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The Industry Speaker Bank (ISB) is a ready resource of local volunteers from varied backgrounds, job roles and career pathways eager to share their knowledge with young people about their career journey.
Speakers are available to deliver inspiring presentations via online conferencing platforms to students as part of your school’s career activities.
Let us connect you with a local industry / vocational expert to enhance your students learning experience.
Book a SpeakerTo organise or enquire about getting the right speaker for your event or if you are looking for a particular speaker which is not listed with the Bank, please contact Sam [email protected]
Inner Northern LLEN:
W: inllen.org.au/initiative/industry-speaker-bank
Ph: 03 9940 1445
INDUSTRYSPEAKER
I N N E R N O R T H E R N
Education & Pathway
Career Specialist
Community Services
Bringing the workplace into the classroom
Daniel GrechMas Experience
Ben RogersInner North Community Foundation
Will MartinOrygen
Daniel has worked in the traineeship & apprenticeship sphere since 2004. His passion lies in ensuring students
are aware there are many ways to get to a post-secondary destination. Daniel provides information on career
options, workplace expectations, making the most of your education and general career assistance.
TOPICSApprenticeships; pathways; alternative routes to success; workplace information; what young adults need to do to
job hunt and prepare for work
The INCF has given more than $2.4M in grants to more than 130 organisations in the communities of Darebin, Moreland and Yarra since it was established in 2007.
Ben’s role is at the forefront of social impact, and his focus as a speaker is on philanthropy, community and how everyone has a role in contributing to creating prosperous,
connected, cohesive communities.
TOPICSPhilanthropy 101: How giving of time and money makes us
a stronger community
Having worked within youth employment & the broader youth mental health system, Will combines both a lived
and professional guide to the world of youth employment. Will is incredibly passionate about providing a positive perspective for young people hoping to achieve their
ambitions.
TOPICSVocational guidance and what future employment looks
like. What skills young people need for the future. Matching your desired career with the careers of the
future
Book Daniel Book Ben Book Will
Education & Pathway Specialist Community Services Youth Vocation Specialist
Andrew GibbsAirservices Australia
Danielle CrociYoung Workers Centre
Matt SteeleCornelius Cheese
Andrew started his career journey at 19 as an Airframe Fitter for the RAAF. Andrew had different careers in
the RAAF, such as becoming a PT and then an Air traffic controller. On both these occasions, he had to go back to training or school to achieve his goals. Andrew is passionate about developing yourself through formal
schooling, reading, researching and travel to be the best version of you that you can be
TOPICSExploring your interests, self-development, journey through
the RAAF and becoming an Air Traffic Controller
Danielle is a recent Arts (Honours) graduate who wrote her thesis on women playing footy in the early 20th
century. She came to trade unionism through the Union Summer internship in 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Her passion is educating and advocating for young people
and their rights at work. She’s also passionate about women’s rights and the benefits of public libraries.
TOPICSYour rights at work, bullying and discrimination, OHS (Safe
at work), Social movements and Social justice
Matt is happy to share his insight into the business of entrepreneurship, creating opportunity, setting goals and
forging your own path to achieve them.
TOPICSEntrepreneurship, Forging your own path and creating
opportunity
Book Andrew Book Danielle Book Matt
Aviation Community Services Food Industry
The Industry Speaker Bank (ISB) is a ready resource of local volunteers from varied backgrounds, job roles
and career pathways eager to share their knowledge with young people about their career journey.
If you are looking for a particular speaker which is not listed contact us and we will endeavour to find an
appropriate person to meet your needs.
Let us connect you with a local industry / vocational expert to enhance your students learning experience.
INDUSTRYSPEAKERList of Speakers
Peter VenablesIntegrity Business College
Robert Brown Make Your Move
Maja WalkerLessons for Life
Peter and his wife Joanne launched Integrity Business College in 2005 with offices in Melbourne, Regional
Victoria and South Australia.
His area of expertise is in the training management, virtual training and providing career pathways in the IT and
Business as well as School-Based traineeships.
TOPICS
IT industry, training, business management
Robert is a degree qualified financial & management accountant with over 25 years’ experience in the domestic
and international freight, transport & logistics industry.
Prior industry experience included financial analysis, operational performance, business governance, security,
risk management and Executive Management roles in large corporate organisations such as TNT, Ansett Australia, Qantas Freight, Australian air Express and CT Freight.
TOPICSInternational Freight, Transport & Logistics pathways
Maja Walker is a self-employed executive and performance coach, coaching business owners, leaders and managers from well-known organisations including Telstra, Nestle,
Victorian Government departments and RMIT.
Maja has some great tips and advice for students making the transition from secondary school to employment or
further education.
TOPICS
Non-linear approach to learning & Career development.
Book Peter Book Robert Book Maja
Business Management Int. Freight, Transport & Logistics Career Specialist
Chris ShieldsCMS Architects
Lorraine NgwenyaUseful Link
Angela AngelopoulosJesuit Social Services
Christopher obtained his Bachelor of Architecture in 1984 from RMIT and is a member of the Royal Australian
Institute of Architects.
As a registered architect, he has 25 years’ experience in commercial & residential design & construction projects.
CMS Architects provides excellent presentation skills, with the latest computer-aided design & documentation
technology.
TOPICSArchitecture and the Architectural industry
Lorraine launched Useful Link to empower young people by running workshops that build skills in employment,
leadership, advocacy and personal development.
TOPICS
Personal development, career pathways, advocacy, leadership, mentorship, employment skills, youth
participation, time management, goal setting and other topics
Angela is passionate about upskilling young people to be employable, demystifying the job search process, developing
confidence in young people to perform their best at interview and achieve their goals and emphasises the value
of planning and preparation to ensure young people can get their foot in the door.
