Professor Sarah Wilson – Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Life), Professor Gregor Kennedy – Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education),
Mr. David Israel – Director, Education Innovation & Commercial Development,
Provosts – Professor Margaret Sheil, Professor Mark Considine, Dr. Julie Wells – Vice-Principal, Policy & Projects,
Professor Simon Evans – Pro Vice-Chancellor (International),
Vice-Chancellors – Professor Alan Gilbert, Professor Kwong Lee-Dow, Professor Duncan Maskell,
Chancellors: The Hon. Alex Chernov AC QC, Mr. Ian Renard,
Dr. Fay Marles
- Managing highly intricate, heavily filled, minute-by-minute diaries with delicate consideration to ensure timing is on schedule and adheres to the various needs of both the Executive I am managing and of the meeting itself.
- Organised high-level meetings with large numbers of senior executive attendees sourced and booked appropriate meeting rooms, restaurants, hotels, event spaces.
- Managed steering committees and workshops.
- Arranged and managed international delegation visits.
- Coordinated intricate domestic and international travel including visa and passport applications.
- Liaised with international stakeholders.
- Maintained minute-by-minute travel diaries for FBT reconciliation.
- Prepared background research, agendas, sourced meeting papers details, reports and communications.
- Assisted the Vice-Chancellor Liasion & Protocol Officer in events ranging from: The Town & Gown dinner, graduation ceremonies, academic staff farewell dinners, academic staff vale events, Vice-Chancellor private residence dinners.
- Transcribed legal tapes for the Supreme Court as required by the Chancellor in his external role as Judge.
- Driver for the Chancellor: maintained University vehicle, driving Chancellor to external meetings and events in the CBD and greater Victoria ensuring timely arrival and departure.
- Hosted dignitaries and managed VIP events.
- Processed accounts payable and reconciled VISA card usage for the Office of the Vice-Chancellor executive team.
- Supervised and mentored junior staff.
Achievements:
- Trusted with supporting successive Chancellors and Pro Vice-Chancellors.
- Onboarded new senior leaders and improved team processes.
- Reliable to help in any circumstance; known as the “go-to” for solving complex and uncomplex tasks and ensuring service excellence.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Organised and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.