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52 Challenger TAFE | Annual Report 2006
Mr Kim Bailey (Deputy Chair) retired from Governing Council and the Finance Performance and Audit Committee in June
2006 but has maintained his connection with the WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre Industry Advisory
Committee. Kim was a founding member of Governing Council. He has close to 45 years of experience in the family business,
Bailey’s Fertilisers, and in the fi eld of horticulture. He is a resident of the College region and a former Rockingham City Councillor.
He is also the Chair of the Turf and Landscape Industry Associations Industry Board.
Term of Appointment: 19/01/04 – 30/06/06
Commodore Mike Deeks CSC, RAN (Ret’d) BA MMgmt FAICD
Commodore Deeks served for 32 years in the Royal Australian Navy, retiring in 2005. Service included command of three
submarines and the Fleet Replenishment ship, HMAS Success. Awards include the Conspicuous Service Cross for service as the
Submarine Group Commander and Senior Naval Offi cer, WA and the Australian Service Medal with Submarine
Operations clasp.
He is Vice Patron of the Australian American Association of WA, a Councillor of the Royal United Services Institute of WA, a
Governor of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventures Foundation and former President and current Board member of the Submarine
Institute of Australia. Since retiring from the Navy, he has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Nautronix Ltd, a Fremantle
based company involved in underwater technology. He is also working with the WA Government to develop WA-based defence
industry. Commodore Deeks interests include ocean yacht racing, scuba diving, kayaking and reading. He has completed
numerous offshore yacht races including four Sydney to Hobart Races.
Term of Appointment: 1/01/06-31/12/08
Ms Tonya Batalin
Tonya has worked in a variety of positions around the world including two years in Monte Carlo, fi ve years in Hong Kong / China,
and eight years in NSW / Victoria. She has a Law Degree from the University of WA, Postgraduate Diploma in Management from
the United Kingdom and fund raising certifi cation from the Fund raising Institute of Australia. With over 20 years experience in a
variety of different positions including the Australian Ballet Company, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation and the Fremantle
Chamber of Commerce, Tonya has extensive experience in marketing, donor/sponsor management and strategic planning. She
has a passion for education, training and youth development.
Term of Appointment: 1/01/06-Resigned December 2006
Ms Melinda Bolt
Melinda is the Community Relations Manager at Alcoa World Alumina Australia’s Pinjarra refi nery in Western Australia. Alcoa
is the largest alumina producer in the world, and Pinjarra is one of the largest refi neries in the world. Melinda commenced her
career with Alcoa World Alumina Australia in 2001. During this time she achieved effective results in dealing with the community,
government and media in the Peel region.
Prior to joining Alcoa, Melinda worked as a Visitor Interpretation specialist for the Department of CALM coordinating community
workshops and delivery training sessions for tour operators, fi shermen and staff to enhance the community education and
interpretation program of the CALM managed estate and the Shark Bay World Heritage Property.
Melinda has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Media Studies, Edith Cowan University 1994 and was nominated as WA
Public Relations Student of the Year. She has also completed Certifi cate IV in Management, The Effective Manager, The Open
University, South Metropolitan College of TAFE 2000. Amongst her interests Melinda includes swimming, cycling, touch football,
hockey and foster caring.
Term of Appointment: 17/07/06 – 30/6/09