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EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
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Why get a job when you can have a career? One of the key cultural changes made has been our employment is now all about pathways, about giving everyone who signs on the opportunities and the options to really see MBC as a long-term career prospect
We will train you MOAMA Bowling Club does everything in its power to avoid offering a job. So how, exactly, does that rather interesting approach manage to get 247 employees on the payroll? Well; according to the two men tasked with administering the MBC employment strategy – learning and development co-ordinator Sean Garth and training and experience manager Mark Laming – the answer is simple. “We don’t offer jobs; we offer careers,” they chorused. It’s an interesting take on the career concept.
“But as a family we had made the decision, just before COVID hit, that we wanted to come home, for a variety of reasons; and I was fortunate enough to be able to have discussions here at Moama Bowling Club and they have taken me on to help further the club’s commitment to making us an employment destination,” Mark said. “For me, one of the key cultural changes made has been our employment is now all about pathways, about giving everyone who signs on the opportunities and the options to really see MBC as a long-term career prospect,” he said. “At MBC our induction and training focus is nurturing a pathway for people and we have a lot of optimism it will be the thing that continues to set us apart.”
Sean says the business is focused not on just advertising jobs and not just on having an army of casuals; faced with enormous job turnover.
Mark said even bringing in an etiquette expert on a regular basis is another of those one-percenters that make the difference between the members and visitors having a good time or a memorable experience.
He says the goal is to recruit people who actually want to work at the club, who want to learn and, at its very best, locals who see MBC as a career, not solely something to help fund them through university or a gap year.
He said it is all part of “the value add” in career training at MBC, where personal development, leadership training, even strategic management of stress situations is taught to managers and front-of-house staff.
To that end the club has really started shaking up the local employment tree; launching innovative programs with nationally recognised and certified outcomes; attracting quality candidates out of the secondary school system.
“Our goal is to make this club and our staff leaders in customer experience. If people come here from Melbourne to Sydney we want them to go home having really experienced something unexpected, something different – and something memorable,” Mark added.
“For example, in their first year of the apprenticeship they spend part of the week in the club’s kitchens and part of it back in their secondary school,” Sean explained. “We really start getting serious when we take part in careers events at schools – if we get invited we go and we take the whole show with us because it is a serious occasion for the students as well as us,” he said. “We havee a workplace program for local high school stuudents doing their work experience and sincee we reviewed our approach to that we havee recruited 15 past participants to jobs with us – and they are all locals. “We allso have a recent internal promotion now working as a sportsrecreaational trainee at The Greens and he is alreeady as the level where he can coorddinate bowls programs where requiired. “Another with us as a business/admin trainee started with us as a casual while goiing to university and through our proograms we quickly identified her as ann outstanding talent; and last year she was voted employee of the year.” w S Sean said employment with MBC iincludes a structured classroom induction and orientation; safety training; a sector specific program and then being partnered through a buddy program to support them as they transition to their new roles. But he had no hesitation in saying the biggest step MBC had recently made in its commitment to staff employment and management was to sign on Mark. And when you check out his resumé you can understand the excitement. Mark has worked the food and beverage industry most of his life – as a chef in kitchens to handling front of house before rising through the ranks to become a senior manager, including the past 12 years with Singapore Airlines; training the catering staff of 2500; who prepared 100,000 meals – a day. He also was in charge of training cabin staff in customer relations and educating them to be authorities on the food and alcohol being served on the planes. And before arriving in Singapore, Mark had worked in Europe and Asia; from five-star hotels to restaurant groups; and loved it all.
“And I don’t see why we can’t go all the way and be not just a national leader but competitive with the best of the world’s markets,” he said. “You have to aim high if you want progress.” He said customer feedback and business volumes will soon tell the club if its team is on track. “Our managers are trained to be proactive, to keep their fingers on the pulse of what is happening in their sectors. We don’t want someone just walking up and asking how your steak was and then walking off if you simply reply ‘it was great’. “We want to know what was great about it and what sort of experience it left them with and to even do thaat there are cues we can teach staff so it becomees a relaxed conversation with the customer, you don’t want to ruin a good experience with a bad follow-up,” Mark said. “We also encourage our staff to self-assess; if you think you have a gap in your job skills, comer and see us and we can assist with one-on-one training/mentoring/ advising to help broaden your skill set. “We recently advertised for staff in what is a competitive market for people but we believe by using the message that has become our mantra we got a swag of applications and a big selection of successful quality applicants. “In the past we might have had some challenges in getting people to fully understand the opportunities here; and the ones that will come with our new developments when they are finished,” he said. “That why we make the promise: ‘No experience? No problem. We will train you’. Because that’s exactly what we do.”
