GET READY, GET SET:

CAREERS FOR THE NEW WORLD

27-30 November 2005 Carlton Crest Hotel SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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INVITATION On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to warmly invite you to participate in the “Get Ready, Get Set: Careers for the New World” conference to be held in November 2005.

Cindy Tillbrook

This conference is hosted by the three national bodies in Australia representing individuals and organisations involved in the transition of university graduates from higher education to graduate employment. These bodies, namely the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE), Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) and the National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) have put together an outstanding program that will attract more than 200 delegates. With the theme “Get Ready Get Set: Careers for the New World”, the conference will focus on people, technology, strategy and change issues in the local and international careers process. It will bring together employers, recruiters, careers advisers and other stakeholders to share information, develop fresh approaches to graduate development and recruitment, broaden networks and learn from each other.

Ben Reeves

Featuring key note speakers, trade and professional practice fairs, workshops and networking activities, the conference will allow you to ensure that you and your organisation are at the forefront of developments in both the local and international graduate recruitment scene. Through our exciting and varied social program, you will also have the chance to catch up with old friends, make new friends, and simply have fun and enjoy. Our gala dinner, cruising spectacular Sydney Harbour, will not only incorporate the Annual Awards presentations, but will also include a cabaret show. An evening not to be missed. We and the organising committee hope that you can join us for this exciting conference, and we look forward to meeting you in November at “Get Ready; Get Set: Careers for the New World”

Joanne Tyler

Cindy Tilbrook (Conference Convenor) Executive Director GCA

Ben Reeves Executive Director AAGE

Joanne Tyler President NACGAS

CONFERENCE THEME The conference will focus on people, technology, strategy and change issues in the international careers process.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This conference is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in and commited to the development and recruitment of graduates. It is of particular interest to: university careers advisers graduate recruitment personnel from the public and private sector (both national and international) careers advisors with an interest in the tertiary sector other parties involved in the graduate employment process (professional associations, recruiters, software providers etc).

CONFERENCE VENUE The Carlton Crest Hotel, 169-179 Thomas Street, Sydney, Australia is the host to the 2005 Tripartite Conference. Ideally located in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment and theatre district, this leading 4½ star hotel has recently had a multi-million dollar refurbishment on its 251 oversized rooms and 11 conference rooms. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city close to Central Railway Station. Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, the monorail and lightrail transport systems, major shopping centres and entertainment venues are all a short distance from the hotel.

CONFERENCE DATES The dates for the conference are Sunday 27 - Wednesday 30 November 2005

WORKSHOPS Concurrent workshops will be provided over the three days of the conference by a large variety of people. A particular feature of the conference is the option of “Talks at Two” which offer round-table discussions on key areas of interest to delegates attending. ABSTRACTS FROM ALL WORKSHOPS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: tripartite.onqconferences.com.au

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KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS The Conference program can be found in this publication. Some keynote presenters Ms Elizabeth O’Leary, Executive Director, Head of Human Resources, Macquarie Bank - Reinforcing culture through graduate talent Elizabeth has 14 years experience working with global corporations, consulting practices and government enterprises. Her experience includes; organisational diagnostics; employer branding and attraction strategy design; selection and development frameworks; employee engagement surveys and workforce analysis; research and HR strategy development. Elizabeth is currently Macquarie Bank’s Head of Human Resources responsible for the delivery of HR services and consulting capability to over 7,000 employees across 23 countries. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University. She represented employer groups as a Commonwealth Government appointee on the Review of Teaching and Teacher Education (2002/3)). Prof Norm Amundson, University of British Columbia - Career development as a tool for recruitment and retention Professor Norm Amundson is Professor in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has published a number of books including Active Engagement: Enhancing the career counselling process, winner of the Best Book Award by the Canadian Counselling Association. In his writing Norm emphasises the importance of creativity, imagination and action as counselling strategies. Norm has also developed extensive training materials for the Canadian Government. These have received international acclaim and are used in many countries. Dr Andrew Campbell, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sydney - Technology and behaviour: the information generation Is having a degree in a specific discipline enough for the career demands of the 21st Century? This, and other specific questions, will be addressed along with discussion on how the global community has come to not only need, but depend on, computer literate employees. Innovation will be discussed in regards to how a person’s university training can be meshed with technology to provide a potential employer with practical and adaptable skills. Mr Bernard Salt, KPMG Property Adviser, Business Analyst, Media Commentator, Consumer & Cultural Trends Commentator, Author - Bernard Salt has been described as the next-generation Hugh Mackay and Phil Ruthven. Bernard is KPMG Partner heading the firm’s Property Advisory Service’s group. He has established an enviable profile within corporate Australia as an adviser and as a commentator on consumer, cultural and demographic trends. He is also author of a best-selling book The Big Shift launched in July 2001. Mr Hugh Evans The 2004 Young Australian of the Year, 22 year old Hugh Evans, is a Law/Science student at Melbourne’s Monash University. As a direct result of his involvement with World Vision from the age of 14 which included living and working with the grinding poverty in Filipino slums, Hugh conceived of and established the Oaktree Foundation, Australia’s first youth-run aid and development agency. With over 250 volunteers it is a movement of young Australians who seek to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable. The Oaktree message is spreading and the organisation is now also operating in South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2005 ~

