Experienced individual providing high-quality administrative support to various departments. Highly organized and detail-oriented with great multitasking and task prioritization skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Officer/Fraud Control and Investigation Division – Intelligence Branch
Centrelink//Services Australia
02.2023 - Current
Action real-time alerts of potential fraud triggered in the Fraud Management System (FMS) in a timely manner, focussing on getting correct payments to genuine customers
Assess fraud risks in claims and document decisions that are simple and helpful to customers, peers and stakeholders
Escalate risks and emerging trends.
Conducted in-depth research on emerging threats, enabling proactive countermeasures and increased situational awareness.
Identified trends and patterns in intelligence data, providing actionable insights for strategic planning efforts.
Service Advisor/Health & Safety Representative/Student Services Team/Disability Services Team
Centrelink/Medicare/Services Australia
06.1999 - 02.2023
Processing of payments and customer updates
Confirming customers Identification
Utilising knowledge for all payment and benefit types that Services Australia provide and utilising Internal Intranet Operational blue print to serve Recipients and Claimants and answer queries, and interpret complex legislation
Investigation and assessment of appeals lodged by customers
Assessing Unreasonable to live at home claims for vulnerable youth
Liaising with Social Workers on site
Assessing and Processing claims for Medicare customers
Building and maintaining honest and respectful relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Liaising between staff and Management in all Health and Safety concerns within the site.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
Transition Broker
Picton High School/Campbelltown Service Centre
02.2003 - 01.2005
Pilot program – Position within Picton High School, assisting students at risk of failing and or leaving school early
Support students in decision making on their future
Support included planning their future, Investigation and applying for further study outside of school, finding and applying for work
Meeting student at TAFE or other study institutions for support.
Medical Receptionist
Yagoona Medical Centre
01.2011 - 12.2014
Part time – Saturday to Sunday
4 Doctors on site along with Psychologist and Nurse
Processing Medicare billing
Sending letters to Patients requesting contact for Medical results.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient information and verifying insurance coverage.
Administrative Support Officer
Sefton High School
01.2011 - 04.2012
Casual work support Office staff within the school
Updating student records – New enrolments, Student academic marks, and Excursion permission letters from Parents
Day to day advice letters from school to Parents as instructed by senior staff.
Improved inter-departmental communication by fostering a collaborative work environment among team members.
Managed high-volume phone lines, directing calls to appropriate personnel and ensuring prompt customer service.
Education
Diploma in Community Services (Welfare) -
TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW
Skills
Data Analysis
Human intelligence collection
Self-motivation
Information gathering
Creative problem-solving
Product Knowledge
Conflict Mediation
Project Management Abilities
References
Sarah Traynor, Services Australia, Social Worker, Sarah.Traynor@servicesaustralia.gov.au, 0402 340 891
Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Adviser at Services Australia Centrelink ProgramGrandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Adviser at Services Australia Centrelink Program