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Sally Ward

Point Cook,VIC

Summary

Dynamic professional with a robust background in education support and administration, notably at Footscray High School. Excelled in CASES21 enrolments and finance, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities and superior customer service across various sectors. Proven track record in enhancing administrative efficiencies and a fast learner, adept in both first aid and effective communication.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Support - Administration Leader

Footscray High School / Department of Education
04.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and carry out Front Desk/Reception duties involving customer service and administrative support for the whole school community (students, families, teaching staff, ES team, IT team and Exec team), Reporting to the Administration Operations Manager and the Campus Principals.
  • Managing the campus student exits and enrolment spreadsheets and databases (including Year 6-7 transition enrolments) using CASES21, Compass, Google docs, MS Excel & MS Word and corresponding with all parties involved and providing the required data reports.
  • Overseeing and helping to maintain student electronic data records and hard copy filies.
  • Receipting family payments over the counter via eftpos into CASES21 and reconciling batches for end of day processing (allocating CSEF and other family credits where applicable & reporting to the Finance Business Manager).
  • Data entry into Compass (ie. student attendance, events, family billing, Sick Bay entries, Student Wellbeing entries, etc..)
  • Phone attendance, emails, distribution of incoming/outgoing mail & deliveries (liaising with the whole school community).
  • Providing necessary reports and data to staff and principals in a timely manner when requested.
  • Raising purchase orders in Compass when required (ie. stationery orders, first aid supplies, catering, etc..)
  • Managing of school keys/fob distribution to staff, visitors & contractors.
  • Mentoring and training new administration staff ensuring the correct day-to-day running of the front office and school administration procedures are in line with school policies set out by the Department of Education.
  • Ensuring and overseeing that student data for the campus was correct before Student Census was lodged.
  • First Aid officer & Sick Bay attendant.
  • Staff Anaphylaxis Verifier.

Education Support - Accounts Receivable

Footscray High School / Department of Education
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Uploading of various family invoices and funding onto family accounts in CASES21 and Compass Billing Management (ie. school fees, event costs, CSEF, scholarship funding, etc,,,)
  • Creating batches, receipting, refunds, reversing charges & allocating any credits or funding credits in CASES21.
  • Liaising with families and creating payment plans wherever necessary (ie. via CentrePay).
  • Receipting online payments from Compass Pay into CASES21.
  • Working closely with the Business Manager and admin staff to ensure end of day, end of month and end of year process are followed to align with school policies.
  • Administration Front Desk/Reception back-up support.
  • First Aid officer and Sick Bay attendant
  • Staff Anaphylaxis Verifier

Education Support - Accounts Receivable

Footscray City College / Department of Education
10.2018 - 12.2019

My job description and duties are the same as my Accounts Receivable role at Footscray High School from Jan 2020 - Mar 2022.

Education Support - Administration

Footscray City College / Department of Education
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Processing of student enrolments/exits into CASES21.
  • Attending enquiries at Front Desk/Reception on the phone and in person from the whole school community.
  • Monitoring of school email.
  • Distribution of incoming/outgoing mail
  • Raising purchase orders for stationery and admin/office supplies.
  • Receipting payments both online through CompassPay/BPay and in person into CASES 21.
  • Completing End of Year and Start of Year student administration processes in CASES21 in line with correct processes and policies outlined by the Department.
  • Ensuring al student data was showing correct in CASES21 for student Census processes.
  • First Aid officer & Sick Bay attendant.

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
02.2012 - 12.2017

HR Assistant & Administration Assistant

AGRF (Australian Genome Research Facility)
09.2005 - 01.2012
  • Provided administrative assistance to the HR Manager (placing job listings on SEEK, creating and send contracts to successful applicants, maintaining databases, answering phone calls, monitoring emails, assisting with the organising of staff retreat workshops, etc,,)
  • Provided administrative assistance to the Executive Assistant to the CEO (purchase orders, reception, mail, monitoring phones and email, taking minutes, booking flights and accommodation for conferences/meetings both interstate and international.
  • Acting EA when leave was taken.
  • Maintaining staff leave records
  • Liaising with staff from all interstate nodes around Australia.

Airline Airport Officer/Acting Station Supervisor

Garuda Indonesia
04.1996 - 12.2004

Reservations/Ticketing Officer

Garuda Indonesia
09.1995 - 04.1996

Reservations/Ticketing Officer

Jetworld Air Services (Division of Jetset Tours)
01.1990 - 09.1995

Education

Diploma of International & Domestic Travel - Tourism And Travel Management

Jetset Travel Training College
St Kilda, VIC
11-1989

HSC (High School Certificate) - Year 12

Westbourne Grammar
Truganina, VIC
11-1988

Skills

  • CASES21 Enrolments & Administration
  • CASES21 Receipting
  • CASES21 Finance
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Anaphylaxis and Staff Verification
  • Epilepsy Medication Management
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Extensive customer service in several industries (Retail, Travel, Science, Teaching and Education industries)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong ability to multi-skill in a calm manner
  • Willing to learn / fast learner

Timeline

Education Support - Administration Leader

Footscray High School / Department of Education
04.2022 - Current

Education Support - Accounts Receivable

Footscray High School / Department of Education
01.2020 - 03.2022

Education Support - Accounts Receivable

Footscray City College / Department of Education
10.2018 - 12.2019

Education Support - Administration

Footscray City College / Department of Education
08.2017 - 09.2019

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
02.2012 - 12.2017

HR Assistant & Administration Assistant

AGRF (Australian Genome Research Facility)
09.2005 - 01.2012

Airline Airport Officer/Acting Station Supervisor

Garuda Indonesia
04.1996 - 12.2004

Reservations/Ticketing Officer

Garuda Indonesia
09.1995 - 04.1996

Reservations/Ticketing Officer

Jetworld Air Services (Division of Jetset Tours)
01.1990 - 09.1995

Diploma of International & Domestic Travel - Tourism And Travel Management

Jetset Travel Training College

HSC (High School Certificate) - Year 12

Westbourne Grammar
Sally Ward