Skills and Jobs Centre | Meet the Team

Julie K. | Team Leader & Careers Practitioner

Julie is a highly experienced Careers Practitioner and Team Leader with the Skills and Jobs Centre, and has a long-standing commitment to supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and life circumstances. Throughout her career, she has led and mentored teams of dedicated professionals.

She is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and the Centre for Education Association Victoria (CEAV) and is registered with the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).

Julie is accredited in the use of several leading career assessment tools, including Morrisby, the Strong Interest Inventory, and My Career Match. She maintains a strong commitment to continuous professional learning, completing a minimum of 30 hours of professional development annually.

Her qualifications include a Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Career Development, a Diploma in Career Counselling, and a Diploma of Leadership and Management. Julie's diverse career spans the employment, education, and government sectors, with significant experience at Centrelink (now Services Australia).

Nyssa W. | Careers Advisor

Nyssa is a Careers Advisor and developing Career Development Practitioner at the Skills and Jobs Centre, supporting people to explore their career direction, work through career decisions and gain greater clarity about what comes next.

Taking a person-centred approach, she works one-on-one with individuals to unpack where they are now, what is important to them and where they would like to go. She also recognises that career decisions don't happen in isolation and works with each person to explore their strengths, circumstances, priorities and possibilities.

She supports clients with career exploration and decision-making, career change and transition, career assessments, education and training pathways, job search strategies, resumes and applications, and interview preparation. She also facilitates directed career education Virtual Reality (VR) sessions, providing an interactive way for clients to explore different industries, occupations and work environments.

Nyssa holds a Certificate IV in Career Development and is currently undertaking postgraduate study in Career Development and Career Counselling, further developing her career counselling practice and knowledge.

Kimberley L. | Careers Advisor

Kimberley brings a diverse background in community services and over 10 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, ensuring a genuine people-centred approach to career guidance. In her role as a Career Advisor, Kimberley supports individuals to recognise their strengths, build confidence and explore meaningful pathways into education, training and employment.

Kimberley believes career development is about more than finding a job. It’s about helping people discover their potential and create a future that feels purposeful and achievable. With a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, this has strengthened her understanding of the personal and practical barriers that can impact a person’s journey.

Combined with her experience working closely with people in the hair industry, Kimberley brings strong communication, relationship-building and active listening skills to every interaction by applying a strengths-based and individualised approach, creating a supportive environment where people feel heard, valued and empowered to take their next step.

Anita V. | Victorian Early School Leaver Connection Initiative Career Advice Service Practitioner

Anita is a qualified Career Practitioner with the Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI): Career Advice Service (CAS), delivered through the Wodonga Skills & Jobs Centre.

She supports young people aged 15–20 who have left school before completing Year 12, helping them explore and reconnect with education, training and employment pathways.

 Drawing on her extensive background in employment services and the hospitality industry, Anita brings practical experience, genuine understanding, and a strengths-based approach to her work. She enjoys using a variety of career assessment tools tailored to each individual’s needs, interests and circumstances. Anita is passionate about building young people’s confidence and motivation, empowering them to take meaningful steps towards a positive and purposeful future.

Anita holds a Graduate Certificate in Career Development, and is a professional member of the Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE).

Scott O. | Engagement Officer

Scott works in Community Engagement at the Skills and Jobs Centre, building partnerships with industry, employment service providers, and community organisations across North East Victoria.

With more than 20 years of experience in employment services, apprenticeships, traineeships, and workforce development, he supports job seekers to explore training and career pathways while assisting employers with recruitment, workforce planning, and skills development.

Holding a Diploma of Management, Scott focuses on creating practical connections between people, training, and industry to strengthen workforce outcomes across the region. He welcomes the opportunity to connect with individuals, employers, and community organisations about training, employment, and workforce needs.