Board of Management

General Information

Portland WorkSkills is guided by a representative and experienced community-based board of management. All members serve in a voluntary capacity.

Board Membership

Membership of the Portland WorkSkills Incorporated board is open to members of the Portland and district community who can make a contribution to policy development and implementation through a background or current involvement in training, education, employment, business, industry, community services and suchlike. People may also become involved in board membership in order to represent community values and aspirations. Membership of the board is by way of nomination and election at the organisation's annual general meeting. Board vacancies may also be filled by co-option between elections.

Being a member of the Board of Management of a substantial community-based incorporated organisation such as Portland WorkSkills Incorporated, will enable you to do much good for your community and for an array of community members. You will be involved in an active organisation and will be involved in making important decisions.

Board Members

	Michael Hunter - Chairperson Michael is the owner and operator of Icon Investments, a local Information Technology services and equipment business. Michael contributes a depth of knowledge and skills to the Portland WorkSkills Information Technology training programs. Michael is a current member and office bearer of APEX. He served as the WorkSkills Treasurer for several years.
	Carmen Scott - Deputy Chairperson Carmen enjoys strong ties with the Portland community through her work as a Youth Officer with the Portland Housing Program. Carmen is a member of a range of youth, health and welfare networks and maintains quality youth and indigenous linkages.
	Barry Huppatz - Treasurer Barry Huppatz joined the Portland WorkSkills Board of Management in 2005. As the owner of Huppatz Real Estate, Barry has housing expertise and maintains quality community linkages through a range of memberships in local organisations.
	Margaret Herbertson - Member Margaret is the former manager of the Portland Office of Department of Human Services - Housing, and an Office Bearer with St Vincent de Paul. Margaret has extensive linkages with Health & Welfare agencies and actively supports disadvantaged groups in the community.
	John Sealey OAM - Member In the 2006 Australia Day Honours List, John was recognised for his services to the fishing industry, particularly in the areas of training and occupational health and safety, and the community. John is a member of the Glenelg-Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) and is a Rotarian.
	Sue Beasley - Member Sue is the owner/operator of a Portland based retail business, Aynsley Fashions and has skills in Small Business. Sue has a strong interest in Adult Community Education and joined the Portland WorkSkills Board of Management in 2005.
	Nikki Adams - Member With a background in Adult Education with a Gippsland provider and as a former student, Nikki brings a wealth of experience to the Board. She is the Program Coordinator at Portland Arts Company.
	Jan Chilman - Member Jan is an active member of Portland Lion's Club and has extensive experience in retail and small business operations.
	Allan Saunders - Member As a successful former student of WorkSkills and with extensive experience in retail/small business management, Allan's contributions to the Board are highly valued.

Annual Reports

2007

2006

2005

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