We love to celebrate our staff achievements and good news. On this page we will be sharing our Values Victory Corner Nominations from each month.
These nominations showcase our Vision, Purpose and Values in action. Well done to the staff that have been nominated.
Nominees will also be awarded a certificate to proudly display!
Nominations for July 2024
Patrick Hoolihan
Community
Pat is always willing to jump on anything asked of him when requested. He has been involved in supporting the development of multiple award nominations and has not hesitated to support the marketing team with obtaining information to assist in showcasing the nominees to the best they can be! Well done Pat!
Julia Brown
Helping Others
Julia is a breath of fresh air. She is always happy to help, really collaborative, takes pride in her work, and acts in a professional and respectful way at all times – already showing how well she fits with the Skillset values. It is fantastic having you on the team Julia.
Professionalism
Julia has been a very helpful and extremely valued member of the team. She is always willing to help and brings a positive vibe to everything she works on. A real breath of fresh air đź’–
Rodney Ney
Helping Others
Going the distance.
Helping Others
Thank you for helping out with the interviews in Dubbo lately and the short timeframes that I have given to you 🙂
Professionalism
Stepping up into higher duties, to lead the GTO Team over the next few weeks.
Amy Fragar
Community
Because she coordinates the coffee runs which is a lovely way of serving the community.
Renae Lawson
Helping Others
Renae offered to help the very busy payroll team with data entry to help the team meet their end of financial year deadlines.
Sheeree Day
Professionalism
For the incredible work she has completed over the end of financial year period and for her vast knowledge about our business that is invaluable and appreciated, and which deserves recognition. Thank you for all you do Sherree!
Nominations for June 2024
Alex Banner
Helping Others
For holding down the fort while certain “people” were away partying in the USA
Anthea Koehn
Helping Others
Anthea has done a phenomenal job making sure Reception is covered. She works so hard in the background to ensure the smooth running of our business. It is very appreciated AK and doesn’t go unnoticed xx
Ben Ruddy
Helping Others
Ben is always willing to lend a hand and help out regardless of how busy he is.
Grace Sharwood
Helping Others
Grace has been essential in getting new businesses for us to recruit and she will also help in any other area that needs it appreciate the support 🙂
Professionalism
Determination
Nominations for May 2024
Amanda Heeley
Helping Others
She is a good Bad Cop 🙂
Cara Curtis
Collaboration
Cara was a wonderful support to me during the Parkes Work Ready Workshops. Her enthusiasm, positivity and input was so appreciated to help the day go smoothly and added value to the students who attended.
Amy Fragar
Professionalism
Amy is the definition of professional in our workplace – she is always on time – respectful – so knowledgeable in what she does and how she performs her job and to the highest level, we don’t tell her enough that she is so essential to the Recruitment Team and keeps everything in check and ensures work is done to the highest standard – You are so appreciated!! You do a fantastic job!!
Holly Clarke
Helping Others
Holly – what are we going to do without you?! You are the most wonderful, helpful, kind, giving person! We will miss you while you are on Maternity Leave. In the last month I have seen you grow as a person, and nothing is too much trouble. Your level of care and compassion is outstanding! Even though you are about to have your baby you have worked so hard to prepare everyone while you are gone xx
Amy Fragar
Helping Others
Amy is always willing to help and be a team player. She’s first to put her hand up to volunteer or she does thoughtful and helpful things without being asked.
Rodney Ney
Collaboration
I am always so appreciative of Rodney’s support with our recruitment needs in Dubbo, he never says no to attending interviews and is always available to answer any questions we have!
Renae Lawson
Helping Others
Renae is always open to helping and sharing her knowledge to help you understand and learn.
Ella Reece
Helping Others
Ella has helped me learn so much in a short time, I love her management style! #Dreamteam
Tahrynn Hadson
Collaboration
Thanks to T for putting her hand up and getting involved in the Social and Skillset Awards committee. Even though payroll and events are very different areas of the business, T has made valuable contributions and made the planning phase very enjoyable. It’s great to have her as part of it!
Ben Ruddy
Helping Others
Ben is an extremely supportive manager and is always there to help you when needed. Thanks for his support at Try a Trade and helping to pack up 🙂
Holly Clarke
Helping Others
For her unwavering support and assistance with filling the reception role, and offering her time to help with training and onboarding before heading off on mat leave. Generous with her time and knowledge sharing… and a genuine team player all round.
Emma Turcato
Helping Others
Emma has assisted me in multiple ways with work related questions and she is approachable.
