I'm a creative problem solver with over 20 years experience in digital service design and delivery within the Australian higher education sector. I currently own and operate my own premium short-stay accommodation business in rural Tasmania.

Sarah Williams

I'm a creative problem solver with over 20 years experience in digital service design and delivery within the Australian higher education sector. I currently own and operate my own premium short-stay accommodation business in rural Tasmania.

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I’m a creative problem solver with over 20 years experience in digital service design and delivery within the Australian higher education sector.

I currently own and operate my own premium short-stay accommodation business in rural Tasmania.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner and Operator at Cedar Cottage Meander
January 1, 2020 - November 8, 2025
Premium short-term accommodation business in rural Tasmania. Since launching, shortlisted by Airbnb Best Host Awards and featured in Rolling Stone Australia, Good Weekend Magazine’s 52 Weekends Away, Australian Traveller and Rock n Roll Bride.
Freelance User Interface Designer and Communications Specialist at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2017 - November 8, 2025
Part-time, remote UI design work with ongoing upskilling in UX design via RMIT.
Web Developer (Staff Hub), External Relations at The University of Melbourne
September 30, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Supported development team by implementing designs in Squiz Matrix CMS; provided technical and operational support to hundreds of web authors/editors; researched improvements to workflow and CRM reporting.
Web Designer (Staff Hub), External Relations at The University of Melbourne
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Lead web designer for Staff Hub intranet; redesigned front pages, information architecture, taxonomy, branding; improved search using Google Search Appliance; developed flexible templates; integrated with UoM digital design system; created internal news platform.
UI/UX Consultant and Creative Designer at Simonds Health
March 31, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Worked with health tech startup to provide UI/UX design; created mockups in Balsamiq and wrote use cases and test cases for developers.
Online Development Officer at The Faculty of the Professions, The University of Adelaide
July 31, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Develop online systems; website development, eDM campaigns, web analytics setup/reporting; intranet development; CRM administration; digital marketing support; created online assets and image library; designed intranet for Singapore campus.
Online Communications Officer at Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC), The University of Adelaide
May 31, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Coordinated digital marketing, website development, SEO, eDM campaigns, CRM, and event promotion; developed marketing collateral and brand-aligned digital assets; supported LMS.
PSIS Support and OUA Student Adviser at Off-Campus Services, Flexible Learning Centre, The University of South Australia
March 31, 2008 - March 31, 2008
Provided PSIS support to Off-Campus Services staff; liaised with SSUP team to troubleshoot errors and support new users.
Subject Matter Expert: OUA Student Systems Upgrade Project (SSUP) at The University of South Australia
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Seconded to map, develop and integrate business processes for OUA administration into PeopleSoft 9; assisted with the production of user documentation, training and user acceptance testing for the Partner Student Information System (PSIS).
OUA Student Adviser (Credit Applications) at Off-Campus Services, Flexible Learning Centre, The University of South Australia
March 31, 2008 - March 31, 2008
Assess and process credit applications; develop new credit procedures; develop and maintain credit database and OUA@UniSA website; receptionist duties.
Administrative Officer at Open Learning Australia (OUA), Off-Campus Services, Flexible Learning Centre, The University of South Australia
May 31, 2004 - May 31, 2004
Phone and email reception; liaised with external students and Faculty; database development and maintenance; policy documentation; data entry and reporting.
Web Graphics at The University of South Australia
November 30, 2004 - November 30, 2004
Created graphic roll-over images for the university's online learning environment using Photoshop; tested in Dreamweaver.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Art at University of South Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Certificate IV in Multimedia at Prides Centre for Excellence
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Visual Art (First Class Honours) at University of South Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Project Management Practitioner at Australian Institute of Management
January 1, 2016 - November 8, 2025

Qualifications

Project Management Practitioner
January 1, 2016 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare