HR can be the most complex element of running a small business. Understanding the rules of the game and implementing them safely in your own way is what makes your business yours. Your service component flows efficiently while the “back end” protects and enables you to develop an awesome and successful enterprise. Becoming HR is a full-service HR consulting firm. With a focus on empowering people through education, best practice and compliance, we can assist you with managing the start to end of the employment life cycle. It is your what, why and how of employment management. Being aligned with, and knowledgeable about the sub elements that underpin both compliance and people management in the workplace is critical for success. One example is the need to feel and be safe. It is now critical with the emergence of psychological safety as a factor as a potential legal potential threat. Just one area where “becoming” an aware and competent employer matters a great deal. Becoming HR can facilitate and support you to achieve your people goals. It can include contract management, recruitment, onboarding, the range of performance processes, employee training and development, navigation of employment challenges, and a full range of performance processes. problems or sometimes ending the employer / employee relationship. Your HR challenges are our opportunity to objectively listen, provide input, craft solutions and support your people position. We partner with you to transform your people strategy into an actionable plan for success.

Now Actually is an outsourced Human Resources company supporting businesses to manage the complex and ever changing employment framework in Australia. Working across all industries, we provide practical, easy to understand information that allows our clients to focus on their business knowing that the people component is taken care off. We work with clients to support their HR needs; this involves the employment lifecycle from hire to fire and everything in between. It involves reviewing the people structure, business processes and legislative compliance with a focus on strategic advice. Now Actually understands that no two businesses are the same which is why we tailor the support to the business needs. Flexibility is a must, adaptability is key. Whether the business is just starting out or is established, the broad experience that Now Actually can offer means that clients get creative solutions tailored to them.As an agile and adaptive business, we do not have a one solution fits all approach. Our support, advice and strategies are implemented with our clients input and are tailored to their requirements at that particular time. We aim to understand the long term vision of the business and what that means from a people perspective. Engaging in outsourced HR support will provide Management with confidence and assurance that compliance and best practice is delivered. We provide independent support that is needed in today’s modern workplace. We are professionals with practical advice. What works in one business, may not work in another business. We acknowledge this and we adjust our approach accordingly. People are fickle in nature, and as such we are adaptable to the not only the business but the people within it. Flexibility is our greatest asset. We like to work collaboratively and inclusively but most of all we want to work with people that want to work with us. We are lifelong learners who seek to grow not only as individuals but as a team.

The HR Dept provides practical, easy to understand advice and support for a broad range of end to end human resources operational and strategic business level matters. Our approach is to first understand your business to allow us to provide a first class service. Only through this understanding, by knowing the ins and outs of the business, will we provide the professional human resources support and advice required to help your business achieve great people success. Business is challenging and we understands they face many demanding priorities. That’s why we wants to help, taking the load off your shoulders when it comes to your people. People are a major contributor to success. The HR Dept will ensure you have the correct support to allow your business to grow and succeed.By working with the HR Dept we will bring our passion for business success and the attention to detail required to achieve it. Human resources is a critical function for business owners and it is important that you receive a dedicated, personalised approach with a trusted advisor.

Warrnambool Football Club is a licensed venue that has full TAB facilities, Gaming Room, Cramer’s Restaurant, function rooms and a members bar. Located within Albert Park it is the home ground to the Warrnambool Blues. The Club has over 2000 members and is one of Victoria’s oldest football teams.I have worked in every aspect of the venue. From providing bar service, to machine services in the gaming room, to working within the restaurant serving food and drinks, to distributing cash from the ATM’s. I have also worked at a variety of functions that have been held there, including weddings, funerals, 21st, football balls, sponsorship days and presentation evenings. I was also the A2 netball team manger and managed the canteen throughout football season. Having had experiences in the different sectors, I have gained exposure to the operating aspects that are required for an organisation of this capacity. I have been involved in bank reconciliations, inventory control, and membership marketing. As a result of my employment I have gained a Responsible Serving of Alcohol and Responsible Serving of Gaming Certificate.

Assisting with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting standards;Applying knowledge of client/firm/industry trends and current issues;Preparing clear and concise work papers as evidence of work performed;Checking financial statements and management accounts and identifying accounting issues;Applying basic tax compliance procedures;Assist with tax planning for clients;Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts;Completes requisite regulatory forms; andAssist clients with their accounting needs

The Shipwreck Coast Swim Series is a three part open water swimming race held in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Port Campbell. The fundraising event sees proceeds donated towards the Surf Life Saving Clubs in each of these towns. As a Steering Committee member I worked with other volunteers to organise the races. I was responsible for designing and distributing the entry posters, writing sponsorship applications to businesses asking for donations, ordering of the event t-shirt, event photographs and collection of spot prizes.

