Katie Morrison

• Provided executive support for Lead Consultants during the Students with Disability Review (2020), Policy and Strategy development (2021-22), and implementation of Strategy objectives (2023-24) arising from Review Recommendations.
• Provided executive support for Review and Strategy Committees and Working Groups, ensuring quality outcomes and forward momentum. Sole administrator for a related Management Board over two years of complex governance change.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, from school leaders to external providers, to enhance collaboration and drive sustainable implementation.
• Coordinated Communication and Engagement Plans for Review and Strategy. Implemented key aspects including drafting communications, designing and creating content for intranet pages, and coordinating events such as interactive webinars and in-person forums.
• Researched for, contributed to, and edited key reports and other documents. Designed infographics and flowcharts tailored to various audiences for inclusion in documents.
• Established foundational processes project-style operations including procedures, compliance registers, databases, project applications, communication protocols, ways of working, nomenclature.
• Conducted expert data analysis (eg time on time, correlational, regressive, future growth modelling), and provided interpretations. Developed reports and presentations with complexity adjusted for different audiences.
• Created training resources for staff on using data to guide improvement, and provided ongoing support.
• Managed external contracts and monitored inline with budget. Drafted MOUs and monitored integrity.
• Designed and conducted surveys and feedback forms to gain insights, check quality, and inform decision-making.
• Identified a broad range of risks and offered solutions to Consultants.
• Created, reviewed and adjusted action plans with Leads and Working Groups to ensure effective and timely implementation of Strategy goals. Created and maintained project management documentation.
• Championed the work of the Review and Strategy as delivering quality outcomes to align with the organisation's values.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding of project team members. Provided collegial-style training and supervision.
• Supported organisational restructuring efforts, optimising resource allocation and effective embedding, ensuring Strategy sustainability.

A few highlights:

> Credited by Review Lead for significant contribution to Students with Disability Review (2020) in Final Report to the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools.

> Coordinator, contributor and data manager for Catholic Education SA's Report to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), resulting in two 'favourable mentions' for Catholic Education SA in DRC Final Report.

> Credited as key contributor by expert presenter on Complex System Implementation at Positive Behaviour for Learning Conference (2024).

• Monitored and reported on the performance of the WHS Management Schedule for all corporate services functions including building audits, fire protection, first aid, evacuation drills, electrical testing, emergency plans and procedures, security and hazardous chemicals.
• Managed the employee WHS training platform.
• Conducted audits of clearances and inductions and followed up risks and gaps.
• Provided enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and signage.
• Coordinated with site managers and external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
• Ensured compliance through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
• Coordinate fleet arrangements ensuring asset maintenance and staff accountability.

• Managed centre with a dual role including customer service on behalf of Adelaide Airport, and retail for AVC.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders including Airport leaders and retail suppliers.
• Recruited and managed a team of high-performing, bilingual employees across an extensive roster.
• Supported staff to achieve sales targets through mentoring strategies.
• Monitored customer service standards for the site which resulted in excellent Mystery Shopper results (reported to Airport management)
• Inspired an agile sales environment responsive to airport changes and customer needs.
• Increased profits through negotiations with key suppliers.
• Ensured strict adherence to security protocols within an airport environment, and maintained all general WHS compliance.

• Manufacturing: Office Manager
• Association: Executive Assistant
• Hotel: Manager, Front Office Manager, Night Auditor
• Travel: Consultant and Assistant Manager