2011 Annual Report - National Transport Commission

Human Resources Management
staFF PRoFILe:
Jerome Carslake Strategy and Research Manager
Since joining the NTC in June 2009, Jerome has used strategic foresight to conduct environmental scans for NTC
reforms. He has also assisted the NTC to identify organisations with which the NTC can mutually share knowledge.
In May 2011, Jerome was one of four professionals chosen from Australia to participate in the European Union’s
Visitors Program. The program brings promising leaders from around the world to Europe to share knowledge and gain
a first-hand appreciation of the EU’s goals, policies and people.
‘The trip was a fantastic networking and mentoring opportunity. I was able to meet and learn from a range of leading
government, business and research organisations, such as the European Research Council and the International
Transport Forum’, said Jerome. ‘The program gave me an insight into different approaches to tackling transport
issues. I also found there was a lot of interest in the NTC’s reforms, such as the fatigue management system, Chain of
Responsibility Legislation, Corporate Safety Partnership Review Project and PBS scheme.’
Jerome was particularly interested in Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area, a strategic initiative that aims to
create a more sustainable transport system within the EU.
‘The vision links everything together and provides the people of Europe with a common understanding about why
certain policies are in place, the need for infrastructure developments and why technological applications and
innovative research is being conducted.
‘A key component of the vision is its consultative approach and the formation of linkages between various government
departments, such as energy, transport and climate change. This ensures an integrated approach to tackling transport
challenges.’
With a background in agriculture, it was the chance to create positive change in the transport industry that motivated
Jerome to join the NTC. ‘I like to compare transport to the circulatory system. Without it, none of the body’s organs
function. A well-functioning transport system makes cities sustainable, liveable and accessible. I feel immense
satisfaction knowing I am part of a team that is committed to giving Australia the best possible transport system.’
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‘ I like to compare transport
to the circulatory system.
Without it, none of the
body’s organs function …’