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If you’re looking for a great career in the hospitality or the club industry, look no further than Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue. Moama Bowling Club.
Moama Bowling Club offers careers in all facets of the club industry including Administration, Marketing, Sports, Gaming, Food & Beverage, Functions, Maintenance and much more. Moama Bowling Club are an employer of choice encouraging an excellent work/life balance.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
VICTORIAN APPRENTICESHIP RECOVERY PACKAGE
Apprentices find fulfilling work, pride and satisfaction A group of more than 300 young Victorians who recently joined the workforce via a Victorian Government program are “setting up a lifetime of fulfilling work”, according to Employment Minister Jaala Pulford. “This is about young people learning new skills and gaining invaluable experience in the workplace – setting up a lifetime of ful lling work,” she said. “Work means so much more than a weekly pay slip – it instils pride, satisfaction and ambition and it’s wonderful to watch these young men and women take their rst steps on an incredible journey.” Launched last September, the Victorian Apprenticeship Recovery Package provides apprenticeship and trainee roles across the state, supporting people aged 15 to 24 into fully funded, 12-month opportunities. The young workers join government departments and agencies, and local councils. Young people were among the most heavily affected by pandemic-related job losses, and the program created an opportunity for unemployed people and school leavers to get started in paid work while continuing training. The roles are spread across regional and metropolitan areas such as Victorian Government hubs in Ballarat and Geelong, in organisations such as VicRoads and Victoria Police, and in primary and secondary schools,
The Victorian Apprenticeship Recovery Package provides apprenticeship and trainee roles across the state, supporting people aged 15 to 24 into fully funded, 12-month opportunities. health services and water authorities. The program is designed to ensure participants leave with experience and onthe-job training to help them secure future employment. The government worked in partnership with the Apprenticeship Employment Network to deliver the program, which was
backed by $9 million in funding from the Working for Victoria program. Working for Victoria has helped more than 13,000 Victorians and is part of Jobs Victoria’s range of employment services helping get Victorians back to work. Jobs Victoria is also working to remedy youth unemployment through
a $250 million Jobs Victoria Fund, which is set to create thousands of new jobs across the state for priority job seekers. The fund offers wage subsidies to support employers to grow their businesses and hire new employees. For more information visit jobs.vic.gov.au
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Be part of the college’s boarding community set in an idyllic rural environment with outstanding facilities. At 40 hectares, Assumption’s generous school property encourages diverse skill development. Have you ever thought of boarding? You can now enjoy boutique living, with your own bedroom which is bright, warm and comfortable with king-single beds, desks, generous wardrobes and storage. Assumption College provides accommodation for 72 boarders (male and female) from Years 7 to 12. Each house has a dedicated kitchen, dining room and recreation area — all with wi- access. “We know choice is important and our boarding students have the opportunity to join an academic, ve-day boarding
program or seven days,” principal Kate Fogarty said. “Students can take advantage of additional academic support, tutoring and study support. “They never have to worry about being hungry too. Healthy and nutritious meals are prepared on-site by a chef. “Our college has re-thought the way we deliver our curriculum,” Ms Fogarty said. “The traditional four-year experience across Years 7 to 10 has been replaced with myMAP. This program allows students to set learning to their pace, targets and itinerary. “MyMAP aims to foster mastery, autonomy and purpose to enable a culture of connection, ownership and engagement with learning. “Students have access to multiple experiences and hundreds of different learning pathways.” Contact the college registrar for more details and to book a boarding tour. Visit: assumption.vic.edu.au
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SCOTCH COLLEGE
Boarders enjoy best of both worlds Offering boarders access to an outstanding academic education is a point of pride for Melbourne’s Scotch College. The non-selective school has been educating boys for more than 160 years and has a strong history of providing regional students with a high-quality curriculum and excellent teaching staff in a supportive environment.
From creative arts, to science and technology, to foreign languages, Scotch College students have unparalleled opportunities in working towards achieving their maximum potential. But it’s not only the education that makes Scotch College an in-demand school for boarders from right across Australia. Tim Byrnes, dean of boarding, says the students have the “best of both worlds”.
