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Melanie Jones

Lithgow,New South Wales

Summary

Professional with keen eye for detail and history of effective administrative support. Known for ensuring smooth operations through effective organization and thorough communication. Proven ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to changing needs, with strong skills in data entry and time management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

Lithgow High School
09.2023 - 02.2024

Data entry, phone correspondence, customer service, assisting and delegating student and parent enquires

Family Worker - Targeted Family Service

Veritas House Bathurst
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Case Management; Facilitating Group Work; Client Meetings.

Human Resources Officer

Lithgow City Council
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Recruitment; Dealing with Staff Issues/Conflict & Complaints; Work Cover/Compensation; WHS; Policies & Procedure; Staff Training.

Community Development Officer/ Executive Assistant

Lithgow City Council
11.2012 - 07.2018

Community Development Officer (3 days) & Executive Assistant to General Manager, Mayor and Group Manager (2 days)

  • Liaise with community groups, and other government and non-government organisations; Executive Officer to the Youth Advisory Committee; Manage Financial Assistance Program; Support local groups and organisations; Community Consultation; Minutes & Reports; Correspondence, data entry Record management.

Part Time Teacher - Community Services/Welfare/Mental Health/A&OD Sections

TAFE Western
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Teaching, Marking, Lesson Planning, Tutorial Support, Work placement supervision, Development and implementation of online learning.

Youth Worker And General Refuge Worker

Lithgow Community Projects
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Comprehensive intake and assessment; Risk Assessment; Management of all aspects of case management; Liaison with community services and other external providers; Advocacy and referral; Facilitating group workshops and programs; Participating in case conferences; Case files Reviews and report writing.

Education

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

HBA Learning Centre

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology

Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW
04.2004

Extracurricular Activities

Social Planning and Development - University of Technology, 

Sydney Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, NSW Police Headquarters, Parramatta 

Multilit Training (in service), St. Patrick's School Lithgow 

Working with Women and Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, Orange TAFE 

Clinical Aspects of Suicide Prevention for Young People, Institute of Psychiatry 

Grief and Loss Group Facilitators Program, Centacare, Bathurst 

NSW SAPP Training Unit, Dept. of Community Services, Documentation 

Training St John Ambulance Senior First Aid Accredited

Timeline

Office Assistant

Lithgow High School
09.2023 - 02.2024

Family Worker - Targeted Family Service

Veritas House Bathurst
10.2021 - 09.2023

Human Resources Officer

Lithgow City Council
07.2018 - 07.2019

Community Development Officer/ Executive Assistant

Lithgow City Council
11.2012 - 07.2018

Part Time Teacher - Community Services/Welfare/Mental Health/A&OD Sections

TAFE Western
01.2011 - 01.2013

Youth Worker And General Refuge Worker

Lithgow Community Projects
01.2003 - 01.2009

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

HBA Learning Centre

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology

Charles Sturt University
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