Shekhar Bakshi
Parramatta,Australia
Summary
An Enthusiastic Graduate Engineer with experience working in multidisciplinary teams across the Higher Education sector, seeking to obtain a new and challenging role where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add value to the organization and support the industry demands, simultaneously outlaying a path for my personal development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Manager
Australian College of Applied Business
Parramatta
11.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage the compliance program for the organization, ensuring adherence to national VET regulatory frameworks, including the Standards for Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) and relevant state/federal education and training laws
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) standards, and other accrediting bodies.
- Advise faculty and staff on best practices for regulatory compliance and provide ongoing training to ensure adherence to institutional policies.
- Assist in the development and revision of institutional policies and procedures to align with changing regulations and accreditation standards.
- Investigate and respond to compliance-related concerns and complaints from students, staff, and external stakeholders.
Admissions Officer
Australian Institute of Higher Education
Sydney
02.2024 - Current
- Review, evaluate and process undergraduate and graduate applications in line with AIH's policies and procedures
- Manage a caseload of hundreds of applications spanned over several intakes throughout the year, ensuring timely processing and effective communication throughout the admissions process
- Maintain accurate records in the admissions database, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and federal regulations.
- Analyze application trends and feedback to provide recommendations for improving the admissions process, with the data accured from GS assessments.
Admissions Coordinator
iCollege
Sydney, Australia
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured students' agent records and data on PRISMS and other government databases are maintained accurately and aligned to iCollege's policies and procedures.
- Led the Admissions team for the May 2022 intake processing hundreds of international student applications, from initial assessment all the way to finalizing their CoEs
- Trained new hires and support staff on the admissions and GS assessment process
- Processed GS assessments for potential students from Level 3 countries, as per the guidelines set by the Department of Home Affairs and iCollege's policies.
- Communicated effectively with agents regarding visa grants and refusals, and helped with their refunds and re-application process based on the evidence and diligence of the case.
Admissions Officer
Southern Cross School of Business
Parramatta, Australia
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured all student information and data records are compiled and structured efficiently
- Diligently engaged & participated in ASQA audit: reviewing and amending student and staff policies and code of conduct, training and Assessment Strategy documents (TAS), and other student records and compliance documents
- Collaborated with the marketing and sales team in designing and structuring various drives for prospective students and agencies
- Supported the team in setting up work-placement contracts with various schools and community workplaces
Admissions Officer
Step Into Training Services
Parramatta, Australia
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintain and update VETTrak with all course offerings, including units of competency, trainers, classes, etc
- Ensure compliant and accurate data entry for student enrollments, funding contracts, resulting, attendance, scheduling, invoicing, and award issuance
- Liaise with design, digital and marketing team to ensure regional marketing requests are actioned and implemented
Education
Master of Engineering(Energy Planning And Policy) / Master of Engineering Management -
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Australia12.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
ABES Engineering College
UP, India06.2018
Skills
- Leadership & Training
- Team Management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Audit oversight
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Training coordination
- System management
Certification
- Working with Children Check, 06/2020 - 06/2025
- Skill Development Program on Power Sector, 11/2017 - 11/2017
- PE-Elect - Department Training, 06/2017 - 07/2017
- Industrial Automation (PLC, HMI, -DRIVES), 02/2017, 02/2017
Projects
Future Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Business - (02/2020 - 06/2020) - In continuation with the previous project, this report covered the role of AI in Business domain and understanding the future indulgence and complexity of business platforms.
Future of AI in Robotics - (07/2019 - 11/2019) - An overview of existing role of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics covering various studies and domains to better understand the future prospects of AI.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Admissions Officer
Australian Institute of Higher Education
02.2024 - Current
Compliance Manager
Australian College of Applied Business
11.2023 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
iCollege
04.2022 - 12.2022
Admissions Officer
Southern Cross School of Business
03.2021 - 03.2022
Admissions Officer
Step Into Training Services
02.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Engineering(Energy Planning And Policy) / Master of Engineering Management -
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
ABES Engineering College