Ashleigh Harrison
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Motivated and people-focused HR Officer with experience supporting staff wellbeing, workload management, and school operational processes within the Department of Education. Actively providing a positive, safe, and efficient workplace through strong collaboration, empathy, and practical problem-solving to support our students, staff and wider community to “Scale Great Heights”. I have demonstrated operational leadership by coordinating and supervising the HR functions of 200 teaching and non-teaching staff. This includes recruitment, onboarding and inductions, timesheet management and providing informed advice and support on employment conditions, leave entitlements, pay queries, and contracts. My strategic oversight ensures operational efficiency and alignment with the departments policy and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Administration Officer
Springfield Central SHS
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided high-level HR, administrative, and operational support to the Principal and Business Manager.
- Oversaw payroll verification, salary recovery, staff induction processes, and MyHR data management.
- Supported audits, compliance reporting, and budget tracking activities.
- Assisted in planning and delivering school events, contributing to strong community and staff engagement.
- Strengthened communication pathways between staff, leadership, and administration.
HR Support Officer (Teaching & Non-Teaching)
Woodcrest State College
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Act as the first point of contact for staff HR and wellbeing queries, providing confidential advice and operational support.
- Lead and coordinate recruitment and selection processes across the school for all staff positions.
- Coordinate and manage staff leave processes for all teaching and non-teaching employees, ensuring compliance with policy.
- Liaise with school leadership and HR Manage staffing establishment data, workforce utilisation, and staffing expenditure through ongoing review of School Business Solutions (SBS) reporting and staffing profiles.
- Support staff returning from extended leave by coordinating appropriate timetable adjustments based on capability.
- Supported leadership in strategic planning and implementation aligned with the Annual Improvement Plan (AIP).
- Oversee Blue Card compliance across the school through the administration of the Blue Card Portal, ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements for all visitors.
- Contribute to school wellbeing initiatives and promote open communication around staff support needs.
- Review payroll verification reports, employee movements, and salary recovery transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial accountability.
- Assist in internal process improvements that enhance staff experience and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate workforce attendance records, timesheet processing, and roster management to support accurate payroll and workforce reporting.
- Successfully implemented and embedded improved workforce management systems, including Compass and ClassCover, to enhance operational efficiency and staff processes
- Led and supported staff through capacity adjustment processes, ensuring safe, sustainable, and successful return-to-work arrangements while maintaining a strong focus on employee wellbeing
- Built trusted relationships across leadership and staff teams to foster a positive workplace culture
Finance Business Manager
Woodcrest State College
10.2022 - 10.2023
Finance Officer
Woodcrest State College
03.2021 - 10.2022
Enrolments Officer
Woodcrest State College
07.2020 - 03.2021
Executive Team Personal Assistant & Marketing Officer
Woodcrest State College
01.2020 - 07.2020
Skills
- HR leadership for 200 staff
- Recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
- Relationship building and staff support
- Budget and financial management
- Leadership of the cleaning team
- Empathetic and people-focused communicator
- Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information
- Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to change
- Motivated to learn and grow into strategic wellbeing leadership
- HR operations, payroll, policies and compliance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Collaborative approach to problem-solving and culture building
Certification
- Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator training (Currently Enrolled)
- Keys to Managing Information (DoE)
- 2026 Managing Foundations
- 2026 Student Protection
- First Aid & CPR Certification – 2025
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card 1891221/3)
- DoE Corporate Card Training
- Procurement Training (up to $100,000)
Clifton Strengths Results
My Clifton Strengths of Deliberative, Restorative, Consistency, Significance, and Relator support my ability to make considered decisions, build strong relationships, solve complex problems, and lead with fairness and integrity. These strengths enable me to support staff effectively, foster collaboration, and implement solutions that contribute to positive outcomes for the school community.
These strengths also align strongly with Springfield Central State High School's motto of Believe, Belong, Become. By creating supportive and inclusive environments where staff feel valued and empowered, I help build a culture that allows students to feel they belong. Through strong operational practices, workforce support, and a commitment to continuous improvement, I contribute to creating the conditions for students to believe in their potential and become successful learners and members of the community.
Timeline
HR Administration Officer
Springfield Central SHS
01.2024 - 12.2025
HR Support Officer (Teaching & Non-Teaching)
Woodcrest State College
10.2023 - 12.2023
Finance Business Manager
Woodcrest State College
10.2022 - 10.2023
Finance Officer
Woodcrest State College
03.2021 - 10.2022
Enrolments Officer
Woodcrest State College
07.2020 - 03.2021
Executive Team Personal Assistant & Marketing Officer
Woodcrest State College
01.2020 - 07.2020