2023 AEN Mid-Year Conference
27Jun(Jun 27)10:00 am28(Jun 28)1:45 pm2023 AEN Mid-Year Conference
Event Details
This year, AEN is holding its Mid-Year Conference at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Melbourne. Over the one and half day conference, delegates will hear from
Event Details
This year, AEN is holding its Mid-Year Conference at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Melbourne.
Over the one and half day conference, delegates will hear from special guest speakers and representatives of the Victorian Government. This event promises to be jammed packed with a range of topics and updates, and will be followed by the conference dinner.
Date: | Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 June 2023 |
Location: | Hyatt Place, 1 English Street, Essendon Fields Melbourne |
Time: | Day 1 Conference: 10.00am – 5.40pm Conference Dinner: 6.30 – 10.30pm Day 2 Conference: 9am – 1.45pm |
Dress Code: | Business Casual |
Accommodation
All delegates must organise their own accommodation. To receive a 10% discount off the daily rate, call 13 1234 and provide offer code BQST for room only or BQTB for bed and breakfast offerings.
Car parking/Transport
Onsight parking is available in front of Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields. All parking is subject to availability. Daily Parking $9.25 per car.
- Tram route 59: Access to tram stop 56 on Matthews Avenue, Airport West and run via, Keilor Road, Mt Alexander Road, Fletcher Street, Pascoe Vale Road, Mt Alexander Road, Flemington Road and Elizabeth Street (City) to Flinders Street
- Essendon Train Station – Craigieburn Line: Access to Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Newmarket, Kensignton, North Melbourne, Southern Cross, Finders Street
Registration
Ticket Type | Member | Non-Member |
Conference Only | $575 | $625 |
Conference & Dinner | $675 | $725 |
Conference Dinner Only | $190 | $240 |
- All prices include GST
- A surcharge of 2% will apply to all payments by credit card. EFT and payment on invoice is not available
- Tickets will be sent to the billing address email only
Registrations Close: COB Monday 12 June 2023
Enquiries: Penny Mure – penny@aen.org.au or 03 9639 3955.
Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellation notice of more than 14 working days prior to the event is fully refundable. Cancellation notice of less than 14 working days prior to the event, NO REFUND. Substitution of attendees is allowed. No refunds will be issued for incorrect tickets purchased.
Speakers for this event
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Andrew Robson
Andrew Robson
AATIS
Apprenticeships Information and Data Manager, AATIS
With over 17 years’
experience in the VET and Australian Apprenticeships industry, I am passionate
about working with stakeholders to provide relevant and accurate information
that meets their needs. As the Data and Accounts Manager at AATIS, my role
includes creating data-based reports including the Australian Apprenticeships
Summary Statistics and Qualifications Update reports, and managing technical
information and user accounts on the AAPathways website.AATIS
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Chris Ingham
Chris Ingham
VRQA
A/Deputy CEO, Training and Skills
VRQA
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Craig Robertson
Craig Robertson
Victorian Skills Authority
Chief Executive Officer
Craig Robertson commenced as CEO of the Victorian Skills
Authority in August 2021. The authority
is tasked by the Victorian Government to plan for post school education and
training to help the economy recover from the pandemic and build up industry skills
and support more Victorians into mainstream participation in work, further
education and enterprise.Prior to this role Craig was the CEO of TAFE Directors
Australia from April 2017, representing TAFEs Australia-wide.In 2015 and 2016 he was Deputy Secretary in the Department
of Education and Training in Victoria and prior to that he had over thirty
years in various roles in the Commonwealth Government, focused on schools
funding, employment services and vocational education and training.Craig holds an Executive Masters in Public Administration
and Bachelor of Education (Primary).Victorian Skills Authority
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Dean Luciani
Dean Luciani
AEN Board Chair
AEN Board Chair
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Dr Peta Skujins
Dr Peta Skujins
Director, AATIS
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Services (AATIS)
Director, AATIS
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Fiona Sergi
Fiona Sergi
Senior Manager, Social Procurement Capability, Department of Government Services
Senior Manager, Social Procurement Capability, Department of Government Services
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Gary Workman
Gary Workman
Executive Director, AEN
Apprenticeship Employment Network
Executive Director, AEN
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Janet Lui
Janet Lui
DEWR
State Manager, Victoria Office, Workforce Australia Provider Division
DEWR
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Janet Nicolson
Janet Nicolson
WorkSight
Director
WorkSight
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Jarrod Cartwright
Jarrod Cartwright
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Manager, Contract Operations (VIC)
Apprenticeship Support Australia
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Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke
Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke
Department of Education
Project Director, Delivery, Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce
Kirsty has 10 years in the Victorian government
where her expertise and leadership have shaped policies and initiatives
impacting the training and skills landscape in Victoria. Kirsty is currently
the Director, Delivery in the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce at the
Department of Education. Leading work on developing the Vocational and Applied
