Health Education and
Recruitment Services P/L
Trading as Haley College
National Provider Code 20941
ABN 14 093 414 272
12a Johnson Street
Oakleigh Vic 3166
Phone (03) 9530 9998
Staff Profiles
Mariee Butler
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Position: C.E.O. / Director

Mariee with her business partner decided over 7 years ago to set up a Registered Training Organisation, one which would provide flexibility, personalised service and quality training and assessments responsive to industry needs. Over the past seven years, Mariee is accessible, sensitive and responsive to our client’s needs.

Mariee’s extensive experience in Nursing, Education, and working in the Vocational Education Systems has always focused on empowering and motivating the participant to enhance their learning experience. OH&S, Industry Needs and continuous quality improvement underpins all services provided by Haley College.

It is her belief that Vocational Education Training provides a pathway for participants to attaining skills and knowledge in their area of work, with options to study further.

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Peter Butler
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Position: Operations Manager
Peter's background is 36 years in the rail industry, where he was employed by Connex (formerly Victorian Railways) as the Metrol Training Co-ordinator where he was responsible for the provision of training, competency based curriculum development, course delivery, assessor of course competencies, evaluation of course quality improvement, researching training trends, organisational needs and identifying staff learning needs that promoted best practice of service delivery.

Peter was also responsible for the delivery of signal training utilising a computer based signal simulator. Management of the On Job Training component for the Train Controller Class 4 position (Signaller), this included supervision of On Job Trainers, rostering and assisting them in the development of daily lesson plans and other required training material, also conducting Signal Control Panel assessments.
All course development and material was required to be audited by the Department of Infrastructure (Government of Victoria) and the Connex safety standards department.

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Lauren Barry
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Position: Trainer / Assessor
 First Aid (Level 2) Trainer
Aged Care Work
Home and Community Services

Lauren is an experienced workplace trainer and clinical assessor, with 10 years experience in nursing the majority of which being with aged care and behavioural management. Lauren’s work history means she is versatile and able to approach health training from a personal angle.

Since gaining her registration she has found a passion in the Aged Care sector and has explored a wide range of roles. Lauren has worked as a team leader in a number of aged care facilities, has been a unit manager of a dementia ward, which she particularly enjoyed, and found that her work history has assisted her greatly in her training in Aged Care and Health.
Becoming a trainer and workplace assessor has set many challenges before her and she has really enjoyed her own personal learning process as well as educating others.

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Angela Basile
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Position: Trainer / Assessor
Hospitality

Angela has been involved in the food service, hospitality and retail industries since 1976 when she commenced as a sales assistant at Coles New World Supermarkets, while still at university completing a Batchelor of Business Degree. She then progressed into the food service / hospitality industry where over a period of 20 years she has owned and managed a variety of food and beverage businesses.

Angela was also heavily involved in the development and induction of employee training at all of the businesses she was involved with and was responsible for organising and overseeing all aspects of staff competency including on the job supervision. As a part owner of a licensed Italian restaurant for 9 years, her main role was working behind the bar in the evenings. Her experience also encompasses the retail sector, where she spent 13 years working for retail company Harris Scarfe.

Now as the director of her own company "Traicon Solutions" she has been extensively involved in the implementation of food safety plans in the aged care and child care industries since 2003, as well as being a qualified and registered auditor for Cooling Tower System Risk Management Plans under the auspices of the Department of Human Services. "TraiCon Solutions" was one of the original companies to begin auditing of cooling tower systems and has distinguished itself in this field.

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Tony Hanlon
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Position: Trainer / Assessor
Food Processing
Hospitality

Tony is an experienced workplace trainer and assessor and a skilled facilitator in all food processing, hospitality & food retail sectors. Tony’s communication skills mean he quickly establishes rapport with people at all levels.

"I see myself as a coach & motivator, not just a trainer. I don’t tell people how to do their jobs, but encourage them to think outside the square to understand the bigger picture regarding their jobs, related to corporate objectives."
Tony Hanlon

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Wendy Taylor
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Position: Trainer / Assessor
Health & Community Services

Wendy has been tutoring in Registered Training Organisations for 4 years. During that time the areas she has taught in are, HACC, Aged Care, Health and Recreation and Lifestyle and Leisure. She has also completed studies in First Aid and is an area she will be moving into.

During her working life, Wendy has had a wide variety of different jobs but she believes she has finally got to the one that best suits her. Wendy loves the interaction and communication with the various students who pass through our RTO. "It is great to be a part of the lives as they move on into the career pathways of their choice" she says. "I get a feeling of satisfaction in them attaining their best outcome and achievements. The many challenges are well worth it when you get to see the end result".

Whenever any of us step out of our own comfort zone there are going to be new things to learn, new places to go and new people to see. "Challenges are GOOD", and she is happy to encourage, motivate, educate and help you market the skills you have and the new one you are learning. The saying goes "that it takes a steady hand to carry a full cup". That steadying hand can come from herself or some of her co-workers as they assist you in your studies. "We are all in this, both tutor and student for a common goal, so you can have the career you want and be very successful at it. The choice is yours!"
She is still currently working in the Aged Care sector of the community. This keeps her aware and updated as to where the areas are that need our input.

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For Wendy to develop the area of Health and Recreation, which is her specific area of interest, she has also completed the following courses:

Joe Ventura
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Position: Trainer / Assessor
Food Processing
Health Services
Hospitality

Joe has been involved in the meat, food manufacturing, and retail industries since 1974 when he commenced an apprenticeship in the family business where he was involved in the day to day operation of a retail butcher shop including customer service. From there, Joe progressed into the smallgoods industry where over a period of 20 years he held a position involved in the implementation of the HACCP Program with several major smallgoods and wholesale meat companies.
Joe was also heavily involved in the development and induction of the training program at all of the companies he was employed at. He was responsible for organising and overseeing all aspects of staff training and individual staff competency including on the job supervision.
Joe has been involved in the pasta manufacturing and food processing industries where his responsibilities were running of quality assurance and implementation of HACCP process and procedures including implementing and supervising of staff training regime. He was also a part owner of a licensed Italian restaurant for 3 years and had a hands on approach to the day to day operations.

Joe is now the director of his own company Auditing Services Australia and as of 2001 has been extensively involved in the auditing of food safety plans under the auspices of the Department Of Human Services in the Hospital Sector, the Aged Care Industry and The Child Care Industry.
Joe is also heavily involved with the auditing of Cooling Tower System Risk Management Plans under the auspices of the Department of Human Services. Joe’s Company was one of the original companies to begin auditing of cooling tower systems and has distinguished itself in this field.

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