The gazette february march 2016

February/March 2016Volume 7 No 1

Monthly Newsletter

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At the age of 15, Evelyn Weldon was a disengaged high school student who mixed with the wrong crowd, skipped school – and discovered she was pregnant.Just 15 months later,

Evelyn is a likeable, responsible, well-presented and articulate young woman with a seven-month old baby and a strong commitment to making a good life for herself and her son.After the announcement

of her pregnancy in 2014, she suffered abuse from her boyfriend and endured police interviews and court appearances to obtain a restraining order.She was facing tough times

at a tender age, but rather than giving in to adversity

and sinking deeper, Evelyn gained the strength to turn her life around, and she admits those difficulties brought her to her senses.

“I wanted to get my life together, save some money and provide everything for my child,” Evelyn said.

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TAFE helps turn teen around

Albany teenage mother Evelyn Weldon continued to study for her TAFE course after the birth of her son Ashton.

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From page 1“I sold my clothes – which were too small

for me by then – and my shoes, and I made and sold bath salts to get extra income,” she said.Evelyn recognised the importance of

continuing her TAFE course to gain the qualifications to lead to a good career.She continued to live with her parents,

who encouraged her to be independent and take control of her situation while giving her invaluable support.They also agreed to look after her baby

for an hour each evening to give Evelyn a chance to study.At the start of 2015, Evelyn enrolled in

the Certificate II in Community Services, a VET in Schools program, at Great Southern Institute of Technology.Just three weeks before the birth of her son

Ashton in July 2015, Evelyn started a three-month break from lessons at the campus, but did not give up her studies.She took advantage of her parents’

babysitting offer and her son’s sleeping time to brush up on her classwork and complete assignments.“I spread my books out on the kitchen table

and carried on working,” Evelyn said.Returning to the institute in September,

she left Ashton at the Rainbow Child Care Centre adjoining the Albany campus, visiting him frequently to continue her breastfeeding program. Evelyn worked hard for the rest of the year and completed units towards her qualification.Since her remarkable turnaround, she has

made clear plans for the future.The first step was enrolling this year in the

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at the institute, with the intention of progressing to the Diploma.She plans to study for the Diploma part-

time over two years, allowing her to support herself and her son in the meantime.Once she has the Diploma under her belt,

Evelyn would like to take a Bachelor degree at university and eventually operate her own day care centre.To kick-start this plan, Evelyn has set

herself realistic goals for this year. “I want to stand on my own two feet,” she

said, explaining her son’s wellbeing and her own health take priority.To boost her income, she is also trying to

secure part-time work – ideally at the child care centre to fit in with her son’s routine and to gain experience to reinforce her studies.

A hip-hop dancer for several years, Evelyn has continued with her dance classes, where she met her supportive new partner. She dreams of taking a camping holiday with Ashton and her partner at the end of the year.Child Care Lecturer Anne Parker has been

impressed by Evelyn’s commitment to her studies as well as her determination to improve her life and that of her son.“She has her feet firmly on the ground, and

she works very hard to do the right thing by her family,” Anne said.“She has really stepped up to the mark,”

Anne said.Evelyn clearly cherishes her mothering

role, taking responsibility for Ashton’s development and happiness.“I love being a mum – when I had him, it

was love at first sight,” Evelyn said.“The midwife told me I had grown up

overnight,” she said.

TAFE helps turn teen around

I spread my books out on the kitchen table and carried on working.

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Enrolling in Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) courses to brush up on their language skills brought a group of students much more than they bargained for.The four, all with English

as their second language, quickly became friends and discovered a regular fun activity – and a gourmet treat into the bargain.Piew Keogh, originally

from Laos, Malisa Grant from Thailand, Mei Qin from China and Francesca Nichele from Italy quickly hit it off in the classroom. Piew then introduced her

friends to crabbing, and now the four make regular night-time trips to the shores of Princess Royal

Harbour to hunt for the tasty crustaceans.But probably the most

valuable aspect of their time together is the development of their language skills.

CSWE Lecturer Sara Lembo said the crabbing had been a social as well as a practical activity which had strengthened the friendship bond between the students.“It is definitely stimulating

their English language use, as it is the only common tongue they can use while out together,” Sara said.The lively group clearly

enjoy each other’s company, and chat easily in their new language.They have invested in the

necessary gear such as waders, lights and scoops, and they are as enthusiastic about their new pastime as they are for divvying up the bounty at the end of the night.

