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Monday 17th September 2007
Caulfield Racecourse
8.30am- 5.00pm
Overview
A day of information exchange and debate on careers options in the transport and logistics sector. The day will cover:
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The modern face of transport and logistics
- Training, careers and marketing information
- Industry placements and employer panels
- Young transport professionals panels
- Innovative training and support initiatives
- Luncheon address by the CEO of Linfox, Michael Byrne
- Careers display booths by leading industry employers and training organisations
- Addresses by the Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation, Hon. Jacinta Allan MP
Industry image, as well as the attraction, retention and training of the right people are major challenges for the freight and logistics sector. Join industry leaders talking about the next generation of jobs in the freight sector.
Attend sessions on best practice recruitment and retention as well as training options across the entire spectrum of freight. Find out how your business can improve its recruitment and retention.
Who should attend
Careers counselors, managing directors, HR managers, learning & development managers, operations managers, registered training organisations, job network personnel, local learning & employment networks (LLENs), recruitment consultants, labour hire consultants and government representatives.
Program
| MORNING SESSION – FREIGHT LOGISTICS INDUSTRY SHOWCASE |
8.30am |
Registration / Coffee
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8.50am |
Welcome |
Neil Chambers, Deputy CEO,
Victorian Transport Association (VTA)
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9.00am |
Opening Address |
Hon. Jacinta Allan, MP, Victorian Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation
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9.20am |
The Modern Face of Freight Logistics & Careers in the Industry |
Dr. Hermione Parsons, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
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9.40am
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“Transporting Your Future™”
VET in Schools Programme – Success & Future
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Robyn Stepnell, Banksia Consulting |
10.05am |
Morning Tea
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10.35am |
Transport & Logistics Training – Post Secondary / Higher Ed
T&L Careers Information – Where to find it
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Ian McMillan, TDT Victoria
David Forbes, Transport & Logistics Industry Skills Council (T&L ISC) |
11.05am |
Careers Counsellors – T&L Industry Placements: Feedback
What we learnt & how the freight logistics industry can work with Careers Counsellors into the future
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Janet Incledon, Bentleigh Secondary College
Jane Bloodworth, Eumemmerring College
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11.25am |
Improving Industry Image & Attracting Youth to the Freight Logistics Industry – A Marketing Plan
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RMIT Students Project –
Associate Diploma in Marketing |
11.45am |
Employee Panel |
Young people in the freight logistics industry tell their stories and have their say on employment & career opportunities
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12.30pm |
Luncheon |
Keynote speaker
Michael Byrne, CEO, Linfox Logistics |
2.00pm |
Welcome & introduction |
Neil Chambers, Deputy CEO, VTA
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2.10pm |
Careers Branding, Attraction, Retention, Education & Skills – The National Focus
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Louise Perram-Fisk, Australian Logistics Council (ALC) |
2.30pm |
Training – Innovation & the Way Forward
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Ian Bushby, Managing Director, DECA Training |
2.45pm |
Attraction, Training & Retention – “Pockets of Excellence” |
Panel Session:
- Michelle Gibson, Group Manager, Professional & Career Development, Linfox
- Joanne Rowe, Learning Development Manager, 1st Fleet
- Geoff Jackson, HR Development Manager, Toll IPEC
- Craig Roberts, National Learning & Development Manager, NQX Freight Systems
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3.45pm |
Afternoon Tea
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4.05pm |
Training Support Initiatives
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Panel Session:
- Richard Pierse, Director, MyFreightCareer
- David Baker, VACC Auto Apprenticeships
- Geoff Palamountain, DECA Recruitment
- Mike Wood, Managing Director, LATUS Business Solutions
- Robyn Stepnell, Director, Banksia Consulting
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4.55pm |
Wrap Up
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Neil Chambers, Deputy CEO, VTA |
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