ROBERT MATEK

Professional Strengths
*Experienced in diverse psychology environmentsoffers 3 years psychological
experience and 7 years volunteer working in private and public systems, working with
infants, teenagers, students, elderly and families from diverse cultural and socio-economic
backgrounds in Inner, Western, and North-Western suburbs of Sydney.
*Skilled in preparing and delivering subject material in accordance with industry
requirements
*Enjoys working with peopleintrigued by human behaviour and the underlying patterns
of behaviour. Seeks to apply knowledge in pro-active support of individuals and their needs.
*Quickly gains confidence and trust of peopleproviding a positive support environment
with a patient, calm and personal manner.
*Sound conflict resolution skillsrespects all people, accurately reads people and
situations, employs tact, cultural sensitivity, fairness and firmness, achieving mutually
satisfactory results.
*Communicates articulately highlighting key issues, seeking agreement and consensus.
*Develops and implements behaviour management plans for clients as required.
*Collaborates with VCO, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, administration staff,
parents/carers, local community, community agencies and government departments.
Qualifications & Professional Development
TERTIARY
1. Bachelor of Psychology- Western Sydney University Bankstown (2012-2015) Full Time
2. Bachelor of Social ScienceCharles Sturt University Bathurst (2005-2011) Part Time
Major in Psychology / Minor in Criminal Justice
3. Diploma of TeachingAustralian Catholic University (1983-1985) Full Time
SECONDARY
4. Higher School CertificateSt Patricks College Strathfield NSW (1976-1982)
CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS
Personal Indemnity Insurance -current cover $10m.
Own vehicle. Drivers Licence Number 7521AG
Police Check Clearance Number NCHRC2016-49724
Department of Education Approval Number 1243582
Working with Children Clearance Number C0158787E.
Provisional Registration number AHPRA PSY0002038410

Career Profile
Musical Therapist | Drug & Alcohol Unit voluntary role session ongoing weekly 2011
St John Of God Psychiatric Hospital Burwood NSW.
With 86 bed private psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive and holistic mental health
care services. A division of St John of God Health Care, a leading Catholic health, disability
and community services provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Client group ranges from 17 95 year olds with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,
alcohol and substance abuse issue, major depression and anxiety. Designing
programmes and practicing therapeutic music methods:
Support of health goals and objectives of cognitive function | motor skills | emotional and
affective development | behavioural and social skills- quality.
Encouraging clients to experience musical improvisation:
Singing, listening to and discussing music, and movement to music with aim to improve
assertiveness, increase duration of ability to focus, and become less withdrawn.
Building bridges for expression of emotions, thoughts and concerns:
Addressing addictive conditions including alcohol and substance abuse and other mental
health issues.
Liaising with allied health professionals, understanding clients conditions and applying
knowledge to individual client needs.
Learning Links completed 6 months psychology placement of 4+2 pathway
Musical Therapist St John Of God Psychiatric Hospital | 2011- employed
primary specialist Tutor | Edu- Kingdom college.
Casual TeachingSecondary | Department of Education NSW 2011-Current
Senior Teacher Years 7 12 | Our Lady of Lebanon College | 1997-2011
Casual Teachingprimary and Secondary | Catholic Education department 1986-1997
REFERENCES:
Dr Ian Smith | Director Allied Health
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Associate Professor Australian Catholic University

St John of God Burwood Hospital

T: (02) 8746 4488 | M: 0414734511 | F: (02) 9715 9297 | E: Ian.Smith@sjog.org.au

13 Grantham Street, Burwood NSW 2134 | PO Box 261, Burwood NSW 1805

http://sjog.org.au/burwood | http://twitter.com/sjog_healthcare | LinkedIn |

http://facebook.com/sjoghealthcare

Dr. Rose Cantali PSYCHmatters PH: 97362721

Mr. Tyrone McConnell CTC Burwood PH: 97159215
Ms. Ann Jou principal EDU- KINGDOM PH: 9890 7177.
FR. R. Josko PH: 9746 6360.
Non-Teaching Employment History 1989- Concurrent with Casual Teaching and
tertiary studies
Actor/MusicianTelevision / Movie / Commercials /
CTN 9 Melbournes New Faces with Daryl Somers. Employed by MCTV as extras actor.
Casual positionsRetail | Construction | Hospitality
Further Training
COACHING Level 2 Sports TrainerSports Medicine Australia (Current) C Licence
CoachFootball Australia
Computer Literacy
Microsoft SuiteWord | Excel | PowerPoint | Outlook | Explorer
Membership
AHPRA Assoc (MAPS) PSY 0002038410 + Australian Psychological Society Associate
Member
Accreditation Numbers Department of Education Approval Number 1243582
Working with Children Clearance Number C 0158787E
Mr Robert Matek
B Psych Assoc (MAPS) BA Soc Sci (Psych) Dip Teach
7/36 Grose St Parramatta NSW 2150 + M: 0451 300 981 + E: psychstern@gmail.com