Lana Johnston

Lana Johnston

Greater Brisbane Area
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With over 25 years of cross-industry experience, I am an Executive HR Practitioner, Board…

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    Taking it Forward

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Queensland, Australia

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    Brisbane, Australia

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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    Queensland, Australia

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Volunteer Experience

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    Parent Aide Volunteer

    Mater Misericordiae

    - 11 months

    Health

    Support to new mothers within their homes and assistance with families generally.
    I was allocated two new mothers during my volunteer time with the Mater - one was new to the country without family support, and the other was dealing with Domestic Violence in her home life.

  • Board Chair (also held Secretary & Human Resource Professional)

    University of Queensland, Campus Kindergarten

    - 4 years 2 months

    Children

    Campus Kindy is a rich community of families, staff and The University of Queensland. It's goals are to:
    › Build and foster a sense of community that is inclusive and welcoming and respectful of the values, beliefs and practices of all cultures and backgrounds
    › Empower and include all individuals
    › Focus on developing the whole person
    › Create a safe, nurturing, challenging, stimulating, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing environment
    › Adopt teaching and learning…

    Campus Kindy is a rich community of families, staff and The University of Queensland. It's goals are to:
    › Build and foster a sense of community that is inclusive and welcoming and respectful of the values, beliefs and practices of all cultures and backgrounds
    › Empower and include all individuals
    › Focus on developing the whole person
    › Create a safe, nurturing, challenging, stimulating, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing environment
    › Adopt teaching and learning and professional development practices that reflect the principles of a Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education and care

    Campus is internationally known for the quality of it's pedagogy and exceeded all aspects of the National Quality Framework assessment

    During my time at Campus Kindy, I'm proud to have:
    * facilitated the first Strategic Planning session, then set up structure that has continued annually;
    * lifted the standard of governance and ensured Board focus around relevant risks, particular for HR matters;
    * Supported delivery of the then annual community event called Spooktacular;
    * Supported research publications and pushed for achievement of our first exceeds in the NQF.

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    Non Executive Director

    Queensland Youth Orchestras

    - 5 years 11 months

    Arts and Culture

    The Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) is Australia's leading organisation for orchestral training and performance and is currently based at the Old Museum building in Brisbane. It also houses Queensland's premiere youth orchestra, The Queensland Youth Symphony.

    Founded by Maestro John Curro AM MBE (1932-2019) in 1966, the Queensland Youth Symphony has often been regarded as being one of the top youth orchestras in Australia. It is now under the artistic leadership of Simon…

    The Queensland Youth Orchestras (QYO) is Australia's leading organisation for orchestral training and performance and is currently based at the Old Museum building in Brisbane. It also houses Queensland's premiere youth orchestra, The Queensland Youth Symphony.

    Founded by Maestro John Curro AM MBE (1932-2019) in 1966, the Queensland Youth Symphony has often been regarded as being one of the top youth orchestras in Australia. It is now under the artistic leadership of Simon Hewett.

    QYO is a non-profit organisation requiring substantial funds to fulfil its mission. In order of magnitude, the organisation's main sources of income are from membership fees, corporate sponsorship, grants from the State and Federal Governments through Arts Queensland and the Australia Council, concert income and fundraising activities.

    I assisted in the attainment of >$100k in funds for QYO. I also initiated the initial conversations that led to the 1st collaboration between Qld Symphony Orchestra and Qld Youth Orchestra - Brahms and Star Wars concert in Feb 2019.

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    Independent School Council Member

    IRONSIDE STATE SCHOOL

    - Present 5 years 11 months

    Education

    Ironside is a highly multicultural primary school that is proud to have students representing over 50 nationalities. It opened in 1870 and has always enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, evidenced by results in National competitions and numeracy and literacy tests.

    During my time on the Council, I primarily supported development of the 3 year Strategic Plan.

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    Treasurer, Swim Club (Community Club)

    IRONSIDE STATE SCHOOL

    - Present 6 years 5 months

    Education

    The Ironside Swim Club is a family-friendly community club where children under the age of 15 are able to participate in a variety of timed swimming races. It is run entirely by parent or carer volunteers offering a fun Friday evening with BBQ in Term 1&4.

    During my time as Treasurer we delivered strong weekly profit from the BBQ that was able to be reinvested into our annual member gifts, break-up party, award evening and other items.

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    Commissioner for Declarations

    Queensland Justices Association

    - Present 28 years

    Social Services

    Witnessing and Certifying as prescribed by law

  • Volunteer, President, Chair, School Captain

    Numerous volunteer roles and subsequent awards at School and University

Courses

  • Australian Institute Company Directors

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  • LEAD IV - Melbourne Business School

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Honors & Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Griffith University

    Supporting and providing supervision to students from Griffith Business School's Project-based Internship Program

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