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Hi, I’m Michael Olliffe, a Sydney-based writer, editor, and musician with a varied career spanning education, journalism, and media production. I’ve produced music, taught English, written for magazines, and edited newsletters for theology students, all while exploring storytelling through film and poetry.
I hold degrees from the University of Sydney and a range of music and screen arts certificates from Ultimo TAFE and Randwick TAFE. I’m passionate about applying faith-based values with integrity and kindness in my life and work, and I welcome conversations about collaboration in writing, teaching, or filmmaking.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Editor at Local Leaders International
February 1, 2022 - November 8, 2025Editing and collating information for newsletters and profiles of theology colleges and theology students seeking sponsorship.
Staff Volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Stocking racks.
Administration at MSP Photography
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010Handled basic office administration duties, mainly ensuring the swift distribution of photographs to schools.
Interviewer at Millward Brown
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008Conducted interviews for surveys and data collection for various projects.
English Language Teacher at Uniworld Colleges
December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007Classroom teacher for TESOL students ranging from Elementary to Intermediate.
Learning Skills Tutor at Central Queensland University
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006Tutoring international students in English to improve their essays and reports, providing skills workshops.
Data Entry at E-Value
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Scanning and verifying market research documents, checking for errors and maintaining workflow.
Administration Officer at Church Missionary Society-Australia
August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005General duties including typing, filing and organising meetings.
Teacher at New South Wales Department Of Education
November 1, 2003 - November 1, 2003I strove to enlighten young minds and instill a passion for learning.
Administrative Assistant at Anglican Retirement Villages
February 1, 2000 - February 1, 2000Secretarial duties, maintenance of client records, typing and phone support.
Unreported Judgments Team Member at Butterworths Legal Publishers
July 1, 1999 - July 1, 1999Managed unreported judgments, editing for online publishing and coordinating freelancers.
Child Care at Kogarah Community Aid
February 1, 1997 - February 1, 1997Looked after primary school age children, before/after school and holidays.
Writer at On The Street Magazine
November 1, 1995 - November 1, 1995Wrote articles, conducted interviews, reviewed music/films, and handled administration.
Kitchenhand at McDonalds Family Restaurants
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Cooked burgers, prepared food, drive-thru duties and general cleanup.
Local Leaders International Editor at Local Leaders International
February 1, 2022 - PresentEditing and collating information for newsletters and profiles of theology colleges and theology students seeking sponsorship.
Staff Volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul
August 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019Stocking racks.
Administrative Assistant at MSP Photography
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010Handled basic office administration duties, mainly ensuring the swift distribution of photographs to schools.
Data Entry at E-Value
October 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006This job involved scanning documents (market research surveys), verifying documents, checking for errors and maintaining work flow.
Administration Officer at Church Missionary Society-Australia
January 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005General duties included typing, filing and organising meetings.
Teacher at New South Wales Department Of Education
September 1, 2001 - November 1, 2003I strove to enlighten young minds and instill a passion for learning amongst my students.
Administrative Assistant at Anglican Retirement Villages
July 1, 1999 - February 1, 2000Tasks incuded general secretarial duties, maintenance of client records, typing, monitoring phones and general staff assisstance.
Unreported Judgments Team Member at Butterworths Legal Publishers
February 1, 1997 - July 1, 1999Primarily I worked on unreported judgments, editing and coordinating a team of freelancers.
Child Care Assistant at Kogarah Community Aid
April 1, 1996 - February 1, 1997I looked after primary school age children, before and after school and during the school holidays.
Writer at On The Street Magazine
November 1, 1991 - November 1, 1995Wrote articles, conducted interviews, reviewed music and films, did paste up and administration.
Kitchenhand at McDonalds Family Restaurants
December 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Cooked burgers, made fries, etc.
Education
Certificate IV in Screen and Media at Randwick TAFE
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Diploma of Music at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Certificate II in Music at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Diploma in Music Business at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Certificate III in Music Business at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Bachelor of Arts (English and Sociology) at University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Bachelor of Teaching (English and TESOL) at University of Sydney
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025Certificate IV in Screen and Media at Randwick TAFE
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Diploma of Music at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Certificate II in Music at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Diploma in Music Business at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Certificate III in Music Business at Ultimo TAFE
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Diploma of Music
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Certificate II in Music
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Diploma in Music Business
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Certificate III in Music Business
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Certificate IV in Screen and Media
February 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Diploma of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Certificate II in Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Diploma in Music Business
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Certificate III in Music Business
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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