Engagement Officer - VTEC
"My personal and professional life experiences have taught me to treat everyone with respect and understanding. Listening to the community and giving back what you receive helps others learn, grow, and keep an open mind. "
"My personal and professional life experiences have taught me to treat everyone w..."
I am a local Ngaringmen Burru woman.
Working as the VTEC Engagement Officer with KGT has allowed me to encourage and assist anyone seeking employment. I aim to help engage and promote individuals to obtain the essential skills and self-confidence to succeed in any workplace. By providing extra support and access to training pathways, the possibilities are endless.
My first full-time employment role was as a cleaner; overcoming many obstacles was a challenging but rewarding journey. I have since worked my way up to where I am today.
Business Support Officer
"My goal is to learn a little something about everything. Knowing everything about something gets boring after a while. "
"My goal is to learn a little something about everything. Knowing everything abou..."
I am a Miriwoong /Arrente woman with strong family ties to the east Kimberley and NT. I was born in Alice Springs and have lived in Kununurra for most of my life.
My role at KGT is providing support and assistance to our office staff. I am mainly in charge of liaising with and providing stakeholders with information. , I’m usually the first one everyone looks for. I also oversee the ASPEQ Exam candidates who sit for their Aviation Licences.
It is a privilege to be in this position. Assisting people to find stable employment opportunities is a positive rewarding experience.
Field Officer
"I love helping and watching people achieve their goals, especially our young ones, as it can be very rewarding and motivating. "
"I love helping and watching people achieve their goals, especially our young one..."
I am originally from Central Qld, a proud descendant of the Bidjara people from South East QLD on my mother's side and with South Sea origin on my father's side. I have lived in the Kimberley’s since 2009. Since completing year 12 at Kununurra District High, I have worked for various organisations until I joined KGT in 2021 as a receptionist/admin officer. I loved this role because I had a chance to interact with different customers, thereby understanding the needs of our key stakeholders.
I have now been offered the opportunity to step into the Field Officer role, which I look forward to. In this new exciting role, I'm responsible for recruiting and overseeing apprentices and trainees to ensure that their progress is monitored and documented correctly.
Accounts Administration (Trainee)
"I love working at KGT because it has motivated me to reach my full potential and do better for my life. "
"I love working at KGT because it has motivated me to reach my full potential and..."
I am a descendant of the Kija, Gurindji and Malngin. I was born in Kununurra had the privilege of travelling around Australia until the age of seven. I lived in Queensland for a few years until I moved back to Kununurra in 2012.
I did a course in hospitality and got employed at KGT as a casual Kitchen Hand attendant, and was fortunate enough to get a full-time position as an Administration Support Officer. This enabled me to learn more business support skills and customer service. It was a case of being in the right place at the right time.
I am currently undertaking a Cert III in Accounts Administration Traineeship working alongside KAS Accounting Services. I am responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions of payroll, debtors, creditors and account reconciliations.