Team

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Governance

Skilling the Bay is currently guided by an Advisory Board and Executive Committee Pathways Program, consisting of key stakeholders from Geelong’s industry, education and community sectors. The Gordon TAFE is the contractual partner for the delivery of the Skilling the Bay program and is responsible for operational management and financial accountability. The Gordon has also undertaken a significant leadership role in the delivery of the program, further demonstrating the distinct role TAFE plays in leading the skilling of industries and communities.

Advisory Board

Overseeing the delivery and progress of Skilling the Bay initiatives is the Advisory Board. Members are responsible for ensuring that Skilling the Bay delivers effective initiatives that prepare the Geelong community for the jobs of the future. The Advisory Board convenes 2–3 times annually and provides strategic direction for the Skilling the Bay program.

Figure 1: Advisory board members, their organisation and role as well as the stakeholder group they represent.
Advisory Board members Organisation Role Stakeholder Group
Jamie Mustard Deakin University Pro-Vice Chancellor Graduate Employment Education and Training
Janet Lui Department of Employment and Workplace Relations State Manager Australian Government
Jennifer Conley Geelong Manufacturing Council CEO Local manufacturing industry
Joe Ormeno * The Gordon (Chair) CEO Education and Training
Joel McGuinness Geelong Arts Centre CEO Local arts industry
Megan Kerr * Department of Education - Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce Manager Policy and Design (School Support) Education and Training
Madeline Steinkoler * Department of Education - Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce A/Principal Policy Officer, Policy and Design (School Support) Education and Training
Scott Hucker * Department of Education Jobs, Skills and Pathways Manager Education and Training
Scott McLeod * Newcomb Secondary College Principal Education and Training
Yvonne Hewitt Barwon Health Director of Education and Training Local health industry

*Also members of the Executive Committee for Pathways Programs

Executive Committee Pathways Program

The Executive Committee convenes quarterly to oversee the delivery of the Pathways Programs.

Project Team

The Project Team manages the delivery of the initiatives, including partnerships with Skilling the Bay’s delivery partners. The Project Team attends both the Advisory Board and Executive Committee Pathways Programs meetings.

  • Carley Brennan - Manager Community and Industry Engagement
  • Josie Collins  - Project Lead Education and Pathways
  • Dr Sally Hutchinson  - Project Lead Strategy, Research and Delivery 

Workforce Australia Local Jobs Team

  • Tracey Jeffery – Employment Facilitator, Workforce Australia Local Jobs, Barwon Employment Region
  • Michael Dent – Support Officer, Workforce Australia Local Jobs, Barwon Employment Region

For general enquiries, email skillingthebay@gordontafe.edu.au