Continued on page 5

CSWE students Piew Keogh, Francesca Nichele, Mei Qin and Malisa Grant prepare to go crabbing in Princess Royal Harbour.

Women sink their claws into language

A good evening’s catch of blue swimmer and mud crabs in the esky.


FROM THE

MD’s DeskThe institute has had a busy start to the year, and it is pleasing to see that enrolments overall are higher than at the same time in 2015. A strong local marketing campaign and

the state-wide TAFE Choices promotion have helped to boost student numbers, as have new courses and better targeting of students as exemplified by the ‘GETSTUCKIN’ program which has increased entry-level enrolments in primary industries.The $1.2 million library refurbishment is

now completed and outsourcing of the café, construction of a covered walkway linking to the health and community block and sundry minor improvements to the external areas have led to the creation of a vibrant ‘Learning Resource Centre’. A successful sundowner was held at the

new Mount Barker campus in late January with managers and staff attending along with shire representatives and staff from the Mount Barker Community College. On 2 March, the institute welcomed

the Minister for Training and Workforce Development the Hon. Liza Harvey and the Minister for Housing, Racing, and Gaming the Hon. Colin Holt, to officially open both the Mount Barker campus and the Learning Resource Centre. My particular thanks go to all staff who

have worked so efficiently to get these two facilities operating in time for the 2016 academic year, and to the students and staff who made the opening ceremonies such a success.I’d like also to recognise Treasy Woods

and Graeme Simpson for their memorable ‘Welcome to Country’ at the opening of the Learning Resource Centre.Investment in capital works continues

at Great Southern Institute with a $0.84 million refurbishment of the hairdressing and beauty salons starting in March to be completed in time for Semester 2 delivery. In the interim, beauty therapy delivery has

been moved to George’s to ensure students have a suitable training venue while refurbishments take place.The replacement of Virgin Airlines with

Rex on the Albany route will provide more convenient and affordable flight schedules. The first flight now leaves Albany at

6.30am and the last flight departs Perth at 7.30pm, so staff will no longer need to stay overnight in Perth. This will provide savings in staff time and reduce the risk associated with staff spending long hours on the Albany Highway.In Semester 1, the institute will be piloting

a driver safety and awareness program for staff who drive in the country.The Public Sector Commission provides

comparative data through HRMOIR. Of note is that over the 12 months to September the staffing establishment for the institute decreased by 8.3 per cent compared to an annual increase of 0.5 per cent FTE for the WA public sector as a whole, and median salaries for the institute were $71,919 compared to $80,930 for the WA public sector.The public sector recruitment freeze

announced just prior to Christmas will continue until 30 June. With a workforce of our size and complexity, this has obviously created difficulties in delivery, and I would like to thank managers and lecturers who have worked to ensure that our students have not been disadvantaged. In late 2015, the Commonwealth advised

changes for eligibility for VET FEE-HELP.Continued on page 5


FROM THE

MD’s DeskFrom page 4My thanks to staff who operated under

tight timelines and ensured our students were not disadvantaged by these unforseen changes in eligibility requirements.To improve efficient use of resources,

the institute has adopted the CELCAT scheduling software. Software installation on our servers has now been completed, a working group established, and the first training program has been scheduled for week one of the April holidays, in preparation for going live in Semester 2.The recommendations of the Training

Sector Reform Project were announced on 24 February with confirmation that structural changes within the vocational education and training sector will be progressed.As part of implementing these

recommendations, Cabinet has approved the closure of Great Southern Institute of Technology and the establishment of South Regional TAFE with effect from 11 April 2016. South Regional TAFE will include the South West and Great Southern institutes along with the Narrogin campus of CY

O’Connor and the Esperance campus of the Goldfields.Following the establishment of the new

college, new organisational structures will be put in place with new positions to be created.I would like to take this opportunity to

thank all staff who will be affected by these changes for their professionalism and encourage them to participate in the change processes and raise any issues of concern with me or the HR Manager.On a more sombre note, Sandy Farrell

the part–time clerical support officer at Katanning died unexpectedly just before the Christmas shutdown. Several staff travelled to her funeral which was held in Perth on Christmas Eve. On 24 February a remembrance morning tea was held at the campus and a tree planted in Sandy’s memory.Finally, the institute’s annual Award Night

will be held once again at the Albany Entertainment Centre on 10 March and I encourage staff to attend to show support for our highest-achieving students from last year. I wish all staff and students every success

for the year ahead.

