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Craig Richard Newman

Youngtown,TAS

Summary

I have experience in planning, establishing, and managing human resources, finances, and facilities within an organizational environment. Management skills are current, enabling myself to handle all HR requirements related to administration, including preparing and managing financial budgets, allocations, and reporting, as well as maintaining facilities and infrastructure. I work effectively in time-sensitive environments across various functions, including maintenance, administrative governance, workflow planning, payroll management, contract administration, HR documentation, budget reviews, expense reporting, grant management, and acquittal. I also implement systems, manage risks and issues, and solve problems. I collaborate closely with senior management to drive the development and implementation of plans, tools, and processes that help organizations and their staff optimize resource use. I am eager to secure a challenging and rewarding opportunity where I can deliver effective administrative services to support the efficient and effective achievement of organizational goals.

Professional with strong background in school administration and financial management. Skilled in budget planning, resource allocation, and compliance with educational policies. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to changing demands, and consistently delivering results. Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication enhance operational efficiency and support academic success.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

School Business Manager

Department of Education
  • In my role as School Business Manager, with a focus on software development and training, I was responsible for the allocation, management, monitoring, and reporting of human, financial, and physical resources
  • Performing various functions as a Teacher, SACS Technical Advisor, BSS Consultant, and Administrative Manager across several colleges and schools
  • Providing mentoring and guidance to all staff on administrative and related issues
  • Managing the School’s service delivery contracts and working closely with service providers and other public agencies to address the School’s requirements and needs
  • Overseeing the School’s budget and advising the Senior Management Team on current and projected expenditure trends, along with relevant statistics
  • Leading project management efforts for significant infrastructure development projects within the School, engaging and negotiating with a diverse range of professionals and trades
  • Researching, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes to ensure effective administrative support for the School
  • Ensuring the efficient dissemination of information to all School staff, including the distribution of departmental and government policies and procedures
  • Managing and nurturing the School’s business partnerships
  • Coordinating and managing the School’s non-teaching staff to achieve high-level administrative and operational outcomes
  • Developing, coordinating, and implementing policies and procedures to ensure effective administrative and support services throughout the School
  • Providing high-level advice to the Principal and the Senior Management Team while delivering leadership to all stakeholders

Secretary, Registrar, and JDO

NTFUA
01.2019 - Current
  • Collaborating closely with the Executive Committee, Coaches, Umpires, and other stakeholders to support the operations of the NTFUA
  • Over the past year, I have taken on the role of JDO coach and worked alongside other coaches to appoint officials during officiating weekends
  • With the implementation of the Umpire Management System (OfficialsHQ), I have utilized my skills to carry out several key procedures within the platform, including:
  • Initial setup of OfficialsHQ
  • Managing registrations
  • Allocating disciplinary actions and dividing officiating bodies
  • Appointing umpires for the NTJFA
  • Inputting all appointments for the NTFA, NTJFA, SATIS, and Devils games
  • Making necessary adjustments to officiated games after the initial appointments
  • Recording and inputting awards as required
  • Assisting the NTFA and NTJFA in following up on the input of awards from umpires throughout the season
  • From 2023 I started rewriting the NTFUA constitution, produced training manuals for new umpires in each discipline, authored the 2024 Umpires Handbook for NTFUA Umpires, and successfully obtained two grants for the Association
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.

Education

High School Certificate -

Bachelor of Music - Performance

Tasmania Teachers Certificate -

Post Graduate Certificate -

Public Sector Management

Skills

Effective in People Management

Comprehensive Management of Human Resource Functions

  • Reporting
  • Ability to Work Effectively Unsupervised
  • Proven Track Record of Managing Multiple Tasks

Proficient Problem-Solving Skills

  • Skilled in Computer Use

Microsoft Applications

Building Strong Community Partnerships

Dedicated to Learning

  • Sound Computer Literacy
  • Experience Volunteering
  • Working with Volunteers

Achieve Outcomes

  • Ability to Work Outside Core Business Hours

  • Technology proficiency
  • Instructional leadership

Licences

  • Motor Car
  • Motor Bike

Affiliations

  • Golden Key National Honour Society
  • South Launceston Junior Football Club (Life Member)
  • Devonport Fly Fishing Club
  • Northern Tasmanian Football Umpire Association
  • Justices’ Association of Tasmania Inc.

Employmentdetailssummary

I have experience in planning, establishing, and managing human resources, finances, and facilities within an organizational environment. My management skills are current, enabling me to handle all HR requirements related to administration, including preparing and managing financial budgets, allocations, and reporting, as well as maintaining facilities and infrastructure. I work effectively in time-sensitive environments across various functions, including maintenance, administrative governance, workflow planning, payroll management, contract administration, HR documentation, budget reviews, expense reporting, grant management, and acquittal. I also implement systems, manage risks and issues, and solve problems. I collaborate closely with senior management to drive the development and implementation of plans, tools, and processes that help organizations and their staff optimize resource use. I am eager to secure a challenging and rewarding opportunity where I can deliver effective administrative services to support the efficient and effective achievement of organizational goals., Working Knowledge of the School Business Environment, Effective in People Management, Training, and Mentoring, Comprehensive Management of Human Resource Functions, Preparation and Maintenance of HR Documentation, HR Management and Workforce Planning, Development of Policies and Procedures, Budget Planning and Negotiation of Cost Center Allocations, Expense Monitoring and Reporting, Management, Acquittal, and Reporting on Grant Funding, Ability to Work Effectively Unsupervised While Being a Team Member, Proven Track Record of Managing Multiple Tasks and Prioritizing Projects to Ensure Timely Delivery, Proficient Problem-Solving Skills, Skilled in Computer Use, Document Presentation, and Microsoft Applications, Engagement and Consultation with Internal Stakeholders, Building Strong Community Partnerships, Driving Infrastructure Projects and Initiatives, Implementation of Systems, Training, and Engagement, Project Management: Resources, Budget, and Timelines, Asset and Equipment Management and Maintenance, Reliable, Hardworking, and Committed to Action, Dedicated to Learning for Self and Others, Sound Computer Literacy, Experience Volunteering or Working with Volunteers, Demonstrated Initiative and Willingness to Learn and Contribute Innovative Ideas, Engaging Interpersonal Skills with a Willingness to Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders to Achieve Outcomes, Ability to Work Outside Core Business Hours, Including Regional Travel as Required

Othernames

Craig Richard

Dependants

3

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/24/59
  • Marital Status: Married

Professional Development

  • Tasmania Teachers Certificate
  • Workplace Training & Assessment Certificate
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management
  • Basic, Intermediate & Advanced MYOB
  • Advanced Training Certificate Windows System support
  • Advance Systems Management
  • Supporting Windows Core Systems
  • SQL Administration Certificate
  • Accelerated Enterprise Technologies & TCP/IP
  • Advanced Visual Basic Training Certificate
  • Software Acceptance Testing Certificate
  • Software Automated Testing Tools Certificate
  • Advanced MS Word, Excel, Access, Project & Outlook Certificates
  • Justice of the Peace Tasmania
  • Workplace First Aid
  • Level 1 Sports Trainer
  • Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • RSA
  • MPIO Certificate
  • UMPIRE Accreditation/qualification
  • 2024 Junior Umpire Education Package
  • 2024 Umpire Coach Education Package
  • 2025 Umpire Education Package

Timeline

Secretary, Registrar, and JDO

NTFUA
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Performance

Tasmania Teachers Certificate -

Post Graduate Certificate -

Public Sector Management

School Business Manager

Department of Education

High School Certificate -

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