MELINA THOMAS
Morayfield,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources Officer with over 5 years of experience in employee relations, recruitment, and day-to-day HR support. Passionate about creating positive workplace experiences and building genuine connections with staff at all levels. Known for a balanced and empathetic approach to resolving workplace issues, supporting employee wellbeing, and promoting open communication. Skilled in guiding managers through HR processes, maintaining compliance, and helping teams perform at their best. Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and motivated workplace culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Officer & Office Manager
BCMC Landlord Reassurance
01.2024 - Current
- Recruitment, Onboarding and Training across 3 operational states (QLD, NSW, VIC)
- Employee Relations and development
- Implement and management of HR Policies and Procedures
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Workplace Safety
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals
- Effective Record Keeping
- Fleet Management
Recruitment Consultant
Accurate Recruitment
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company culture.
- Filling vacancies with top candidates by developing targeted recruitment strategies, vetting applicants and onboarding new employees.
- Conducting Safety Inductions
- Rotational On Call
- Client visits / Site Inspections - Potential new clients and existing
- Pre-employment & On-site Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Assisting job seekers
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent in various industries.
Receptionist / Trainee Human Resourcer
Accurate Recruitment
01.2021 - 03.2021
- General Admin duties – data entry, filing
- Competent in Microsoft Office software
- Workdesk Software
- Assisting Interviews with completion of Registration Paperwork
- Assisting with client enquiries
- Assisting with weekly Payroll
- Recruiting Candidates/Employees
- Served as first point of contact for new and returning visitors.
Early Childhood Group Leader
One Tree Community Centre
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Planning and implementing daily learning and play activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
- Communicate effectively with children, colleagues and families
- Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures and work in accordance with all relevant regulations and the National Quality Framework
- Experience working with Story Park to document children's learnings reference the Early Years Learning Framework
- Ensuring safe and hygienic environment
- Working as part of a team
- Developing good relationship with children and families
- Managed behavioural issues with use of positive reinforcement strategies.
Early Childhood Assistant
Mission Australia Early Learning
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Planning and implementing daily learning and play activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
- Communicate effectively with children, colleagues and families
- Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures and work in accordance with all relevant regulations and the National Quality Framework
- Experience working with Story Park to document children's learnings referencing the Early Years Learning Framework
- Ensuring safe and hygienic environment
- Working as part of a team
- Developing good relationships with children and families
- Managed behavioural issues with use of positive reinforcement strategies
Education
Human Resource Management
UpSkilled
01-2025
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
01-2020
Early Childhood Education and Care
TAFE Queensland
QLD01-2014
Certificate III Business Administration - Business Administration
MEGT
01-2014
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Human resources management
Timeline
Human Resource Officer & Office Manager
BCMC Landlord Reassurance
01.2024 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Accurate Recruitment
01.2021 - 01.2024
Receptionist / Trainee Human Resourcer
Accurate Recruitment
01.2021 - 03.2021
Early Childhood Group Leader
One Tree Community Centre
01.2019 - 07.2021
Early Childhood Assistant
Mission Australia Early Learning
06.2016 - 12.2018
Human Resource Management
UpSkilled
Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gold Coast Institute of Technology
Early Childhood Education and Care
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III Business Administration - Business Administration
MEGT