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MELISSA THAYER

Adelaide,Australia

Summary

Experienced, detail-oriented, professional with a proactive approach to improving business processes. Skilled in coordinating and managing projects, supporting daily operations, and ensuring a smooth workflow. Dedicated to team success and productivity.

I am currently seeking a Business Support Consultant role to contribute my skills to a high-performing, dynamic team, and to support organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Support Coordinator

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
Adelaide, Australia
04.2025 - Current
  • Triage high-risk alerts, clinical, cultural, and disability consultations, and provide data reports.
  • Manage and address complaints and feedback from the public, assist with FOIs, and process Section 150/2 requests.
  • Provide operational support to the Intensive Family Services team, such as brokerage and asset management, invoicing and reconciliations, and event management.
  • Assist with the development and management of standard operating procedures to improve system practices.
  • Provide quality and confidential leadership support through the timely and effective processing of HR and position management documents.

Senior Administration Officer

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
Adelaide, Australia
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided project and administrative support to the Quality Practice & Development Team through the coordination of departmental trainings, event requirements, and booking employee training and conference registrations.
  • Contributed to the development of new procedures and processes, and provided support in improving and streamlining existing processes.
  • Managed and maintained information and staff access to training via MyHub.
  • Efficiently delivered administrative services: reconciliation management, processing invoices, record management, and travel booking support.

Executive Assistant

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
Adelaide, Australia
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided confidential executive support to the Director of Safer Family Services through diary management, monitoring internal and external correspondences, and emerging issues and inquiries.
  • Prepared meeting details, curation and distribution of papers, meeting minutes, and actions for senior leadership meetings.
  • Maintained financial administrative obligations, credit card reconciliations, and invoice management.

Executive Assistant

PWC
Adelaide, Australia
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided ad-hoc administrative support, managed meeting requests, generated reports, and updates for internal web pages.
  • Handled expense processing, work in progress (WIP) tracking, reimbursement matters, and billing.

Administration Officer (TEMP)

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
Adelaide, Australia
06.2023 - 08.2023

Provided general administrative support through the organization of travel arrangements and itineraries, diary management, scheduling of meetings, and event planning.

Guaranteed accurate and timely flow of information through detailed minute-taking and document distribution.

Client Services Administrator

William Buck
Adelaide, Australia
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided executive support to Business Advisory Directors, managed diaries, and organized potential and current client meetings.
  • Maintained client-related admin, including maintenance of client details and records, on/offboarding, and regular client correspondence.
  • Prepared and maintained ASIC requirements for clients, including the lodgment of forms, processing annual company statements, and direct communications with ASIC and/or the ATO.
  • Supported accountants with the preparation and distribution of client income tax returns and yearly financials, and coordinated billing and invoicing.

Administrative Assistant

Transwestern Commercial Real Estate
Denver, Colorado
08.2019 - 09.2020

Provided administrative assistance for multiple brokers and the Executive Managing City Director through the implementation of efficient ordering and payment processes, and managed new hire and client onboarding in a timely fashion.

Increased new portfolios through the connection of potential clients to brokers, organization of meetings and property tours, sales contracts, lease proposals, and co-agency agreements/amendments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY
Blacksburg, Virginia
05-2015

Skills

  • Operational support
  • Project coordination
  • Event management
  • Process improvement
  • HR/Staffing coordination
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Financial process management

Certification

  • National Police Clearance, 2022
  • Working with Children Check, 2022
  • Child Safe Environments, 2024

Systems

  • C3MS
  • MyHub
  • Objective
  • Basware
  • Microsoft Office Suite

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Support Coordinator

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
04.2025 - Current

Senior Administration Officer

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
01.2024 - 04.2025

Executive Assistant

Department of Human Services - Safer Family Services
01.2024 - 04.2025

Executive Assistant

PWC
06.2023 - 08.2023

Administration Officer (TEMP)

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Client Services Administrator

William Buck
05.2021 - 06.2023

Administrative Assistant

Transwestern Commercial Real Estate
08.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - English

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY
MELISSA THAYER