1. 37 Solandra Circuit Home: 07 3800 5752
REGENTS PARK QLD 4118 Mobile: 0403 323 475
tracey.schoemaker@bigpond.com
TRACEY ANN SCHOEMAKER
Objective: To be part of a results driven team that encompasses an ethos of
delivering quality service, integrity, honesty and trust.
To continue to develop my knowledge and skills in order to contribute
a high level of client service and profitable results for the clients and
the organisation.
Qualifications: Justice of the Peace Qualified (Qld) Registration Number 111028
Work History
Tenure Officer- Santos Limited- Brisbane March 2011 to March 2015
Position Purpose
In this role I was responsible for providing a quality tenure management service for all Queensland tenures by
undertaking activities necessary to ensure Queensland tenure compliance and contributing to the formulation of
strategies to ensure retention of tenure and access to land.
Key Accountabilities
Leadership Accountabilities
 Set goals through performance and development discussions and deliver on agreed plans.
 Set benchmarks and priorities for agreed goals and prioritise workload accordingly.
 Adhere to company standards and processes (for example, governance, risk management, EHS).
 Identify and implement agreed process improvements within scope of role, or change initiatives, as
directed
 Give and receive clear and effective communication, share knowledge within and across teams and give
and receive feedback as per guidelines.
Job Accountabilities
 Interpret and apply key petroleum legislation as it relates to tenure management in Queensland.
 Prepare statutory forms for lodgement with Government agencies including preparation and
co-ordination of accompanying documentation.
 Co-ordinate all key stakeholders to provide input and information to be supplied with all the
accompanying documentation to the statutory forms (including technical material both environmental and
geological).
 Record and monitor the progress of all applications and requests lodged with Government agencies
(including co-ordinating native title and environmental processes).

2.  Prepare, submit and monitor on a timely basis, all Government reporting requirements for Qld and NSW
tenures.
 Accurately monitor permit expenditures and work programs to ensure compliance with commitments.
 Lodgement and payment of annual returns, rates and fees.
 Action correspondence from and prepare correspondence to Government agencies on a regular basis.
 Action correspondence from and prepare correspondence to Joint Venture parties as required.
 Prepare correspondence to other relevant key stakeholders as required.
 Maintain and regularly update the firm database.
 Establish a working relationship and meet regularly with Government agencies.
 Provide internal tenure advice and assistance.
 Assist internal staff with tenure issues and projects as requested and undertake other duties as required
by supervisor.
Experiences
 Knowledge of petroleum legislation and relevant tenure procedures and systems
 Knowledge of Government and its processes and procedures
 Strong organisational skills
 Good clerical and communication skills
 Strong attention to detail
Functional Competencies
 Tenure management for Queensland relating to Government regulations under the relevant petroleum
legislation.
 Knowledge of commercial arrangements (particularly relating to Joint Ventures) and the relevance to
tenure management.
Additional Personal Attributes
 deadline driven
 self-motivated
 team worker
 strong communication and organisational skills
Legal Secretary/Lodgement - Property Services Clerk -Carter Newell Lawyers-
Brisbane January 1991 to March 2011
My roles at Carter Newell encompassed two positions in my time of service. One of these roles was a Legal
Secretary which I was required to have the necessary skills to perform this role efficiently and confidently for a
period of six years and to provide vital support to the legal staff and contribute to the success of the firm. I then held
the position of Lodgement-Property Services Clerk for 14 years.
Key Accountabilities Legal Secretary
 Produces information by inputting, editing, retrieving, copying and transmitting a high volume of data.
 Enhances department and company’s reputation by accepting ownership for job responsibilities.
 Set goals through performance and exhibit a high attention to detail.

