Our People
The Personnel Group believes that investing in people to deliver you a first class service is important. All of our staff are passionate about our cause – supporting people to get a job.
Our Board
Edward Pitargue – Chairperson
Business Analyst, Viridis Ag
“Being part of The Personnel Group board provides me the opportunity to contribute back into the community. I believe in TPS’s values and ethos of providing clients choices and opportunities to go onto bigger things in their lives.”
“Being part of The Personnel Group board provides me the opportunity to contribute back into the community. I believe in TPS’s values and ethos of providing clients choices and opportunities to go onto bigger things in their lives.”
Carolyn Davis – Deputy Chairperson
Director Human Resources, Wodonga TAFE
“I joined the board of The Personnel Group because our values are closely aligned. It’s a privilege to be part of an organisation that helps people to improve their life and have an opportunity to experience employment.”
“I joined the board of The Personnel Group because our values are closely aligned. It’s a privilege to be part of an organisation that helps people to improve their life and have an opportunity to experience employment.”
Sally Squire – Board Member
Director of Professional Development, Clinical Education & Research, Albury Wodonga Health
“I’m a believer in social justice and the way we can use our skills to advocate for others.”
“I’m a believer in social justice and the way we can use our skills to advocate for others.”
Paul Letson – Board Member
Cyber Security Lead,
Grampians Rural Health Network
“I’m delighted to be a member of an innovative and caring team whose goal is to make a positive impact in the livelihood of their clients by creating opportunities to enter the workforce."
“I’m delighted to be a member of an innovative and caring team whose goal is to make a positive impact in the livelihood of their clients by creating opportunities to enter the workforce."
Kellie Howard CPA – Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Squad
"I am passionate about seeing people, businesses and communities achieve their goals."
"I am passionate about seeing people, businesses and communities achieve their goals."
Karen Habermann – Board Member
Chief Operations Officer, Albury Precision Engineering
“I am passionate about small business, continuous improvement, regional manufacturing and nurturing home grown talent – it is refreshing to be part of another organisation with the same commitment.”
“I am passionate about small business, continuous improvement, regional manufacturing and nurturing home grown talent – it is refreshing to be part of another organisation with the same commitment.”
Lara Block – Board Member
Director, Harris Lieberman Solicitors
"I welcome the opportunity to serve on the Board of The Personnel Group. As an accredited specialist in personal injury law, my knowledge of the needs of my clients and the way that they benefit from returning to work after an injury closely aligns with the aims of this organization."
"I welcome the opportunity to serve on the Board of The Personnel Group. As an accredited specialist in personal injury law, my knowledge of the needs of my clients and the way that they benefit from returning to work after an injury closely aligns with the aims of this organization."
Our Senior Team
Tracey Fraser – Chief Executive Officer
My major focus in on the growth and development of business and programs for The Personnel Group. I identify and promote new opportunities for expansion across the region in new and existing programs. I support managers in the monitoring of existing business performance; co-ordinate the branding activities and public relations profile of the organisation and ensure compliance with ISO and disability support certification bodies as well as manage tender submissions.
John Gibbons – Deputy Chief Executive Officer
I am responsible for the leadership of our operational team and the programs we deliver. I ensure our performance is strong, we are contractually compliant, we are financially sustainable, and most importantly – that our customers have a consistently excellent experience of our service.
Wayne Williams – Chief Financial Officer
My task is to maximise the financial benefit for the organisation whilst developing a strong compliance framework. Financial reporting to the CEO and Board is a key requirement as well as meeting all external taxation obligations. Management of the organisation’s assets, offices, motor vehicles, telephones, computers, printers, IT and insurance is also an integral aspect of my role.
Our Staff
Ross Hill
General Manager - Operations
Emma McKenna
General Manager - Human Resources
Steve Shiel
General Manager - Customer Engagement
Angus Beath
Head of IT Services
Steve Fuller
Manager - Risk & Quality
Jan Lark
Regional Manager - East
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Natasha Black
People and Culture Manager
Noella Goodwin
Region Manager - South
Mel Norris
Regional Manager - Central
Julie Bunn
Brand, Reputation & Communications Manager
Ryan Hastie
Finance Manager
Paul Power
Client Attraction Manager
Chelsea Fraser
Regional Manager - North
Anthony Heward
Employer Relationship Manager
Brendan Scott
Workplace Support Manager