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Rachel Watt

Bairnsdale,VIC

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)
12.2023 - Current
  • Implement and deliver GLaWAC’s L & D strategy and frame work to build people capability and support career growth
  • Ensure effective investment into learning solutions whilst monitoring the L & D budget and learning records
  • Built an annual L & D program based on comprehensive needs analysis with all staff
  • Engage with external training providers to ensure the design and delivery of courses is fit for GlaWAC purposes
  • Work with RTO’s to develop, lead and implement a range of programs including cultural inclusion and programs for development of high potential
  • Co-ordinate and support initiatives that provide development and employment opportunities within the Aboriginal community, including traineeships and work experience programs
  • Streamline and approve HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with business needs
  • Established regular reporting and analytics that informed the executive team of people risks, mitigation strategies and workforce trends
  • Lead the talent acquisition process in partnership with hiring managers and external agencies.

People and Culture Development Officer

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Advance key actions as per the Workforce Strategy that develop, promote and coordinate employees’ opportunities to access further training
  • Disability Inclusion Champion - increase diversity in the workplace, and work with stakeholders to increase disability employment
  • Manage the BRHS Aboriginal Employment Program
  • Develop and implement the Gender Equality Action Plan and the Gender Impact Statement for employees of BRHS
  • Develop, review and implement policies and procedures in regard to disability employment, work experience, scholarships, international recruitment and the BRHS Workforce Strategy
  • Provide support to employees to help enhance career pathways, leadership and management opportunities
  • Coordinate and monitor the BRHS Annual Scholarship Support Program
  • Coordinate and develop the BRHS Traineeship Program including monitoring traineeship expenditure against budget
  • Manage the coordination of agency staff
  • Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including local schools, employment networks, community service and training providers regarding the provision of work experience, health career pathways and student placement opportunities
  • Provide human resource advice and information to Managers and Staff in a supportive and cooperative environment
  • Provide advice and support regarding position description development, classification and recruitment strategies
  • Attend careers expos and promote BRHS as an employer of choice
  • Coordinate and facilitate training for managers and leaders.

Finance Manager

ProBid Solutions
Bairnsdale, VIC
09.2019 - 11.2021

· Manage finances for ProBid Solutions and other closely related entities.

· Liaise internally with directors, managers, and staff.

· Reconciliation of bank, loan, and credit card accounts.

· Balancing of accounts.

· Understand relevant awards and legislation.

· Maintain position descriptions.

· Process superannuation payments and payroll tax.

· Create and maintain new policies and procedures.

· Set up new employees and select appropriate rates.

· Process timesheets and payroll.

09/2019 – 11/2021

· Manage finances for ProBid Solutions and other closely related entities.

· Liaise internally with directors, managers, and staff.

· Reconciliation of bank, loan, and credit card accounts.

· Balancing of accounts.

· Understand relevant awards and legislation.

· Maintain position descriptions.

· Process superannuation payments and payroll tax.

· Create and maintain new policies and procedures.

· Set up new employees and select appropriate rates.

· Process timesheets and payroll.

· Initiated vital financial processes by setting up vendor information and payment structures, defining operational expenses, managing bank accounts and reconciling accounts.

· Developed business systems and structures to enhance accounting and financial duties.

Administration Support Officer

Quantum Support Services
Bairnsdale
02.2014 - 03.2016

· Telephone/IT Management.

· Spearheaded special projects throughout lifecycle to final resolution.

· Attended industry leadership meetings to network with professionals and source cost-saving solutions.

· Developed and strengthened client relationships by delivering knowledgeable support.

· Liaised with internal teams and external customers to facilitate smooth communication and handle requests.

· Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues, partnering with staff to share and implement customer service initiatives.

· Assisted team with timely and accurate administrative work covering multiple remote sites.

Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.

Customer Service Specialist

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, CBA
Lakes Entrance, VIC
09.2005 - 06.2009

· Building and strengthening relationships with clients to promote the CBA brand.

· Selling of all general banking products, including insurance and accounts.

· Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.

· Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.

· Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.

· Secured client retention by driving service and product benefits, features and recommendations around clients' needs.

· Helped customers open accounts, make deposits, update information and carry out a range of routine actions.

· Resolved inquiries to consistently meet performance benchmarks.

· De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.

Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.

Education

Cert IV Training And Assessment

RMIT University
2024

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Australia
2024

Introduction To Facilitation And Training

Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre
2022

Bachelor of Commerce (completed Two Years)

RMIT
2009

Skills

  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Able to lead and motivate a team
  • Initiative and ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • Problem solving
  • Diligent and reliable
  • Comprehensive software skills Including: Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Front Page and Outlook Accounting Systems including Reckon Accounts, Intuit QuickBooks, MYOB AccountRight, Xero
  • Motivational Skills
  • Training delivery
  • Coaching and Mentoring

References

  • Susan Wormington - Office Manager - GLaWAC - 0475 944 406
  • Paul Rosenquist, Aged Care Manager - Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, 0408 357 903
  • Mark Flanagan, Director - Purity Home Services, 0414 890 619
  • Geoff Willett, Corporate Services Manager - Quantum Support Services, 0409 704 742

Timeline

Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC)
12.2023 - Current

People and Culture Development Officer

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
11.2021 - 12.2023

Finance Manager

ProBid Solutions
09.2019 - 11.2021

Administration Support Officer

Quantum Support Services
02.2014 - 03.2016

Customer Service Specialist

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, CBA
09.2005 - 06.2009

Cert IV Training And Assessment

RMIT University

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Australia

Introduction To Facilitation And Training

Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre

Bachelor of Commerce (completed Two Years)

RMIT
Rachel Watt