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JO CASSERLEY
Phone: 0437 829 727 email: jocasserley@outlook.com
Summary
As a highly motivated, self-disciplined manager, my expertise and experience has covered all aspects
required to be successful in the position of Administration/Finance Manager. I have vast experience
working in administration in many capacities and feel that my character and knowledge base would
prove successful in this role.
Skills and Capabilities
Diverse and extensive knowledge of administration, human resource, finance and quality
assurance in both the private and public sector
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in managing teams with a willingness to adopt a 'hands-on' approach
Aware and sensitive to our multi-cultural and diverse population and of the impact decisions
and actions have on others
High level conceptual and analytical skills including time management, planning, evaluation,
problem solving, multi-tasking and an ability to operate autonomously to exercise initiative, to
work under pressure and within strict deadlines
High level of competency in the use of computer systems and software including all Microsoft
Office products, human resource recruitment applications, web based communication and
filing systems, company specific finance systems and online banking software
A team player with an ability to promote a cohesive and positive work environment
Qualifications
Diploma of Management
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Health & Safety Rep – Level 1
Senior First Aid
Referees
Dr Kevin Buckett
Director, Public Health
Department for Health and Ageing
SA Health
Mobile: 0401 125 949
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Experience in Detail
EA TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER April 2016 - Present
Health Reimagined, CAIRNS
Key responsibilities:
Personal assistance to CEO and Board in all areas of administrative support
Diary management, travel, accommodation
Extensive meeting preparation and minute taking at monthly Board Meeting
EA/EXECUTIVE SUPPORT – TEMPORARY ROLES January 2015- Feb 2016
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council, NQ Primary Healthcare Network, CAIRNS
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Key responsibilities:
Personal assistance to CEO, COO and Mayor in all areas of administrative support
Diary management, travel, accommodation and car hire
Meeting preparation and minute taking
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER November 2014-December 2014
Aurukun Aboriginal Shire Council, AURUKUN
Key responsibilities:
Ensure that all office based services were delivered effectively and efficiently at all times with
high level customer service to both internal and external customers;
Management of Community Bank and Post Office;
Undertake daily cash reimbursement reconciliation from Eftpos/Bank etc to Treasury cheques;
Daily Bank and Post Office balancing;
Weekly balance of Treasury;
Weekly Skytrans Agency balance;
Undertake Probationary and Performance Reviews of administration personnel.
Maintaining a cleaning schedule along with key registry for ASC staff housing.
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Experience in Detail (Cont’d)
AO5 OFFICE MANAGER, PUBLIC HEALTH December 2008-July 2014
Department of Health, ADELAIDE
Key responsibilities:
Ensure the effective, efficient and smooth operation of the Public Health Services Branch
Management of branch budgets and financial accounting, business planning
Management of the local accounts payable and purchasing/supply functions
Management of internal/external communications and human resource functions including
recruitment processes and induction of new staff
Managing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating projects/research of some complexity
Facilitating a culture of performance, professionalism, continuous improvement and the
acquisition of skills, knowledge and capabilities within the team to achieve delivery of team
accountability as well as providing leadership, mentoring, guidance and support to
administrative staff within the unit
Undertake Probationary and Performance Reviews of administration personnel.
Temporary Contracts – ADELAIDE/MACKAY/TOWNSVILLE August 2001-December 2008
Dept Trade & Economics Executive Assistant to Director
Dept for Health Personal Assistant to Director, Public Health
Dept for Health Project Officer – Health in All Policies
Dept Education & Children’s Services Executive Assistant to Director
Dept Water, Land & Biodiversity Reception/Administration Officer
City of Holdfast Bay Personal Assistant to General Manager
Flinders Mental Health Reception/Administration Officer
Resthaven Aged Care Reception/Administration Officer
World Vision PA to Marketing/Fundraising Manager
Adelaide City Council Marketing Officer
OFFICE MANAGER July 1999-September 2000
Direct Solutions IT Support, GIBRALTAR
Key responsibilities:
Management of office administration and secretarial duties
Management of Payroll, Banking and Petty Cash
Management of accounts receivable and payable functions
Coordination of Recruitment Program
Overseas Travel and Hotel Arrangements
Coordination of Human Resource
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Experience in Detail (Cont’d)
DIRECTORS' PERSONAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER November 1996-June 1999
Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar), GIBRALTAR
Key responsibilities:
Shorthand dictation and secretarial duties for Group Chief Executive
Management of Overseas Travel and Hotel Arrangements
Management of Holiday and Sickness Records
Management of office administration and secretarial duties
ADMINISTRATOR September 1995-September 1996
Synapse Computer Services, UK
Key responsibilities:
Secretarial duties to the Consultancy Director and Financial Director
Diary management - arranging internal and external meetings
Co-ordination of a heavy recruitment process for the two divisions – sales and engineering
Extensive overseas travel and hotel arrangements
Co-ordination of holiday and sickness records, sales forecasts and bid form process
OFFICE MANAGER August 1993-June 1995
BSP Comercial Lda, PORTUGAL
Key responsibilities:
Management of office administration
Management and control of bank accounts, petty cash, bookkeeping and monthly accounts
Research and writing of informative health leaflets and booklets for Company products
Design of advertisements and leaflets
COMPANIES SECRETARY September 1991-June 1993
Isola & Isola/T&T Management, GIBRALTAR
Key responsibilities:
Preparation of all paperwork in connection with newly formed and existing Gibraltar
companies including, Powers of Attorney, Share Transfers, Share Certificates, Trust Deeds,
Company Registration Systemsoftware
Tascis Computer System
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Experience in Detail (Cont’d)
BUSINESS CO-ORDINATOR January 1991-July 1991
J F Consultants Ltd, ENGLAND
JF Consultants provided training courses and events on behalf of commercial and industrial clients.
Organisation of courses, including the typing of lengthy lecture notes and presentation
material
Liaising with lecturers
Healthlink International – a joint UK/USA recruitment agency for Physiotherapists wanting to work
and live in the USA.
Organisation of interviews, adverts and events
Co-ordination of US visa and licensure documentation
Liaison with link in America
JF Trading – Russian Venture where I carried out various aspects of general office administration and
organisation as well as speaking with personnel in Russia to help set up the joint venture.