Cheers, Chris

From page 3“Sometimes we catch a lot, and

we share them with our other friends,” Malisa said.The blue swimmer and mud crabs

are transformed into the women’s favourite Laotian, Chinese, Thai and Italian dishes, which they also sometimes eat together.Malisa said they kept an eye on

the tide tables to plan their outings, and in the off-season in winter, they would go fishing instead.“But we don’t go if it’s raining!” Mei

said.

Francesca Nichele, Mei Qin, Piew Keogh and Malisa Grant take a break from crabbing to pose for a selfie.

Women sink their claws into language


All 11 state training providers have collaborated to produce a multi-media advertising campaign designed to boost the TAFE brand throughout Western Australia.The campaign, which was launched in

January, has been well received, and we expect to reap the benefits of the raised awareness of TAFE training now and in the future. You may have seen the TafeChoices TV

ads featuring the ‘Make your name’ tag,

and the straps along the bottom of our newspaper ads to align our own brand with the campaign. Research and preparations took place

over several months last year, when a Perth advertising agency was contracted to design media, organise promotions and manage the TafeChoices website.You can view the two 30-second TV ads

on our YouTube channel here and here:The TafeChoices website, which links to

our own site, is here.

Ad campaign gets TAFE noticed

The state-wide marketing campaign TafeChoices is supported by TV and press advertisements and a dedicated website. Above is a still from one of the TV ads.

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Since the Albany campus café reopened in January, staff and students have been making a beeline there for the great coffee and tasty food.Now operated by Glen Crotty and Bec

Gibbs, the busy café has been named Food for Thought, a fitting moniker for an eatery in a learning institution, where nourishing the brain is as vital as feeding the body.Glen and Bec are on a mission to offer

healthy options using fresh produce.Perennial favourites such as pies and

sausage rolls, beef and vegetarian lasagne, soups, burgers, salads and sandwiches are all on the menu – and freshly made.In addition to the regular menu of hot and

cold food, chef Glen cooks up daily specials with such tempting offerings as stir-fries, curries, fish and wraps.For something lighter, there is a decadent

array of cakes, biscuits and slices to enjoy with a cup of Naked Bean coffee.To save customers time during their

precious coffee or lunch breaks, Bec

welcomes email orders in advance, but she also ensures there is a selection of ‘grab and go’ food for those who have not pre-ordered.Food for Thought also caters for internal

functions.A chef for more than 20 years, Glen has a

diverse background which includes working offshore on ships and oil rigs and in local restaurants.Bec has worked in hospitality for more

than 10 years and now leads and trains the customer service team.The couple, who have two young children,

were attracted to the café business for the flexibility of operating hours fitting in with the school timetable.Bec said the first few weeks had been

busy as they settled in and established trading patterns, but she and Glen were enjoying the challenge and the opportunity to work together.To order food or coffee, email

[email protected].

Fresh and healthy Food for Thought

Glen Crotty and Bec Gibbs are the new operators of the Albany campus café, which they have named Food for Thought.


Mt Barker campus arrives in styleIt seemed like all roads led to Mount Barker last month, when the spotlight fell on the relocated campus and the courses on offer.The first event for staff of the busy

campus was a stand at the local IGA, when Campus Coordinator Karine David and her team were on hand to give out information to prospective students and promote the courses to be delivered this year.On January 27, the team hosted an

open day, allowing interested community and business people to look around the new premises, which include classrooms, offices and a lunch room.An out-of-hours sundowner the following

evening gave others a chance to view the building and facilities while socialising over refreshments.Sharing a building with the Community

Resource Centre allows students to take advantage of the excellent neighbouring facilities, including the town library and the resource centre itself. This is a fitting location giving students

easy access to facilities for research, study and leisure.

Rebecca Green discusses courses with Primary Industries Manager Neil Binning at the open day.

Jenny Brass and Campus Coordinator Karine David at the IGA stand.

Children’s Services Lecturer Mandy Harris talks to visitor Rosemary Dufty at the open day.

See the report of Minister Liza Harvey’s official opening of the Mount Barker campus on pages 8 and 9.


Mt Barker campus arrives in style

Kevin Ford and Andrew Fraser at the sundowner.

Louise Moreau and Michelle Harris have fun at the sundowner.

Jan Auld, Janelle Greeney and Karine David at the sundowner.

Bob Olsson and Karine David at the open day.

