MCRC Senior Staff
Manager
Ranui Harris
ranui@manjimup.org.au
Born in Perth Western Australia, raised in small logging town: Tuatapere, Southland, NZ.
Prior to migrating permanently from New Zealand in 1997, Ranui spent 8 years as a customer service officer for “NZ Income Support” the equivalent of Centrelink. The golden rainbow of opportunity into the mining industry led her to Perth WA. Soon after arrival mining offered many rewards as she became employed at Greenbushes Mine as a Haul Pack Truck operator, Safety Officer and Relief Site Clerk. After a year in the Southwest she then joined the FIFO revolution and enjoyed working at many mine site locations including: Leonora, Leinster, Mt Magnet, Dalgaranga, Marvel Loch as a Haul Pack Training Officer, Drill and Blast quality control, then found her way back into paperwork as Site Administrator until 2002.
Following 4 ½ years as a stay home Mum, she returned to work as a recruitment consultant for Manpower in Manjimup, and then managed the Bridgetown Greenbushes Recreation Centre for two years.
Ranui became a casual admin assistant in 2010 under the previous management of the Volunteer Recourse Centre. In 2011 she was approached by the management committee to return full time to act as temporary Manager as the centre was in the midst of financial crisis. Rebuilding the business reputation and infrastructure has been a challenging task at times, however now as she reflects on those difficult times she is proud of her achievements and perseverance.
Her role as operations manager, includes project and business planning, Ranui Is always interested in chatting about our centre and future partnerships that benefit the Manjimup Community.
Ranui Harris
ranui@manjimup.org.au
Born in Perth Western Australia, raised in small logging town: Tuatapere, Southland, NZ.
Prior to migrating permanently from New Zealand in 1997, Ranui spent 8 years as a customer service officer for “NZ Income Support” the equivalent of Centrelink. The golden rainbow of opportunity into the mining industry led her to Perth WA. Soon after arrival mining offered many rewards as she became employed at Greenbushes Mine as a Haul Pack Truck operator, Safety Officer and Relief Site Clerk. After a year in the Southwest she then joined the FIFO revolution and enjoyed working at many mine site locations including: Leonora, Leinster, Mt Magnet, Dalgaranga, Marvel Loch as a Haul Pack Training Officer, Drill and Blast quality control, then found her way back into paperwork as Site Administrator until 2002.
Following 4 ½ years as a stay home Mum, she returned to work as a recruitment consultant for Manpower in Manjimup, and then managed the Bridgetown Greenbushes Recreation Centre for two years.
Ranui became a casual admin assistant in 2010 under the previous management of the Volunteer Recourse Centre. In 2011 she was approached by the management committee to return full time to act as temporary Manager as the centre was in the midst of financial crisis. Rebuilding the business reputation and infrastructure has been a challenging task at times, however now as she reflects on those difficult times she is proud of her achievements and perseverance.
Her role as operations manager, includes project and business planning, Ranui Is always interested in chatting about our centre and future partnerships that benefit the Manjimup Community.
Project Officer
Debbie Vanderspil
debbie@manjimup.org.au
Debbie comes from a small English village and began her Australian life as a backpacker at the age of 19 and it was during her world travels that she met and married her husband in sunny tropical Broome, to begin what has been a beautiful life in Australia.
Broome’s alternate lifestyles thrived amid the various multi cultural communities and it was during her 15 years there, Debbie discovered her passion for community welfare and the issues surrounding cultural diversities. Her work in the emergency department of Broome Hospital and Broome Community Resource Centre have provided Debbie with a wealth of knowledge of the issues small communities face and the importance of effective community development.
In 2003 Debbie had a tree change and bought a hobby farm in beautiful Bridgetown where she continued to home educate her two children and pursue her personal education in mental health and administrative skills. Now that the era of raising children has almost passed, Debbie is fresh and ready to dedicate herself to her new position of Project Officer helping to enhance our community of Manjimup.
Debbie Vanderspil
debbie@manjimup.org.au
Debbie comes from a small English village and began her Australian life as a backpacker at the age of 19 and it was during her world travels that she met and married her husband in sunny tropical Broome, to begin what has been a beautiful life in Australia.