18:00 - 20:00 WELCOME FUNCTION at the Carlton Crest hotel

MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2005 ~ THEME: PEOPLE 08:45 - 09:10 09:10 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 12:30 1A Mixin’ & Minglin’ O.Ray Angle, Director, Career Services Webster University, USA

12.30 - 14.00 14:00 - 15:00 2A/B

OFFICIAL OPENING KEYNOTE: Reinforcing culture through graduate talent - Ms Elizabeth O’Leary, Macquarie Bank Morning tea BACK TO BACK WORKSHOPS: Each workshop will run for one hour duration. Delegates will then have two minutes to move into a second choice workshop at 11:30 - 12:30. 1B Emotional intelligence in the workplace - a recruitment perspective David Rosete, Organisational Psychologist, University of Wollongong

1D Public speaking skills Meredith Fuller, Psychologist

TRADE EXPO BEGINS and Lunch TALKS AT TWO ~OR~ WORKSHOPS 2C/D

TALKS AT TWO Round-table discussions on key areas of interest

15:00-16:00 16:00-17:00 17:00-18:00

1C Effective Exhibition Strategies Denise Cooney, Director Exhibitions Plus Pty Ltd

1E What is your reputation? and why do do graduates want to know! Andrew Miedler, Director, Employer Branding

2E

TALKS AT TWO Round-table discussions on key areas of interest

Student futures: ideas for engaging with high school students Kate Trotter/Taye Morris, Career Consultants, University of New South Wales

1F The best employers in Australia and New Zealand - results of 2005 survey Hewitt Associates

1G Designing Development Programs for Graduates and Measuring the Returns Rosemary Bishop, Interdependent Solutions

2F Overqualified and under prepared. Are our post-graduates ready for employment? Alan McAlpine, Postgraduate Careers, Qld Uni of Technology

2G Engage me! Sharon Hensby and Natalie Moses, Career Counsellors, Griffith University

TRADE EXPO and Afternoon tea KEYNOTE: Career development as a tool for recruitment and retention - Prof Norm Amundson, University of British Columbia HAPPY HOUR TRADE EXPO CLOSES AT 18:00 HRS INFORMAL DINNER AT THE CARLTON CREST

19:00

TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2005 ~ THEME: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 09:00 - 09:10 09:10 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 12:30 3A Australasian e recruitment trends 2002-05 Craig Aunger, Pinpoint HRM

12.30 - 14.00 14:00 - 15:00

WELCOME and housekeeping KEYNOTE: Technology and behaviour: the information generation - Dr Andrew Campbell, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sydney BEST PRACTICE FAIR and Morning tea BACK TO BACK WORKSHOPS: Each workshop will run for one hour duration. Delegates will then have two minutes to move into a second choice workshop at 11:30 - 12:30. 3B Assessment centres Helen Appleton, Chris Farrell Consulting

3D

3E

3F

3G

2005 Graduate Benchmarking Survey AAGE

Technology and graduate recruitment Josephine Thompson, Coles Myer

The Ford success story: developing capability for business success” David Cvetkovski, Ford Australia and Emma Skellern, TestGrid

BEST PRACTICE FAIR and Lunch TALKS AT TWO ~OR~ WORKSHOPS

4A/B

4C/D

TALKS AT TWO Round-table discussions on key areas of interest

15:00 - 15:45 15:45 - 16:30 16:30 19:00

3C

Cyberpsychology: What Managing your email is it and how does it Email Management affect the future Solutions Andrew Campbell, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sydney

TALKS AT TWO Round-table discussions on key areas of interest

4E Website usability: a comparison of three Careers Service websites Anna Heywood, Manager, Employer Liaison, La Trobe University

4F One year on: the successful introduction of the student E-portfolio across QUT Col McCowan, Queensland Unversity of Technology

4G On your blocks - Get ready. Get set. Go! Bernadette Sierakowski, Coordinator Athlete Careers, Victorian Institute of Sport

BEST PRACTICE FAIR and Afternoon tea (BEST PRACTICE FAIR CONCLUDES AT 15:30 AND JUDGING COMMENCES) Four most popular displays give a ten-minute presentation NAGCAS Annual General Meeting and AAGE Annual General Meeting CONFERENCE GALA DINNER CRUISE (buses will collect delegates from nominated hotels from18:30 hrs. Notices will be displayed on the registration desk)