“As well as wonderful classroom teachers, boarders have access to extra tuition, with staff always at hand, facilities to practice sports on weekends, study sessions and a great sense of community,” Mr Byrnes said. “Boarding at Scotch is the extra on top of an outstanding school education.” Captain of Scotch College’s boarding community, Will MacKenzie, said being able to attend Scotch College meant access to a high quality education.
Boarding at Scotch College provides the means for regional students to access the best education available.
“At Scotch I’m able to study subjects at a level I otherwise would not have had the chance to,” he said. “The calibre of the physics department, for example, is just incredible. The teachers are very knowledgeable and offer so much support.” Boarder and vice-captain of the college Alex Meggitt agreed, adding that as well as an excellent curriculum they have many opportunities to excel outside the classroom. “The school supports you in nding and pursuing your extracurricular passions such as debating,” Alex said. “This is something that will help me succeed in my career as I plan to pursue law at the University of Melbourne.” Community is another huge bene t to boarding at Scotch College. Both Will and Alex credit Scotch College’s support network with helping them nd encouragement, build resilience and excel in the classroom. “Our shared experiences mean we are an extremely tight-knit community and are always there for each other, socially, emotionally and academically,” Alex said. Overall, boarding at Scotch College provides the means for regional students to access the best education available. “We have a strong commitment to boarding and will continue this tradition into the future, ensuring regional families have access to a unique Scotch education,” school principal Tom Batty said.
Boarding at Scotch College Laying the foundations for their future Boarding at Scotch College provides boys with an education of the highest standard, combined with accommodation in a caring, well-equipped environment. Scotch has an outstanding reputation for the high standard of its academic programme and the wide range of its sporting, outdoor, and cultural activities. The boarding precinct is located within the College’s extensive 27 hectare grounds in Hawthorn, Victoria. The Scotch boarding lifestyle provides an integrated, comprehensive package for the education and development of each boy. For more information, please contact Admissions on 03 9810 4203.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
CAMPASPE COHUNA LOCAL LEARNING & EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
“Young people full of promise” — Pathways into meaningful careers Making a career decision is tricky at the best of times and can be downright terrifying at the worst. Even worse, you might not even know the job you’re perfect for exists, where it is, or what kind of training it involves. Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning & Employment Network (CCLLEN) executive of cer Anne Trickey sympathises with this and said through the programs offered by CCLLEN, students could explore careers they might not otherwise be aware of. “It brings purpose to their education,” she said. The CCLLEN is part of 31 similar organisations across Victoria, all aiming to improve education and training for young people while addressing career information needs. “We run careers events and activities, as well as industry engagements and some careers work,” Mrs Trickey said, adding that these programs were especially valuable to students disengaging from education. Part of this scope includes providing staf ng for the Echuca Moama Beacon Foundation, which delivers its highly successful Real Futures program in ve schools across the region. The Real Futures program facilitates events and provides opportunities for schools and students to access further training and
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employment through partnerships with local business, community groups and tertiary training providers. Similar programs run by CCLLEN not only demystify the world of work, but also bring awareness to students of careers they might not otherwise be open to. Mrs Trickey said a large part of the CCLLEN’s work is around exploring careers, which presents students with options for their future, allowing them to re-engage with education and a valuable career. “They only know the occupations they’ve encountered, so it’s really opening their minds,” she said. “We’ve had lots of activities and events to showcase different roles and occupations.” Take engineering, the scope to pursue a career in engineering is enormous — from building and construction to solar power. Students can participate in CCLLEN programs and career talks, which help broaden their understanding of what’s on offer under the umbrella of engineering. The CCLLEN also partners with local businesses to facilitate industry tours and visits, school-based apprenticeships or traineeships and work readiness preparation, including mock interviews. “There’s occupations that are right here in their home towns,” Mrs Trickey said. “These young people are just so full of promise.”
These young people are just so full of promise.
2021 Careers Expo at St. Joseph’s College.
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Leadership day: students learning about teamwork, effective communication and problem solving skills.
