Team Member Ready for Placement

Jonel is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong passion for administrative processes, particularly within real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting degree and has completed one year in Accountancy. His ability to analyse data, manage records, and ensure compliance makes him an excellent fit for real estate administration. Outside of work, he enjoys Netflix, video games, and solving jigsaw puzzles, hobbies that reflect his analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities—essential skills in real estate operations.

Onboarding Training and Assessment

At Affordable Staff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks while also developing a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances. This dual focus ensures 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 administrative competencies, ensuring that trainees are versatile and capable of handling a wide range of administrative tasks.

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

Jonel is equipped with specialised knowledge and skills tailored to the Australian real estate industry. His training began with an introduction to the fundamentals of real estate in Australia, including viewing instructional videos and reading articles to develop an in-depth understanding of the market’s nuances.

Practical exercises were a key part of Jonel’s training, including processing property management tasks such as invoices, lease agreements, and routine inspections. These exercises familiarised him with common real estate procedures and refined his data entry and organisational skills, both of which are crucial for maintaining accurate records, managing property transactions, and supporting property managers efficiently.

This comprehensive approach ensures our VAs are highly skilled in both general administrative support and specialised accounting functions, making them invaluable assets to their clients. These are the tasks that he has completed so far:

• Processing Routine Inspection in WA
• Processing Water Invoices
• Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
• Filling out a Lease Agreement Form
• Lease Renewal and Navigating Property Me
• Processing Maintenance Request and Request for Approval Forms
• Introduction to RPData CoreLogic
• Conducting Comparative Market Analysis
• Scheduling and Managing Routine Inspections
• Database Audit

Affordable Staff Tools Training

Tools training is an integral part of the General Admin training program, ensuring that all team members gain proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations. Jonel was introduced to LastPass for secure password management, Outlook for professional email communication and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual collaboration, OneDrive for cloud-based file management, and Trello for project and task management.

Each session combined theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing Jonel to apply his learnings immediately. He is 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 efficiently.

Additionally, time permitting, Jonel and all team members received an overview of property management tools, including 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 Jonel is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity in real estate administrative processes.

Additional Tools Proficiency

Jonel has demonstrated strong proficiency in various tools that enhance his administrative capabilities. His technical adaptability ensures he can effectively work with different systems within the real estate industry. His proficiency includes:

• Practical Application – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva
• Limited Experience – Microsoft Outlook, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive
• Basic Knowledge – Adobe Photoshop

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Jonel’s previous experience has equipped him with strong administrative, organisational, and data management skills, which are essential in real estate operations. His background in handling documents, records, and process-driven tasks has strengthened his ability to manage lease agreements, property reports, and compliance-related paperwork with accuracy and efficiency.

During his internship at an accounting firm, Jonel developed data entry and document processing skills, which are highly applicable to updating tenancy records, processing lease renewals, and managing routine inspection reports. His experience in verifying and organising client records translates well into maintaining property files, tracking rental agreements, and ensuring accurate record-keeping for property managers.

His ability to follow structured processes, work within compliance guidelines, and manage time-sensitive tasks makes him well-suited for scheduling inspections, coordinating maintenance requests, and assisting with rental applications. His keen attention to detail ensures that property-related documents are accurately processed and filed.

With his systematic approach to administrative tasks, strong organisational skills, and ability to adapt to real estate management systems, Jonel is well-prepared to assist in streamlining property management workflows, maintaining tenancy databases, and supporting property managers in daily operations.

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

Jonel is a steady and detail-oriented worker who shows continuous progress in his tasks. He adapts quickly to existing systems and workflows, demonstrating an ability to learn new processes efficiently. His autonomy and initiative allow him to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision, while his strong organisational skills ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Although he tends to put pressure on himself when errors occur, this self-awareness drives his commitment to improvement and accuracy, making him a reliable and diligent worker.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

Jonel is an attentive, proactive, and cooperative individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. His keen analytical mind allows him to grasp complex administrative concepts quickly, while his systematic approach ensures efficiency in executing tasks. He brings a positive and solution-focused attitude, readily accepting responsibilities and demonstrating a genuine interest in real estate administration. His pleasant demeanor, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with others make him an excellent team player in the real estate sector.

Suitability

Jonel is highly suitable for general real estate, property management, and administrative roles, as well as basic social media tasks. His strong organisational skills, proficiency in industry-relevant software, and structured approach to administrative tasks make him well-equipped for roles that demand accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability within the real estate sector.

Why Jonel is Suitable for the Role

Jonel’s strong academic background in management accounting, combined with his practical internship experience and proficiency in essential real estate software, makes him an excellent candidate for a real estate administrative support role. His ability to manage lease records, process invoices, assist with trust accounting, and handle compliance documentation aligns perfectly with the demands of real estate administration. His adaptability, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills ensure that he can effectively support property managers and real estate agencies in streamlining their administrative tasks. His enthusiasm for learning, commitment to accuracy, and cooperative nature position him as a valuable asset to any real estate team.