Nominations for April 2024
Andrew Chadwick
Professionalism
Andrew has really hit the ground running and has been able to throw himself into anything asked of him by multiple different teams. Thank you! (and good luck when the baby comes)
Astrid Acreman
Helping Others
Astrid has gone above and beyond spending her personal time on helping to create a presentation for our leadership training.
Alex Banner
Professionalism
She is always showing kindness and thoughtfulness to every single person on the team. Alex treats everyone with the same level of respect and decency. She makes sure everyone feels valued and heard. Working with Alex is a breath of fresh air in a world where not everyone takes the time to be so considerate.
Renae Lawson
Helping Others
Renae has been incredibly helpful during my start at Skillset. She is quick to offer information and share contact information that is beneficial to the Work Ready program. She shows genuine interest in what I’m working on and has been super encouraging. When I’m not sure of something, she makes herself available to assist. I am very grateful, thanks Renae!
Amanda Heeley
Professionalism
Since she has come back, she has hit the ground running, getting straight back into the swing of things and already we are seeing her impact with knowledge and standard of work that she does – I am very grateful I get to work with someone who is so passionate and thorough to go to if I need assistance.
Nicole Lees
Community
Nicole has done an amazing job in organising Try a Trade almost completely on her own on top of her own workload. A huge task in co-ordinating exhibitors, schools and suppliers. Nic has smashed the target of getting 25 businesses to attend already. Nic is passionate about the event and making it an enjoyable day for school students and exhibitors.
Jessica McKay
Respect
I just want to say thank you. Thank you for accepting me as your new manager. Thank you for being open and honest with me, and placing your trust in me, especially while we have been navigating our way through the last few months. You are a fantastic person to work with, and a considerate and thoughtful manager, leading by example demonstrating your dedication to Skillset through your hard work every day no matter what. I look forward to continuing to work with you… I have a huge amount of respect for you, and I appreciate all that you do… so thank you.
Nominations for March 2024
Ella Reece
Professionalism
Ella has been doing a phenomenal job building the Labour Hire side of the business! When she commenced working in the department the hours billed were 262 in January Week 1. As of March Week 2 the hours are sitting at 1127. Amazing job Ella- your commitment and professionalism is outstanding- keep up the great work!
Collaboration
Ella has worked tirelessly to help build our crew over the last 3 Months. Not only has she sourced casual staff she has been instrumental in acquiring the services of Two qualified team leaders for Orange & Bathurst.
She deserves recognition for her efforts with Land Works.
Sherree Day
Helping Others
Over the last few months while the GTO team has been short staffed, as well as working on our audit, Sherree has really helped. She has worked hard to ensure that missing timesheets have been chased up and enquires answered.
It hasn’t gone un-noticed and has been greatly appreciated.
Grace Sharwood
Collaboration
Grace has been working tirelessly to get new business for the GTO side and we appreciate the hard work
Helping Others
Helping out
Jayde Kay
Collaboration
Jayde jumps in at every request with a smile on her face. With a busy workload, Jayde is always happy to collaborate with all staff members, and sometimes at very short notice! Thanks also for her yummy baked treats and making Skillset staff events fun.
Amy Fragar
Collaboration
Amy continually shows a willingness and eagerness to assist where she can in all areas of Skillset. Her flexibility and can-do attitude make working alongside her a delight!
Helping Others
Amy embodies this value like the amazing human she is – always demonstrating understanding and the offerings of help where required – she has also done a great job with Hannah whilst Holly was away on top of an already full workload! You are amazing!!!
Ben Ruddy
Helping Others
I would like to nominate Ben for all the support he has given me and my caseload whilst i have been off, I am so grateful for the support.
Jessica McKay
Helping Others
Jess’s help and support in delivering the Connecting Women to Trades program has been invaluable. She has been a key contributor throughout the entire program coming up with great ideas on how to engage participants, and she is always willing to help others with a smile on her face whilst remaining professional. I am very grateful to have worked closely with Jess in my CWTT time.
Hannah Foxhall
Helping Others
Han has hit the ground running and has been wonderful, working across both GTO and Labour Hire 🙂
Nominations for February 2024
Anthony Dawson
Respect
With lots of changes to reporting and information sharing taking place recently, all with tight deadlines, there has been large demands on the management team to prepare new information on our programs in very different formats. Despite having his own huge workload and pressures, Anthony always respects colleagues’ timelines and provides information that is relevant, reflects the brief and always within the timeframes set, helping to ease the pressure of staff tasked with coordinating and collating the contributions. Thank you, Anthony!