This year’s Careers Expo at Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
BALLARAT THE PERSONNEL GRAMMAR GROUP ECHUCA
One-on-one support from start to finish If your goal is to find a longterm job and earn your own money, The Personnel Group may be able to help make it happen. For 35 years, the regional not-for-pro t organisation has delivered Disability Employment Services programs across northern Victoria and southern NSW. The Personnel Group is passionate about helping people ourish and thrive and is committed to assisting people across Echuca and the Goulburn Valley with a disability, injury or health condition prepare for, nd and maintain a job. The organisation has successfully helped thousands of people gain and keep meaningful employment across all industries, as well as providing ongoing support to employers who have embraced people with a disability in their workplace. “The jobs market is evolving and jobseekers need to evolve with it to give themselves the best chance of standing out from the crowd,” The Personnel Group area manager Mark Rourke said. “We offer consistency in your pursuit of employment, meaning you don’t have to keep re-telling your story to more than one person, your case manager will be with you from start to nish.
“Over the course of your association with us, we will develop a meaningful plan with you that identi es and supports your key employment goals.” Because the business is regionally-based with full-time or part-time of ces in Echuca, Kyabram, Mathoura, Deniliquin, Shepparton, Mooroopna, Cobram and Barham, the staff know what local employers are looking for and which ones would be the right t for you. The staff learn what each individual participant’s interests are, nd where weaknesses are and plug those gaps through education and advice and training to make sure potential job candidates are the right t for positions they apply for. “Our aim is to not only get people into employment, we work hard to match them to jobs where they will sustain that employment long term,” employment consultant Julie Calleja said. “It’s all about giving people the skills and con dence to get in and have a go. “For participants this means a con dential, tailored service and the support of a dedicated case manager to make that happen.” The business is committed to the success of vulnerable job-seekers and sees employment as the primary conduit for improving quality of life. Employment consultant Shelby Marrone said increasing the skill level and employability
The Personnel Group area manager Mark Rourke with consultants Julie Calleja and Shelby Marrone, employer relationship coordinator Robina Hayes and employer relationship manager Anthony Heward at The Personnel Group’s Annesley St, Echuca, office. of locals was integral to the success and prosperity of regional and rural communities. “There’s a reason employers have trusted The Personnel Group to match candidates to vacancies for 35 years, we’re all about the right t,” she said. “We help local employers nd staff who are right for the role and right for their business. “The Personnel Group is a relationship business, and our success or failure can
be directly attributed to the quality of our relationships. “We want our participants to succeed as much as we want employers to succeed; we will never push a participant when it isn’t right for an employer.” If The Personnel Group sounds like the right t for you, visit one of the of ces and speak with a consultant, or phone 1300 874 000.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
BYFORD EQUIPMENT
Byford Equipment brimming with opportunities As the next generation of workers consider their career and employment prospects, Byford Equipment’s doors are wide open, showcasing a workplace brimming with opportunities. A leading innovator in the design and fabrication of tankers, vessels and silos, Byford Equipment gladly opened its doors to students from Echuca College in May, to give them a taste of the scale and variety of Byford’s work. Students eagerly explored the Moama workshops and heard from employees about the challenges and triumphs of producing stainless steel, duplex material and aluminum equipment for an impressive array
of businesses across the milk, wine, food and chemicals industries. Byford Equipment connected with its potential future workforce through the Engineers Solve Problems Initiative, a program from Committee for Echuca Moama and Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning and Employment Network. Students gained a rm grasp of the way engineers with a range of skills, experience and quali cations are essential to businesses like Byford Equipment, a workplace consistently looking to train and develop local talent. Not only does Byford Equipment rely on quali ed engineers, there are also opportunities for labourers, skilled workers and apprentices to climb the ranks.
Since it started in 1975, Byford Equipment has maintained a strong reputation for innovation.
Echuca College students learn the intricacies of the operations at Byford Equipment.
Sharon Gibson
Rory Potter
Cameron Laird
For tanker estimator Sharon Gibson, beginning work at Byford Equipment became an opportunity to shift her career path in a new direction. Having worked in the mining and auto industries, Sharon started at Byford Equipment as a purchasing assistant before another position caught her eye. "I was always secretly envious and interested in quoting, so when a position became available I pounced at it and have never looked back," she said. "I love problem solving, I am a natural at this, so my position allows me to incorporate this into my everyday workload." Sharon loves her department and has ambitions to continue progressing to the managing and estimating sector.