TOPICS
Career planning; job readiness; career advice; and re-engagement
Book Chris Book Lorraine Book Angela
Architecture Career Specialist Career Specialist
Deb SmithSmartline Personal Mortgage Advisers
Deb is a passionate person who has been running her own business for 5 years. Deb is currently working in the finance sector and has an entrepreneurial approach and a strong sales background. She has volunteered in children’s
mentoring roles and as a general life coach.
Deb has a passion for helping people with financial literacy.
TOPICS
Doing what you love; trying different things, business ownership and management
Book Deb
Business Management
Peter ShekoJesuit Social Services
Armed with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Cert IV in Training & Assessment (TAE) and Cert IV in Career
Development, Peter is a highly experienced employment services practitioner, with 22 years in employment/
disability-related programs.
He is passionate about advocating for disadvantaged jobseekers and marketing them to potential employers.
TOPICSBelieve in yourself. Effective job applications and interview
techniques
Book Peter
Community Services
Jordan GibbsMurdoch Children’s Research Institute
Having completed a degree with honours in psychology and criminology, Jordan has worked in research and
tertiary education for over 4 years. He has a passion for supporting young people living with disadvantage and their
educational and life goals, whatever they may be.
Jordan provides information on how young people can build strong careers.
TOPICSStuding Psychology and Criminology.
Book Jordan
Forensic Behavioural Sciences
Sam WoosterInner Northern LLEN
Sam currently works for the Inner Northern LLEN as a project officer and as an educator at lululemon athletica while undertaking a Master of Teaching at the University
of Melbourne. He was an early school leaver before going to play for the Australian Ice Hockey team. Also working
in the security, fitness and hospitality industries. Then going onto complete his BA in Indonesian language &
International Relations as a mature aged student at Deakin University.
TOPICSAlternate pathways, skills based approach to careers
Book Sam
Education & Pathways
Simon Clarke Darebin City Council
Simon has worked in theatre and performance with a focus on community engagement, young, emerging artists and youth audiences for over twenty-five years. He has produced, directed and performed copious independent shows. Before he started leading companies and working
as a senior arts manager, Simon worked as an actor, dancer, puppeteer, writer and dramaturgy.
TOPICSArts sector employment opportunities; planning a career
in the arts and career planning; working with communities; making performance with non-performers.
Book Simon
Events
Jeremiah Sullivan Kent Hotel
Jessica Tolsma Jessicakes
Jeremiah grew up on a remote farm in the Northern Territory. After leaving the hard work of the family farm he moved to London and began his management career in a bustling London pub. Then moving home to undertake his Bachelor of Business and also continuing in Hospitality
management at the Plough Hotel. Now currently the venue manager at the Kent Hotel, an inner North institution.
Jeremiah’s love for food, wine and hospitality is reason for his aspirations to have his own business one day.
TOPICSHospitality, Tourism, Catering
Jessica is a successful business person and founder of bespoke cake shop Jessicakes for almost ten years.
Jessica’s career path has been rich and varied; her previous work achievements includes secondary teaching and
experiences in the fitness, real estate and advertising & marketing industries.
Jessica can provide insight into career options and what employers look for when they hire.
TOPICSCareer pathways & Attributes Employers Look For
Book Jeremiah
Book Jessica
Hospitality & Tourism
Small Business
Mei Nee Cheong Islamic Museum of Australia
Mei Nee is the Media and Marketing Manager at the Islamic Museum of Australia. She is responsible for implementing
the Museum’s Media and Marketing strategy and also oversees the IMA’s Public Programming and outreach
activities.
Mei Nee has a strong interest in supporting young people transition into the workforce, particularly those from
culturally diverse backgrounds who may be subject to and challenged by unconscious bias in the workplace.
TOPICSSupporting young people transition into the workforce
Book Mei Nee
Media & Marketing
Hannah MartinMasters of Teaching Student
David ReidNursery & Garden Industry Victoria
Hannah has taken a few pivots in her career. She first completed a double degree in Law & Arts at Deakin
University. During her years of study she also played in the Australian indoor volleyball team and professionally overseas team during and after her time at university. She has also worked for three years at PwC in the communications and HR departments. Now she is
currently undertaking her Master of Teaching (Secondary) at The University of Melbourne.
TOPICSAlternative career pathways, Pursuing passions
David has had a rich career journey in his chosen field of horticulture. David studied at Deakin, Monash, RMIT
and Melbourne, studying various disciplines. He has worked as the Ranger at Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens, a Plant Standards Officer and Compliance Coordinator
for Agriculture Victoria, before settling into a career supporting the Victorian horticultural industry with the Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria, as their Policy and
Technical Manager.
TOPICSHorticulture
Book Hannah
Book David
Education & Pathways
Horticulture
Bernie KuekAngliss Hospital
Luke PhillipsInto Carry Co
Bernie has a passion for people and science. Beginning his medical career as an intern at the Northern Hospital in Epping in 2016. This was followed by some time at the
Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, rotating through Cardiology, Neurology and Psychiatry.
In 2019, Bernie followed his passion for people and science and began his Master of Teaching at the University of
Melbourne while continuing to work as an Emergency Department doctor at Angliss Hospital.
TOPICSHealthcare, Education
After graduating from Industrial Design at RMIT, Luke worked for 2 years as Studio Manager at a small bespoke
architectural lighting design studio.
Luke currently freelancers his graphic and product design skills,while working several days a week at Four Pillars Gin
Distillery. Recently he has launched a product business focused on, building better habits around-consuming
material goods.
TOPICSAlternative career pathways, Design & Sustainability,
Starting a Business
Medicine
Design
Book Bernie
Book Luke