Access All Areaswith Wendy Macliver

Study support for studentsGreat Southern Institute provides study support to help all students be successful. If you would like some help with your

course or have study or access needs due to a disability, medical or mental health condition, come and see me at Customer Services, Mondays,Tuesdays Thursdays or Fridays. Phone 9892 8741 or email [email protected] the Study Support Coordinator and

Disability Officer at the institute I can

help arrange the support you need.Assistance may include books and

learning materials in electronic format or large print, learning support such as tutorial or in-class assistance, ergonomic chairs or equipment, computer access or literacy software, or regular contact to track how you are going. Appointments can be made for

students at our regional campuses.All enquires are confidential. Let us support you to be successful.

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The institute held a double celebration on Wednesday 2 March, when the Hon. Liza Harvey, Minister for Training and Workforce Development, opened the Mount Barker campus and the Learning Resource Centre at the Albany campus.Minister Harvey chatted with students

and staff of the Mount Barker campus before the official opening ceremony, at which she spoke of the excellent facilities and the broad range of services for students at the new centre. After refreshments, the Minister

drove back to Albany, where she jointly opened the Learning Resource Centre with the Hon. Colin Holt MLC, who was representing the Hon. Terry Redman MLA, Minister for Regional Development. Addressing the gathering of about

150 people, Great Southern Institute of Technology Governing Council Chair Scott Leary said he appreciated the generosity of the Department of Training and Workforce Development and the Royalties for Regions program, which had made the centre’s refurbishment possible.Minister Harvey responded by

acknowledging the institute’s reputation gained over 40 years, and its high student satisfaction rate, which is consistently higher than the state average.“The learning centre will allow the

institute to ensure we develop people with the appropriate level of skills and qualifications to meet the local demands of industry,” Minister Harvey said.She then took part in the second part

of the Albany ceremony, which was the presentation of scholarships to 22 students, and talked with students and staff over morning tea.

Minister opens our new buildings

The Hon. Liza Harvey, Minister for Training and Workforce Development, with Governing Council Chair Scott Leary at the Mount Barker campus opening.

Scholarship details and photographs on pages 12 and 13

Graeme Simpson on didgeridoo and Noongar Elder Treasy Woods perform the Welcome to Country in Albany.

Minister Harvey and Minister Holt jointly open the Learning Resource Centre.


Governing Council Chair Scott Leary, the Hon. Colin Holt MLC, Acting Managing Director Chris Jones and the Hon. Liza Harvey MLA at the end of the celebrations.

Safety First

With Rick Muller

The following tips should help you avoid a mouse-related musculoskeletal injury.

1. Mouse grip – don’t throttle your mouse (it’s already dead)! Hold the mouse gently to move it over a mousing surface.

2. Mouse from the elbow – don’t skate or flick the mouse with your wrist. Make controlled mouse movements using your elbow as the pivot point and keep your wrist straight and neutral.

3. Optimal Mouse position – sit back in your chair, relax your arms then lift your mousing hand up, pivoting at the elbow, until your hand is just above elbow level. Your mouse should be positioned at this point.

4. Protect your wrist – if you look at the anatomy of the wrist it is curved away from any contact surface (you can easily see this by resting your hand/arm on a flat surface - you’ll see light under the wrist and can probably even pass a thin pen under this). The forearm is shaped liked this for the wrist to remain free of surface pressure contact.

5. Don’t use a wrist rest – yes, that’s right, research has shown that using a wrist rest doubles the pressure on the wrist. Wrist pads are only to rest the palm on during micro breaks.

Five tips for using a computer mouse


Richard Grist and Minister Harvey with scholarship recipient Sonia Swatek.

Richard Grist, representing sponsor the Jack Family Charitable Trust, and Minister Harvey congratulate Sahara Carbajosa on her scholarship.

Scholarships ease the way to study

The Hon. Liza Harvey, Minister for Training and Workforce Development, with the group of scholarship recipients.During her visit to open the Learning Resource Centre at the Albany campus, the Hon. Liza Harvey MLA, Minister for Training and Workforce Development, was called upon to present scholarships to Semester 1 recipients.Governing Council Chair Scott Leary, who

conducted the scholarship ceremony, said the scholarships supported students to reach their goals.“They will provide valuable assistance with

course fees and other study costs,” Scott said. He thanked the sponsors for their generosity.

“We appreciate your commitment to rewarding educational effort and helping to remove barriers to academic success,” he told them.Scott wished the recipients well in their

future endeavours and said he hoped the sponsors’ significant assistance would help them to make a positive contribution to the community through their chosen career paths.The Albany scholarship presentation

ceremony was followed the next day by another presentation at the Denmark campus.