Rory Potter joined the Byford Equipment team as an apprentice in 2007 and with enthusiasm, hard work and dedication he has worked his way up the production line. Rory started out with an apprenticeship in metal fabrication and saw a career path unfold before him as he moved up to factory foreman and eventually his current role of repairs manager. He says he got to where he is today by "working hard and putting in". Rory's team works together on tasks such as resheeting, welding, polishing and tment. Looking to the future, Rory's main professional goal is to become managing director. He says the culture at Byford is "amazing" and one of the best aspects of his work is the way it has enabled him to see so many different parts of Australia.
Cameron Laird manages nancial and administrative aspects of the business for Moama and Melbourne sites and says there is no opportunity for boredom at work. "I really enjoy the fast-paced manufacturing environment, there is never a dull day and two days are never the same," he said. He also appreciates the opportunities that Byford offers to its employees. "If you are willing to put in the time and effort you will be noticed and rewarded," he said. Cameron studied a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in accounting and commercial law, and started at Byford as a graduate. Six months later he was given the opportunity to step up into his current management position and now he is completing further study to become a certi ed practising accountant.
Sharon’s career is shifting in an exciting new direction since starting at Byford Equipment.
Since starting as an apprentice at Byford Equipment, Rory has never struggled to see opportunity.
Cameron says he moved to his favourite holiday destination to start work at Byford Equipment.
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An Australian leader in design and fabrication of stainless steel, duplex metals and aluminium equipment for the food, wine and chemical industries. We are constantly striving to be the industry benchmark in innovation, quality, productivity, service and proven reliability for over 40 years. We are versatile transport and storage equipment fabricators. Byford Equipment work closely with our customers to customise the design of their tankers, silos, vessels, tippers and equipment to create an innovative solution - smarter, cleaner, better looking and easier to operate, designed and manufactured to meet the toughest of Australian terrain. Currently there are a number of positions available and Byford Equipment is looking for Metal Machinist, sheet metal workers, stainless steel welders, boilermakers, tters, mechanics, auto electricians, spray painter, apprentices, skilled and unskilled labourers for an IMMEDIATE start.
Applicants MUST be: • Reliable, exible and have a great work ethic. • Have excellent communication skills. • Experienced in a fast-paced environment, manufacturing experience would be advantageous. • Willing to learn and grow your skillset. Responsibilities • Selecting equipment and metal stock, planning layout, assembly and welding processes • Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment • Cutting marked-out metal segments and shapes using tools, ame cutting torches and metal cutting machines, shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering, grind and polish internal welds • Set up of equipment and weld parts for Aluminium and Stainless-Steel products in conformance to speci cations • Weld in at, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions • Carry out repairs and maintenance on products when requested • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, compliant with all Company OH&S policies
Cobb Highway, Moama New South Wales 2731 P: 03 5482 0666 | E: claird@byfordequipment.com.au 395 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut Victoria 3030 P: 9314 3762 | E: mjames@byfordequipment.com.au
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CVGT AUSTRALIA
Take the first step on your career path It’s natural to feel unsure how to start out on your career path. That’s where CVGT Australia’s Transition to Work team comes in. Transition to Work (TtW) is a free program in the Goulbourn Murray region that gives support, training and life skills to young people aged 15 to 24 who are unsure what direction to take. TtW consultant Lachie knows what it’s like to be unemployed and unsure of what you want to do in life. He was part of the TtW program and now helps other young people on their career paths. “The TtW program was extremely helpful to me. I was taken back by how dedicated the consultants are and how much they cared about what I wanted to do,” Lachie said. “My passion is helping people and TtW gave me the support, training and life skills that enabled me to realise my dream to help young people realise theirs. “TtW is not just about nding work, it’s also about identifying any barriers to employment and linking people with the support services, courses and training that they need.”
The TtW program is available in the Goulburn Murray region covering the towns of Echuca, Shepparton, Seymour, Cobram and Kyabram. As well as being a free program, it is voluntary so there is nothing to lose and everything to gain. TtW manager Daniel said a lot of people don’t realise that there is a free program available for young people to help them on their career path. Daniel’s advice is to pick up the phone and call CVGT Australia. “A chat with one of our TtW consultants can turn a young person’s life around,” he said. “We understand the challenges young people face when starting out on their career path. “From the moment someone connects with us, we take the time to get to know the person and understand their personal situation, interests, skills and goals. “We work with people from different backgrounds and different goals in life. “We can help people who have left school with no quali cations and have no employment history. They may lack con dence or have other barriers to nding work, such as mental health issues.