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM (continued) WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2005 ~ THEME: STRATEGY AND CHANGE 09:00-10:00

KEYNOTE - Boomers, Xers and Ys: changes in attitudes to work through the generations - Mr Bernard Salt, Partner, KPMG

10:00-10:30

Morning tea

10:30-12:30

BACK TO BACK WORKSHOPS: Each workshops will run for one hour duration. Delegates will then have two minutes to move into a second choice workshop at 11:30 - 12:30. 5A

HE Working with Government challenging new agendas Margaret Dane, CEO, AGCAS, UK

12:30 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:15 14:15 - 15:30 15:30 - 15:45 15:45

5B Managing change Helen Appleton, Chris Farrell Consulting

5C Strategic change in a career service Inta Heimanis, University of Sydney

5D Thriving in the changing workplace Norm Amundson, University of British Columbia

5E

5F

5G

Teaching people to fish career management as the focus for careers guidance Bob Porrer, University of Auckland, NZ

SPAMming your boss: getting more space, personnel, appreciation and money Teresa Alewel, Central Missouri State University USA

Identifying talented graduates: the difference between good and great SHL People Performance

Lunch KEYNOTE - Mr Hugh Evans, 2004 Young Australian of the Year INTERNATIONAL HYPOTHETICAL/PANEL - The global graduate game: competition or collaboration Conference wrap Afternoon tea

Disclaimer: The speakers, topics and times shown are correct at time of printing. In the event of unforseen circumstances the organiser reserves the right to delete or alter items in the program or substitute speakers

SOCIAL PROGRAM The Welcome cocktail function Sunday 27th November, 6pm-8pm This event will be held on the unique rooftop sky garden of the Carlton Crest Hotel. Although the price of the cocktail function is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate on the registration form if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Extra tickets @ $33.00 (incl. $3 GST)each A social evening (including dinner) - sponsored by Unimail Monday 28th November, 7.30pm-10.30pm To be hosted at the conference venue, we are planning a night of trivia, networking and entertainment! This will be a buffet meal and guests will be required to purchase their own drinks. Although the price of this dinner is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate on the registration form if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Extra tickets @ $40.00 (incl. $3.63 GST) each The Conference Gala Dinner - sponsored by Onetest Tuesday 29th November 7.15pm departure from King St Wharf, returning to the wharf at approx. 11.30pm This will be a night to remember. The Sydney Harbour Ballroom, Sydney’s premier paddlesteamer, will cruise delegates around the harbour to enjoy the sights of Sydney and be entertained by the exquisite Sydney showgirls. Delegates will be bused from the nominated conference hotels to Kings Wharf to board the vessel and returned to their hotels later in the night. Although the price of the conference dinner is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate on the registration form if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Extra tickets @ $110.00 (incl. $10 GST) each

OTHER MEETINGS SUNDAY, 27 NOVEMBER AT UTS NAGCAS Heads of Services Meeting 1.00 - 3.00pm and NAGCAS Management Commitee 3.30 - 5.30 pm

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ACCOMMODATION A range of accommodation options are offered on the registration form including the Carlton Crest Hotel. Please tick the appropriate box and ensure you complete all the required details. Access the website tripartite.onqconferences.com.au or contact On Q Conference Support on (02) 6288 3998, for more information. The accommodation rates quoted include GST Carlton Crest Hotel - www.carltonhotels.com.au With the addition of a new Business centre located just beside the Reception Desk the Carlton Crest Hotel Sydney has everything to accommodate your business and leisure needs. Just 15-20 minutes from Sydney airport, the Carlton Crest hosts a restaurant & bar, heated spa and swimming pool, rooftop garden, smart bar on each floor, 24 hour room service and undercover parking. Country Comfort Hotel - www.countrycomfort.com.au Approximately 3 minutes walk to the Carlton Crest and located directly opposite Central Railway Station, and minutes walk to Darling Harbour, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Chinatown, Country Comfort Sydney Central offers easy access to all that the city of Sydney has to offer.·The hotel has 113 rooms with air conditioning, tea and coffee making, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, minibar, TV and free movie channel, Fox pay TV, Swimming pool and sauna, laundry and dry cleaning service, undercover parking, 24 hour reception, a bar and the Broadwalk restaurant on site. Sydney Waldorf Apartment Hotel - www.waldorf.com.au Approximately 8 minutes walk to the Calrton Crest, the Waldorf Apartment Hotel is ideally located in the centre of Sydney, close to Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf, the Entertainment Centre and many of Sydney’s major conference venues and walking distance or a monorail trip to just about everywhere. The spacious hotel apartments offer the discerning traveller a choice of one or two bedrooms, separate lounge, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, large balcony with expansive views of the city. Whilst the roof top pool, spa and BBQ area are ideal for after work relaxation. The view from the roof is stunning.

