Experience

Johnathan Thurston Academy

• Australia
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  The JT Academy is fast becoming a leading national provider of outstanding employment initiatives and training programs aimed at health, well being, sport and education across Australia. JT Academy’s key strength will be developing and delivering high quality programs to individuals, equipping individuals with the right skills, knowledge and attributes to make a significant and positive future impact. Through strong networks, community and industry partnerships combined with the power of the Johnathan Thurston brand, we are committed to support individuals to reach their personal, educational and career goals. Our Key focus areas include:• Learning (JTLearning)• Community Programs (JTCommunity)• Employment Initiatives (JTEmployment)• Youth – health and wellbeing initiatives (JTYouth)



Gold Training Pty Ltd

• National Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

  Responsibilities: Demonstrated high level business acumen and a capacity to operate in a highly entrepreneurial environment amid complexity and constant change.Provide strategic advice and leadership in relation to the direction and growth of the organisation.Ensure that the organisation complies with relevant legislation principles and standards in regards to Corporate Compliance and that of the policies and procedures of the company.Demonstrated experience in the management of a range of services such as business planning and performance; business analysis and improvement; marketing and external relations; organisational learning and development; information management and the development of new business opportunities.Development of operational procedures and policy regarding the functions of services provided to our key stakeholder groups.Provide leadership & mentoring to encourage a strong team environment, providing support in the individual development of team members to achieve their agreed targets.Establish and maintain strong relationships with appropriate Australian and State Government officers in the areas of responsibility associated with this position.Assist in developing and maintaining a strong/leadership profile within region/key industry sectors. Sound knowledge of federal & state apprenticeships/traineeship vocational & educational training program. Manage the individual achievements of agreed sales targets, including the securing & maintenance of specific markets.Generate and maintain quality relationships with intermediary organisations - ASQA; DETE; ISC’s; SRTO’s; AAC’s; Job Network Members; GTO’s and key stakeholder groups.Develop and manage strong relationships with major clients of the organisation.Representation at industry presentations, forums, vocational and career market events, seminars and functions.



Gold Recruitment

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2012

  Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Administration, Sales and Marketing teams including the co-ordination and allocation of resources to complete all recruitment programs as required across multiple states and territories.Support the development of Proposals; Memorandums of Understandings; Business Cases and Tender outcomes for the business.Deliver timely co-ordination, communication and allocation of resources are provided to the teams.Provide regular reporting to key stakeholders on developmental milestones for Programs and communications around service delivery and implementation timeframes.Identify and influence opportunities for business improvement in relation to project and training implementation including administration, client support, product, quality, reporting, systems and change management.Oversee activity and influence all functions of the organisation to ensure training programs are designed and delivered in line with organisational & customer requirements. Lead and manage contract/project administration/sales activities including performance and financial reporting.Develop and lead a strong and professional Team to ensure efficiency, whilst maintaining strategic and organisational outcomes.Support the recruitment of staff, on-boarding, training, ongoing evaluation and provision of professional development for staff.Conduct financial analysis, revenue reporting and budget planning.