Lachie and Daniel from CVGT Australia’s Transition to Work team. “We give young people the support, training and life skills they need to nd their direction. That could be learning a new skill, work experience or connecting them with local support services. “Part of our approach is to set shortand long-term goals for what they want to achieve. We have a strong focus on practical support and building skills and con dence. “When they are ready to look for work, we can help them nd work that suits them — full-time, part-time or casual — and help with applying and
interviews to increase the chances of being successful. “After starting in a job, the TtW team are there to support, make sure everything is progressing well and that everything is in place to succeed,” Daniel said. CVGT Australia is a for-purpose charitable organisation. Last year it helped 6446 people nd a job. If you or someone you know is looking for work or direction in life, call CVGT Australia’s Transition to Work team on 132 848 or visit cvgt.com.au for our of ce locations.
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BENDIGO TAFE
Supporting career change and skill development After the upheaval and uncertainty of 2020 are you looking to re-skill, upskill or start studying something that you love? Bendigo TAFE offers a broad range of courses you can study locally with supported online, remote and practical training. By studying one of Bendigo TAFE’s Free TAFE or JobTrainer* courses and combining it with additional career counselling and support from the Skills and Jobs Centre, you could nd yourself in a new career sooner than you think.
JobTrainer and Free TAFE* Whether upskilling to move or grow within an organisation, or a complete career change is on the cards, the introduction of the JobTrainer* initiative by the Victorian Government can assist people take the next step in their career. In conjunction with the Free TAFE* initiative, this means eligible students can save thousands of dollars on accredited
courses in high growth industries to respond to skills shortages and workforce demands. Bendigo TAFE is offering 48 JobTrainer and 32 Free TAFE* courses across a variety of industries such as health, community services, hospitality, trades and many more as part of this program. With a blended approach to remote, online and practical training, you will be supported throughout by industry expert teachers. For more information visit bendigotafe. edu.au/study2021 or call 13 TAFE (138 233).
Skills and Jobs Centre Still not sure of what you want to do and would prefer to chat to someone about your options? Bendigo TAFE’s Skills and Jobs Centre provides students and the wider community with free advice on job opportunities, vocational training, career planning and employability skills, while assisting individuals to prepare for their future. The centre’s friendly consultants provide personalised advice and can assist you to answer questions such as:
Bendigo TAFE students catering for an event. • Do I need training or a quali cation? • How can I start a career or make a career change? • Where do I start to look for a new job? • What type of job may be good for me? Also on offer are a variety of free employment workshops to help improve your skills and con dence. Topics include: • Job readiness: What employers are actually looking for and how your skills might be transferable. • Resume and application guidance: How to transform your applications into powerful tools. • Interview techniques: Strategies to help you prepare and present your best.
• How to search for jobs across online platforms and networking opportunities. To make an appointment, register for Bendigo TAFE workshops or to nd out more, visit skillsandjobs.com.au/ index.html or call 1300 100 606 or email skills&jobscentre@bendigotafe.edu.au For more information about the Echuca campus, go to bendigotafe.edu.au/Echuca or call 13 TAFE (138 233). Free TAFE and JobTrainer available on selected courses only. Eligibility criteria applies. Other fees and charges may apply. For more information on Free TAFE go to: freetafe.vic.gov.au or for JobTrainer go to: skills.vic.gov.au
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
MCDONALD’S ECHUCA
A McDonald’s job can take you far It’s a well-known fact that McDonald’s experience is a sparkling star on any resume. McDonald’s believes in nurturing growth and development at all levels, and the team works to empower young people and helps them ful l their capabilities to their highest potential. Students from several Echuca and Moama schools have the opportunity to complete a Certi cate II in Retail or Certi cate III in Retail Management through working at McDonald’s.
Scott Moller has been involved in the McDonald’s circuit for more than 15 years, owning Echuca McDonald’s for eight of those. “The management development program offered gives students a range of different skills that can be transferred to any job,” Mr Moller said. “Whether they choose to stay and grow within the company or take those skills to another industry altogether. “I’ve had people from other industries comment that they love interviewing
McDonald’s workers, that they possess great initiative and are willing to give anything a go.” As a Registered Training Organisation, McDonald’s-issued quali cations are nationally recognised. Workers are given the opportunity to simultaneously work and study — given a ‘study shift’ every fortnight to focus on their training. “It’s a great program, we’ve got a 95 per cent success rate of students nishing it,” Mr Moller said.