GENERAL INFORMATION About Sydney: This vibrant city offers some of the most exciting entertainment in Australia. The world famous facilities and attractions are endless. They include the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the historical Rocks area, Darling Harbour, the many concerts staged at the Entertainment Centre as well as the Powerhouse Museum. All of these are within minutes walking distance of the Carlton Crest Hotel. For more information on this wonderful city, access the website www.sydney.com.au Non Smoking Policy: for the comfort of all delegates, this conference will be smoke free. Dress standards: Delegates may choose to wear comfortable, casual clothing. As the conference venue is air-conditioned, we suggest wearing layered clothing during conference sessions. For the Conference Gala Dinner the dresscode is evening attire. Be sure to take a cardigan or jacket as it may get cool out on the harbour. Parking: The Carlton Crest has ample car parking and offers a rate of $10 per day for conference delegates. Cancellation and refunds: Cancellation must be notified to Conference Manager in writing. Cancellation received before 20 October 2005 will receive a full refund less a $90 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations after this date. All refunds will be processed at the conclusion of the conference. Substitute delegates are welcome. Please advise the name of the new delegate so that a name badge can be issued. Any changes must be made in writing to: On Q Conference Support PO Box 3711 Weston, ACT 2611or emailed to: [email protected] Privacy Statement: On Q Conference Support complies with the National Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act. We regard all information supplied by you as private information. Information provided on the registration form will only be used for the purposes of registering your attendance and to assist with the administration and planning of this and future Tripartite Conferences. Under no circumstances will On Q reveal, sell or distribute any personal information that is supplied, unless specifically authorised to do so. We reserve the right to distribute statistical information for reporting purposes only. No identifying information is distributed to third parties. Liability: The Tripartite Commitee and/or the Conference Manager do not include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, theft or property damage. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for the insurance they consider necessary. Neither the Committee, nor its sponsors or committee members assume any responsibility for loss, theft, injury or damage to persons or belongings.

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REGISTRATION FORM & TAX INVOICE

ABN 93 836 779 670 Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney

Register online by accessing the website: tripartite.onqconferences.com.au Alternatively, please print to complete this form. Fax or post the completed form to: On Q Conference Support, PO Box 3711, Weston ACT 2611 or Fax: 02 6161 4719 Title

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Registration Full Conference Registration includes daily catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 28-30 November, attendance at all sessions, a conference pack, access to the trade exhibition and attendance at the conference social functions : the conference welcome, wine tasting, dinner on Monday evening and the conference gala dinner. Please note that day registrants are required to pay extra for social functions. Member rate

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Full Fee (July 30 - October 28)

$700 + GST ($770)

$650 + GST ($715)

$800 + GST ($880)

Late (After October 28)

$750 + GST ($825)

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$300 + GST ($330) per day

$350 + GST ($385) per day

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The Welcome cocktail function will be held on Sunday 27th November, 6pm-8pm Although the price of the cocktail function is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Please tick the appropriate box and include any costs for extra tickets with your registration payment. I will be attending the Welcome cocktail function

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extra tickets @ $33.00 (incl. $3 GST)each

A social evening (including dinner) will be held on Monday 28th November at the conference venue. This will be a buffet meal and guests will be required to purchase their own drinks. Although the price of this dinner is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Please tick the appropriate box and include any costs for extra tickets with your payment. I require

I will be attending the social evening

extra tickets @ $40.00 (incl. $3.63 GST) each

The Conference Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday 29th November. Although the price of the conference dinner is included in full registrations, to assist with organisation, please indicate if you wish to attend. Tickets may be purchased for day registrants and accompanying guests. Please tick the appropriate box and include any costs for extra tickets with your payment. I require

I will be attending the Conference Gala Dinner

extra tickets @ $110.00 (incl. $10 GST) each TOTAL

Accommodation / Travel

We are offering a range of accommodation with the Carlton Crest. Please tick the appropriate box and ensure you complete all the required reservation details below. A range of other properties, are also available . Access the website tripartite.onqconferences.com.au or contact On Q Conference Support on (02) 6288 3998, for more information. The accommodation rates quoted include GST Carlton Crest Hotel, 169-179 Thomas St, Sydney www.carltonhotels.com.au Waldorf Apartments, 57 Liverpool St, Sydney www.waldorf.com.au

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Single/Double room only Single + full breakfast for one

$141.00 per room per night $158.00 per night

Double + two full breakfasts

$165.00 per night

Country Comfort Sydney Central, Cnr George & Quay Sts www.countrycomfort.com.au

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$155.00 per room per night $172.50 per room per night

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$190.00 per room per night

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Please note that credit card details are required to hold your accommodation booking. These will not be processed by ON Q but forwarded to the hotel to hold one night as a deposit. If however, you would rather pay one nights accommodation to hold the booking, please include this amount in any payment. Accommodation bookings cannot be confirmed after 5 November 2005 so please book early.

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