opportunities within Central Queensland University.
- Mentoring staff
- Professional Development
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness
- Australian South Sea Islander Cultural Awareness
- Project Management
- Event Management