McDonald’s workers Katelyn Dixon and Ella Reid on McHappy Day.
From working as a crew member, to manager and onto owner and operator, Mr Moller is a shining example of the growth attainable within the company. “It’s really a great job. Whether it’s your starting job, second job, even an in-between job. “We’ve had those who’ve retired, hung their boots up, but have come back to work a couple shifts a week. “They love it, we love it.”
McDonald’s workers Paula Nesbit, Kurt Linahan and Grace Bray with Echuca firemen.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
SUREWAY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ECHUCA
Thirty years spent finding jobs Employment agency Sureway is celebrating 30 years of helping job-seekers find work in regional areas. The company, which has of ces throughout northern Victoria, including Echuca, as well as in South Australia and NSW, provides support for all members of the community to nd employment through its jobactive and Disability Employment Services (DES) programs. Northern Victorian area manager Peter Burgess said Disability Employment Services could assist those with longterm and short-term conditions to nd employment that is right for them. “Our DES services offered are for those with a wide range of disability, injury or illness,” Mr Burgess said. “ESS (Employment Support Service) is for those with long-term, ongoing conditions and the DMS (Disability Management Service) is for those with conditions that are likely to improve over time. “More people could be eligible and don’t know enough about it. “If you are struggling to nd or keep work due to a disability, injury or illness, you can chat to our team about your eligibility.” With COVID-19 affecting many people’s mental health and job stability, Mr Burgess
said it was more important than ever for people to understand the services Sureway offers. “We need to make sure people know what is available,” he said. “Especially in regional Australia as that is where the Sureway brand is based. “As they say ‘it’s okay, not to be okay’ and because of this people need to know what support is out there. “For example, if they were nding that mental health was a barrier to nding or keeping their job, we could support them to create a plan to manage that barrier and they work with us to nd a job that suits or advocate for adjustments to their existing role.” Mr Burgess said the connections the company had with community groups meant job-seekers could be connected with roles in just about any sector. “The options are pretty open,” he said. “We have a lot of connections throughout the community and I work closely with Scott (Thomson, the Sureway Goulburn Murray and Riverina area manager). “We’ve found employers are happy to employ people with a disability and we are there to help them to understand your abilities as an employee. “We’ll also help you to nd work that has the right hours for your capacity.”
Sureway’s northern Victorian area manager Peter Burgess.
Building a pathway to employment Educating job-seekers to fill specific roles in the workforce is key to the work Echuca employment agency Sureway Employment and Training does, as part of the services it offers through the Federal Government’s jobactive program. Sureway’s Goulburn Murray and Riverina area manager Scott Thomson said the program allowed the company to work with both employers and job-seekers to provide want-to-be workers with greater chances of employment. “There’s lots of little programs as part of the Sureway way,” he said. “We’re working with employers to codesign entry level employment pathways, working with GOTAFE to run workready programs aimed at the long-term unemployed and linking job-seekers with local industries to see where they might want to work.” Mr Thomson explained how working with industry increased the chances of jobseekers nding work.
“We are working with regional tier one project holders and tender holders, such as those building the Inland Rail, to nd out what jobs are available and what skills are needed for those jobs and building courses around those,” he said. “We’re also assisting to re-skill some people due to the downturn of COVID-19.” Mr Thomson said the rst COVID-19 lockdown saw their case loads increase but have also had great success at nding job-seekers work. “Most de nitely in the rst round of lockdown (more people came to us looking for employment),” he said. “We’ve actually doubled our employment outcomes (throughout the pandemic). “Even though we have had a big increase in our case load, we have had a lot go back into employment too.” As the Goulburn Murray and Riverina area manager, Mr Thomson covers the areas of Seymour, Kilmore, Shepparton, Kyabram and Echuca.
Sureway’s Goulburn Murray and Riverina area manager Scott Thomson.