3.  Demonstrate a strong client focus and demonstrate ability to form enduring relationships with peers,
industry experts and clients.
 Exhibit skills to effectively multitask.
 Generate revenue by documenting and inputting billable time and expenses and attend to preparation of
invoices.
 Attend to closing and archiving of files.
Position Purpose of Lodgement/Property Services Clerk
In this role I was responsible for actioning requested property/commercial/litigation due diligence searches and
attend to the preparation of statutory legislation forms. Attend to lodgement of documents with various Government
agencies as requested by all areas of expertise within the company. I was also the key responsible person to
conduct in-house stamp duty payment obligations.
Key Accountabilities Lodgement/Property Services Clerk
 Prepare statutory forms pertaining to Department of Natural Resources & Mines, Office of State Revenue
internal stamping forms and Australian Securities Commission statutory forms.
 Arrange and conduct lodgement of documents at Titles Office; Office of State Revenue & Australian
Securities Commission.
 Rectify and attend to any requisitions received from the Department of Natural Resources & Mines; Office
of State Revenue and Australian Securities Commission.
 Attend and arrange any Lodging in Conjunctions at Department of Natural Resources & Mines with external
parties and land owners.
 Action payment of fees and billing requirements to cover government duty fees.
 Action any Customer Service enquiries in regards to lodgement and preparation of documents
 Action any internal enquires in regards to search options and lodgement and preparation of documents.
Due Diligence
 Conduct due diligence searches requested for property/commercial/litigation matters. This includes
conducting searches Australia wide with various Government agencies and Courts/Tribunals.
 Action conveyance reports for matters by detailing results obtained and follow up on all searches to
ensure that due diligence obligations are met.
 Update Due Diligence search folders as searches are completed and advise supervisor of any issues
that arise from searches conducted. Once completed attend to drafting of Due Diligence report and
results of completed searches.
Clerical duties
 Action and prepare correspondence to send to clients, solicitors, banks for property files that are required
for the advancement of matter.
 Maintain bring ups and dates of importance on conveyance files to ensure that conveyancing protocol is
met.
 Assisting in internal Solicitors with settlement procedures and attend property settlements.
 When conveyance file has settled action final letter and bill to client and proceed to archive matter.
Experiences
 Provide accurate and timely service whilst adhering to the firm’s Service Standards.
 Provide professional communication and the ability to maintain professional and friendly working
relationships with external and internal clients.
 Ability to complete necessary administrative and secretarial tasks as required.
 Ability to assimilate into the “One Team” philosophy and culture and promote staff morale.

4. Additional Personal Attributes
 Positive and friendly disposition and “can do” attitude with the ability to learn/pick up
things quickly. Ability to use initiative but be able to follow instructions and
procedures.
 Good presentation and professionalism when dealing with internal and external
clients of the firm.
 Pleasant and helpful to our clients and customers of our clients and provide prompt
and efficient service to clients or group enquiries and requests.
 The ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to meet client demands.
 The ability to prioritise under pressure and maintain strong time management skills
and ensue accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
Australian Guarantee Corporation- Brisbane January 1983 to December 1991
Legal Typist
Skycom Electronics, Archerfield Airport January 1977 to December 1983
Office Junior
Key Strengths
Organisation Skills
Set work priorities to ensure maximum efficiency and ensuring deadlines are met. Attention to detail and
accuracy.
Results Driven
Identify and harness a variety of procedures, resources and capabilities to ensure successful and profitable
results for the client and the organisation.
Working Relationships
Work independently and within teams, maintain positive relationships with internal and external
stakeholders. Set a positive example inside and outside the workplace.
Communications
Highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills in face to face, and written, oral and
telephone interactions. Techniques include eye to eye contact, active listening, and awareness of non-
verbal communication whilst being honest and mature.
Integrity
High level of ethical and professional standards, ensuring that I abide by the Companies Code of Conduct.
Referees
Tanya Cooney Team Leader-Tenures & Compliance 0418 770 232
Santos Limited- 32 Turbot Street
Brisbane Qld 4000
Chris Xavier Technical Co-Ordinator 07 3838 3000
Santos Limited- 32 Turbot Street
Brisbane Qld 4000

5. Belinda Parish Human Resources Manager
Carter Newell Lawyers- 215 Adelaide Street 07 3000 8378
Brisbane Qld 4000
Bronwyn Clarkson Partner
Carter Newell Lawyers- 215 Adelaide Street 07 3000 8300
Brisbane Qld 4000
Lyn Watson Secretary
Carter Newell Lawyers- 215 Adelaide Street 07 3000 8333
Brisbane Qld 4000