HPE content manager / TRIM for record keeping, monitoring, clearances etc
Lynda Tooth
Bungendore,NSW
Summary
Dedicated education administration / governance professional with a history of meeting statutory obligations utilising consistent and organized practices. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to solve problems and meet deadlines in order to positively support the needs of educational / regulatory executives. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and challenges to support the needs of non-government education stakeholders. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously calmly and with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Education Directorate (EDU)
08.2009 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively to support succession of Registrars, and Council / Panel chairs to implement registration requirements for ACT non-government schools and enhance productivity by efficiently managing schedules, travel arrangements, meeting logistics, correspondence, and reporting.
- Effectively handled all administrative management and secretariat requirements relating to registration of non-government schools, home education, and CRICOS providers.
- Implemented user-friendly, centralised system for receiving, tracking and managing complaints resulting in improved responsiveness and record keeping.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility ensuring deadlines are met and situations are pro-actively managed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations leading to streamlining of operational processes to support multiple responsibilities.
- Championed change management efforts following legislative amendments by conducting extensive research, identifying national trends, and offering expert guidance on developing new processes and stakeholder supports
- Fostered culture of innovation, leading to development of new customer focused services particularly in complaint management and home education registration.
- Streamlined communication channels for better decision-making by maintaining well-organized filing system and prioritising incoming correspondence and reporting.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate documentation of all registration activities and decisions.
Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator
Trinity Christian School
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Enhanced student participation by utilising diverse teaching methods and instructional materials.
- Boosted students' critical thinking skills through engaging activities and collaborative projects.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and providing appropriate accommodations for individual needs, leading to improved performing arts performance.
Principal
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Expanded school registration to include years 11 and 12
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Fostered welcoming atmosphere within school by encouraging parental feedback, initiating small group gatherings for parents, staff, and student leaders, by increasing visibility and promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Deputy Head (Pastoral Care)
Broughton Anglican School
09.2003 - 03.2005
- Enhanced student pastoral care by implementing comprehensive professional development programs, provision of social worker, and increase educational psychologists.
- Established key partnerships with student leaders, fostering positive relationships and enriching student experiences.
- Provided Executive support to Headmaster to achieve vision for faith-based school where pastoral care of students and staff was paramount.
Music Coordinator
Bankstown Grammar School
02.2000 - 08.2003
Music Coordinator
Catherine McAuley School (Girls - Years 7 - 12)
02.1997 - 12.1999
Director of Music (part-time)
St Patrick's Cathedral
02.1995 - 12.1999
Education Officer (part-time)
Catholic Education Office
02.1995 - 12.1996
Liturgist
Loreto Kirribilli (Girls - Kindergarten - Year 12)
02.1992 - 12.1994
Music Teacher
Mount St. Joseph School (Girls - Years 7 - 10)
02.1981 - 12.1991
Education
Master of Theology - Pastoral Theology
Sydney College of Divinity
Sydney, NSWMaster of Educational Leadership - School Education
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSWGraduate Diploma of Education - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney Catholic CollegeBachelor of Education (Music) -
University of NSW
Sydney College Of Advanced EducationCertificate IV - Government Investigations
Australian Centre For F&E Compliance
ACT2021
Skills
- Administrative support
- Diary and scheduling management
- Meeting and event management
- Management of communications including multiple inboxes
- Enabling welcoming office environment
- Legal and regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Data entry and analysis
- Business and enrolment administration
- Project management
- Documentation, record keeping, and reporting
Certification
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration #28234
- NSW Justice of the Peace
Software
Salesforce Customer Relationship Management tool for complaints and enquiry management, data gathering and reporting
One Note for tracking work responsibilities, monitoring deadlines, sharing information
MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Planner, Teams
Student administration data bases eg SAS/Sentral , MAZE
PRISMS – Commonwealth CRICOS data base
ACT Student Movement Register
personal attributes
- The ability to develop effective working relationships with senior executive members, staff, parents, students and members of the community
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A quick and agile mind
- Maturity, firm Christian faith, and commitment to the care and education of children and young people, and the importance of non-government schooling
- A passion for building and maintaining excellent governance and administration processes, providing generous support, initiating options for improvement, and ensuring things happen well and on time.
recent professional development
- Occupational Violence, Reportable Conduct, Work Health and Safety – ACT Public Service online refresher courses
- ACT WorkSafe notification requirements – self-directed review
- ACT Child and Youth protection mandatory and voluntary reporting requirements – self-directed review
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course – Centre for Cultural Competence Australia
- Complaints Handling – Institute of Public Administration Australia ACT Division
- Whole of Government Risk Management – Business Risk Consulting
Timeline
Director
Education Directorate (EDU)
08.2009 - Current
Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator
Trinity Christian School
02.2008 - 08.2009
Principal
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
04.2005 - 12.2007
Deputy Head (Pastoral Care)
Broughton Anglican School
09.2003 - 03.2005
Music Coordinator
Bankstown Grammar School
02.2000 - 08.2003
Music Coordinator
Catherine McAuley School (Girls - Years 7 - 12)
02.1997 - 12.1999
Director of Music (part-time)
St Patrick's Cathedral
02.1995 - 12.1999
Education Officer (part-time)
Catholic Education Office
02.1995 - 12.1996
Liturgist
Loreto Kirribilli (Girls - Kindergarten - Year 12)
02.1992 - 12.1994
Music Teacher
Mount St. Joseph School (Girls - Years 7 - 10)
02.1981 - 12.1991
Master of Theology - Pastoral Theology
Sydney College of Divinity
Master of Educational Leadership - School Education
Macquarie University
Graduate Diploma of Education - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Education (Music) -
University of NSW
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
Australian Centre For F&E Compliance
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