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The importance of maintaining a Pipeline of Work is a high priority of the Company and currently our Pipeline stands at 5.23 months.

Major Projects that have been won over the period October 2022- February 2023 include the following:

Merv Hair – Marketing Manager

Our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is about to be reviewed and a new action plan formulated going forward. The current Action Plan can be found on our website.

As an input we are circulating a copy of the “Uluru Statement from the Heart” for information and an email from Reconciliation Australia recounting the statement by Prime Minister Albanese about support for a vote on a Constitutional amendment that establishes a voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

In the months to come we will be working with staff and associates to prepare a Draft of our new Action Plan and the information shared here is to assist us think about what actions as a company CT Management Group can take to advance reconciliation.

Jarrod Bryant – Regional Manager NSW

NSW and QLD – Need for new Associates

CT Management Group has been gradually expanding our operations throughout NSW and QLD over the last few years. As a result, we are constantly looking for new Associates to increase our ability to service a growing list of clients. Whether it be for project-based work or for placements within Council’s, the demand for Associates continues to grow.

Given our desire to continue this growth trajectory, enquires from prospective new Associates are welcomed and encouraged. CT Management’s approach towards achieving the right fit for both the Associate and the client ensures that a great outcome is achieved for all.

Simon Walsh – Financial Services Manager 

Slowly but surely, I am making connections with our Associate base who support Service Planning and Financial Services.

If we’re yet to connect I encourage you to reach out as suits for an introductory discussion.

Victoria appears to be victim to financial professional supply shortages and as we head into the current period of budget finalisation it is apparent by the nature of support requests we are receiving.

This is not exclusive to Victoria, with similar labour shortages evidenced across the Eastern Seaboard of Australia.

If you wish to pursue further placement opportunities, I encourage you to reach out to myself or Malcolm McKenzie to update your details and discuss your availability.

Malcolm McKenzie has indicated that he will be retiring from this position in November 2023.

Malcolm is an Associate and a member of staff and has held this position since 2015. Malcolm has enthusiastically and energetically built the National Placements position over his period of engagement and introduced many new clients to the company.

Malcolm’s knowledge of the skills and experience of associates has assisted in constantly placing Associates in roles that have given clients the resources that they lack at a particular period in time.

Malcolm will continue in his current role until retirement and will be supported by our incoming National Placements Manager, Caitlin Kirby.

Alf Della Monica – Regional Manager VIC/TAS

CT Management Group will team up with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Victoria to present Procurement and Contract Management training during April and May 2023.

Presented by CT Management Group Associate, Paula Gardiner, this online course outlines best-practice approaches to procurement and contract management for optimal project outcomes.

Learning outcomes include:

an understanding of key procurement principles how to produce a Procurement Plan sound, robust and transparent tender evaluation how to manage the transition from tender evaluation to Contract negotiation and execution. the principles, roles & responsibilities within Contracts successful performance and outcome management the stages of Contractual disputes how to evaluate and close out a Contract.

Michael Courtney 

What a busy few months it has been!

Demand for service planning, financial services, and asset management services, particularly building conditions, has been abundant.

We completed a large building condition assessment for DELWP in December 2022 assessing over 2,000 buildings on 1,265 sites across 6 regions, over several months. DELWP now have an Asset Register whilst the respective committees of management have a costed renewal and maintenance programs – well done to all involved.

We have over 10 Service Planning projects in train across all states and the interest across the sector around service costs, service levels and financial sustainability is increasing, particularly in the states with rate capping/pegging.

CT Management Group is a Corporate Partner with IPWEA(Vic) and welcomes the opportunity to promote the following courses to Associates.

IPWEA Victoria’s Public Works Foundations Program is a series of eight online courses designed to develop the skills of public works professionals in key responsibility areas.

15 March: Project Management Many people find themselves managing projects without the benefit of project management training.  This course is designed to teach participants the language, terminology, structures and tools of modern project management. 12 April: Procurement & Contract Management Transparent procurement and effective contract management processes are vital. This course introduces key concepts and provides a foundational-level overview of best-practice procurement methods and contract management approaches.