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Amanda Rozich

Amanda Rozich

Bonbeach,Australia

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Victoria Police, excelling in strategic project management and governance. Proven track record in financial management and community engagement, driving successful outcomes. Adept at fostering partnerships and mentoring teams, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Recognised for delivering high quality management services while enhancing organisational culture.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Academy Services Manager

Victoria Police
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide expertise and leadership on all matters relating to Academy Services, including services management, events, accommodation, catering, and security.
  • Role model, provide high-level leadership, and clearly define expectations; monitor and manage performance, including the provision of timely and constructive feedback to facilitate staff development.
  • Independently problem-solve, manage, and lead responses to arising service matters.
  • Provide authoritative oral and written advice to executive and line management in anticipation of and in response to events to minimize the impact on Command services.
  • Manage resources and projects within financial and policy frameworks to deliver the Academy Services within the committed budget. While managing associated contracts with external providers, ensuring value for money.
    Manage resources and projects to deliver services within an OH&S-compliant framework.
  • Lead and contribute to relevant strategic planning, risk management, and business continuity functions.
  • Provide specialist advice and knowledge to a range of stakeholders, influence options and recommendations, and develop and apply a range of concepts in relation to policy, practices, and procedures relating to facility services.
  • Prepare reports, briefs, and data on issues that will impact at the command or organisational level.

Secondment - Business Manager

Victoria Police
Melbourne, VIC
01.2025 - Current
  • Effectively lead and be accountable for the delivery of high quality, cost effective and efficient business services in support of management initiatives, key strategic projects, policies and programs.
  • As a member of the Executive team, provide timely, authoritative and expert advice and solutions to senior Victoria Police personnel on complex resource management issues to maximise the efficient, effective and economical delivery of police services.
  • Incorporate “best practice” systems and practices for the delivery of financial, human resource, capital/asset and administrative management services within the department.
  • Develop strategic partnerships within Victoria Police and with relevant stakeholders and external organisations, leading the appropriate development, implementation and management of police resources within the organisation.
  • Provide a central focus for the development, coordination and support of operational and administrative activities, overtly demonstrating behaviours consistent with organisational values, including effective leadership and a high-level managerial conduct.
  • Initiate and manage negotiations with stakeholders both internal and external to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities to meet timelines.
  • Develop clear, concise and authoritative reports and provide recommendations, options or solutions on highly complex issues.
  • Represent with authority, independence and confidence Victoria Police at various external and internal forums

Team Leader Executive Services

Kingston City Council
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • The role provides confidential and professional administrative and executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief finance Officer and oversees the personal assistants that support the 5 Executive Leaders and the office of the Mayor and Councillors.
  • This role has a direct impact on the performance of the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Team members and the Mayor and Councillors and provides a high level of support through the co-ordination and management of tasks and activities across Councils entire Executive Leadership Group and acts to maintain and enhance the perception of Council standing within the Kingston community.
  • Key Tasks:
  • Handle highly confidential and sensitive subject matters which regularly pass through the offices of the Chief Executive Officer and the Mayor.
  • Oversee all correspondence that is directed to the offices of the Chief Executive Officer and determine the appropriate course of action for it to be dealt with.
  • Ensure that correspondence that is directed to the Executive members of the Executive Leadership Team and the office of the Mayor and Councillors is dealt with in the most appropriate way by the staff under the supervision of this role.
  • Liaising where necessary with ratepayers / key stakeholders on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to ensure that the Executive Leadership Team and management are kept fully informed of Council issues and have access to relevant information.
  • Co-ordinate the Chief Executive Officer and the office of the Mayor and Councillors involvement in civic functions to ensure that planned activities are organised and run smoothly
  • Ensure that all relevant documentation associated with this role is recorded in Council’s document management system.
  • Co-ordinate travel and accommodation arrangements ensuring compliance with Council’s policy and practice for all staff.

EA Mayor & Councillors

Monash City Council
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Reporting to the Director of Governance and Infrastructure, this position is responsible for the following:
  • Provide administration and executive support to the mayor and councillors (1 Mayor and 9 Councillors).
  • Manage diaries, calendars, and email communication.
  • High-level meeting management and coordination.
  • Manage resident requests from community members and a broad range of stakeholders, including all requests for service, calls, and emails to Councillors.
  • Ministerial Management - Civic and government functions, and all citizenship ceremonies, including associated protocol, speeches, and attendance.
  • Correspondence, information, events, and training responsibility for all councillors.
  • Manage and report all Councillor action requests received by the Council for delegation and completion.
  • Purchasing invoice expense and procurement management.
  • Councillor communications and delegation for attendance as required.
  • Diplomacy, advocacy and customer service enquiries as delegated

Executive Officer – Planning & Infrastructure – Contract Role

Morn Pen Shire Council
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Reporting to the Director, the Executive Officer provides a high level of advice and support to assist the Director in addressing the complexities of their role and achieving strategic and operational objectives in line with the Community Vision and Strategic Council plan.
  • The position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day communications and operations of the directorate, ensuring effective relationships are established and maintained with Councillors, the Executive, the organization, other levels of government, and the community.
  • The Directorate consists of Statutory Planning and Building functions, Strategic & Infrastructure planning, Infrastructure Services, Climate Change & Sustainability, and Infrastructure Projects.

Manager CEO Office - Contract role

Cafs Ballarat
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Contracted role during COVID Relocation.