Tyler Buckley
Helping Others
Tyler is always willing to help others both internal and external, she is proactive and a hard worker.
Professionalism
Tyler has been leading the Youth Connect Team professionally, and meeting outcomes while being short staffed.
She has also been called upon to undertake other duties ad hoc and has always completed these along with her other duties.
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Ella Reece
Collaboration
Ella has really embraced her new role and has been working so well with all the other teams such as landworks and payroll to create great collaboration leading to successful outcomes both with her labour hire team members and internal staff. I think she has really been living the vision and purpose of the business and love seeing her happy smile. Keep kicking goals Ella!
Patrick Hoolihan
Helping Others
Thanks for helping with sign ups in Orange on a week you were already extremely busy 🙂
Jayde Kay
Collaboration
Jayde has been instrumental in helping revamp the WHS Committee. She has breathed fresh life and enthusiasm to the safety program of Skillset. She has spent countless hours preparing documentation, policies, and manuals. Thank you, Jayde!
Sherree Day
Professionalism
Gets em sorted.
Swathy Ayyappan
Helping Others
Swathy is always very willing to help and will always be the first person to volunteer herself. A true team player.
Ben Ruddy
Professionalism
Good dad jokes! Great mentor and Manager! Enormous M&M Addict! 🙂
Nominations for January 2024
Grace Sharwood
Professionalism
She has been working really hard and we can see the results…she is killing it in SALES!!!
Helping Others
Always willing to help
Helping Others
Grace is a lolly monster!!
Anthea Koehn
Professionalism
Anthea has been working incredibly hard to get Skillset ready for the GTO Audit which is crucial for Skillset’s accreditation. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect and is passionate about making sure Skillset is operating at best practice. All while doing this, she is completing her everyday tasks and goes out of her way to help others when they need assistance. Thanks, Anthea, for everything you do!
Jessica McKay
Integrity
According to Wikipedia: “Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or earnestness of one’s actions.” This definition should have a photo of Jess alongside it! She always works hard and at an incredibly high standard in everything she does; she is passionate about the company and what we are striving to achieve; and is always there for her colleagues – supporting and assisting, no matter how busy she is already. Skillset would not be the great place it is, without people like Jess.
Bijaya Adhikari
Helping Others
Bijaya was an asset to the payroll team long after she had transitioned over to the Finance team and commenced her new role, she was still helping with anything she could with a smile on her face in true Skillset style.
Isobel Kelly
Helping Others
Issy stayed back after hours to help clean up in preparation for the school returning after the air conditioning installation.
Tahrynn Hadson
Helping Others
Tahrynn is so wonderful in helping me with my work for sales such as getting me the numerous quotes I bombard her with, she is professional and always courteous in helping me get them done so I can continue to perform my role with efficiency – I am very grateful for her time and dedication to her role to keep things running smoothly.
Ben Ruddy
Helping Others
Ben is phenomenal at his job. Ben is always willing to help those in his team and is always willing to go the extra mile for others. We would be lost without him!
Nominations for November 2023
Hannah Huges
Collaboration
Hannah is always happy to answer questions, support candidates and works across multiple teams to support the delivery of our values as a business.
Holly Clarke & Rodney Ney
Collaboration
Holly and Rod have worked closely together to facilitate GTO interviews across the Western Region, including in Dubbo and Coonabarabran. This has allowed interviews to happen in a safe and timely manner, meets KPI’s and has provided great outcomes.
Emma TurcatoÂ
Helping Others
She has a helping hand offered out always. Personal front or professional front she has always got you covered if you need any help.
Jessica McKayÂ
Professionalism
Fantastic Marketing
Patrick HoolihanÂ
Helping Others
Pat is always willing to help out even when it’s not necessarily his job. The world would be a better place with more Pat’s.
Anthony ThorncraftÂ
CommunityÂ
Anthony is doing a great job leading the Land Works program. He has developed a great team and his monthly results show he is meeting his targets and exceeding them, Land Works is growing from strength to strength. He showcases all of the Skillset values and is happy to help out where he can.
