Ngari Gardiner-Williams
Fletcher,NSW
Summary
I am an experienced and adaptable administrative professional with over a decade of experience across different industries. I excel in working efficiently and effectively in any environment. A problem-solver, excellent customer service, and proactive task management are key pillars of my work ethic. I take pride in my Indigenous heritage, belonging to the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr communities of the far Northern Region of New South Wales.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
Aboriginal Legal Services (NSW/ACT)
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Organizing and maintaining personnel records
- Creating new accounts and managing access permissions and Update employee records with new hire information
- Managing recruitment, Probation Reviews and Resignations
- Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
- Tracking and managing employee absence records (e.g. record Annual leave, sick or maternity leave)
- Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
- Experience with HR software (HRMS)
Reception / Administration Assistant
NG Central School
12.2020 - 07.2022
- General office management: Processing enrolments, data entry (Student details, NESA, schools online), collecting and distributing mail, greeting visitors, ordering supplies.
- Scheduling student appointments with Principal, processing incoming and outgoing mail for students and teachers.
- Photocopying, duplicating, and printing/binding of school documents and learning materials.
- Student support during exams as a reader and/or writer for higher needs students
- Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets, and updating reports.
- Keeping front area and general kitchen areas clean, tidy, and fully stocked
Food & Beverage Attendant
Adelaide Venue Management
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Front of house attendant for major games at Hindmarsh Stadium on casual basis – serving food and drinks, keeping area clean and hygienic, interacting with public, setting up and packing down before and after events
- Filling in for visitor services at Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide Convention Centre, and Adelaide Entertainment Centre
- Bar attendant and kitchen hand at Adelaide Convention Centre for large events of up to 1000 guests, and on regular trade evenings
- Maintained accuracy and no issues with handling payments, fielding queries and deescalating situations with patrons.
- Always kept areas well stocked and clean, communicated with rest of team and worked cohesively and effectively with them.
Business Administration Trainee
Indigenous Youth Mobility Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained office records, kept filing up to date.
- Greeted and screened visitors, advised staff of their arrival, made sure they completed visitor forms and were appropriately signed in.
- Oversaw office inventory, kept supplies stocked and reordered items where required.
- Made travel arrangements and reservations for staff.
- Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for basic financial data.
Ranger
Thamarurr Rangers,
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Carried out Natural & Cultural Resource Management work with Traditional Owners on land and sea in the remote community.
- Assisted Traditional Owners to undertake cultural burning on Country.
- Land patrols to monitor access to Country.
- Sea patrols to monitor fishing activities.
- Beach patrols to collect marine debris.
- Used vehicle mounted units to undertake weed and animal control.
- •Worked with young people in cultural activities.
Night Attendant
Kardu Dimininh Hostel/Aboriginal Hostels Ltd,
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Prepared breakfast and dinner for children at the hostel
- Cleaned kitchens and main collaborative areas every day to ensure hygiene.
- Supervised children on outings and at night
- Kept up-to-date records on children for staff and parents daily.
Education
Certificate III in Business -
AUCTUS
Adelaide, SA01.2017
Certificate II in Transport & Distribution -
TAFE NT
Wadeye, NT01.2014
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food & Beverage) -
TAFE NSW
Maclean, NSW01.2012
SACE Certificate – Year 12 -
Underdale High School
Adelaide, SA01.2011
Skills
- General office administration
- Skilled in Office 365
- Excellent customer service
- Human Resource Management & Human Resources Support
- Document Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Employment Data Tracking
- Termination Documentation
- Payroll Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
References
- Joanna Romanowski, Human Resources Manager, Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT), 02 9213 4124, joanna.romanowski@alsnswact.org.au
- Andrea Cingi, School Principal, NG Central School, 0405 451 336, andrea.cingi@ngc.nsw.edu.au
- Sheree Thomson, School Administration Officer, NG Central School, 02 4343 5000, sheree.thomson@ngc.nsw.edu.au
Certification
Timeline
Human Resources Administrator
Aboriginal Legal Services (NSW/ACT)
03.2023 - 06.2024
Reception / Administration Assistant
NG Central School
12.2020 - 07.2022
Food & Beverage Attendant
Adelaide Venue Management
12.2017 - 12.2020
Business Administration Trainee
Indigenous Youth Mobility Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
Ranger
Thamarurr Rangers,
06.2013 - 01.2014
Night Attendant
Kardu Dimininh Hostel/Aboriginal Hostels Ltd,
01.2013 - 06.2013
Certificate III in Business -
AUCTUS
Certificate II in Transport & Distribution -
TAFE NT
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food & Beverage) -
TAFE NSW
SACE Certificate – Year 12 -
Underdale High School
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