Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with 6+ years in optimising productivity, efficiency and service quality across educational and office environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organisational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administration Manager
Armidale Secondary College
01.2024 - Current
Responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers
Managed the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and worked with the school principal, the school executive, and teaching staff as required
Oversaw the operation of the school’s office and performed a variety of administrative tasks, including managing financial processes and computer systems, to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations
Provided support to the school principal, executive, and staff on administrative and financial matters, actively participating in financial decision-making and contributing to the development and implementation of school management plans
Maintained school accounts in accordance with the budget cycle, assisting in monitoring expenditure and processing casual salaries while using advanced administrative and financial software packages
Updated and maintained accurate records and databases, ensuring compliance with administrative systems and processes to facilitate efficient information management and accessibility
Managed inventories, including ordering supplies and conducting stocktaking, to ensure the availability of necessary resources and effective resource management
Prepared correspondence and liaised with students, parents, visitors, and school staff on administrative and financial matters, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution of inquiries.
School Administration Manager
Mungindi Central School
01.2018 - 12.2023
Managed sales operations, including handling all monetary transactions, creating tax invoices, receipting money, and placing and following up on orders for new resources, assets, and services
Designed and created flyers and posters for advertising stock and upcoming events, and promoted events through various marketing channels
Established and maintained the Bookmark Library software, accessioned new resources, and tracked the movement of resources among schools
Assisted in organizing team meetings, school carnivals, Year 12 graduation ceremonies, excursions, and camps
Managed student examination administration, promoted events via social media, purchased and maintained office essentials, and liaised with media organizations
Typed, printed, emailed, copied, and filed student reports
Maintained, updated, collated, and distributed records, and liaised with staff across multiple schools to obtain necessary documents such as attendance rolls and student report percentages
Maintained filing and indexing systems, duplicated and photocopied lesson materials, assessments, exams, and reports for distribution
Attended in-service training as required and ensured all training certifications were current and up-to-date
Maintained records on Microsoft Teams, social media pages, and websites
Researched and sourced quotes for new and emerging technology, resolved technical issues, logged and followed up on Help Desk calls, and managed the Technology Location Register and Asset Register.
School Learning Support Officer
Mungindi Central School
01.2013 - 12.2015
Provided support for students with identified diverse learning needs including disability in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and supervision of a teacher to support the achievement of educational outcomes
Completed a school-based traineeship of 100 days while obtaining a Certificate III in Aboriginal Education Support
Provided support for student learning and routines within the classroom and other educational environments
Assisted the teacher in organizing and preparing resources for both the classroom and playground to enhance teaching and learning
Supervised and assisted students during an overnight excursion to Dubbo Zoo, ensuring their safety and engagement
Provided first aid and administered medications as required, including specific activities related to diabetes management such as measuring blood glucose, administering insulin, managing insulin pumps, and administering glucagon
Administered medication via identified routes, including oral, nasal, buccal, eye, ear, gastrostomy button or tube, and nasogastric tube, ensuring compliance with medical protocols
Safely administered medication rectally as per medical instructions and guidelines, maintaining high standards of care and patient confidentiality.
Pre-Service Teacher at Nossal High School/ Hampton Park Secondary College/ Noble Park Secondary CollegePre-Service Teacher at Nossal High School/ Hampton Park Secondary College/ Noble Park Secondary College
HASS, Physical Education and Special Needs Teacher at Holy Cross Catholic College, Aveley Secondary College, and Kenwick Special Needs SchoolHASS, Physical Education and Special Needs Teacher at Holy Cross Catholic College, Aveley Secondary College, and Kenwick Special Needs School