Annual Report - ntgpe

Human ResourcesHR & QA TeamThis team comprising Heather Traeger and Kerry Ganleywere kept busy with the introduction of 10 NationalEmployment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009and ensuring that the new standards were applied.A new suitable Award to cover all NTGPE employeeswas identified, along with drafting a suite of HR relatedpolicies and procedures and conducting training forstaff in OH&S processes, including wellbeing, andHarassment, Bullying and Discrimination awarenesssessions in Alice Springs and Darwin.Our Human Resources & Quality Assurance ManagerHeather Traeger finished working with NTGPE inDecember 2010 having undertaken the role since itscreation in 2006. Heather made a valuable contributionin establishing HR practices for staff and the Educationprograms in line with the Strategic direction of thecompany and we wish her well in her future endeavours.Following a review of function and responsibilitieswithin the human resources area Kerry Ganley wasappointed to head up the section in the new role ofHuman Resources Officer, reporting directly to the ChiefOperations Officer.Office Admin TeamKerry Ganley took on the role of Office Coordinator inaddition to her HR role to ensure support for the team.Cyan Earnshaw was engaged on a traineeship in the roleof Receptionist. Other additions to the team during theyear were Emma Tothill from the UK, Shanthi Bandarafrom Sri Lanka and Alex Billeter from the USA, addingfurther dimensions to our growing multicultural team.Alice Springs TeamGlen Wallace continued to manage the Alice SpringsOffice as part of his wider role as Marketing and CorporateServices Manager and during the year graduated witha Post Graduate Certificate in Management. Libby Nusstook on the programs and events coordinator role parttime and brings a strong background in marketingand events management. Angela Percival took onthe role of administrative assistant and ensured thestaff newsletter was produced on a regular basis andthe medical student program was supported afterthe resignation of Christina Williams and until theengagement of Inge Larsen in December.Quality AssuranceNTGPE Professional Development DayGloria Gopel continued on a casual basis for the firstfew months of the year to assist the PGPPP programto develop its policies and procedures as an essentialaspect of the administration of the PGPPP programmoving to GPET during the year. Some valuableassistance was also given to the medical student andGPR programs, along with the HR and Quality Assurancegroups in drafting and/or reviewing necessary policiesand procedures.“NTGPE’s commitment toemployee development isAnnual Report 2010 33