Holly ClarkeÂ
Helping OthersÂ
Thank you for helping me get my head around being back at work after mat leave
Holly ClarkeÂ
Helping Others
Holly is always open and honest about helping others – she has always offered assistance if required and is always welcoming to help others if approached – she has gotten me out of a few pickles by being willing to help and its never a bother to her
Amy FragarÂ
Helping OthersÂ
Amy continues to go above and beyond to help team members and support contracts outside her own GTO space. Thanks for everything you do Amy!! 🙂
Nominations for October 2023
Swathy Ayyappan
Collaboration
Nominations for September 2023
Renae Lawson
Community
Tahrynn Hadson
Collaboration
Tahrynn always ticks the boxes for Skillset’s values, particularly professionalism, collaboration and helping others. This award is to specifically recognise her assistance with cleaning up the S Drive HR files, to prepare for the transition to Sharepoint.
Emma Turcato
Helping Others
Emma is always very helpful, going above and beyond to support the team in any way she can.
Sherry Merchant
Helping Others
The man is a genius.
Grace SharwoodÂ
Collaboration
Grace has shown dedication to all of our Values since starting with Skillset. She has been quick to offer support across multiple teams and is always full of enthusiasm to take on any task.
Nominations for August 2023
Anthea Koehn
Collaboration
AK is truly magic and has supported us above & beyond through our MCO recruit! Even when we thought she may have an aneurysm…. We love you AK!
During my short tenure in this organization for like 1 month and closely working with Anthea, I have noticed that she is selflessly helping others and always there to provide a helping hand even if she is busy and caught up and has deadlines to meet.
Isobel Kelly
Professionalism
Always helping out in a professional way.
Isobel is always very professional when directing client enquiries to the appropriate consultants and she has excellent phone etiquette!
Tyler Buckley and Renae Lawson
Community
This is a joint nomination for Tyler and Renae who got me a Dogwood Voucher 🙂
Kerry Moore
Collaboration
For thinking outside the box for her photo kpi for the week and contributing an epic story about an ex-apprentice, Josh Edwards who was working at the Women’s FIFA World Cup. Kerry organised photos and assisted with liaising with Josh for media opportunities. The story had people talking across our footprint.
Hannah Huges
Collaboration
Always helping out in a professional way.
Hannah has been working across her normal job, as well as the MCO recruit. And balancing both really well.
Sherry Merchant
Helping Others
Because Sherry is an IT wizard, and we would be lost without him.
Nominations for July 2023
Nicole Lees
Collaboration
It’s always amazing to see the connection Nicole has with the apprentices and staff at Moolarben. She has clearly worked incredibly hard to be an invaluable part of their apprenticeship journey!
Helping Others
Team work
Sherree Kovac
Professionalism
Sherree always works to get any information needed for any question i ask of her even at busy times she is always willing to help.
Claudia Limon
Professionalism
Claudia has put in a huge effort to make sure the recent Workforce Australia Local Jobs Essentials Day in Orange was a success. Claudia secured the venue, followed up with exhibitors and helped promote the event through the Local Jobs network. Claudia also arranged catering for the event for both participants and service providers and put a great deal of effort into setting up and cleaning up after the event. On the day Claudia was on hand to assist service providers and participants with their needs. Her hard work ensured a successful event, and we know that her input into future planned events will be invaluable. Great work Claudia!
Hannah Hughes
Collaboration
Hannahs great communication skills and friendly attitude make collaborating with her so effortless!
Emily Gallwey
Collaboration
Emily went above and beyond to support Kerry get her car back from repairs without disrupting her days off. I really appreciate the empathy and consideration she brings to the workplace.
Nominations for June 2023
Anthea Koehn
Collaboration
Anthea has recently been collaborating with the Finance, Payroll and GTO teams to audit and review the incentives in RR. This work is really important and she has gone above and beyond to ensure the data is accurate and current. She has also put measures in place to ensure the data continues to be correct. Thanks AK for all your work here!!
Tahrynn Hadson
Professionalism
Tahrynn is often asked to help out with important corporate matters, often at short notice. This is on top of her current role. She does this very efficiently and professionally, and her information and support is always very accurate, relevant and supportive.
Jacqui Sands
Collaboration
Nominations for May 2023
Hannah Hughes
Community
Hannah has done some amazing work across the expos and try a trad events, networking with schools and providers -developing our database of potential candidates in the regional communities.
Tahrynn Hadson
IntegrityÂ
Tahrynn demonstrates true integrity in all she does. She challenges status quo respectfully and raises important queries through her daily tasks. Tahrynn leads her team in a supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic way and is always obliging to step up and help when required. Well done Tahrynn.
Jessica McKay
Collaboration
Nominations for April 2023
Anuj Dangol
Helping Others
Nominations for March 2023
Anthea Koehn
Helping Others
Nominations for February 2023
Amanda Heeley
Professionlism
Nominations for January 2023
Julia Maher
Helping Others
Amanda Heeley
Collaboration
For stepping up while Ben is away and being a good leader
Emma Thomas
Helping Others
I have seen her always helping others whenever they are stuck and takes on their workload. She also helped me lots of times when I am struggling in my professional and personal life too.
