MCRC Management

Executive Officer
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 Resource 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.
Volunteer Placement Officer
Jane Giles
volunteer@manjimup.org.au

Jane joined the MCRC team in March 2019 as the Volunteer Development Officer.
Jane grew up in Perth and at age 17 moved to Bridgetown where she became, and remains a solid country hearted gal.
Jane spend a number of years in Bunbury where she achieved her Cert iii in Disabilities, Cert iii in Aged Care and Cert iii in Youth Work. She worked extensively with disabled children at college Row Primary, followed by working as an EA at Eaton Community College. From there she became the Shire Of Dardanup Youth Officer and grew this service over a 10yr period to be recognised and awarded for being the best Youth Centre in the South West (2011).
Two years of study saw the achievement of Qualified Professional Counsellor with a study major in Conflict Resolution. Following the Youth Officer position Jane developed the private practice White Dove Counselling Services. This business operated both in Bunbury and Manjimup until 2017.
2017 saw the move full time back to her beloved country where she now enjoys horse riding, gardening and crafting. and being in her role as Volunteer Services Officer she has become involved with community groups and events and enjoys promoting local business, community groups and supporting volunteers. This relocation has also lead to rekindling many friendships from years ago.

MCRC Reception Staff

Introducing our customer Service - ​"Dream Team"

​Customer Service Officer
​Graphic Design & Marketing
Adam Purdy
adam@manjimup.org.au
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Raised in Manjimup, Adam spent the early years of his adult-hood working in packing sheds and vineyards here in the lower South-West, but took himself to Queensland to learn sales and marketing. Opened up an Advertising company in 2007 and has pursued a career in Graphic Design and Advertising until his skills led him to a consultancy position in the Stock market industry. Adam came back home to start his family and offer his skills to his local community. He carries a strong view on building the community and the people within it.
Trainee Receptionist
Certificate III Business Administration 
Kaiden Price 
kaiden@manjimup.org.au

​Kaiden joined the ‘Manjimup CRC ’in late July, early August of 2017, in the position of “Trainee Receptionist” and is currently studying a Certificate III in Business and Administration.
Kaiden is an energetic young man with a keen interest in all things tech and looks forward to further developing his IT skills in our diverse workplace as a Reception Trainee. As a Manjimup local Kaiden’s face is sure to be a familiar one as he endeavours to deliver all the reception and administration needs. 
Trainee Receptionist
Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Community Services
Cheyenne Beagley
reception@manjimup.org.au

Born in Subiaco, but have lived most of my life either in the Wheatbelt and the South West Region, but moving between towns. After graduating year 12 from Morawa District High School (which was about 150 kms from Geraldton.) I am also very affectionate regarding my large extended family. I’m a nerdy, geeky fangirl, who has cherished books and music, and loves singing along, not sure how well though.
 I then moved down to Boyup Brook in the hopes of getting a more exciting job and the opportunity to get out of a very very small town. Which is what led me to applying for the Administration Trainee position. I was there for two years and during that time I gained an understanding about the necessity of the Community Resource Centre Network. I was also given the building blocks to building my confidence as well as my current skills.
Throughout the past two years I also worked towards two separate qualification (Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Community Services).
I am now very excited to be working here in the Manjimup Community Resource Centre. It is a much busier and a more full on environment. I enjoy working in a much busier work environment that I ever had previously. I honestly cannot wait until I get to start my work books, and get my training underway. I am also extremely excited to do my Department of Transport training.
Finally, I am most excited to say that I am the Local Coordinator for the Uniting Care West and Target Christmas Appeal, I will hopefully keep you all updated on my progress for the fundraising total as well as the collection total.
I am really enjoying this job with its faster and busier pace, there’s more to do and more to learn.
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Volunteer 
Tax Help Agent & Seniors Computing Club Tutor
Sylvia Baker
reception@manjimup.org.au

During her working life Sylvia was employed as a trainer and mentor with Goldfields Trainee and Apprentice Services, She assisted trainees and apprentices to successfully complete their studies and workplace commitments. Slyvia then became an Employment Consultant with an employment company working with unemployed of all nationalities. Sylvia returned to Manjimup in January 2009 to live in Deanmill for 4 years. During her time in Deanmill she became a valued volunteer at the Centre to meet and make new friends.

Seniors Computing Club Tutor
Sylvia enjoys helping people, especially enabling seniors to become more at ease with technology. She mainly teaches you to become at ease with using a computer (Desktop, Laptop)  You can bring your own laptop or alternatively utilise the computers here at the centre.  Sylvia gives a lesson every Friday morning and starts at 10am and breaks for a cuppa at 11am, and then for the next hour till 12pm she will guide you or answer any questions you may need answered.
 
Tax Help Agent
Recently, she also became an accredited volunteer tax agent for the Australian Taxation Office!
Tax Help is a group of community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people on low incomes complete their tax returns online with myTax. Tax Help is available from July to October. So if you need help lodging your tax return, refund of franking credits, amendment or non-lodgment advice and you are on a low income, our trained Tax Help volunteers may be able to help you.