Team Member Ready for Placement

Erica, a graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and certifications in International Studies and Public Management, is a professional who finds joy in watching Netflix and maintaining a clean and organised living space. Erica’s dedication to her personal interests reflects her meticulous and diligent nature, which she brings to her professional life.

Onboarding Training and Assessment

At AffordableStaff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks and a deep appreciation of Australian business practices and cultural nuances, ensuring they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively. While this training starts with real estate, the skills acquired provide a comprehensive overview of general admin competencies, ensuring that trainees are versatile and capable of supporting a wide range of administrative tasks.

Erica is equipped with specialised knowledge and skills tailored to the Australian real estate industry. Her training began with an introduction to the fundamentals of real estate in Australia, including viewing videos and reading articles to understand the market’s nuances. Practical exercises like processing property management tasks such as invoices, lease agreements, and routine inspections are central to the curriculum. These exercises familiarised Erica with common real estate procedures and honed her data entry and organisational skills, which are crucial for maintaining accurate records and managing properties efficiently.

AffordableStaff Tools Training

Tools Training is a critical component of the General Admin training program at AffordableStaff. Erica gained proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations, including LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

Each session combined theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing Erica to apply her learnings immediately. She is now knowledgeable in securely managing passwords, organising and categorising emails, capturing and sharing visual content, tracking work time and productivity, conducting and managing virtual meetings, handling cloud storage, and managing projects effectively. This comprehensive approach ensures Erica is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity.

Additional Tools Proficiency

Before joining Affordable Staff, Erica was already proficient with the following tools:

• Practical Application: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Canva
• Limited Experience: Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Forms
• Basic Knowledge: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Teams, WordPress

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Erica’s work history includes various roles that have shaped her into a well-rounded professional. She worked as an office staff member at a museum for a month, an intern at a law office for a month, part of the production staff of a theater company for two years, an executive secretary of a school organisation for a year, and a production and stage manager in an institutional theatre organisation of a university for six years. These experiences have enriched her communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

She joined Affordable Staff last July 2024, contributing to the real estate and property management space. Her tasks include:

• Document Handling and Processing
  • Searching or creating new matter and inputting necessary data.
  • Searching and ordering relevant documents to prepare marketing contracts.
  • Amending contracts through Adobe Pro.
  • Inputting information from documents ordered into the contract template.
  • Uploading and merging documents in Briefly app to to create marketing contracts.
• Rate and Water Orders
  • Ordering rates and water using Actionstep via Infotrack.
• PEXA and Conveyancing Agreements
  • Opening new matter or accepting invitations and inviting parties.
  • Sending settlement notifications.
  • Adding adjustments and payments.
  • Obtaining lease conveyancing agreements from Access Canberra to complete documents for contract.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

Erica is a diligent and conscientious worker with a high comprehensive capacity and excellent analytical power. Her logical, critical, and keen mind allows her to adapt quickly to existing systems and workflows. She is articulate, with good verbal and written communication skills, and highly autonomous, requiring minimal supervision. Although she sometimes undermines her potential, Erica’s performance consistently demonstrates her capabilities.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

Erica is a calm, warm, and gentle individual who is also friendly and pleasant to work with. Her steady energy and reliable nature make her a trustworthy team member. Erica’s brilliance and sharp mental capacity allow her to tackle tasks with meticulous attention to detail. She is orderly and capable, showing great initiative and interest in her work. Her ability to cooperate with others and her readiness to accept responsibility make her a valuable addition to any team.

Suitability

Erica is greatly suitable for any general administrative position.

Why Erica is Suitable for the Role

Erica stands out as an exceptional candidate due to her comprehensive training, proficiency with essential tools, and varied work experience. Her meticulous nature, combined with her ability to adapt quickly and work autonomously, ensures she can efficiently handle administrative tasks. Erica’s calm and pleasant demeanor, coupled with her reliability and sharp mental capacity, makes her a perfect fit for roles requiring precision and cooperation. Her suitability for general administrative positions is underscored by her consistent performance and readiness to contribute effectively to any team.