Sunera Patabendige

Sunera Patabendige is an experienced professional specializing in project management, social development, and community safety initiatives. Currently serving as a Road Safety Project Officer at City of Casey since July 2018, Sunera manages volunteer recruitment processes and oversees compliance with funding agreements. Previous roles include Social Development Projects Officer at City of Kingston, where responsibilities involved community garden policies and service agreements, and Project Manager/Program Coordinator at Save the Children International, focusing on child rights and gender livelihoods programs. Sunera's career began with positions at UNDP and World Vision, providing foundational experience in project proposal preparation and beneficiary documentation. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies, along with degrees in Physical Sciences and Information Technology from prominent Sri Lankan universities.