Articles tagged: Careers Feature
CAREERS: Talk to the experts for quality training
Colac and district offers a wealth of great career opportunities for young people, and Victorian Group Training is there to connect people with the right traineeships and apprenticeships.
CAREERS: Rising up the ranks by building up skills
For 19-year-old Xavier Coxon, working at KFC Colac isn’t just about providing “excellent food and excellent service”.
CAREERS: Apprentice proud of quality joinery
Award-winning apprentice Liam Cunningham says the feeling of pride after seeing the final product is the best part of working with Limitless Joinery.
CAREERS: Nancy rapt with Spence job
“What’s nice about working in admin finance is that you’re helping people do what they do best.”
CAREERS: Carpenter enjoys new opportunity
For Spence Construction’s qualified carpenter Darcy Howard, organisation is key.
CAREERS: Supportive work systems at Colac meat processor
Level-five meat processor Nicole Spokes enjoys the flexibility and support she receives as an employee at Australian Lamb Company Minerva Foods.
CAREERS: An exciting challenge for skilled professional
Working in IT is more than just computers and passwords for Australian Lamb Company’s Peter Phillips.
CAREERS: Building leadership and industry skills
Dave Calder says ALC has shaped his career for the better, giving him a lifetime of opportunities to develop his skills and move up the ladder.
CAREERS: Positive attitude to work leads to career growth
Bulla team lead Stephanie Heard says putting your hand up for any opportunity that comes your way is the best method for career growth and success.
CAREERS: Maintaining quality across dairy factory
Working in a team to keep Bulla’s Forrest Street factory running smoothly is an important part of apprentice fitter and turner David Morrow’s role.
CAREERS: Rewarding work at Colac Otway
With an initial plan to “semi-retire” and have a “more laid-back lifestyle”, Paul Constantinidis has been “able to achieve the latter at this stage.”
CAREERS: Diverse experiences
Whether you’re interviewing a TV star, asking a 102-year-old their secret to a long life or visiting a local farmer, working as a journalist at the Colac Herald is always interesting and rewarding.
CAREERS: Career switch invigorates
From a rental manager to a pharmacy technician – Carla Edwards is loving her career change.
CAREERS: Aged-care position builds connections
When an aged-care resident holds Rachel Curwen’s hand and thanks her for her help, she knows she’s chosen the right career.
CAREERS: New job a great change
Meeting farmers across the Colac district, learning about farm machinery and working with an experienced team have been highlights for Chris Leeson since he started working at Rhys Evans.
CAREERS: Keep an open mind to different pathways
Jack Finn says there are plenty of ways to go after your dream job, and you never know what doors might open to you along the way.
CAREERS: Feeling at home with great crew
Pat Johnstone says being a mechanic can be a tough job if you’re in the wrong workshop.
CAREERS: Return to work pays off for Emma
A new journey at AKD Softwoods as a single mother didn’t stop Emma Methven from climbing the leadership ladder with the Colac company. The Simpson product is now a supervisor at AKD’s dry mill after starting as a production worker in the same department when she joined in 2017 juggling a busy life with her […]
CAREERS: A learning journey for aspiring chef
Apprentice chef Danielle Spry hopes to one day explore kitchens around Australia after learning her craft behind the scenes at Colac Hospital.
CAREERS: New roles and challenges keeping Jared engaged
What started as a trial to see what the manufacturing world was like has turned into a full-scale career for Jared Pietsch, who has grown with AKD over a 10-year period.
CAREERS: Apprentice opportunities
Justin McGuane knows the benefits of going through Westvic Staffing Solutions as an apprentice and now a boss.
