Experience

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  The Salvation Army Employment Plus

  • Australia
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Employment Consultant

    • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Employment Consultant

    • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

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  NORTEC

  • Australia
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Transition Team Member

    • Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

    Supporting Employers and Customers in providing ongoing contact with regards to their current needs such as Post Placement Support and Wage Incentive payments.

  • Site Manager

    • Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

    Delivering the jobactive Program to Pimpama. [Previously Upper Coomera + Ormeau]Providing links to industry and community. Linking our services to achieve sustainable employment outcomes for our candidates.

  • Site Manager

    • May 2018 - Sep 2019

    Delivering the jobactive program in Nerang. A dynamic NORTEC site providing Nortec Training EPaT, SEE Skills for Education & Employment, NEIS New Enterprise & Incentive Scheme a venue. A great team of staff working to support and empower our clients into the workforce.

  • Site Manager

    • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

    I am the newly appointed Site Manager delivering the jobactive program in Tweed Heads South. My extensive experience in recruitment and training allows me to assist jobseekers with an holistic approach. Our combined narrative: Listening to UnderstandSeeking Real SolutionsCommitted to Providing Employment Opportunities!About Nortec:At NORTEC Staffing Solutions, we believe in creating opportunities and inspiring futures, through sustainable employment and sufficient skills and training.Personal Vision Statement:Job Matching expertise :: Achieving outcomes :: The best is yet to come

  • Work Advisor

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

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  HELP Enterprises

  • 520 Curtin Ave East Eagle Farm

  • Student Engagement Officer :: North & South Brisbane, Bayside & Gold Coast

    • Jan 2016 - May 2016
    • 520 Curtin Ave East Eagle Farm

    My role as Student Engagement Officer (SEO) for the Northern Brisbane region [Inner & Outer Somerset] has now changed to the Gold Coast and South East Brisbane region. I will continue to foster current relationships and build new Training and Employment partnerships. My priority is to continue to promote confidence in our training and our ability to work within diverse parameters of abilities. As SEO I work with a comprehensive Training Team where we work together to create a welcoming and vibrant culture. HELP Training delivers::• Skilling Queenslanders for Work• Certificate III Guarantee• User Choice• Fee for service• Higher Level Skills (HLS)• VETiS (Vocational Education & Training in Schools)Please do not hesitate to contact me for an enriching HELP Enterprises Tour.

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  Sarina Russo Job Access

  • Gold Coast Queensland

  • Work for the Dole Manager :: Gold Coast

    • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Gold Coast Queensland

    My position as Work for the Dole Manager :: Gold Coast region includes 7 site offices and a high level of communication and organisational skills. The creation of places in the region is facilitated by relationship building and mutual passion for the betterment of our local communities utilising the Work for the Dole Program. Work for the Dole helps job seekers:• develop the skills that employers want• demonstrate they are ready to start work• provides opportunity to meet new people and make contacts who can be a referee• engage and get involved in their local communityThe new Job Active contract and the Work for the Dole Program delivery offers a diverse range of activities and support to improve the outcomes of individuals in a positive way. Community and local organisations can participate in this process and enrich their outcomes with a skilled volunteer workforce.I am extremely proud and pleased to be involved in a program that results in some of the most unmotivated and negative job seekers turned around to positive, effective and goal oriented community members by their experience.

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  Sarina Russo Apprenticeships

  • QLD

  • Key Priority Groups Coordinator

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
    • QLD

    My position as Key Priority Groups Coordinator involves high level customer focus with strong relationship building skills. I am a keen networker and enjoy fostering relationships to ensure accurate, timely information and support regarding Apprenticeships and Traineeships is available for all stakeholders.Priority Responsibilities:• Increase and maintain opportunities for representation of people with disabilities, Indigenous people, mature age and school based apprenticeships and traineeships• Develop, foster and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders including Industry, Business, Training, Community, Networks, Agencies, Schools and Government Departments• Deliver recruitment services and maintain records and report in an accurate and timely manner including delivery of inductions and training contract completion and lodgement.2015 sees delivery of our contract undergo some changes to the new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network 1 July 2015 -- this will allow us greater consistency in delivery to our stakeholders.My personal motto for 2015 is 'The Best is Yet to Come` ~ Please do not hesitate to contact me ...