BIG4 Port Fairy is a family holiday park located in South West Victoria. With an onsite pool, Mini Golf course, playground, tennis courts, indoor entertainment room and BBQ areas it’s the perfect place for a family getaway. Targeted at families, elderly and International travellers there are a variety of accommodation types to suit most individuals. As I completed my degree I worked at the park during the summer and Easter holidays and through the March long weekend. My role encompassed a variety of roles that focused around customer service. I was required to quote prices to perceptive guests, manipulate the booking system to accommodate the guest’s requirements, take booking deposits and send follow up emails. I was required to check guests in on arrival and provide an overview of the town and surrounding tourist attractions. An onsite shop kept us busy when the guests had checked in, as did departure procedures when they left. Feedback is a critical component for continuous improvement and I was able to follow up on guest’s opinions through both our internal system, Facebook and Trip Advisor. During 2012, BIG4 Head Office ran a competition in conjunction with Sony Entertainment to promote the Smurf Movie. Each park had to conduct an activity within their park that was Smurf themed and submit some form of media to show what we had done.I developed an Amazing Race type activity around the park, where 5 teams competed in a race to the finish line. I used still and moving images to create an iMovie for our submission and was fortunate enough to win first prize. This movie was broadcast at the National BIG4 Conference. Other roles here included assisting in Kids Club,liaising with local tourism operators, giving advice on restaurants, helping out in Mini Golf and developing content for Facebook & the webpage. The software I was exposed to during this position included Park Management Software (PAM), Facebook, Instagram, iMovie and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Regional Performance and Planning facilitates/broker relationships between service providers and schools to improve the access by students to support systems. Additionally this sector provides oversight and mentoring to Principals, teachers and parents within the specific region. It is responsible for ensuring Principal performance and that the school are achieving the required milestones. They also offer methods for improvement strategies and enhancement of curriculum. The Barwon South West Region is made up of 44 schools. Within this role I have provided administration support to Mary Pendergast, the senior member of this team. This has involved tasks such as collating and disseminating data, organising interview times, email correspondence, dictation of reports, database management and assembly of literature for distribution. During this role I was exposed to the Microsoft Suite of programs, EduPAY, Recruitment Online and the EduGATE Portal. These specific tools that relate to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development function within the cloud. A heavy emphasis was placed upon a paper free environment.

Jayson Lamb's Splash Factory is a large Swim School that caters for the cross section of the community, from babies to older adults. The Swim School has a multitude of programs that fit individuals ability and age. I worked within both the administration and teaching components of the Splash Factory. Within my administration role I was responsible for distributing the accounts, adjusting and receipting the payments. Selling swimming accessories and confectionary after lessons, organising catch up lessons and telephone and email correspondence. Within my role as a Swimming Instructor I taught Learn to Swim, Recreational Squad and Adult Squad. These programs had different focuses and expectations within each area and I had to be equipped in a varied skill set to ensure that the participants where getting the best possible outcomes. From this role I obtained exposure to SLICE,Swim Manager, Microsoft Excel and Super Swim Accounts. I also undertook the AUSTSWIM course and level one first aid.

Warrnambool College is a 1000+ student Government Secondary School in South West Victoria. It prides itself on being an innovative safe and sustainable school that promotes confidence, responsibility and a love of learning. I started as the Administration trainee with responsibilities focused around customer service. I was responsible for answering and redirecting telephone calls, ingoing and outgoing mail, student absent data, student enquiries, payments and parent concerns, daily publications and other administration duties. In this role I was exposed to accounts receivable and general commercial transactions that took place. I designed, manufactured and edited the school magazine “Offshore” which is distributed to all school families. I initiated a number of staff morale activities that encouraged participation and contribution. In my role as Principals’ Assistant I was responsible for managing and negotiating the workload of the 2 Assistant Principals and the Principal. This involved calendar management, scheduling and teamwork skills to ensure a smooth, fair and consistent workload. Each Principal had a different operating portfolio and I had to ensure that they were able to keep up with the demand of tasks whilst being able to deal with the unexpected circumstances. Media Relations and Public Relations were paramount within this role, gaining wider community exposure was core to creating health community relationships. Success academically, within sport or extra curricular activities was highlighted, as was information regarding school reunions.I was responsible for organising, implementing and managing events such as: Open Day, College Leadership Induction, Debutante Balls, School Formals, Environmental Conferences, Graduation Dinners and Final Assemblies. During my time at Warrnambool College I was exposed to the Microsoft Suite of programs, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, CASES21 School Administration Package, COMPASS, Paper Cut and BookIT.