Claire Thomson
HR Manager

Financial

• Provision of a comprehensive accounting and financial management service to the organisation, including preparation of budgets, audited financial statements and debtor and creditor services
• Provision of an internal payroll service for the benefit of all Congress staff
• Administration of the staff fringe benefit scheme
• Preparation, management and control of funding applications to external agencies
• Preparation and control of various agreements / contracts / memoranda of understanding

Human Resources

• Provision of comprehensive recruitment and staff selection service
• Provision of a training and development function
• Administering the workers’ compensation scheme
• Developing and administering HR policy
• Administering discipline / complaints / mediation / dismissals / dispute resolution
• Developing and negotiating Congress’ EBA and management of all IR issues
• Development of OH&S policy / procedure and convening OH&S committee

Assets

• Management of all Congress buildings and property, including Repair & Maintenance and Capital Works projects
• Management of office accommodation requirements and minor new works
• Cleaning and sanitation contracts
• Security contracts
• OH&S issues affecting property / buildings
• Management of vehicle fleet
• Responsible for disaster evacuation plan
• Act as Chief Warden in event of security breach / disaster

Information Technology

• Provision of comprehensive IT services to Congress
• Provision of IT “Help Desk” for Congress staff
• Responsible for development and control of Congress’ website
• Purchase hardware and software needs of Congress
• Development of an annual IT strategic operations plan for future needs
• Development of IT upgrades
• Maintain Communicare medical records system

Records Management

• Provision and maintenance of a comprehensive records management system
• Development of a file storage, retrieval, disposal and archives system
• Development of appropriate records policies and procedures
• Establishment of appropriate training for records handling staff
• Compliance with statutory records management practices and IT licencing

Corporate Communications

• Provision of a centralised public relations and media focus
• Preparation of Annual Report
• Development of Corporate image and communications policy
• Planning and implementation of significant “showcase” events e.g. NAIDOC; Expo;

General Administration

• Administration of all corporate insurance needs
• Administering of AGM of Congress
• Development of sound Corporate Governance protocols within Cabinet
• Preparation of statutory returns to ensure compliance with various agencies e.g.
• Complaints Commission return,
• Corporate Affairs commission re Cabinet
• Service Activity reports
• Insurance reports
• Business Planning submissions
• Strategic management planning
• Control of Complaints Procedure for clients / patients accessing our services
• Chairing of Communicare Working Group
• Maintain various registers for contracts, MOU’s and agreements
• Control and administer all legal representations on Congress’ behalf
• Act as Public Officer under Corporations Act
• Act as Privacy Officer under Commonwealth privacy legislation
• Development and control of Corporate Policy and Procedures

CONTACT INFORMATION
Location - WestPoint Complex, Railway Terrace
Telephone - 08 8958 3641
Fax - 08 8953 0350
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