• Home
• About Us
  • Background
  • Staff
    • Committee
    • Kununurra
    • Broome
  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Identity
  • Code of Practice
  • Privacy Policy
• Apprenticeships
  • Success Stories
  • Achievements
• Employers
  • Benefits
  • Services
  • Host Employers
  • Partnerships
  • Payment Options
• Vacancies
• Marketing
• Links
• Contact

Kimberley Group Training Staff

Number of employees

KGT employ a dedicated team of 23 staff across the Kimberley; 12 in Kununurra, 2 in Halls Creek and 7 in Broome, that manage and oversee the day to day provision of services to “Host Employers” and apprentices .4 of our  staff members are Indigenous.

• Broome Staff
• Kununurra Staff

Staff Qualifications

All staff in some way support, mentor or administer our apprentices. Staff maintain their edge and professionalism by regularly undertaking training that is relevant, industry specific and nationally accredited.

The CEO, John Gummery, holds a Certificate of Trade Studies – Automotive Mechanical and Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, Corporate Occupational Health & Safety and Safety Practitioner. In addition, John has a Diploma in Business (Certificate IV Frontline Management) and Diploma in Company Directorship, through the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The Operations Manager, Ian Warrener, has 15 years experience in administration and management in the Building and Construction industry, along with 4 years living and working in remote Aboriginal communities. Ian Warrener has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Management and is currently undertaking a Masters of Business Administration at the University of New England, majoring in Association Management and Legal Studies.

The General Manager, Simone Wardle, has over 16 years experience working in the Employment & Training Industry. She has been a resident of the Kimberley for 9 years. Holds an OH&S Representatives certificate, Cert IV in Training & Assessment and is currently completing an MBA.

The Chief Financial Officer, Alan Holt is a qualified accountant with over 30 years experience in both the private and public sectors.  He has worked as an auditor in the Auditor General’s Office, and has been a Financial Manager in several Government organisations and companies.  Alan has also worked as the Chief Financial Officer in a remote Aboriginal Corporation.

All Field Officers have completed or are undertaking their Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training and have Blue Cards along with Safety Representative Training which is a Worksafe endorsed training course. KGT accepts all costs involved with the training including where necessary, travel, accommodation and incidentals.

Administration staff are able to gain qualifications in Business Administration while employed at KGT. Staff are encouraged and supported in their quest for personal and professional development. Annually as part of a formal assessment, all staff complete a Training Matrix that outlines current qualifications and allows for formal notification to Management of courses or areas where a staff member seeks further education or training.

Field Officers conduct all Safety Inductions prior to an apprentice being placed into a workplace. All Field Officers have received formal ‘in house’ training from the CEO on delivery practices and are constantly updating to ensure compliance with changes to legislation.

KGT conducts Culture Awareness training so that staff have a better understanding of difficulties that may be faced by Indigenous employees. The training has been conducted by local Indigenous speakers and is also available to “Host Employers” so they also gain an understanding of their Indigenous apprentices.