Team Member Ready for Placement

Elaine is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Social Science who brings both academic excellence and vibrant creativity to her work. She’s interested in singing, dancing, theatre, and writing poetry. She thrives in performance-based and community-oriented environments and has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to service, leadership, and communication throughout her academic and professional journey.

Onboarding Training and Assessment
At Affordable Staff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks but also have a deep appreciation and comprehension 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.

Affordable Staff understands that residential tenancy agreements vary by state. Our basic training covers general principles across different locations in Australia, and we emphasise the importance of client-specific training to address unique requirements.

She 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 like invoices, lease agreements, and routine inspections, are central to the curriculum.

These exercises familiarise her with common real estate procedures and hone their data entry and organisational skills, which are crucial for maintaining accurate records and managing properties efficiently.

Affordable Staff Tools Training
Tools training is an integral part of the General Admin training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations. Our team members were introduced to 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 combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing her to apply the learnings immediately. She is knowledgeable on how to securely manage passwords, organise and categorise emails, capture and share visual content, track work time and productivity, conduct and manage virtual meetings, handle cloud storage, and manage projects effectively.

Additionally, time permitting, Elaine and all team members receive an overview of property management tools like Property Tree, Property Me, Console, DocHub, FileSmart, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, Console Gateway, 1Form, Inspection Manager, REST Professional, Palace, Maintenance Manager, Realworks, and CoreLogic.

This comprehensive approach ensures she is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity.

Additional Tools Proficiency
Prior to our onboarding training, she has been identified as proficient with the following tools and software:

• Expert: Word
• Advanced: PowerPoint, OneDrive, Canva
• Practical Application: Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Teams, Trello, Hubstaff

Additional Skills and Notable Experience
She has extensive experience in education, administration, and research. She served as a university faculty member for nearly two years, where she advised the program department and school publication, helped establish a student organisation, and contributed to the revision of its constitution. Her responsibilities included teaching, organising seminars, preparing reports, and guiding student-led activities. As an intern at the sugar industry foundation, she conducted personal protective equipment-related research, created survey tools, interviewed respondents, and compiled data reports, utilising MS Office tools and Canva to support her outputs and strengthen her analytical abilities. In addition, she worked as a student leader and volunteer for four years, an instructor and adviser at a local school for 1 year and 9 months, a freelance planner and host for a family wedding business since 2019, and a literary writer and trainer at a music studio since 2024.

Key strengths and tasks include:

• Communicating effectively through verbal and written means by expressing ideas in presentations, reports, and discussions
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently while handling responsibilities and meeting deadlines
• Planning creatively and developing content by designing materials for events, classes, and publications
• Organising and reporting accurately by maintaining documentation and producing precise reports
• Leading in academic and extracurricular settings by mentoring peers, leading projects, and coordinating organisations

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency
She is a diligent and conscientious worker who adapts quickly to new systems and workflows. She follows instructions with ease, communicates articulately both in speech and writing, and maintains a highly organised work style. She works well independently and needs minimal supervision, making her a dependable team member who quickly absorbs and applies new knowledge.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics
She brings warmth, charm, and enthusiasm to any team she joins. She is friendly, helpful, and inspires others with her spirited nature. Her thoughtfulness and efficiency stand out in collaborative settings, and her meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality work. She enjoys taking initiative, carries a conscientious work ethic, and consistently demonstrates a strong willingness to take responsibility.

Suitability
Elaine is greatly suitable for any general real estate, property management, or general administrative position, as well as voice roles.

Why Elaine is Suitable for the Role
Her background in education, research, and leadership, combined with her administrative strengths and communication skills, makes her an excellent fit for roles in the real estate space. Her ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to new systems, and deliver quality work with minimal supervision demonstrates the kind of reliability and initiative needed in a remote admin role. With her creative talents and technical skills, she is well-positioned to bring both competence and energy to any real estate or general admin team.