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Valentina Trajkovski

Derrimut,VIC

Summary

I am a highly competent and driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. I demonstrate my ability to think and act strategically with a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs. Since 2016, I have worked within the Department of Transport. I have played a key role in managing offices of significant departmental heads for the Victorian Government. In this capacity, I have established robust business processes and training to support the Secretary, Ministers and agency CEOs responsible for overseeing the biggest investments in transport infrastructure in Victoria's history. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Well-regarded Business and Briefings and Correspondence Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Cabinet Services Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provide support for the department's Cabinet Committees and legislative processes, including coordinating and preparing documents and maintaining sound records management of confidential and sensitive material.
  • Ensure the department's Cabinet in Confidence (CIC) material was of high quality and met internal and DPC compliance requirements regarding timeframes and format.
  • Update and improved internal processes to enhance the capacity to deliver an effective and efficient service

Achievements
• Implemented effective Shared Mailbox Templates.

EBriefings Team, Application System Support

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided eBriefings and technical advice, support, and solutions to DTP users and Agencies, including proxy and reallocation requests, advice on templates and documents, and general troubleshooting assistance.
  • Delivered eBriefings training and process workflow improvements.

Achievements
• Delivered eBriefings and Parliamentary training sessions and welcomed new staff and divisions as part of MoG/Structural changes.
• Implemented effective Shared Mailbox Templates.
• Updated and delivered Reallocator Policy and Spreadsheet.
• Successfully delivered Ministers' "Correspondence and Registering Planning Process Document and Templates".

Business Support Officer/Department Liaison Officer

Deputy Premier/Minister Allan's Office
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Registered all correspondence and incoming calls to the Minister's Office
  • Provided all business support
  • Backfilled meeting briefs and managed all Ministerial correspondence.

Ministerial Coordinator/Senior Project Officer

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Established a tracking system to ensure adherence to governance and timelines determined by the Department's Ministerial and Parliamentary teams.
    • Liaised with the offices of multiple Ministers and government agencies overseeing Victoria's infrastructure Big Build program.
    • Provided quality assurance of all ministerial business items – correspondence, briefings, parliamentary questions, and meeting briefings for the Deputy Secretary of Network Planning.
    • Managed the allocation of tasks to relevant teams to ensure the Network Planning division delivered effective and sound advice efficiently.
    • Supported divisional team members with records management, eBriefings, managing security, and providing user training as required.
    • Managed and guided staff members and management/directors through daily tasks and goals to ensure an understanding of PTP/NP concepts and processes.Registered and managed responses for all incoming and outgoing correspondence, briefs, and Parliamentary/Cabinet questions for Public Transport Planning under the Deputy Secretary of Network Planning in the Department of Transport.

Network Planning (Public Transport)

Department of Transport (formerly DEDJTR – Transport for Victoria)
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated briefings and correspondence and liaised with Minister Offices and stakeholders.
    • Implemented processes, procedures, and structures for correspondence and briefings registration.
    • Created and maintained Divisional Correspondence and Briefings Register.
    • Provided high-quality administrative support services to the Office of the Secretary.Managed and registered all incoming/outgoing correspondence, briefs, and Cabinet in the Transport Tracking Register – Records Management.

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP)
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Planned and managed a wide range of administrative duties to support the CEO, such as diary management, all business briefings (Ministerial, Cabinet, Parliamentary), and correspondence folder system.
  • Enhanced the efficiency of the CEO by streamlining the filing system, reassessing diary, incoming mail, emails, and telephone calls.
    • Effectively handled competing priorities and addressed problems requiring independent judgment to resolve day-to-day issues.

Teaching in China

CZZ China Education
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Conducted lessons for non-native English-speaking students aimed at developing English proficiency across speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
  • Developed curriculum such as lectures, assessments, and tests for numerous classes.
    • Trained teachers and facilitated demonstration classes and Q&A sessions.

Achievements
• Designed and executed an English corner program for the school year.

Operations Director (Part-Time)

CZZChina Education
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Oversaw all hiring, human resources, and contracts involved in establishing a teaching recruitment company.
  • Developed company documents such as teacher’s employment contracts and recruiter’s legal and financial contracts.
  • Served as the primary liaison between English teachers and the company.

Achievements
• Spearheaded the development of an English company website.

Senior Executive Assistant, Coordinator General Counsel & Paralegal

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR)
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided high-level executive and administrative support to the General Counsel and senior executives.
  • Played an instrumental role in optimizing systems, streamlining procedures, minimizing risks, and ensuring accurate report collation.
    • Designed and maintained the Legal Service Register (LSR) to monitor and measure performance of the legal services unit.

Team Supervisor, Debt Collections Management (DCM)

Cornwall Stodart Lawyers
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Reviewed and fine-tuned procedures to enhance functionality, leading the identification of compliance risks.
  • Handled clients’ billing concerns, drafted cost agreement proposals, conducted and trained new starters, and chaired fortnightly team meetings.
    • Successfully completed the DCM preliminary review report and implemented recommendations to improve productivity and profitability.

Education

Yellow Belt – Lean Six Sigma -

01.2023

Master of Certification TEFL / TESOL | Global Language Training -

01.2014

Advanced Diploma of Project Management | Future Academy -

01.2012

Graduate Diploma of Education | RMIT University -

01.2007

Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) | RMIT University -

01.2001

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration | RMIT University -

01.1996

Associate Diploma of Social Science in Community Justice Studies -

01.1995

Skills

  • Extensive coordination, registration, advisory, and business services experience
  • Ministerial coordinator and eBriefings technical advice and support
  • Senior Executive Assistant and administrative project experience
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Teacher/Trainer - Presentations and public speaking - Diverse groups presentations
  • Relationship-building skills developed through diverse experiences in major infrastructure, transport, education, legal, and financial services sectors
  • Ability to multitask, resolve issues, manage sensitive and confidential information, function effectively under pressure, adapt to changing demands, and meet tight deadlines

Specific Skills Attributes

Comprehensive background in executive support and coordination, eBriefings, training, reporting, project, and office management, Highly-developed communication skills, able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including Ministers, senior executives, colleagues, clients, and departments, Strong information technology skills: MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Nitro Pro, Adobe, social media platforms Government Software: Microsoft 365, Access, Content Manager, eBriefings, SharePoint, VicPortal, Possible Parliament Questions (PPQ) System

Timeline

Acting Cabinet Services Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
04.2024 - 06.2024

EBriefings Team, Application System Support

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
11.2022 - 04.2024

Business Support Officer/Department Liaison Officer

Deputy Premier/Minister Allan's Office
04.2021 - 11.2022

Ministerial Coordinator/Senior Project Officer

Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)
07.2019 - 12.2019

Network Planning (Public Transport)

Department of Transport (formerly DEDJTR – Transport for Victoria)
11.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP)
05.2016 - 08.2017

Operations Director (Part-Time)

CZZChina Education
02.2015 - 08.2015

Teaching in China

CZZ China Education
08.2014 - 12.2015

Senior Executive Assistant, Coordinator General Counsel & Paralegal

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR)
07.2012 - 08.2014

Team Supervisor, Debt Collections Management (DCM)

Cornwall Stodart Lawyers
09.2010 - 06.2011

Yellow Belt – Lean Six Sigma -

Master of Certification TEFL / TESOL | Global Language Training -

Advanced Diploma of Project Management | Future Academy -

Graduate Diploma of Education | RMIT University -

Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) | RMIT University -

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration | RMIT University -

Associate Diploma of Social Science in Community Justice Studies -

Valentina Trajkovski