Shirley Spiteri Email & Phone Number

I commenced employment at MEGT (Australia) Ltd in September, 2008. In this diverse role I develop new business opportunities in training, education and employment. I work towards initiating entrepreneurial strategies and outcomes; assisting disadvantaged communities via our CSR objectives; developing and presenting business plans for innovative projects; seeking funding opportunities via submitting proposals and RfTs; and networking with employers, community based organisations, Indigenous communities and local, state and federal officials and politians. This position provides me with the opportunity to use my iniative and work with great people.MEGT (Australia) Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation operating for over 27 years and now employs over 650 staff across 63 offices in every state of Australia. We provide nationally accredited training through MEGT Institute, deliver Australian Apprenticeships Support Services through MEGT Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) and employ & place Australian Apprentices with host employers through MEGT Group Training. Across these services, we work with over 77,500 employers and approximately 130,000 Australian Apprentices.

Senior management experience has included: change management with a emphasis on making the most of opportunities; designing and delivering vocational & corporate training that realistically meets the needs of the target audience; designing, delivering and managing training across Australia and internationally; and administative diligence associated with tasks. I prefer lateral thinking and pursuing opportunities that are truly innovative in application. I enjoy working with teams in setting strategic directions that are realistic and challenging in pursuit.I consider myself to be a transformational leader, and I work hard at inspiring staff to reach their potential. I enjoy managing multi-million dollar budgets and spending wisely to grow business, undertaking challenging leadership roles and being responsible for ensuring that education is enhancing, fulfilling and memorable.2006-2008 Head of School, Gordon Institute, Geelong2003-2006 Head of School/Associate Director TAFE, RMIT University 2002-2003 Academic Development Manager, RMIT University 1994-2002 Head of Department, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE1993-1994 Program Coordinator, Casey Institute of TAFE Victoria (now Chisholm Institute)1990-1993 Teacher, Casey Institute of TAFE Victoria1986-1990 Community Services/Youth Worker