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Justine McLaughlin

Justine McLaughlin

SOMERVILLE,VIC

Summary

Experienced Office Manager with a strong background in administrative and business management. Proven ability to prioritise projects and effectively multitask to achieve objectives. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in leadership and team coordination.

Well-prepared for the role of Office Manager, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Proficient in administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Recognised for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, organisational skills, and a strong work ethic characterized by a proactive, "can-do" attitude.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO

South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
01.2018 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate daily administrative tasks, including diary management, meeting facilitation, and correspondence handling.
  • Provide administrative support to the Board, CEO, management, and over 200 members.
  • Oversee all office communications, liaising with members, external partners, and service providers.
  • Manage the CRM database, ensuring accurate record creation and maintenance.
  • Support project administration, including document organization and tender compilation.
  • Plan and manage up to 30 workshops, training sessions, and events a year.
  • Collaborate with the Management Board and CEO to identify operational improvements and enhance efficiency.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and minutes for the monthly meetings.
  • Conduct HR functions, including recruitment, interview scheduling, onboarding, contract management, and staff oversight.
  • Handle end-to-end bookkeeping: invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budget, and cash flow management.
  • Prepare statutory reports (BAS, PAYG, superannuation, work cover) and annual reports, including data analysis.
  • Oversee office inventory management, including ordering, requisitions, and receiving shipments.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Student Support & Administrator

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange
  • Coordination of day-to-day administration duties and provided support to Managers
  • Liaising with up to 200 students, Host Families, schools, and external affiliates
  • Planned and managed monthly workshops, training, and events
  • Managed the database, creating and maintaining the student and host family records
  • Creating monthly reports on performance of volunteer staff and managing Host Families
  • Collaborating closely with the teams to identify areas for improvement and review operational efficiencies

Accounts Administration & Bookkeeper

SY Group Accountants
  • Preparation of up to 200 Tax Returns for clients
  • Assisting Senior Accountants with Bookkeeping duties
  • Accounts administration and Corporate Secretarial duties.

Office Manager

Paul Ingle & Associates
  • End to end bookkeeping; invoicing, AP, AR, payroll, budget, cash flow management
  • Statutory reporting; BAS, PAYG, superannuation, work cover, PRT
  • Office Administration, expenses & insurance
  • Preparation of employment contracts and employment letters
  • Administration of the end-to-end employment cycle, including the preparation of job advertisements, posting on job boards, pre-employment screening and scheduling of interviews
  • Answering enquiries from internal staff and external candidates.

Education

Diploma in Accountancy -

Open Colleges
Australia

Certificate IV Bookkeeping -

Open Colleges
Australia

BSc (Hons) Physics and Business Management -

University of London
London

Skills

  • Office Management
  • Customer Service & Stakeholder relations
  • Excellent multi-tasking & Organisation ability
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • End to End Bookkeeping, HR & Payroll
  • Document Management
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Staff Management

Additional Information

  • Valid Volunteer "Working with Children Check" through Scouts Victoria.


  • Police Check through Scouts Victoria - 2020

References

  • Ms Vonda Fenwick, past CEO of SEMMA, 0418 997 282, qestacon@bigpond.com
  • Mr Ian Cubitt, Vice President of SEMMA, 0402 454 598, icubitt@catten.com.au
  • Ms Sandra George OAM, Past Secretary of SEMMA/City of Greater Dandenong Council, 0419 362 745, sandra.george@cgd.vic.gov.au

Software

Xero

MYOB

Office 365

Google Suite

Word Press

Roster Elf

Canva

Mail Chimp

Trello

Stripe

Eventbrite

Adobe

Timeline

Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO

South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
01.2018 - Current

Student Support & Administrator

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

Accounts Administration & Bookkeeper

SY Group Accountants

Office Manager

Paul Ingle & Associates

Diploma in Accountancy -

Open Colleges

Certificate IV Bookkeeping -

Open Colleges

BSc (Hons) Physics and Business Management -

University of London
Justine McLaughlin