Jack Family Charitable Trust20 scholarships of $500 each awarded to:• Peta Woodhams• Sonia Swatek• Layla McPherson• Joshua Dean-Overington• Shian Stewart• Sally Roberts• Katherine MCallum• Lisa McLennan• Patricia Johnston• Sahara Carbajosa• Melanie Smallacombe• Clinton Cann• William Ovens• Tahnee Manley• Emilian Roman• Marianne Tutt• Aaron Ugle• Isobelle Mead• Karlee Berry

Grist Family ScholarshipsThree scholarships of $500 each for certificate-level music students:• Miranda-Jane Clohessy• Tanya Garvin• Tai PlummerPlus one scholarship of $1500 for a diploma-level student:• Peter Zuks

Albany Chamber of Commerce and IndustryTwo scholarships of $500 each to students of accounting, business or information technology:• Kate McBride• Jonathan Sofoulis

Denmark Music FoundationOne scholarship of $500 for a student of the Diploma of Music:• Terence Mackintosh.

Scholarship recipients Semester 1, 2016

At the Denmark campus following the scholarship celebration are Terry MacKintosh, Peter Zuks, Music Lecturer Tony King, Richard Grist representing scholarship sponsors the Grist Family and the Jack Family Charitable Trust, Tai Plummer, Miranda-Jane Clohessy, Tanya Garvin, Sally Roberts, Denmark Campus Coordinator Sue Dybing and Music Lecturer Mark Tupman.


It’s no wonder Mark Licastro is rapt with his new life on the west coast.Every working day, he heads for the

beach and Bunbury’s iconic Dolphin Discovery Centre, where he is employed in customer service.Having completed Certificates III in

both Tourism and Business at Great Southern Institute of Technology last year, Mark moved to Bunbury.Two weeks after his arrival, he landed

his ideal job at the busy centre, guiding visitors to the various attractions and booking dolphin swimming tours and boat cruises.“I’m over the moon about working

here,” Mark said.“Everybody is happy, there’s a

positive vibe and people are excited to see the dolphins,” Mark said.The work is widely varied and Mark

enjoys the contact not only with tourists who flock there from all over the world, but also with his colleagues, including marine biologists, dolphin trainers and numerous volunteers.He said in addition to the dolphins

and string rays in the ocean, the centre’s aquaria were popular attractions.“Injured fish and other marine life are

also brought here for rehabilitation,” Mark explained.“And because it’s a not-for-profit

organisation, the funds go back into the centre and for researching marine mammal and animal life,” he said.Putting into practice his knowledge

gained in the institute’s classrooms has been another thrill for Mark.“The qualifications helped me get the

job and the skills I learnt during my studies gave me confidence once I started working here,” he said.“I’m indebted to the lecturers and the

other staff at TAFE,” Mark said.

Mark is clearly passionate about his work and happy that his training led to it.“I find it really fun – it’s demanding

and busy but it’s rewarding and you learn lots of different skills on the job,” he said.

Life goes swimmingly for Mark

Former business and tourism student Mark Licastro waits for three dolphins swimming to shore to greet him.


Governing Council tours campuses

Acting Managing Director Chris Jones hosted a tour of the regional campuses for Governing Council members in early March. The group visited Denmark, Mount Barker and Katanning, where they viewed the facilities and spoke with students as well as administration and lecturing staff.

Denmark

Mount Barker

Katanning


Reconciliation Action PlanIn launching its Reconciliation Action Plan in October 2014, Great Southern Institute of Technology demonstrated its commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so that together, real benefits can be achieved for the wider community.To highlight Indigenous issues and track our progress as defined by the plan, The

Gazette publishes an article every month.This month, we look at the benefits of a new program combining practical computing

skills with health education, which has been delivered to a group of Noongar women in Katanning and Tambellup.

Bytes on the menu for Noongar groupAn innovative program for Noongar people has given the participants practical skills to enhance their health and lifestyle – and an excellent opportunity to learn together.Healthy Computing, a mix of computer

lessons and wellbeing workshops run by Lecturer Wendy Hayward in November, was held over three days in Katanning and Tambellup, where the students – all women – learnt about a wide range of topics.Guest speakers talked to the women about

diabetes, physiotherapy and children’s health, as well as general healthy living themes including eating, exercise and the impact of smoking, obesity and having high cholesterol and blood pressure.The kitchen was a hive of activity as the

women cooked up nourishing meals such as chicken stir fry and rice followed by banana smoothies, or steamed fish, rice and salad with a dessert of fruit salad.

