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Vicki Carrick
Teralba,NSW
Summary
Knowledgeable Safety and Risk Partner with proven track record of initiating and supporting positive change. Superior analytical, planning and conceptual skills, demonstrated via initiatives in OnGuard, training and audit development in mnResponse that resulted in increased compliance and enhanced client relationships. Demonstrated understanding of Catholic Schools, the education environment and all agencies in the Diocese. High level ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities and tight timeframes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Risk Partner
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
01.2024 - Current
- Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to develop and implement practical and workable solution in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of frameworks, policy, process and guidelines in risk management and insurance.
- The ability to identify needs and develop and deliver education programs to increase staff awareness of risk management and insurance processes and challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to independently manage and influence internal and external relationships.
- Understanding and knowledge of operational risk and insurance process and frameworks.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
- High level of computer literacy
- Understanding of law, applicable to the agencies of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (Desirable)
- Training in strategic analysis and planning (Desirable)
Safety and Wellness Business Partner
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide WHS subject matter expertise, coaching and hands on support throughout agencies.
- Manage the implementation of the risk minimiation in WHS for internal customers
- Undertake gap analysis/reviews, site inspections, safety investigations, risk assessment and systems.
- Conduct and perform workplace safety audits ensuring compliance with safety systems, policies and procedures.
- Identify skills and training needs against compliance and develop with the Learning & Development team opportunities for development.
- Embed a safety and wellness culture across internal customers
Finance Officer
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
Finance Officer - Tech One Project
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Training staff across all agencies in new finance technology - Tech One
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
- Contributed to successful financial audits by preparing detailed supporting schedules and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Supported annual audit preparation, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with regulations.
Finance Officer
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Collaborate with all stakeholders.
- Debtor Billing
- Purchase Order Management
- Maintenance Management
- WHS Committee and Audits
- Senior Leadership Team Member
- Accounts Payable
- Website Management
- Bank Reconciliation & BAS
- Bank, Credit Card and Investment Accounts
- Asset Management
- P & F Account Payments
- Safeguarding Requirements
- Contractor Management
- Tech One & Compass data bases
- Principal’s Diary Management
- Manage Five Staff
School Officer - Secretary
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
05.2013 - 01.2017
- School Newsletter
- Maintain School Website.
- WHS Committee Member
- First Aid Officer
- Receipting, Cash & EFTPOS daily balancing, sundry receipts & voids
- Managing Enrolling and Alumni Students
- Kindergarten Orientation
- Typing meeting minutes, letters, correspondence & notes
- Telephone, front counter, and email enquiries
- Monthly enrolment uploads
- Cheque and EFT payments to Creditors
- Asset Register
- Roll Generation, Attendance Reports, Absence Scheduling and Daily Roll Checking.
- Census
- Maintain SAS staff and student data.
- Exporting data from SAS to Excel spreadsheets
- Maintain Medical Registers
- Medication Maintenance
- Administration of Medication
Banking Officer
Mutual Bank
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Start and end of day balancing of cash.
- Deposits, transfers, withdrawals & Term Deposits
- Opening accounts
- Identifying customers
- Ordering cash
- Stationary supplies
School Secretary
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
07.2012 - 09.2012
- School Newsletter
- Maintain School Website.
