Leonie Stanfield
National Communications Manager
My role covers the marketing of group training as an effective and successful model for the employment and training of apprentices and trainees. This includes specific promotional campaigns and activities, the group training website, group training national awards, careers events and the Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders development program. I am also responsible for the Group Training National Conference held every 18 months.
National Communications Manager
My role covers the marketing of group training as an effective and successful model for the employment and training of apprentices and trainees. This includes specific promotional campaigns and activities, the group training website, group training national awards, careers events and the Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders development program. I am also responsible for the Group Training National Conference held every 18 months.
Terry Andison
GTTP Project Manager
My background for the past 14 years has been in training, employment and group training services. I was formerly a member of the executive team with CVGT Employment and Training Specialists, Bendigo and have worked with GTA on a project to strengthen linkages between Group Training Organisations (GTOs) and Job Network Members (JNMs). My current role managing the Group Training in the Trades Programme involves liaising with GTOs to implement this DEST funded prevocational programme targeting trade apprenticeships including Australian School Based Apprenticeships.
GTTP Project Manager
My background for the past 14 years has been in training, employment and group training services. I was formerly a member of the executive team with CVGT Employment and Training Specialists, Bendigo and have worked with GTA on a project to strengthen linkages between Group Training Organisations (GTOs) and Job Network Members (JNMs). My current role managing the Group Training in the Trades Programme involves liaising with GTOs to implement this DEST funded prevocational programme targeting trade apprenticeships including Australian School Based Apprenticeships.
Barbara Foster
Accounts Administration
I have worked with GTA in a part-time accounts role since 1998 and my responsibilities include maintaining accounts, preparing budgets, managing a variety of project payments and ensuring effective and efficient financial operations.
Accounts Administration
I have worked with GTA in a part-time accounts role since 1998 and my responsibilities include maintaining accounts, preparing budgets, managing a variety of project payments and ensuring effective and efficient financial operations.
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Jodie Innes
National ACCESS Manager
My primary role is administering the Australian Apprenticeships Access Programmes (ACCESS) brokered by GTA for the Department of Education, Science and Training - promoting ACCESS to Group Training Organisations and Registered Training Organisations nationally, managing the allocation of funding, advising ACCESS Providers re implementation issues and monitoring and reporting on overall project results. I also provide administrative support to the National Board.
National ACCESS Manager
My primary role is administering the Australian Apprenticeships Access Programmes (ACCESS) brokered by GTA for the Department of Education, Science and Training - promoting ACCESS to Group Training Organisations and Registered Training Organisations nationally, managing the allocation of funding, advising ACCESS Providers re implementation issues and monitoring and reporting on overall project results. I also provide administrative support to the National Board.
John Richardson
Financial Advisor
In my role as a financial analyst I provide a corporate advisory service to GTA, examining the monthly and annual financial reports and advising GTA management on a range of financial issues.
Financial Advisor
In my role as a financial analyst I provide a corporate advisory service to GTA, examining the monthly and annual financial reports and advising GTA management on a range of financial issues.
David Menzies
IT Consultant
I have been assisting GTA with IT projects on a part-time consultancy basis since 1998 and am now working on all areas of GTA’s IT requirements.
IT Consultant
I have been assisting GTA with IT projects on a part-time consultancy basis since 1998 and am now working on all areas of GTA’s IT requirements.
Jeff Priday
National Projects Manager
I've been the National Projects Manager for GTA since 1997, and am responsible for managing projects that provide tangible benefits to our membership. Some recent projects include assisting GTOs to partner more effectively with schools; improving employment and training opportunities for people with a disability; assisting GTOs with the introduction of the new Work Choices reforms; and examining ways to improving training opportunities for mature-age workers. I also prepare policy papers and assist GTA's CEO in his role as lobbyist and advocate for our network
National Projects Manager
I've been the National Projects Manager for GTA since 1997, and am responsible for managing projects that provide tangible benefits to our membership. Some recent projects include assisting GTOs to partner more effectively with schools; improving employment and training opportunities for people with a disability; assisting GTOs with the introduction of the new Work Choices reforms; and examining ways to improving training opportunities for mature-age workers. I also prepare policy papers and assist GTA's CEO in his role as lobbyist and advocate for our network
Jim Barron
Chief Executive Officer
I am responsible for the overall leadership and administration of Group Training Australia and work closely with the Chair and National Board. My regular liaison with Executive Officers of State/Territory Associations and member Group Training Organisations, and frequent contact with Federal Ministers and senior Government personnel, industry representatives and the media provides an ideal opportunity to stimulate debate around Vocational & Technical Education policy and practice. I work to ensure group training is always front of mind and to promote members needs so that GTA can better enhance business opportunities for the network.
Chief Executive Officer
I am responsible for the overall leadership and administration of Group Training Australia and work closely with the Chair and National Board. My regular liaison with Executive Officers of State/Territory Associations and member Group Training Organisations, and frequent contact with Federal Ministers and senior Government personnel, industry representatives and the media provides an ideal opportunity to stimulate debate around Vocational & Technical Education policy and practice. I work to ensure group training is always front of mind and to promote members needs so that GTA can better enhance business opportunities for the network.