Jane McWilliam
Community
Jane is always motivating people to strive higher at work. Always willing to create opportunities for people in our communities who are looking for help.
Amanda Ferguson
Collaboration
Helping out the GTO Team!!
Katherine Stapley
Collaboration
Kathy recently met with a wonderful candidate called Joseph and instantly referred him to labour hire! We were able to interview, screen, conduct a medical and job offer within 24 hours of meeting him. Thank you for the assistance Kathy, great collaboration between teams.
Professionalism
Kathy has carried herself with a great amount of professionalism coming into the end of her contract with Skillset.
Anuj Dangol
Helping Others
He is always willing to help other, good co-worker.
Ben Ruddy
Respect
Because he deserves it!
Nominations for November 2022
Tyler Buckley
Professionalism
Committed approach to her clients.
Emma Turcato
Helping Others
Well done to Emma for working on our amazing presentations. She has played a huge part in making us shine in front of external stakeholders.
Jessica McKay
Collaboration
Jess is going above and beyond in her role. It can’t be taken for granted the work that marketing does for all the different departments of Skillset.
Sheree KovacÂ
ProfessionalismÂ
Sherree handles all the payments for workers comp and does an awesome job, she communicates with Safety and is very professional.
Isobel Kelly
Helping Others
Isobel has just started with skillset and is learning fast she is always there to help. When she doesn’t know the answer to my hard questions, she is always wanting to find someone that does so that my question can be answered in a timely manner. Keep up the good work 🙂
Anuj Dangol
Community
For always helping others across every sector and being so cheerful!!
Community
Anuj is so selfless and inclusive and uses food to bring people together.
Holly Clarke
Helping Others
Holly has hit the floor running in GTO and is willing to help out everyone in the team.
Sarah Markut
Collaboration
Whilst Kym has been on leave, Sarah has been shadowing me and assisting with labour hire. She’s been great with meeting new clients, discussing prospective roles and learning about a new aspect of recruitment. Thank you for all your help this past week Sarah!
Emily Gallwey
Helping Others
She is really helpful to everyone and reaches out to the depth for finding a solution. She never gives up and she always has a way to solve any problem.
Jacqui Sands
Collaboration
Jacqui has been an amazing promoter of the new My Dream Career Campaign. She has been getting great photos, and developing great content. Thank you Jacqui for your amazing work and sharing your apprentice and trainee stories!
Nominations for October 2022
Bronwyn Elliot
Helping Others
Bron has had a lot on her plate personally but still manages to put everyone else first and lend a hand to make sure no else feels over worked or stressed
Kym Hilliard
Helping Others
Helping me with my client interviews/job briefs as a new consultant.
Sheree Kovac
Professionalism
Very efficient in her duties
Derryn Grobler
Helping Others
Perm were having some difficulties filling an urgent role and Miss Derryn helped the team by filling the role with one of her fab labour hires. Thanks Dezzie, owe you a wine!
Kerry Moore
Collaboration
YC and recruitment collaborations.
Victoria Lawton
Helping Others
Without Victoria I would not be able to do my job as efficiently as I can. Victoria provides great admin support for our office with our growing case load.
Patrick Hoolihan
Collaboration
Helping with WHS Inspections
Millie Sal Y Rosas
Collaboration
Millie has really shown great collaboration in the finance team where she has jumped in and completed work that is not normally her allocated tasks without complaint and has kept the team on track as well as maintaining her existing workload to a high standard.
Holly Clarke
Helping Others
She is always there when I need her and helps with everything even if she is still learning how to do it.
Renae Lawson
Helping Others
Renae went above and beyond throughout the reporting period for Youth Connect.
Nominations for September 2022
Sarah Markut
Professionalism
She has really elevated her game since changing to Perm. So professional so early on in.
Matthew Markwick
Integrity
For his quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Bronwyn Elliot
Professionalism
Always helping out.
Julia Maher
Helping Others
Julia is always going above what she needs to when she has been given a task list.
Amy Fragar
Helping Others
Amy is a great person and is always wanting to help others.
Nominations for August 2022
Rodney Ney
Collaboration
Rodney is a clear communicator and works professional with all staff, hosts and candidates.