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT 2021
MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR
Creating an Environment for Success Moama Anglican Grammar’s graduates enjoy excellent outcomes, with the majority entering university, vocational studies or highly sought-after employment positions. But the groundwork for these positive outcomes starts much earlier than the senior years. In order for each student to reach their full potential and make well-informed decisions about their future, students rst need a safe and nurturing environment so that their physical, emotional and mental development can progress optimally. Moama Anglican Grammar (MAG) believes it has a fundamental duty of care to create an environment of physical and emotional safety for every student in the school, from Kinder to Year 12. MAG is aware of the need for schools to provide safe environments for all students regardless of their religion, ethnicity, sexuality or gender identi cation. The school proudly provides safe, spacious and appealing facilities, where students of all ages can exercise, play or just spend time with their friends. It also takes care to create safe, orderly and welcoming learning environments, where students are comfortable and supported. The wellbeing of its students is integral for effective teaching and learning to occur. The school supports the psychological wellbeing of its students and has a caring staff, including a school chaplain and social workers who work across both primary and secondary levels to assist students in their learning journey. MAG works with students, parents, teachers and wellbeing staff to ensure students are managing the demands of
their school work, as well as maintaining a healthy balance between social expectations and home life. An important element of student wellbeing is pastoral care and spiritual growth. As an Anglican school, MAG is attuned also to the spiritual needs of its students. MAG promotes the school as a place where everyone is valued and supported to think deeply about the big questions of life. Its pastoral care is based on a deep respect for the dignity and uniqueness of the individual person. The school chaplain leads the pastoral care program that complements MAG’s school core values of Compassion, Respect and Integrity. MAG takes a lead in embracing diversity and supporting the school community to understand and respect that each individual is unique, and to celebrate what makes each person different. By teaching its students the importance of this, MAG can create a more tolerant and understanding environment, not just in the classroom and school but also in wider society. An important element of this is indigenous awareness and respect of all cultures. Lastly but importantly, the development of respectful relationships is crucial at MAG. It aspires to foster meaningful relationships that promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours. Schools are a workplace, a community hub and a place of learning. Everyone involved in the school community deserves to be respected, valued and treated equally. This type of modelling teaches MAG students how to build healthy relationships, resilience and con dence. These various elements come together to create a stimulating, safe and compassionate environment, enabling MAG students to feel supported to achieve their very best.
Moama Anglican Grammar believes it has a fundamental duty of care to create an environment of physical and emotional safety for every student in the school, from Kinder to Year 12.
Moama Anglican Grammar principal Carmel Spry.
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MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR
School-based apprenticeships transitioning from school to the workplace Moama Anglican Grammar Year 11 student Adam Pulsoni has a head-start on his career by embarking on a school-based apprenticeship with Brady Electrical in Kyabram earlier this year. The school has a strong focus on VET pathways, and school-based apprenticeships are one of the many options offered to students. These apprenticeships offer an alternative career option, allowing students to commence vocational training, earn a wage and get hands-on experience, all while completing their secondary education. When the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement with Brady Electrical in Year 10 arose, Adam soon realised that this was a career track perfectly suited to him. Adam discussed his options with Laura and Billy Brady, owners of Brady Electrical, and together they decided that a schoolbased apprenticeship was the perfect route. School-based apprentices, like Adam, will normally complete the rst two years of their apprenticeship part-time while they study, and then transfer to a full-
time apprenticeship for the nal three years. Adam will earn a Certi cate III in Electrotechnology on completion of the apprenticeship. Adam is developing valuable hands-on experience to complement his school studies, “I’m learning skills such as practical problem-solving, planning and communication,” he said. “Learning from mistakes is one of the most important processes, which goes hand in hand with planning; the better the job can be planned out, the fewer mistakes are made.” Adam’s employer, Laura Brady, believes the school-based apprenticeships are invaluable in shaping relationships with potential employees like Adam who are keen and willing to learn. “It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with the younger generation and provides us with the opportunity to mentor and shape the individuals into future leaders that are in line with our business values,” she said. In addition to school-based apprenticeships, Moama Anglican Grammar offers school-based traineeships, where Year 10, 11 and 12 students can work part-time with a partner business and complete their formal traineeship training by the end of their HSC year.
Adam Pulsoni is developing valuable hands-on experience via his school-based apprenticeship with Brady Electrical in Kyabram.
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WE HAVE IT ALL EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY IS LEADING YOU TO HEALTHY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
As Campaspe Shire’s largest employer there is a career opportunity for you. Whether you are considering a future in providing clinical care or support services, a career at Echuca Regional Health will open many doors. Take a look at our website (www.erh.org.au/careers) to view our current job vacancies or contact the Education team today.
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