Advisory Group
Overseeing the delivery and progress of Skilling the Bay is the Skilling the Bay Advisory Group. This group is comprised of leaders from Geelong’s key industry education and community sectors. Members are responsible for ensuring that Skilling the Bay delivers effective initiatives that prepare the Geelong community for the jobs of the future.
Professor Jane den Hollander, Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University (Chair)
Lisa Line, CEO, The Gordon
John Stapleton, Director – Industry Engagement, HESG, Department of Education and Training
Clare Amies, CEO, WorkSafe
Damian Armour, CEO, Epworth Geelong
John Fletcher, Regional Manager, Australian Government Department of Employment
Phil Honeywell, Principal, Newcomb Secondary College
Toby oConnor, Consultant
Nick Stanley, Chair, Runway
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Project Team
The Project Team manages the delivery of the initiatives, including partnerships with Skilling the Bay’s delivery partners.
Carley Brennan (Manager)
Chris Goy (Project Officer - Education Initiatives)
Juliet Williams (Project Officer - Employment and Skills Initiatives)
Image from left: Juliet, Chris and Carley
For general enquiries email skillingthebay@gordontafe.edu.au
Delivery Partners
Our delivery partners ensure the successful implementation and continuous improvement of the initiatives:
- Deakin University
- G2 Innovation
- Geelong Region Local and Employment Network (GRLLEN)
- ICT Geelong
- Northern Futures
- The Gordon
- Upstart Challenge
- Whittington Works, City of Greater Geelong
- Secondary schools across the Geelong region