Civic Support EA to Councillors - Contract role

City of Ballarat
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Contracted role during COVID Relocation.

Executive Officer Mayor & Councillors Reporting to the CEO

Darebin City Council
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Experienced Executive Officer and Advisor to the Mayor & 8 Councillors, reporting directly to the CEO working within the Executive Team on high level project management fulfilling all requirements of Mayor and Councillors, External/Internal stakeholders and the Community. Management of all Councillor Action Requests - incoming and outgoing Ministerial Correspondence, advocacy documents, meeting coordination and agenda discussion note preparation.
  • Managed correspondence and communication between departments and external stakeholders.
  • Supported budget management by tracking expenses and resource allocation processes.
  • Provided leadership support for projects by setting timelines, delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports for council meetings and public consultations.
  • Organized special events such as conferences or seminars that promote public awareness about the organization's services.
  • Maintained relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers, partners.

Executive Assistant to Director Planning and Economic Development

Moreland City Council
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Planning and Economic Development, and assist in the achievement of Council policies, service levels, and standards.
  • Assist in establishing new office procedures for the Planning and Economic Development (PED) Office.
  • Coordinate the PED Office in an efficient and timely manner in order to respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Personal Assistant - Group Manager City Development

Moreland City Council
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Provide high level administrative support to the Group Manager City Development and responses to citizen, customer and Councillor requests are completed in an effective, efficient and timely manner and ensure City Development consistency with corporate administration processes including all enquiries, correspondence and finance procedures.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the work of the Group Manager, City Development, to ensure key functions of the Branch are performed effectively and efficiently.
  • Advise the Group Manager City Development of priority issues and initiate work changes as required.
  • Assist the Group Manager City Development by familiarising with corporate processes and initiating administrative actions as required.

Executive Support Officer, Chief Executive’s Office

Moreland City Council
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Provide administrative support services to the Office of the CEO, Mayor and Councillors including diary management and appointment confirmation.
  • Provide a high level of customer service and assistance to Council staff on a range of matters relating to the operation of the Office of the CEO.
  • Update and distribute Director/Manager folders as required for catch up meetings.
  • Prepare Management Executive Group (MEG) Electronic Agenda / Draft minutes weekly and distribute.

Investigations Coordinator – Health / Performance

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
07.2010 - 12.2011

Education

Leader As Coach Program - Leadership

Australian Institute of Management
Melbourne, VIC
01-2022

Cert IV - Frontline Management & Governance - Leadership

Warner Institute Business
Melbourne, VIC
12-2015

Completion Year 12 (VCE) -

Padua Catholic Secondary College
Rosebud/Mornington
01.1996

Skills

  • Senior Executive CEO, Councillor & Governance Management
  • Customer Request Management including extensive Community Engagement
  • Advocacy/Media/Policy Engagement Process Development
  • Procurement, Budget and Financial Management
  • Ministerial Correspondence Protocol & Policy Management
  • Public Speaking and Ceremony Management
  • Risk Register and Business Continuity Management
  • Extensive high level Meeting Management
  • Coordination of weekly Council Meeting cycle Advisory Group and Committee attendance ongoing Calendar development
  • Manager CEO Remuneration Committee Management
  • Executive Leadership Team active participant
  • Statutory Compliance monitoring
  • Establishment of VAGO Expense & State Goverment Reporting
  • Audit Reporting and compliance data management
  • Strategic Projects
  • Workforce Diversity Strategy development / implementation
  • Coordination of Pandemic Incident Control Administration
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Successful Mentor, Leader and Culture Champion
  • Trained Emergency Management Liaison Officer (EMLO) Logistics Cell and BCP Manager
  • Manager responsible for a team of 40 employees

Volunteer Experience

Bushfire Partnership Project Coordinator – (during active bushfire activity), 2020-01, 2020-02, Schedule and roster trained emergency management staff across 15 Local Councils to staff Wodonga Municipal Emergency Control Centre, Corryong Emergency Relief Centre across 24 hour roster. Dispatch and Equip staff with PPE, organise accommodation & travel requirements, report on costs and manage significant email traffic to ascertain and fulfil needs as required.

Timeline

Academy Services Manager

Victoria Police
03.2025 - Current

Secondment - Business Manager

Victoria Police
01.2025 - Current

Team Leader Executive Services

Kingston City Council
04.2023 - 03.2024

EA Mayor & Councillors

Monash City Council
09.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Officer – Planning & Infrastructure – Contract Role

Morn Pen Shire Council
12.2021 - 09.2022

Manager CEO Office - Contract role

Cafs Ballarat
07.2021 - 12.2021

Civic Support EA to Councillors - Contract role

City of Ballarat
02.2021 - 07.2021

Executive Officer Mayor & Councillors Reporting to the CEO

Darebin City Council
11.2018 - 02.2021

Executive Assistant to Director Planning and Economic Development

Moreland City Council
05.2015 - 11.2018

Personal Assistant - Group Manager City Development

Moreland City Council
05.2013 - 05.2015

Executive Support Officer, Chief Executive’s Office

Moreland City Council
05.2012 - 05.2013

Investigations Coordinator – Health / Performance

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
07.2010 - 12.2011

Leader As Coach Program - Leadership

Australian Institute of Management

Cert IV - Frontline Management & Governance - Leadership

Warner Institute Business

Completion Year 12 (VCE) -

Padua Catholic Secondary College

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