About Us
Austral College is an Australian owned Registered Training Organisation delivering qualifications nationally. We specialise in Business Qualifications and a range of solutions for job seekers throughout multiple stages of their working lives.
We strive to provide flexible training and achievable outcomes with student-focused support systems. We are innovators in our industry and continue to improve to better benefit our clients.
At Austral College, our mission and values are more than just words, they're behind everything we do.
Our Mission
To remove barriers to positive outcomes by providing a supportive environment for inspiring learners and empowering job seekers, and equipping them with
real-world skills.
Our Values
We value integrity, respect, inclusion, persistence, resilience, understanding, responsibility and compassion.
Meet the Team
With over 80 years of experience between us, our team have the expertise to help you reach your skilling goals and give you a competitive advantage. Our goal is to see you succeed!
ABOUT ME...
The best piece of advice I've ever been given is...
Listen more than you speak.
If you had to describe your job with a TV show, what would it be?
The Office
What's on your bucket list?
A holiday in the Maldives.
A person who inspires me is...
My mum. She is the perfect blend of kind and strong.
Justine
Quality Management & HR
Justine is an Austral College founder who has built a cohesive team culture and meaningful college-student relationships. Her key motivator is to provide accessible, affordable and inclusive training opportunities and she closely monitors student outcomes and feedback to ensure this goal is achieved.
ABOUT ME...
Favourite quote
"Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life."
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
What would you choose as your
last meal?
A bucket of fresh, marinated mussels accompanied by a chilled bottle of
Pinot Gris... in New Zealand!
Favourite book
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Andrew
Trainer & Assessor
Traineeship Program Manager
Andrew is a pillar of the Austral College team and a mentor to many. He has built a successful traineeship program, highlighting his supportive student practices and open lines of communication with employers and schools. Andrew's tailored training solutions lead to positive traineeship outcomes for all involved, resulting in frequent referrals to new employers.
ABOUT ME...
My favourite book is...
Strength to Strength by Sara Henderson
A person who inspires me is...
Kerwin Rae - coach, mentor, author, public speaker and personal transformation guru.
What's your favourite holiday destination?
Tasmania
Amanda
Student Liason & Enrolment Support
Amanda is the first point of contact for course enquiries and is committed to ensuring our students are well informed and supported. Amanda has a passion for innovation and is constantly improving processes and sharing ideas to both achieve college goals and support student experiences.
ABOUT ME...
Favourite quote
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better,
do better." - Maya Angelou
What would you choose as your last meal?
Peking Duck in Singapore (with a side of Chilli Crab).
What's on your bucket list?
Staying in an igloo in Norway under
the Aurora Borealis. Celestial wonder!
Lisa
Compliance & Operations
Lisa is a founding member of Austral College with a strong belief in the benefits of face-to-face training. A drive for positive and compliant outcomes underpin her approach to designing inclusive training programs and ensuring their high-quality delivery, whilst maintaining flexible options for our students.
ABOUT ME...
If you had to describe your job with a movie title, what would it be?
That's simple... The Star!
What's a cause you're passionate about?
All things related to young people with a focus on youth homelessness, mental health and inclusive, diverse communities.
What's the weirdest job you've had?
As a Programs Manager judging Clean Beaches and Tidy Towns for Queensland.
Joel
Trainer & Assessor Instructional Designer
Joel brings a passion for developing an inclusive, diverse and interactive learning environment to his role. He is committed to process improvement through the development of practical learning and assessment tools and consistently received exceptional feedback from his students.
ABOUT ME...
A person who inspires me is...
Activist and actor, Eartha Kitt, for her articulate thoughts, satire and comedy;
and I can't leave out Maya Angelou and
her inspirational poems!
Are you messy or organised?
Organised! I visually cannot handle
a mess.
Best advice you've received?
Be yourself! As cliche as it sounds,
there's nothing better than authentically being you and applying that in a
multitude of situations.
Adam
Trainer
The newest member of our team and a former traineeship student, Adam has the advantage of seeing the training experience from a student's perspective. Adam brings fresh industry experience and a passion for film and drama, which is evident in his engaging workshop sessions.