- WHS Committee Member
- First Aid Officer
- Receipting, Cash & EFTPOS daily balancing, sundry receipts & voids
- Managing Enrolling and Alumni Students
- Kindergarten Orientation
- Typing meeting minutes, letters, correspondence & notes
- Telephone, front counter, and email enquiries
- Monthly enrolment uploads
- Cheque and EFT payments to Creditors
- Asset Register
Various Roles
St Francis Xavier’s College
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Administration
Mortgage Exchange
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Administration of mortgage documentation
- Marketing
- Filing
Branch Manager/Team Leader
Colonial State Bank – St Marys Branch
06.1997 - 09.1999
- Manage Six staff
- Branch Security
- Staff Training
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
Store Personnel Officer
Grace Bros/Myers – Penrith Store
02.1994 - 06.1997
- Recruitment
- Rosters
- Staffing Budget
- Induction and Exit Interviews
- Manual Handling Staff Training
- Return To Work Coordinator
- Performance Management
Customer Service Manager
Grace Bros/Myers – Penrith Store
02.1991 - 01.1994
- Recruitment
- Rosters
- Staffing Budget
- Induction and Exit Interviews
- Manual Handling Staff Training
- Return To Work Coordinator
- Performance Management
- Customer Service Manager
- Achievement of Sales Budgets
- Markdown, Gross Profit & Shrinkage Budget
- Company Cadet – Rotate through all departments of store
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
Education
Diploma - Work Health & Safety
HBA
Online10-2025
Verbal Intervention Training - Applied Behavior Analysis
Crisis Prevention Institute
Singleton03-2025
Food Handler Basics - Food Science
NSW Food Authority
TAFE12-2024
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
HBA
Online10-2024
Time And Priority Management - Time Management
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Online04-2024
Running Effective Virtual Meetings -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Online04-2024
Various Insurance Modules - Insurance And Risk Management
QBE
Online01-2024
Tertiary Learning Strategies -
University of South Australia
Online05.2022
First Aid Certificate -
St Johns Ambulance
Adamstown05.2022
CPR -
Royal Life Saving NSW
New Lambton11.2020
Workstation Ergonomics -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Online04.2020
Manual Handling -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Online04.2020
Covid safety -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Online04.2020
Provide Pain Management -
St Johns Ambulance
Adamstown03.2020
Safely Operate Portable Fire Equipment -
PEP Training
New Lambton, NSW02.2020
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards -
CPSL
Online09.2019
Health & Safety Committee Training -
Peter Proctor
Hamilton, NSW09.2016
Provide Emergency First Aid - In an educational setting
TAFE NSW
Wickham, NSW05.2016
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to independently manage and influence internal and external relationships
- Innovative and creative problem solver
- Goal and results focused
- Collating and analysis of data
Interests
Timeline
Safety and Risk Partner
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
01.2024 - Current
Safety and Wellness Business Partner
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
10.2023 - 01.2024
Finance Officer
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
02.2023 - 09.2023
Finance Officer - Tech One Project
Diocese of Maitland Newcastle
06.2022 - 01.2023
Finance Officer
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
01.2017 - 06.2022
School Officer - Secretary
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
05.2013 - 01.2017
Banking Officer
Mutual Bank
11.2012 - 05.2013
School Secretary
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
07.2012 - 09.2012
Various Roles
St Francis Xavier’s College
04.2010 - 03.2012
Administration
Mortgage Exchange
07.2007 - 12.2007
Branch Manager/Team Leader
Colonial State Bank – St Marys Branch
06.1997 - 09.1999
Store Personnel Officer
Grace Bros/Myers – Penrith Store
02.1994 - 06.1997
Customer Service Manager
Grace Bros/Myers – Penrith Store
02.1991 - 01.1994
Diploma - Work Health & Safety
HBA
Verbal Intervention Training - Applied Behavior Analysis
Crisis Prevention Institute
Food Handler Basics - Food Science
NSW Food Authority
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
HBA
Time And Priority Management - Time Management
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Running Effective Virtual Meetings -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Various Insurance Modules - Insurance And Risk Management
QBE
Tertiary Learning Strategies -
University of South Australia
First Aid Certificate -
St Johns Ambulance
CPR -
Royal Life Saving NSW
Workstation Ergonomics -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Manual Handling -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Covid safety -
Diocese Maitland Newcastle
Provide Pain Management -
St Johns Ambulance
Safely Operate Portable Fire Equipment -
PEP Training
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards -
CPSL
Health & Safety Committee Training -
Peter Proctor
Provide Emergency First Aid - In an educational setting
TAFE NSW
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