JUDITH GRAHAM

Gateway LLEN is a non-profit organisation that builds partnerships between schools, businesses and community groups and develops programs to help students at risk of disengaging with school overcome barriers to continue their learning and attain Year 12 or equivalent qualifications.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Contribute to development of annual strategic plan and regular assessment and evaluation against contract requirements
• Currently commencing development and implementation of pilot school to industry programs in Melbourne's East including Health & Allied Services Young Industry Ambassador program, Austech and Coles Work Experience program for students with a disability
• Development and management of strategic partnerships between tertiary institutions, schools, community groups, focal government and industry to improve access to career pat􀀂ways
• Conduct workshops, forums and information sessions to inform young people, parents and schools of the diversity of education, training and career options available
• Operation of internal and external databases, PowerPoint, Word and Excel programs
• Prepare written reports and proposals for the Executive Officer
• The position reports to the Executive Officer

MSA is an Industry Skills Council

MSA provides In depth analysis of training packages, data trends and business need to the federal government, from which future National Policy is determined

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Competency profiling of workers employed in the manufacturing and engineering sectors
• Comprehensive analysis of workforce skills sets, employers core business & employee qualifications to determine a "best fit" qualification outcome
• Promotion of Workforce Development program to industry, business associations and Unions

MESAB was the Victorian Industry Training Advisory Board, providing training packages, qualifications, statistical trends and policy advice to the Victorian Government for over 20 years. CiM was a flagship program, requested by the industry to address the lack of understanding & interest schools had in Engineering & Manufacturing industries.

Project Manager Careers in Manufacturing program (CiM)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Established and managed the statewide Careers in Manufacturing program, creating both overarching and localised school-to-industry initiatives.
• Designed, executed, sustained, and expanded a comprehensive Victorian Industry tour program involving 100+ organisations in school-focused activities, encompassing large corporations and numerous SMEs.
• Developed and maintained highly engaging interactive activities that illuminated career paths, showcased skill sets, and facilitated partnerships between employers and schools.
• Forged enduring partnerships with TAFEs, LLENs, associations, and employers, leading to successful showcases and forums, including notable events such as Airshow, Austech, Girls Make it Go, and Manufacturing Week activities.
• Pioneered prominent interactive school-to-industry initiatives, including Qantas Heavy Maintenance Facility, Holden Interactive Days, Girls Make it Go, and Defense Industry Experience days, fostering engagement with major industry players.
• Created, managed, and expanded the impactful Young Industry Ambassador (VIA) program, successfully recruiting and training over 200 YIAs over five years, achieving 40% female representation in a predominantly male industry.

The Australian International Airshow is a significant event in Victoria, featuring an exclusive global exposition for professionals and a 3-day public Airshow. Important participants include the Victorian Government, Australian Defence Force, and international aerospace, aviation, and defence organisations. The Airshow aimed to highlight careers within these fields but lacked the know-how to create a pathway program.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Created and led a National Aviation, Aerospace, Defence Industry & Defence Force Showcase, fostering student and educator awareness of career pathways.
• Established strategic partnerships with stakeholders such as the Victorian Government, RMIT, Kangan Institute, ADF, OMO, Ai Group, Boeing, and Qantas to execute a successful 4-day Careers & Skills Showcase at Avalon Airshow.
• Organised and conducted Professional Development (PD) Days for educators across Australia, featuring a Professional Speaker program and afternoon industry tours.
• Orchestrated Student Days at prominent national events, including Australian International Airshow Avalon, Pacific Maritime Showcase Sydney, Coolum Airshow, and Land Warfare Adelaide.
• Developed professional speaker programs, aligning content with the strategic plans of the Airshow and the Victorian Government, encompassing graduates, technicians, ADF members, and industry professionals.
• Managed multiple interstate events concurrently, coordinated working groups, collaborated on promotional materials, interactive exposition stands, aviation experiences, and directed a team of Airshow volunteers for effective Careers & Skills activities.

JobsPlus Australian Apprenticeship Centre is contracted to deliver impartial Apprenticeship advice to jobseekers, RTOs and Employers. JobsPlus was a business arm of Victoria University.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Supported Employers and apprentices with training contract advice across all industries.
• Promoted the Australian Apprenticeship system to schools, industries and Associations
• Provided pathways advice to jobseekers
• Provided mentoring support to New Apprentices, requiring additional support
• Provided advice to Employers regarding the Australian Apprenticeship incentive system

The Employment Access Service was a federally funded program offering training, job placement, and ongoing support to disabled jobseekers, helping them secure positions in the open job market.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Managed numerous clients over 8 years, achieving employment outcomes.
• Pioneered innovative programs, including a successful disability traineeship initiative with State and Federal governments.
• Utilised new Traineeship system to secure job placements with government entities like Victoria Police, Melbourne Zoos, and more.
• Created and delivered information sessions for employers, schools, and parents.
• Published articles in Work Place Diversity Magazine.
• Led a team of 3 and reported to Employment Access Executive Officer.
• Consistently exceeded targets, ranking in Victoria's top 10 CETPS.