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.
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)