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Benny R

Credentials

Qualifications, work history, and certifications.

About

I'm a proud Wardandi Noongar man working across education, game development, operations, governance, and community engagement.

As a game developer, I program, design, and produce games, having worked on over 50 projects with multidisciplinary teams. I also mentor developers, focusing on freelancing and sustainable industry practices.

As an Operations Support Officer at the Moondani Toombadool Centre, I assist with governance, student services, and cultural engagement at Swinburne University.

As a Director at Wardandi Aboriginal Corporation, I support decision-making and community initiatives that promote Indigenous culture and local development.

Current Roles

Operations Support Officer

Swinburne University of Technology

Nov 2024 – Present

Swinburne University of Technology

Provide high-level administrative and project support to senior leadership at the Moondani Toombadool Centre. Responsibilities include office coordination, executive assistance, financial and travel administration, event and project delivery, digital communications management, and secretariat support for Indigenous governance committees.

Director

Wardandi Aboriginal Corporation

Jan 2021 – Present

Wardandi Aboriginal Corporation

Serve on the board of the Wardandi Aboriginal Corporation. Contribute to governance discussions and support the corporation's efforts to promote and sustain local Aboriginal culture and community initiatives.

Independent Game Developer

Self Employed

Apr 2018 – Present

Self Employed

Currently developing Shadow Strike (expected 2026). Working primarily as programmer, designer, and producer across 50+ video game projects with multidisciplinary teams. Mentor developers on freelancing and sustainable industry practices.

Past Roles

Pharmacy Technician

Bassendean Pharmacy

Jun 2018Apr 2020

Assisted through new ownership transition. Managed customer assistance, patient management, medication packing, stock ordering and intake, and dispensing support across two stores during COVID-19 introduction.

Police Cadet

WA Police

Mar 2017Jan 2018

WA Police

Rigorous training in law enforcement techniques, emergency response, and community policing. Specialised in data analysis and crime prevention strategies.

Pharmacy Assistant / Webster Packer

Chemmart Pharmacy

May 2016Jan 2017

Chemmart Pharmacy

Operated MedsPro Packing Robot. Expanded pharmaceutical knowledge through automated systems and managed high-volume workloads in a fast-paced team environment.

Education

Diploma of Business

Swinburne University of Technology

2025–2026 · In progress

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Design (Games)

RMIT University

2022–2024

RMIT University

Diploma of Game Development

SAE Institute Australia

2020–2022

SAE Institute Australia

Semester of Korean Studies

The University of Western Australia

2018

The University of Western Australia

Certificate II in General Adult Education

North Metropolitan TAFE

2017

North Metropolitan TAFE

Certificate II Engineering

South Regional TAFE

2017

South Regional TAFE

Certificate III Plumbing & Gasfitting

South Regional TAFE

2013–2014

South Regional TAFE
Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteArtificial Intelligence (AI)BrandingBusinessCareCommunicationCommunity EngagementCultural AwarenessData ManagementDesignDiversity, Equality & InclusionEmotional IntelligenceEmotional ManagementEngineeringEthicsFinanceAdministrationLawLeadershipMarketingMicrosoft ProductsProcess AutomationProgrammingProject ManagementSustainabilityTime Management
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Foundations of University Governance

Sunflower Program Training

Cyber Resilience: Advanced

Microsoft Excel 2016 Intermediate

Rainbow Mob Health Training

Using Python for Automation

Talking about Consent

Mental Health First Aid

Provide First Aid

Generative AI for Professionals

Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced

Discover Data Analysis

Get Started Building with Power BI

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Power BI

Cyber Resilience: Basics

Workplace Mental Health for Employees

Minute-Taking Training

Indigenous Australian Cultural Competency Training

Food Handling Skill Set

ChatGPT's Operator: Automating Everyday Tasks with AI Agents

Mentoring Employees in the Era of AI

Pep Talk from a Lawyer Before You Enter a Negotiation

Tips to Reset on an Overwhelming Day

Smarter Thinking and Better Living in an AI World

Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook

Defining and Achieving Professional Goals

Using Generative AI Ethically at Work

Work-Life Balance: Tips to End Your Workday

Child Safety Standards

Competition and Consumer Act

Conflict of Interest

Data Management, Security, and Privacy

Improper Conduct Awareness

Online OH&S

Research Integrity

Working Together

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness

Intellectual Property and Research

Biosafety Compliance

Research Supervision Training

Risk Management

Safer Community

WHS for Managers & Supervisors

Data Governance Basics

Online Examination Supervisors Training

Overseas Faculty Led Study Tour Pre-Departure

General Laboratory and Clinical Induction

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault — Drivers and Prevention

Confident Communication

Working in Diverse Teams

Global Leader Experience

Resonating with Others

Tackling Global Challenges

Know Your Money Mindset

Freelancing Fundamentals

SMART Goals

Understanding and Addressing Sexual Harassment

Job Search

Emotional Intelligence

Data Literacy

Career Management

Digital Health and Wellbeing

Consent Conversations

Defining U

Online U

Resilience and Adaptability

Womin Djeka Indigenous Orientation