Renee McDonnell
Bellamack,Australia
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Support Officer AO4
NT Department of Corrections
Darwin
08.2024 - Current
- The end-to-end bulk recruitment of Northern Territory Correctional Officers, ensuring compliance with Department of Correctional (DoC) objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Chaired selection panels and prepared comprehensive selection reports, streamlining the evaluation process for large volumes of applicants.
- Compiling and submitting required documentation to the Professional Standards Unit to initiate pre-employment background checks.
- Administering online information and onboarding sessions for international recruits via Microsoft Teams.
- Provided onboarding and early-stage support to new trainee recruits and tailored assistance to experienced international recruits relocating to Australia, facilitating smoother transitions.
- Upholding strict confidentiality and maintaining sensitive candidate information.
- Act as the first point of contact for recruitment-related enquiries, providing timely and accurate information to candidates, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
- Assisted in developing and implementing process improvements that enhanced recruitment efficiency and improved candidate experience.
- Managed the review and coding of all recruitment-related invoices, including those for travel and relocation expenses in NTG pay.
- Managed recruitment processes for Darwin Correctional Centre.
Talent Acquisition Officer - (Fixed Term HDA)
NT Department of Education and Training
Darwin , NT
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with schools to assess and address recruitment needs and develop targeted strategies.
- Utilised eRecruit to coordinate and process end-to-end recruitment actions, including new appointments and contract extensions.
- Delivered recruitment administration support to schools, ensuring timely and accurate completion of recruitment processes and documentation.
- Managed talent pools by systematically organising and updating candidate information to enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Supported schools to implement the Teacher Permanency Strategy, including coordinating relevant recruitment and employment actions.
- Acted as the first point of contact for applicants, teachers, and school-based staff, providing clear advice and assistance throughout the recruitment process.
Acting Finance Officer - Prisoner Monies AO4
NT Department of Corrections
Alice Springs
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed prisoner monies by receipting, processing payments, and tracking earnings using Pronto and IOMS to ensure accurate financial records.
- Balanced and prepared prisoner discharge monies, ensuring compliance with financial protocols and accurate distribution.
- Handled petty cash advances and reconciled cheque and cash advances to maintain financial integrity and accountability.
- Responded to enquiries in accordance with NT legislation and policy.
- Supported invoice creation for staff reimbursements.
- Alice Springs Correctional Centre
Acting Training Administration Officer AO4
NT Department of Corrections
Alice Springs
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided training and administrative support to DoC staff and management.
- Maintained training database and ensured compliance with auditing requirements.
- Managed purchasing and invoice processing for training materials and education equipment.
- Performed reception duties and coordinated documentation for trainees.
- Providing onboarding and early-stage support for new recruits.
- Alice Springs Correctional Centre
Office Administrator / Admin Coordinator
SLR Consulting Australia
Darwin
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed reception, courier services, mail distribution, and supply inventory through regular office checks and supplier coordination to ensure seamless operations.
- Assisted in collation and formatting of tender and proposal documents (Word, PowerPoint), including scanning, binding, and electronic submission to support project timelines.
- Organized staff, client, and office events ensuring compliance with OH&S and corporate policy.
- Coordinated travel and accommodation arrangements while processing corporate card reconciliations and staff expense claims for efficient financial tracking.
- Assisted with tender and proposal document collation, formatting (Word, PowerPoint), scanning, binding, and electronic submission.
- Prepared chain of custody documents for environmental samples.
- Transported samples to laboratories for testing.
- Darwin
Administration and Project Support Officer
Majestix Media
Darwin
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients and suppliers, addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback to maintain positive relationships.
- Scheduled tasks, meetings, and milestones to meet project deadlines while proactively resolving scheduling conflicts to keep projects on track.
- Communicated schedule updates and adjustments effectively to relevant stakeholders to ensure everyone was informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborated closely with technical teams to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Prepared purchase orders for project equipment procurement and negotiated delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure timely project support.
- Oversaw logistics management to secure timely receipt of goods and services, supporting uninterrupted project operations.
- Maintained accurate financial records using Xero accounting software.
- Supported administrative functions, including data entry, filing, and documentation.
- Darwin
Business Development Executive
Quest Apartment Hotels
Darwin
06.2019 - 05.2020
Administration Coordinator & Event Executive
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nanaimo, Canada
11.2017 - 06.2019
Event Executive
Alice Springs Convention Centre
Alice Springs
11.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
- E-recruit
- TRM
- Selection panel support
- Onboarding processes
- PIPs
- NTG Pay
- BOXI-HR
- PRONTO
- Basic IOMS
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Trips
Licenses
- NT C Class Drivers License
- Working with Children Clearance
Software Proficiencies
- E-recruit
- TRM
- NTG Pay
- PRONTO
- Trips
- IOMS
- BOXI-HR
- CTM Booking Tool
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Officer - (Fixed Term HDA)
NT Department of Education and Training
11.2025 - 06.2026
Talent Acquisition Support Officer AO4
NT Department of Corrections
08.2024 - Current
Acting Finance Officer - Prisoner Monies AO4
NT Department of Corrections
07.2024 - 08.2025
Acting Training Administration Officer AO4
NT Department of Corrections
06.2024 - 07.2024
Office Administrator / Admin Coordinator
SLR Consulting Australia
10.2022 - 05.2024
Administration and Project Support Officer
Majestix Media
05.2020 - 04.2022
Business Development Executive
Quest Apartment Hotels
06.2019 - 05.2020
Administration Coordinator & Event Executive
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
11.2017 - 06.2019
Event Executive
Alice Springs Convention Centre
11.2017 - 06.2019