Julia Maher
Collaboration
I believe Julia should be nominated for collaboration as over the the couple weeks we have worked closely together to ensure the GTO roles are being looked after. When I then transitioned into perm, Julia’s ability to pick up on where I left was very appreciative and showed great collaboration.
Renae Lawson
Collaboration
Renae works tirelessly in the Career Development team to keep the Youth Connect and CareerLink programs ticking over seemlessly. She is constantly referring to other teams and is jumping on referrals from other teams back to CareerLink and Youth Connect. She is consistently helping and training the new staff whilst staying on top of all the reporting requirements for the programs. Well done Renae – definitely the quiet achiever in the office.
Amy Fragar
Helping Others
Amy is constantly helping anyone and everyone around her. She is truly an asset to Skillset!
Nicole Lees
Helping Others
Nicole is always up to helping others and making them feel included.
Collaboration
Nic has helped me out a lot with the understanding of all things Mining and helping with the underground site interviews.
Nominations for the Week Ending 29.07.2022
Matthew Markwick
Collaboration
Matt’s seamless ability to finish the activation of a new host through working together with the GTO Team.
Tahrynn Hadson
Professionalism
Awesomeness and extreme efficiency.
Melanie Kelly
Helping Others
Despite Mel having to man reception quite a bit this past week due to COVID impacts, she has just taken it in her stride as well as managing her own workload, deadlines and on-boarding of multiple staff. She even took it upon herself to ensure Bathurst staff got their coffee fix on Wednesday when coffee van didn’t show up.
She is always positive and helpful and we are lucky to have her a part of the Skillset family!
Ben Ruddy
Respect
Ben is a great Manager always there for his team treating everyone with respect.
Patrick Hoolihan
Helping Others
For never batting an eyelid to help others.
Nicole Lees
Helping Others
At a recent site visit with Nicole, I received feedback from a supervisor that they really appreciate how Nicole is invested and supports the apprentices, trainees and labour hire on site. This supervisor, who was previously through CWGA said it is greatly notices and appreciated how she is on site and goes above and beyond. Well done Nicole!
Nominations for the Week Ending 22.07.2022
Katja Williams
Professionalism
Katja embodies all of Skillsets values, however she stands out with professionalism.
Benjamin Ruddy
Respect
Ben is one of the best at what he does and he treats everyone fairly and with respect
Ben Ruddy
Helping Others
Ben continues to always help others in need and never makes anyone feel like they can’t ask him for help. 🙂 Keep up the good work beno
Benji Ruddy
Helping Others
He is always happy to help out his team in anyway that he can
Grace Quinton
Helping Others
Grace embodies so many of Skillset’s values (collaboration, professionalism, helping others) and has demonstrated these values by assisting with the recent Mining recruitment in Mudgee.
Lauren Casani
Integrity
Lauren should be commended on her efforts to pick up the pieces when moving to GTO. Lauren has taken over a massive workload and is doing an incredible job. She never gives up and will always give 100%. Well done Lozzie!
Rodney Ney
Professionalism
Rod has gone out of his way to help me complete my Safety inspections, as I have not been able to get to Dubbo, Rod has displayed his professionalism & stepped up and completed the overdue inspections.
Eliza Schoenmaker
Helping Others
Courteous and helpful to all visitors and staff
Amanda Ferguson
Collaboration
Amanda’s hard work in the schools and community, reflect brightly throughout the company. This week Amanda and the GTO team have been working together to help an SBAT.
Bronwyn Elliott
Helping Others
Bron has put in a huge effort to ensure all eofy rates were updated and the payroll team could achieve their deadlines.
Nicole Lees
Helping Others
At a recent site visit with Nicole, I received feedback from a supervisor that they really appreciate how Nicole is invested and supports the apprentices, trainees and labour hire on site. This supervisor, who was previously through CWGA said it is greatly notices and appreciated how she is on site and goes above and beyond. Well done Nicole!
Kym Hillard
Community
Kym is a fantastic and fearless leader and an inspiration to both the recruitment team and the Skillset business as a whole. Thank you Kym for being dedicated and inspiring the Skillset community!
Nominations for the Week Ending 15.07.2022
Renae Lawson
Professionalism
Renae received feedback from two career link clients that she had been extremely professional.
Amanda Heeley
Professionalism
Amanda takes all requests and direction in her stride without any questions asked. Specifically Amanda implemented our Marketing requests when getting photos and seeking content for the post. Amanda’s quality of photos and content has been excellent. Thanks Amanda!!