Learning Workforce, as well as the expansion of Head Start, the wrap around
support for all government School-based apprentices.Department of Education
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Lisa Buckingham
Lisa Buckingham
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Victoria State Government
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa
Buckingham is the Deputy Secretary, Employment and Small Business Group, which
is part of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. The ESB Group brings together Jobs Victoria,
Small Business Victoria, Employment Policy and Strategy, and Business
Operations and Digital Services.Lisa was appointed General Manager of Working
for Victoria in March 2020 – a $500m job creation fund established to support
Victorians who lost their jobs, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In February 2021 she was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Jobs Victoria,
and became Deputy Secretary Jobs Victoria, Secure Work and Inclusion in
February 2022. Lisa
was also the inaugural CEO for Jobsbank, a not-for-profit organisation
established in 2019 to support inclusive employment practices in Victoria.Lisa
has more than 20 years’ experience across the Victorian and Commonwealth Public
Services in a range of sectors including defence and national security,
industrial relations, human services, health, and public sector and place-based
reform.Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, Victoria State Government
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Minister Gayle Tierney
Minister Gayle Tierney
Minister for Training and Skills
Minister for Training and Skills
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Peter Treseder
Peter Treseder
Australian Super
MC, Education Manager, Membership and Brand
Australian Super
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Rod McLellan
Rod McLellan
Development Victoria
Project Director, Advisory Services
Development Victoria
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Steve Dargavel
Steve Dargavel
Labour Hire Commissioner
Labour Hire Commissioner
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The Hon. Gayle Tierney
The Hon. Gayle Tierney
Minister for Training and Skills, Minister, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture
Gayle understands the importance of communities and has
dedicated her professional life to enhancing opportunities of the people she
represents and works with. A constant is the importance she has placed on
education, which is integral to thriving communities and economies. She is
passionate about equality and creating opportunities for all members of society
and is focused on building opportunities for women and culturally and
linguistically diverse Victorians. These values underpinned her commitment to
become a Member of Parliament.As the Member for Western Victoria she is dedicated to the
quality provision of health, education, infrastructure and community services.
She understands the unique qualities of the region and is committed to
enhancing employment opportunities and collaborating with industry, and
ensuring the government has a regional focus.Her policy priorities are the provision of excellence in
education, training and skills, regional infrastructure. employment, economic
growth and sustainability, gender equality, social inclusion and environmental
sustainability.Before entering Parliament, between 1989 to 2006, Gayle was
the first female State Secretary of the Vehicle Division of the Australian
Manufacturing Workers Union, and also the Federal President. During this period
she was also an Executive member of the Australian Council of Trade Unions.Minister for Training and Skills, Minister, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- 27/06/2023
- 9.30am Delegate Registration & Morning Tea on Arrival9.30am- 9.55am
- 10.00am Conference Opening10.00am- 10.05amSpeakers: Peter Treseder
- 10.05am Welcome & Acknowledgement10.05am- 10.10amSpeakers: Dean Luciani
- 10.10am Update from Victorian Skills Authority – New Initiatives/Programs10.10am- 10.50amSpeakers: Craig Robertson
- 10.50am Commonwealth Games, Project Updates10.50am- 11.30amSpeakers: Rod McLellan
- 11.30am Update on DET – Headstart11.30am- 12.10pmSpeakers: Kirsty Harcourt-Cooke
- 12.10pm Networking Lunch12.10pm- 1.00pm
- 1.00pm AEN Program Updates – Panel Session1.00pm- 2.00pm
- 2.00pm Update from DEWR/Commonwealth Initiatives2.00pm- 2.40pmSpeakers: Janet Lui
- 2.40pm VRQA Update2.40pm- 3.20pmSpeakers: Chris Ingham
- 3.20pm Afternoon Tea3.20pm- 3.40pm
- 3.40pm Social Procurement Framework3.40pm- 4.10pmSpeakers: Fiona Sergi
- 4.10pm Apprentice Incentives4.10pm- 4.40pmSpeakers: Jarrod Cartwright
- 4.40pm AEN Update4.40pm- 5.10pmSpeakers: Gary Workman
- 5.10pm Conference CloseSpeakers: Peter Treseder
- 6.30pm Conference Dinner6.30pm- 10.30pm
- 28/06/2023
- 8.30am Delegate Registration Open8.30am- 9.10am
- 9.15am Opening & Welcome9.15am- 9.20amSpeakers: Peter Treseder
- 9.20am Keynote Address: Ministers Office/Industry Update9.20am- 9.50amSpeakers: Minister Gayle Tierney, The Hon. Gayle Tierney
- 9.50am Updates on Jobs Victoria Programs9.50am- 10.30amSpeakers: Lisa Buckingham
- 10.30am Morning Tea10.30am- 10.50am
- 10.50am Labour Hire Authority Update10.50am- 11.20amSpeakers: Steve Dargavel
- 11.20am Current AATIS Activities11.20am- 11.50amSpeakers: Andrew Robson
- 11.50am Industrial Relations Legislative Change11.50am- 12.20pmSpeakers: Janet Nicolson
- 12.20pm Employer Views on Apprentices and Essential Social Ventures Australia12.20pm- 1.00pm
- 1.00pm Conference CloseSpeakers: Peter Treseder
- 1.00pm Networking Lunch1.00pm- 1.45pm
Time
27 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - 28 (Wednesday) 1:45 pm
Location
Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields
1 English Street, Essendon Fields
Purchase Tickets
Price$725.00
How many tickets? -1 +
Total Price (inc. GST) $725.00
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