PRESIDENT
Sue McComasky
Sue has been involved in the secretarial/administration field for many years and has enjoyed a variety of jobs.
With over 25 years working for accountancy firms, including six years at PKF as the Personal Assistant to the Managing Partner and Chairman of Partners, Sue took a change in direction and spent 2 years as Personal Assistant to the Managing Director and General Manager of WA Freight Group, a highly successful transport/courier business situated in Forrestfield, where she not only learnt the intricacies of the transport industry but helped in the running of the daily operations of a successful charter boat business co-owned by the Managing Director.
Sue's current position as Personal Assistant to the CEO of GHD, an international professional services company ranked in the world's top 30 engineering and architecture companies , sees her dealing with people from all over Australia and the world on a daily basis and has added a new dimension to her working life.
Sue has a certificate in business studies, and along with other COM members is passionate about continued professional development and believes AIOP is a must join organisation for any like minded office professional.
PROGRAMME CONVENOR
Lara Harley
EDUCATION OFFICER
Lorrai
ne Jones
Lorraine has been a lecturer at Challenger TAFE in the IT and Business Skills Centre for the past 20 years. Her areas of expertise include software applications and off ice administration. She works with face-to-face groups, flexible delivery and online students. Prior to taking on a teaching role, Lorraine worked in the finance sector and sports administration.
Lorraine holds an Associate Diploma of Business (Office and Secretarial Studies), a Bachelor of Arts (Education TAFE) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She is well placed to assist members with their education and/or training queries.
As our Education Convenor, Lorraine represents the Institute on the Board of Management of the Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council and is on the preliminary judging panel for the State Training Awards.
OFFICE PROFESSIONALS' DAY BREAKFAST CONVENOR
Leah Duffield
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Danielle McComasky
Danielle is new to the office professional's world, having graduated from university with degree in journalism in 2008. She currently works as a clerk at Competitive Foods Australia Limited, looking after the MIS for KFC. Presently she is completing a certificate in Business Administration in the hope of progressing towards a Masters degree.
Danielle joined the AIOP WA Division committee with an aim to spread awareness of the organisation to younger office professionals and to provide a pathway for others to improve their professional development through opportunities in the newsletter.
In her spare time Danielle likes to keep fit by attending pole dancing lessons and enjoys the company of her boyfriend, family and friends.
WEBSITE GURU
Lydia Monka
Lydia has worked with The ORS Group since 2008, gaining experience in administration, training and human resources. She has a passion for vocational training and has delivered accredited business certificates since completing a Cert IV Training & Assessment in 2010.
Lydia’s future goals include completing postgraduate studies in Human Resources Management in 2012, and to enjoy a long term career in Learning & Development.
Lydia sees AIOP as a platform for sharing of ideas and information and encouraging progress within industry. As the Committee ‘Website Guru’ she is looking forward to the new and improved AIOP website and in the near future, establishing an online discussion board where members can meet and network with fellow office professionals.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Linda Quader
Linda Quader is currently the administrator for a large business group in the water sector for a consulting company in the city and has worked in the administration / secretarial industry for many years. Linda holds a Certificate IV in Office Administration - Legal Studies and one day hopes to further her studies. Passing on knowledge is critical to the smooth running of any organisation, and updating skills is of the upmost importance. Like the others on the committee Linda is passionate about continued professional development and encourages people to appreciate the importance of networking.
In a previous life Linda was in the hairdressing industry in New South Wales, predominately in the training / management areas. As in any industry, the experts and the managers need training and professional development to get to where they want to be.
AWARDS CONVENOR
Emma Hall
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Linda Frith
Rhiannon McComasky
