Kelvin

Hi, I'm Kelvin and I currently work with Job Centre Australia in the Newcastle area. I enjoy helping people to discover what they are good at, helping to set goals and then developing strategies so they can achieve their goals.

I was unemployed myself for some time before I started working for Job Centre Australia, and believe that I can relate to some of the issues that job seekers go through from first hand experience. I have had a wide range of life experiences and worked in a wide range of industries from various labouring and factory jobs through to middle management and owning my own business. My hobbies include renovating, physical fitness, cooking, making coffee and playing guitar.

I have had experience in training and developing people using Life Coaching principles, both in Australia and overseas. I have worked with people of all ages, from children and youth through to seniors.

Suzanne

Hi my name is Sue, and I am currently working at Job Centre Australia 's Orange office. My current role is working as a Site Coordinator and Marketer which involves ensuring the smooth day to day operation of our office, and assisting our clients with seeking successful employment. I have previously worked as a Case Manager with Job Centre Australia , which involved working with clients right from intake, through to pre employment skills training, job searching, on the job training and support.

In my previous positions over the last many years I have been heavily involved in Human Resources Workplace
Training / Safety.

I have recently moved to the outskirts of Orange to our new family home which I share with my husband and three sons. We have plenty of space where I enjoy spending time with the family in the gardens, working on various projects, and cooking. When we are not at home I spend a large amount of time supporting my children with their sport including Rugby & Cricket.

I feel that I can offer advice and support to my clients as I have had a mentor before who taught me a lot about life and people skills, as well as work and home skills. During my mentoring experience I learnt quite a lot and found it very rewarding. I am now very enthusiastic to share my knowledge and experience and encourage others through mentoring.



Kristy

Hi my name Kristy, I am currently employed at Job Centre Australia 's Young office as a Marketing Consultant. This position involves talking to local employers in the aim to create jobs for our clients, I am also the Occupational Health and Safety Officer here.

Previous to working at Job Centre Australia I worked 8 years in a local photo lab developing and printing photo's as well as making picture frames. In this role I completed certificate III in Small Business Operations and learnt a lot about customer service.

After I finished working at the photo lab I worked two years at the local radio station selling advertising where I developed my skills to work with local business people. My interests include Basketball, touch footy and cooking.

Tony

Hi, my name is Tony and I am currently working at Job Centre Australia’s various Central Coast offices as a Training Facilitator. My role is to facilitate programs which will assist clients in changing their thinking process, Self Marketing, Developing skills for attending Job Interviews, Mock interviews and goal setting.

In previous roles with JCAL I have conducted Intensive Case Management, Job Search Training and Reverse Marketing.

I have completed Cert IV in Workplace Training/Assessment, various OHS qualifications and partial HR management Cert IV.

My intention is to undertake further study in Community Service from 2010 up to Diploma level.

My interests are many and varied and include sports, music, and family. The skills I can offer as a Mentor have been honed through years of experience dealing with the trials and tribulations of life, such as divorce, single parenthood, family and personal turmoil, and keeping a watchful eye on how the world turns.

John

Hi, I am John and I am currently working at Job Centre Australia 's Charlestown office and previously worked at our Mayfield office.
I am one of the original staff members employed when we first commenced business in the Hunter.

My current role is as a Pathway Coach Development where I assist those determined to be job ready to take that final step into employment.
I was previously employed as a Marketer with Job Centre Australia . I see myself to a great extent as still marketing, but with a closer relationship with my clients.

I have also Case Managed Red Clients with Job Centre Australia so I have seen and worked with the full range of different clientele.

I keep a keen interest in all that is happening in the world and I believe I can talk about most subjects from the weather to most types of sport.

I am among the oldest of JCAL's employees and believe I am well equipped with a wealth of life skills. I do think young and I have an 18 year old daughter who helps keep me that way.



Chloe

Hi, my name is Chloe; I have been working with Job Centre Australia Limited at the Wagga Wagga office for the past 2 & ½ years. I am currently working as a Pathway Coach – Development where I assist clients in becoming work ready by getting my client's involved in Job Skills activities, training courses and other motivational programs to assist them in overcoming barriers in finding sustainable employment.

I completed a Certificate II in Business Administration whilst I was an Administration Assistant where I learnt a lot about the administration industry from general office duties such as Filing systems right to the OHS running of an office. I am currently in the process of completing a Certificate IV in Employment Services.

When I am not at work I spend most of my time doing things like; watching movies, camping & fishing, home decorations/DIY Projects and relaxing spending time with family & friends.

I have experience in dealing with people from different backgrounds where I have gained excellent communication and problem solving skills. I can easily recognise realistic goals and I feel that a lot of the organisational and life skills I have learnt can definitely be passed onto my peers as support & Motivation techniques.

When I was at school I was involved in the “Plan it Youth” program which is a program ran by NSW Department of Education. The program gives young people the opportunity to plan for their future careers and find a positive pathway into employment.

At the time of my participation I was unsure as to the employment pathway I would like to take; my mentor assisted me with ideas and discussed my potential in the workplace. I found this program to be extremely beneficial and the advise I was given really assisted me in deciding my career path.



Darren

Hi, I'm Darren and I am a Training and Employment Consultant in the JCAL Young office. I have over 40 clients with varied disabilities on my caseload. I work closely with each client in assisting them to find and sustain employment. I am also a client of JCAL and they have assisted me in finding and sustaining employment.

I am a qualified motor Mechanic. In 1987 during my final year of my apprenticeship, I had a serious Motor Bike Accident, which left me in hospital for 12 months. My right arm was amputated and I had several broken bones in my legs, which still cause me grief.

Before and after the accident I worked a Mack Trucks for 20 years at a Motor Mechanic and Spare Parts Interpreter. Later as the Spare Parts Manager.

I got married in 2004 and my wife and I moved from Wollongong to Young in the same year. I was a keen Scuba Diver, which I gave up due to moving to rural NSW.

My wife and I breed and show English Cocker Spaniels, which keeps us extremely busy travelling all over NSW.