Terrisa Gilby

• Manage a range of administration and financial responsibilities.

I have extensive experience in the school administration position. I have worked in this position for the past two years and have experience with platforms such as : Sentral, Scout, F.M. Web, WHS Safety Incident Reports, On Line Data Collection, ERN, SAP, eCPC, eFPT, Edbuy, Teams, Microsoft Office, Canvas, Epense8. In addition to this position I have managed financial responsibilities including purchase orders, monitoring budgets, compliance with departmental policies, banking,preparing Expense8 for principal and myself, enrollments and unenrollments in ERN, School Budget Dashboard, Enterprise financial planning,manage purchase orders and front office support.

I have a willingness to learn new platforms if required in this position

Impact: ensuring TOPS is compliant in financial responsibilities, legally required documentation and efficiency of the SAM role.

• Effective oral and written communication skills:

I have consistently demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in my role. I ensure I have a friendly and personal demeanour both over the phone and face to face, whilst maintaining a professional manner. I take pride in tailoring my communication style to suit the context - wether writing formal documentation,updating the school web site or providing clear instructions to staff, parents and students. I work closely with students in a classroom environment and have strong connections with family members. I engage with all staff, students, parents and community members with empathy, discretion and cultural awareness. I use my trusted standing in the community to promote TOPS and encourage and enable attendance and participation by members of the greater community.

Impact : therefore strong relational trust with internal and external colleagues maintained and advanced so while remote, not isolated

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team :

I contribute positively to collaborative teams by communicating clearly and supporting my colleagues in peak times. I build strong working relationships across all sectors in our staffing by assisting with any administration assistance required. I collaborate with my principal to maintain budgets, staffing and purchasing. I am committed to supporting both staff and students by ensuring that administrative functions are delivered with reliability, accuracy and a strong team spirit. I have the initiative to lead other SASS staff to support teachers and principal in multiple ways including organising end of year events, participating in catering for community events, creating and collecting resources for teachers.

Impact : using my highly developmental organisational skills I am available to support principal and other staff, maximising impact on school

• Safe and Inclusive Environment

I am committed to having a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment where students, staff and the wider community feel respected and protected. I will actively contribute to maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation and Department of Education policies by ensuring that administration and operation practices align with established standards. I have experience with work health and safety procedures, including maintaining accurate records of incidents, supporting risk assessments and ensuring all staff are aware of emergency protocol.

I have a commitment to demonstrate a respectful engagement with all families, students and staff from diverse backgrounds. I will ensure that all communication is clear accessible and culturally sensitive. I have provided information in plain language ensuring that all member of the school community feel welcomed and informed.

Impact : Student, staff and community feel included and safe to participate in school and extra - curricular activities, evidenced by high school attendance at school, where all attendees are aware of the safe and inclusive culture