Broome’s alternate lifestyles thrived amid the various multi cultural communities and it was during her 15 years there, Debbie discovered her passion for community welfare and the issues surrounding cultural diversities. Her work in the emergency department of Broome Hospital and Broome Community Resource Centre have provided Debbie with a wealth of knowledge of the issues small communities face and the importance of effective community development.
In 2003 Debbie had a tree change and bought a hobby farm in beautiful Bridgetown where she continued to home educate her two children and pursue her personal education in mental health and administrative skills. Now that the era of raising children has almost passed, Debbie is fresh and ready to dedicate herself to her new position of Project Officer helping to enhance our community of Manjimup.
Volunteer Officer
Rae Starr
rae@manjimup.org.au
Rae grew up in a small country town, not unlike Manjimup, in the West of England.
Before migrating to Australia from Bristol, UK in 2010 Rae worked for 20 years as a local government housing officer for Bristol City Council, mainly working with vulnerable people in a tough inner city environment. Rae was also very involved in her local community in a number of volunteer roles, including as a School Governor and helping run a children’s organisation in a multicultural, vibrant inner city area. In her ‘spare time’ Rae raised two children, spent time with her extended family, travelled, cooked, gardened and studied.
The role of “Volunteer Officer” is particularly suited to Rae with her wide experience of volunteering and her passion for working with communities. The role involves creating opportunities for volunteers, with local volunteer involving organisations. Rae matches volunteers with the particular skills and competences these organisations require to operate, and assists with training volunteers if required.
To contact Rae Starr, you can either ring the office number 9777 2774 or alternatively her work mobile +61 477 023 360
Rae Starr
rae@manjimup.org.au
Rae grew up in a small country town, not unlike Manjimup, in the West of England.
Before migrating to Australia from Bristol, UK in 2010 Rae worked for 20 years as a local government housing officer for Bristol City Council, mainly working with vulnerable people in a tough inner city environment. Rae was also very involved in her local community in a number of volunteer roles, including as a School Governor and helping run a children’s organisation in a multicultural, vibrant inner city area. In her ‘spare time’ Rae raised two children, spent time with her extended family, travelled, cooked, gardened and studied.
The role of “Volunteer Officer” is particularly suited to Rae with her wide experience of volunteering and her passion for working with communities. The role involves creating opportunities for volunteers, with local volunteer involving organisations. Rae matches volunteers with the particular skills and competences these organisations require to operate, and assists with training volunteers if required.
To contact Rae Starr, you can either ring the office number 9777 2774 or alternatively her work mobile +61 477 023 360
MCRC Reception Staff
Customer Service - "Dream Team"
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Customer Service Officer Kayla Williams kayla@manjimup.org.au Kayla has been an enthusiastic member of our team since commencing as a Trainee studying Certificate IV in Community Development, over a two year period. Her passion and enthusiasm has paid off, as she has become a Customer Service Officer, with a permanent position within our organisation. Kayla is a shining example that loyalty, and dedication to your work pays off, as she has now become the “Queen” of Department of Transport and Licensing here at the centre, her natural ability to make our customers feel appreciated shows with her welcoming smile. As with all reception staff, Kayla is able to assist our customers, room hirers with all aspects of service delivery. |
Customer Service Officer Emma-Lee Maher emma@manjimup.org.au Emma started working at the Manjimup Community Resource Centre January 2017 and is studying a Certificate III in Business and Administration with hopes in the future to join university and study psychology majoring in criminology and justice. Emma is training to deliver all our services including Department of Transport and Centrelink. Combined with her previous work experience at Bella Torta, Emma excels with customer service and customer care and hopes to continue developing skills that will assist her career options in the future. A country girl at heart Emma looks forward to greeting you in reception at MCRC and supporting you with your government service’s needs. |
Trainee Receptionist Certificate III Business Administration Heavenly Partington trainee@manjimup.org.au Heavenly joined the ‘Manjimup CRC - Dream Team’ in late May 2017, in the position of “Trainee Receptionist” and is currently studying a Certificate III in Business and Administration. Heavenly is an out-going and bubbly girl from the city who moved down south and absolutely fell in love with the country side. She is very excited to be trained in all aspects of our administrative and government support services, and is looking forward to getting to know the Manjimup community and start her customer service career as centre receptionist. She has a passion for helping others, and sees a bright future with the centre and is looking forward to be working with her like minded and supportive team mates. |
