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Kununurra Staff

John holds a certificate of Trade Studies, has a Diploma in Business, a Diploma in Company Directorship, and is a qualified safety practitioner and holds a certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. John was a heavy plant lecturer at Central West College of TAFE and then worked for the ‘Apprentice and Traineeship Company - Mid West' as a Field Officer before moving on to be the General Manager at Kimberley Group Training. John looks after the operations of KGT, always looking for innovative ways to engage and keep engaged the trainees and apprentices. His future objective is to make sure that the trainees and apprentices remain in stable employment on completing their traineeship, “In order to do this we create a job readiness program around their training so as to get them ready for the workforce once they finish their traineeship.”

Ian has worked with Aboriginal Communities and organisations for many years as a Book Keeper and Administrator. At KGT Ian makes sure that the company outcomes are being met. What he appreciates about the company is that the outcomes are sustainable and that there is a great culture amongst the team members, “Everyone has the same goal of wanting to assist people to get jobs.” His future goal is to improve the quality of the apprenticeships and traineeships on offer so that he can improve outcomes and engage better with other organisations and job networks.

When Lina joined Kimberley Group Training she had 18 years experience working with youth as a Pharmacy Laboratory Manager at Monash University. Now she works with indigenous school based trainees who are in their final years of high school. She advises the students on career opportunities and helps them find a path to their future goals. She is also a mentor and role model to the students, as a lot of time is spent supporting the youth with their daily challenges so that they can ascend through their traineeship or apprenticeship. What she loves about her job is the personal growth she sees in the young people going through the training. “It is very satisfying when you see them progress and get their apprenticeships and some even go on to university which they couldn’t have done without this school based training.” She also believes that her program benefits the local business community because the students learn to be driven and they have the support from KGT to achieve their goals, “They end up more mature and stable individuals and then they can put back into the community”.

Natasha’s commitment to her work paid off in 2007 when she received the prestigious state industry award GROUP TRAINING WA FIELD OFFICER OF THE YEAR. Natasha works with Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal youth, placing them in apprenticeships at the Argyle Diamond Mine. In her job she witnesses the New Apprentices mature into young adults and become role models, “Other young Aboriginal youth want to follow in their footsteps, they want to get off CDEP so that they can achieve their goals and help out their community.” In the many years that Natasha has worked at KGT she has helped over fifty young people get into jobs locally, some have even gone overseas with their trade certificates as well as Australia wide, even starting their own business’s. Natasha feels that KGT has supported her by giving her the many skills that she implements in her job as well as building her confidence so that now she is also studying at university, completing her Diploma in Business.

Chad travels thousands of kilometres through the East Kimberley putting young people into jobs. He gains their trust and respect by leading by example “I need to be reliable and follow through with what I say to them.” In his job he mediates and creates opportunities for the Apprentices and Trainees with the Host Employer. Chad likes working for Kimberley Group Training because he believes it is making a real dent in indigenous unemployment. He is immediately seeing the results that training is providing young people “It’s taking people off welfare and creating role models”.

Kristen supervises the administration team and thrives on the challenge of keeping up to date with new government policies and funding opportunities created by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations which she implements into the admin system. Kristen believes that Kimberley Group Training is a leader in its field because it’s focused on helping people move on and make a better life for themselves. Her job requires multi tasking and managing people and she believes in leading by example. Kristen enjoys working with the senior people at all levels of the organisation and looks forward to being a part of defining KGT’s future as it continues to develop as an organisation.

A former Hairdresser, Georgie was looking for a career change. When the doors opened at Kimberley Group Training she was given the opportunity to do a Cert III in Business. She is now implementing these skills in her family small business while also working at KGT. “The best thing about working here is the flexibility, I can be a mum, work, and get qualified in business all at the same time.” Georgie likes working at KGT because it is flexible with family life and gives young people better skills and opportunities.

Bronwyn supervises the day to day accounting functions of payroll, debtors, creditors and account reconciliations. Bronwyn has a degree in accounting from LaTrobe University. Originally from Victoria, she moved to Kununurra several years ago because she loved the weather, the countryside and the people. In the future Bronwyn would like to keep on working at KGT helping indigenous people build a healthy and sustainable future."I am proud of being part of a company that is able to help youth achieve their goals, especially at risk and disengaged kids."

Charmaine has a background in Finance and Administration. After completing her traineeship in Business Administration Charmaine commenced her job as finance officer at KGT. She likes the opportunities and challenges that Kimberley Group Training provides, as well as working for a company that helps people get jobs. Her work involves handling the creditors and payroll. "I enjoy the team spirit at KGT, the staff are fun, enthusiastic and positive."