Community
For always creating a positive community spirit within the workplace – Amanda greets everyone with a happy “Hello Friends” and always takes time out of her busy day to have a conversation with different people. Amanda is just a joy to be around! x
Lauren and Derryn
Collaboration
The LH girls are an amazing team, who function incredibly well together in fact they do everything together. come to work together, go to lunch together, get sick together. cut the cord girls!
Kerry Moore
Collaboration
Kerry’s work within the Dubbo and it’s surrounding area is vital to the youth connect program and makes team work easy.
Professionalism
Kerry always acts in a professional way when dealing with her clientele
Rodney Ney
Professionalism
Rodney is professional and able to communicate clearly in all aspects of the work and office.
Eliza Schoenmaker
Professionalism
Always friendly and helpful to staff and guests.
Jessica McKay
Collaboration
As a team of two Jess has worked so hard to get me across all things marketing over the past couple of months. She has made it her priority to ensure I feel supported and that my ideas are valued. We don’t just work side by side, we work together and I love that!
Grace Quinton
Respect
Grace Quinton is a very respectful member of the skillset team. She respects her candidates and hosts and always strives to give the stakeholders the best experience. She respects all coworkers and should be commended on this! I love your work Champion!!
Anthea Koehn
Helping Others
For her hard work in organising the invite lists for our 40th celebrations. Anthea has liased with many many people to complete the list and get the correct data for Mudgee, Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst (all up about 450 individual names and direct contact details). Thank you for being such a huge support for team marketing!
Nominations for the Week Ending 08.07.2022
Lauren Casani – Helping OthersÂ
Lauren is a flexible and adaptable team member, whatever is asked of her she does not hesitate to jump in and give it a red hot go! This week she is moving over to help the GTO team with their recruitment, kudos to Lauren for Helping Others.
Amanda Heeley – Helping OthersÂ
Taking time to review work completed by others in the team and proof reading to ensure it is a high quality.
Patrick Hoolihan – Professionalism
Pat will always fit in or adjust his schedule to accommodate WHS inspections or D&A Testing.
Amanda Ferguson – Helping OthersÂ
Amanda goes above and beyond to help others both work colleagues and clients
Emma Turcato – Helping OthersÂ
Emma has shown great initiative in helping out with whatever and whenever she can, and especially with the upcoming Celebration Events. Emma has been a great addition to the Skillset team and has reinvigorated our marketing activities with her ideas! Well done Emma!
Mel Kelly – Helping OthersÂ
Is always happy to help out when needed
Matt Markwick – Helping OthersÂ
Going the extra distance in looking after injured Staff
Nominations for the Week Ending 01.07.2022
Jacqualine Sands – Collaboration
Jacqui and I worked quickly and efficiently together to ensure a preferred candidate was signed up and placed with a current host prior to the end of the Financial Year.
Robyn Isbester – Professionalism
Robyn goes above and beyond helping clients and she has been fantastic with apprentices who have recently been handed back from their host employer.
Robyn Isbester – Collaboration
Working hard to reach targets despite a disrupted month.
Eliza Schoenmaker – Helping Others
Eliza is always willing to help out whenever she can. She will always offer a helping hand and is a very thoughtful young woman.
Eliza Schoenmaker – Professionalism
Eliza shows great professionalism when at reception. When I walk past her desk and she is with a candidate or speaking on the phone she is very well-spoken and is able to deal with difficult candidates in a professional manner. She is a delight at the front desk and should be commended for her incredible work for her first job out of school.
Lauren Casani and Derryn Grobler – Collaboration
Lauren and Derryn do such an amazing job in Labour Hire. Since Lauren made the move from GTO they have worked extremely very well together as a team and are always meeting all expectations and deadlines they have. They are one of the best working teams within Skillset. Keep up the good work girls!
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Bronwyn Elliot – Professionalism
Bron is super efficient and awesome at her job.
Millie Sal Y Rosas – Community
Keeping the accounts moving along whilst keeping the Peru contractors very happy.
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Benjamin Ruddy – Integrity
A gentleman of complete integrity.
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Rodney Ney – Collaboration
Working together to get the best outcome for trainees.
Katja Williams – Professionalism
Katja has a very professional approach to her job, Katja’s communication and phone manner with our clients is exceptional.
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Kym Hilliard – Professionalism
For taking on whatever gets thrown at her without skipping a beat.
Renae Lawson – Collaboration
Working hard to reach targets despite a disrupted month.
Nominations for the Week Ending 24.06.2022
Sherry Merchant – Professionalism
Getting off the fags and helping with IT issues. What a legend!
