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Work History
Education
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Tessa Wilson

Fitzroy Crossing,WA

Summary

Dynamic Executive Officer with expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and project oversight. Proven track record of enhancing stakeholder engagement and fostering cultural awareness through collaboration with community leaders.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Officer

Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
03.2009 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily office operations serving Kimberley region efficiently.

Coordinated logistics for executive directors' attendance at board meetings.

Processed payments for projects, managed paperwork, and ran the quarterly meetings for directors.ngs for directors’.

Collaborated closely with operations manager and coordinator to enhance workflow.

extensive travel around the kimberley.

Team work

  • assist with strategic initiatives to promote Aboriginal law and cultural awareness.
  • Collaborated with community leaders to develop culturally relevant programs.
  • Managed day-to-day operations and assisted commander in overall strategizing.
  • Managed daily operations, including , payroll and personnel administration.
  • assisted the elder directors with personal business that they could'nt understand.

  • Created presentations for board members regarding key initiatives and updates on organizational performance.

Administrative Assistant

Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
2003 - 2006
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.

Administrative Assistant

Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
1994 - 2003
  • work closley with auditor.
  • data entry
  • radio broadcasting
  • administration duties

  • Supported financial processes through invoice management and budget tracking.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.

Receptionist

Department of Child Protection
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
1993 - 1993
  • Managed incoming phone calls and routed messages to relevant departments.
  • Greeted visitors and directed them to appropriate staff members.
  • Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information from clients.
  • Coordinated office supplies inventory and placed orders as needed.
  • Supported staff with administrative tasks to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.

Housekeeper

Fitzroy River Lodge
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
1993 - 1993
  • Cleaned guest rooms and common areas to maintain a welcoming environment.
  • Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient daily operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
  • Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
  • Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.

Shelf Stocker

Tarunda Supermarket
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
1993 - 1993
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store planograms and layouts.
  • Rotated stock to maintain freshness and minimize product waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness of aisles and storage areas for safety compliance.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling equipment and lifting heavy items.

Education

Business Studies -

Pundulmarra College
South Hedland, WA
12-1991

Some College (No Degree) - Bridging Course

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Policy development
  • Community outreach
  • Office administration
  • Executive communication
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Director of Marnin Women's Resource Centre
  • Director of Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station
  • Public Officer Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre 2010-2025
  • 2023/2024 Kimberley Aboriginal Strategic Plan

Timeline

Executive Officer

Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre
03.2009 - 05.2025

Administrative Assistant

Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre
2003 - 2006

Administrative Assistant

Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station
1994 - 2003

Receptionist

Department of Child Protection
1993 - 1993

Housekeeper

Fitzroy River Lodge
1993 - 1993

Shelf Stocker

Tarunda Supermarket
1993 - 1993

Business Studies -

Pundulmarra College

Some College (No Degree) - Bridging Course

Edith Cowan University
Tessa Wilson