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  Mission Australia

  • Australia
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Employment Advisor

    • Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

    Providing jobseekers with one-on-one support to help them find and keep a job, depending on their individual circumstances and needs.

  • Acting Site Manager (Secondment)

    • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

    Site Manager secondment ~ continue site services and supervision of staff (7)

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  Mission Australia

  • Mt Gravatt Qld

  • Skills Development Advisor

    • Jul 2009 - Aug 2012
    • Mt Gravatt Qld

    Develop, deliver and maintain internal non vocational training for jobseekers to achieve outcomesIncluded Job Coaching, Job Search Training and Employment Pathways (Life Skills) TrainingMaintain Stream1 service delivery for large Job Services Australia (JSA) siteUtilise EA3000 and CRM database and provide quality case management meeting JSA, Mission Australia and DEEWR guidelines, policy and procedure concurrently meeting and exceeding KPI's, targets, milestones and continued business

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  All Trades Queensland

  • School Liaison Officer, Inductions Officer and Receptionist

    • Sep 2008 - May 2009

    Foster and maintain industry/school relationships with 74 secondary schools, recruiting school based apprentice and trainee applicants Provide information and represent All Trades Queensland in school presentations, career exhibitions, Local Community Partnership forums, subject selection and industry/school projects Utilise Aurion database to create accurate induction packs that include Contracts and Government paperwork Deliver new apprentice, trainee, supplementary labour and change of trade inductions Convey company information via presentation utilizing data projector and visual training materials Provided administration support where and when required

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  Career Keys

  • Trainer, SQW & GSFW Coordinator, Youth Worker

    • 2001 - 2009

    -Maintain and develop customer service and marketing for a broad range of Career Keys services, programs and courses-Develop, deliver and coordinate training to broad spectrum of individuals from all age groups, all socio-economic environments including culturally and linguistically diverse and disability backgrounds with experience in Work Placement Program, Skilling Queenslanders for Work and Get Set for Work Programs -Research and develop training materials for accredited training Certificate I—II—III Business Administration including a variety of professional development and non accredited training such as Career Planning and Computer training-Apply and understand AQTF guidelines, funding guidelines and compliance issues including writing for tender-Undertake administration tasks as required with excellent computer literacy-Ability to maintain, monitor and support IT for Career Keys organisation including student labs and site offices including knowledge of networking and computer auditing frameworks-Website development and administration-Recruitment Officer—Job Placement Organisation (Australian Job Search—DEEWR)Youth Pathways and Jobs Pathway Officer, Job Placement Officer (Job Matching/Career Advisor)-Employee of the Year Award 2007

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  Cross Culture Club

  • Personal Assistant/Procurement Officer

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

    Facilitator; Life skills; Organised guest speakers; Treasury; Secretary;

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  Gumnuts Playgroup

  • Coordinator/Facilitator Coordinator/Facilitator

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

    Provide, maintain and encourage a supportive environment for parents and children pre-school ageManage and provide administration for all aspects of a volunteer group

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  Artmart Australia

  • Nunawading, Victoria, Australia

  • Personal Assistant / Receptionist

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987
    • Nunawading, Victoria, Australia

    Personal Assistant to ManagerAll administration duties including database development and maintenance; invoicing; debtors and creditorsReception duties and Customer service including register operation

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  Stellar international

  • Receptionist/Accounts Receptionist/Accounts Clerk

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

    Position: Overpayments/Archives Overpayments/Archives

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  ANZ Bank

  • Forest Hill & Box Hill Region

  • Central Teller/Relief

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1983
    • Forest Hill & Box Hill Region

    Business BankingLedgersRelief staff for Metro Melbourne region