Annual Report - ntgpe

Human ResourcesTraining and DevelopmentNTGPE’s commitment to employee development is anongoing process to meet the challenges of the workenvironment. Staff participated in a range of trainingactivities throughout the year.Listed are some of the Training and study activitiesduring the reporting period:• Cultural Awareness Training• MBANT NESA Test & Tag Course• Ergonomics in the Workplace• Endorsed Provider Accreditation Process RACGP• Fire Awareness & Emergency Evacuation Course• TRIM Context Administrators Training• 4x4 Vehicle Recovery CourseStudy Assistance for HigherEducation (HE) or Post GraduateCoursesStaff are supported and encouraged to develop theirskills and knowledge through further studies thatalign with the objectives of the Strategic Plan. Staffundertaking an approved relevant course of study mayapply for reimbursement of cost and study leave.Five staff were granted HE study assistance or supportduring the reporting period in the following areas:• Post Graduate Certificate in Management• Certified Practicing Accountant• Bachelor of Business• Diploma of Project Management• Diploma AICD Company Directors CourseAustralian Government TraineeshipDuring the reporting period one Indigenous traineewas employed. The trainee is completing a CertificateIII Business Administration at Charles Darwin University.OH&S CommitteeTHE OH&S Committee met three times throughoutthe reporting period. The committee consists ofrepresentatives across the company as well as from itsAlice Springs office.Membership:• HR&QA Manager• HR Officer• Marketing & Corporate Services Manager, AliceSprings• First Aid Officer• Floor Warden• Health & Safety RepresentativeAchievements during the reportingperiod• 2 staff members completed training as accreditedTest & Taggers with Masterbuilders,• Testing and tagging of office equipment wasconducted in the Darwin, Alice Springs office andvarious regional sites,• First aid training completed by staff,• First aid kits purchased and replenished by St Johnsfor the office and vehicles,• Fire warden training for new committee member,• Completion of material safety data sheets (MSDS)available for all chemicals and substances stored inthe kitchens in Darwin and Alice Springs office,• Circulation of the Severe Weather Event policy andprocedure in preparedness for the upcoming cycloneseason,• Harassment, bullying and discrimination training forDarwin and Alice Springs staff.34 Northern Territory General Practice Education