Continued on page 17

The students tuck in to the lunch they cooked as part of their program.


From page 16They also heard about

the community services

available to them for expanding their knowledge on health issues and learning new skills for the workforce.In the computing classes,

the women took a series of photographs, which they used to produce calendars

using Microsoft Word and Publisher, and polished their skills in emailing and use of the internet for research.The students all agreed the

lessons had been useful and enjoyable, and plan to put their new-found knowledge into action.

Bytes on the menu

Four of the students celebrate their new computer skills.

The students listen to a presentation by one of the guest speakers.


This column courtesy of Great Southern Population Health. For more information, phone 9842 7500 (Albany)

or 9821 6287 (Katanning).

We can all make small, simple changes to our behaviour that can turn into healthy new habits. Initially, trying something different may feel

uncomfortable or inconvenient but soon enough, the changes are just part of our normal daily routine.

Ways to eat better1. Home-made lunch. Prepare your lunch for the next day while you are making the evening meal. Chop extra salad or cook an extra portion of your meal and your lunch is sorted with minimum fuss.

2. Workplace pantry. Keep emergency supplies in your desk drawer or workplace fridge. If you’re too rushed to eat breakfast or prepare your lunch, you’ll still have some healthy options on hand, such as nuts, tinned tuna or low-salt wholegrain crackers.

3. Re-think the sugary drink. Break the habit of buying sugary drinks from the vending machines and stay hydrated with water instead. Try including slices of lemon and ice blocks to transform your water into something refreshing.

4. Healthy snacks. Eat a variety of fruit, vegetables and whole grains to increase uptake of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Substitute unhealthy snacks with healthy ones. Try snacking on a handful of nuts, fruit or chopped vegetables such as carrots.

Ways to move more and sit less1. Take phone calls standing. Stand when you answer the telephone and if you take a call on your mobile, move around while you talk.

2. Re-think meetings. Encourage attendees to stand up and stretch when required. If you spend a lot of time sitting in meetings, try walking meetings for shorter discussions or build in an activity break such as a 30-minute walk for longer ones.

3. Use the stairs. If you usually take the lift to your floor, try taking the stairs instead.

4. Face to face. Instead of emailing colleagues and friends about simple things, where possible, walk over to their desk and chat about it. This has the added benefits of improving your relationships, strengthening your networks, keeping your inbox manageable and resolving minor issues quickly.

Challenge yourself to try some or all of these. Introduce them one at a time and when your new habit sticks, move on to another one.

Easy habits for a healthy life

Information for this article came from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.


HR NewsWith Paula Pattinson

Positions AdvertisedA recruitment freeze announced during the Christmas Shutdown period is in place until 30 June 2016. As a result, two positions were withdrawn from the advertising process and three selection processes were placed on hold.• Desktop Support Officer – closed 9 November, selection process not finalised, on

hold until freeze is lifted• Lecturer Community Services – successful applicant was Tony Norment• External EOI Casual Lecturer Media and Design – successful applicant was Andy

Dolphin• Lecturer Nursing – closed 2 December, selection process not finalised, on hold

until freeze is lifted• Lecturer Dental Assisting – advertisement withdrawn• Lecturer Information Technology – position cancelled• Principal Lecturer, Health and Community – advertisement withdrawn• Internal EOI Learning Resource Officer – successful applicant was Tracey Jones• Internal EOI Portfolio Support Officer, Commerce – no applicants, Wendy Jackson

placed temporarily• External EOI Casual Lecturers Health and Primary portfolios – selection process

not finalised, on hold until freeze is lifted• Internal EOI Principal Lecturer, Commerce – successful applicant was Gillian

Hazel• Internal EOI Casual Clerical Officer, Skills Development Centre – not filled/not

required at this stage.New StaffA warm welcome is extended to new or recommencing staff (appointments finalised before the recruitment freeze was announced or existing public sector employees)• Bronwyn O’Flanagan, Casual Lecturer Business• Toni Gunning, Casual Lecturer Nursing• Zita Boyle, Casual Lecturer Business and Tourism• Andy Dolphin, Casual Lecturer Graphics/Design• Sarah Johnson, Casual Lecturer Education Support• Jane-Mary Richardson, Casual Lecturer Visual Art Katanning• William Haynes, Casual Lecturer SDC Earthmoving• Natalie Galantino, Casual Lecturer Nursing• Beverley Collier, Casual Lecturer Fitness.Staff exiting• Jay Rowles, Lecturer Aquaculture and Agriculture – finished 5 February.

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