Alex Cuttiford – Professionalism
Alex is always going above and beyond to support YC clients. His dedication and passion shines through everyday. He always conducts himself in a professional manner.
Jacqualine Sands and Amanda Heeley – Collaboration
YC received a referral from Jacqui, Amanda stepped in immediately to offer support in the absence of staff members and register YC client.
Amanda Heeley – Helping Others x 3
Manda excels at being helpful and professional, she is proactive, knowledgeable and consultative with her advice and uses her research skills to provide accurate information.
Always willing to help out.
Amanda has picked up the slack while Pat is away, doing extra meetings and compliance, which is a massive help to the whole team!
Patrick Hoolihan – Community
Pat is great around the office space and manages to bring everyone’s spirit up along with increase team morale!
Ben Ruddy – Helping OthersÂ
Ben is always willing to give a helping hand. Wether it be within or outside his team. He is a great leader and peer for all staff within Skillset.
Derryn Grobler – Collaboration x 2
Derryn is a joy to work with. Always happy to collaborate and work together, by being responsive and answering whatever questions come her way. Derryn is a wonderfully positive addition to the Skillset team.
Derryn has been amazing this past week with helping us place an apprentice that was out of work, it just goes to show that Skillset will always work as a team to get the best outcome for our candidates! Thank you Derryn
Nicole Lees and Victoria Lawton – Collaboration
Warmly welcoming me back to the Mudgee region as the YC representative. Supporting the transition and assisting with renewing external stakeholder relationships and meetings.
Amy Fragar – Professionalism
Fragar needs to be recognized for her professionalism, always takes things in her stride, she is a great team member and will go above and beyond to help other team members when needed. You’re a Star Amy!
Nominations for the Week Ending 17.06.2022
Grace Quinton – Professionalism
Eliza is the the first point of contact for a lot of our business. She always greets you with her happy bubbly personality and is always happy to help.
Nominations for the Week Ending 10.06.2022
Jane Sisley – Integrity
Jane has gone above and beyond towards ensuring all internal staff members’ needs are met along with ensuring that the Flannery Centre is secure and in working condition.
Kym Hilliard – Helping Others
Kym’s professionalism and always happy to help others, Kym is a fantastic asset to the Skillset team and should be recognised for going above and beyond.
Robyn Isbester – Professionalism
Robyn no matter what happens is always so professional when helping clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate when holding her consultations.
Melanie Kelly – Helping Others
Mel is always willing to help out no matter how busy she is with all her work
Matt Markwick – Helping Others x 2
Nomination 1 – Matt is available to help whenever and wherever needed. He is happy to research and provide information and answers to questions no matter the time!
Nomination 2- Matthew had been able to give a helping hand to others within all other departments of the organisation.
Grace Quinton – Professionalism and Community
Always maintaining a professional demeanor, even when everything goes to poo. She is a strong and wonderful example of what we should aim to be.
Gracie is always upbeat, her sense of humour and engaging personality is a great influence on our team.
Rodney Ney – Collaboration
A smooth transition between a SBATS previous and new host. Team work makes the dream work!
Amy Fragar – Collaboration
Nominations for the Week Ending 3.06.2022
Katja Williams – Helping Others
When Katja heard we were at risk of losing a School Based Trainee, as they were not happy at their current placement, she straight away was able to discuss with another lead that had come in and get Term’s of Business signed, so the School Based Trainee will transfer to another host, and not be a cancellation. She saved the trainee.
Amanda Heeley – Helping Others
Amanda is always ready to help if I need it. She is quick to answer any questions I ask and will go above and beyond if I don’t understand something. Its never a problem if I ask for help.
Lauren Grundy – Professionalism
Lauren deserves to be recognised for all the hard work she does. In particularly stepping up when required and making sure that she doing her job to the best of her abilities
Nominations for the Week Ending 27.05.2022
Sherree Kovac – Helping Others
Sherree is always happy to help out the team.
Matt Markwick – Professionalism
Thorough knowledge of his Job, and professional execution of it.
Jacqui Sands – Collaboration
Jacquie is great at collaborating with Youth connect as is all of the team. Jacquie went above and beyond during the peak enrolment period at the beginning of the year and would call to double check if someone was eligible before signing someone up. And as a result we managed to pick up a few registrations into youth connect that might have been missed.
Bronwyn Elliott – Helping Others
Bronwyn always is willing to help out with any issues
Renae Lawson – Professionalism
For always conducting herself in a professional manner, offering each candidate up to date and current quality career support

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