OUR TEAM

Since 1998, Workskills has grown from an organisation of 11 staff to one that employs 60 people with a wide range of expertise and from a wide range of backgrounds.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Pat Kluver

Pat has a business background of 17 years in retail management, 18 years in training & assessment including establishing two Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and the Employment Services sector for the past 10 years.

He joined Workskills in 2005 as founder and Executive Officer of Workskills Training and Development (RTO). Subsequently he also took on the responsibilities of Corporate Services Manager and Deputy General Manager.

As a training and development professional, Pat’s consultations with a diverse range of industries and organisations proved excellent exposure to the needs of Employers in Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Under his leadership, Workskills RTO focussed on VET to link job seekers to employment in local industries, develop work preparation programmes for those doing it tough and also formal skills development for Workskills staff delivering employment and support services.

In 2009 Pat was promoted to the position of Deputy General Manager taking on responsibility for the RTO, marketing, work experience, special projects and providing high level support as a member of the Workskills Executive. Pat’s management training and experience has provided him the ability to understand and manage the complex Employment Services contracts. Collaboration with key stakeholders, especially the Department of Employment and sector peak bodies, is a strong focus. Pat’s skills and contribution as Corporate Services Manager and Deputy General Manager led the Board of Management, in June 2015, to his appointment as Workskills’ Chief Executive Officer. An advocate of lifelong learning, he holds an Advanced Diploma of Management, Diploma of Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate of Management (UTAS) and recently completed an Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety.

Kristy Holbrook

Finance Manager

Kristy has been instrumental in 2016 in re-defining the parameters for the organisations financial management. This work has seen a major overhaul and review of Workskills financial management system across all levels of the organisation. In 2017 Kristy was invited to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, which provides the highest level of strategic direction for Workskills. To enable Kristy to have the necessary skills and knowledge to manage this process has been her 8 years with Workskills growing her knowledge, experience and most importantly her leadership skills.

Kristy started as a Finance and Admin trainee with Workskills in 2009, completing her Cert III in Business with Workskills Training and Development (RTO). After completing her traineeship, Kristy commenced in a Finance and Administration role for the Accounting and Finance Team. Over the last 8 years Kristy has worked in many support roles throughout the organisation across Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Support and Administration, before being appointed to the position of Finance Coordinator in 2015 after a restructure of the Finance Team. Kristy’s skills, experience and understanding of the business along with her ability to adapt to change put her in the perfect position to take on the additional responsibilities and challenges that came with this role. Since the beginning of the jobactive contract, Kristy has provided the Senior Leadership Team with fantastic support. Her skills and contributions recently saw her move into a developmental role with the Senior Leadership Team as Finance Manager. Since completing her Certificate III in Business, Kristy has completed her Certificate IV in Human Resources and Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and is currently undertaking her Diploma of Accounting.

THE WORKSKILLS TEAMS

Site Teams

Site Teams provide individualised employment services to people looking for work, assisting them to identify goals and options, access suitable training, learn job search skills, prepare for work and find and maintain sustainable employment.

Employer Services Officers

Employer Services Officers work across all of our jobactive sites. They engage with local employers in these designated areas to find employment opportunities for Workskills clients. This involves ongoing relationship building with potential employers and an in-depth knowledge of client needs and capabilities to ensure the best fit and outcomes for all concerned.

Corporate Team

Corporate Team provides business development and marketing, administration, quality control, financial and I.T. support to all teams.

Impact Communities

Impact Communities is the community branch of Workskills. Impact Communities works with community organisations, groups, individuals and families so they are equipped and supported to realise their potential and achieve their goals. Impact Communities’ aim is to address unmet needs in innovative ways with new programs and initiatives.