Category Archives: Associate Q&A

Peter joined CT Management Group as An Associate in January 2022. We welcome Peter’s contribution to the company and this month we learn a little more about Peter and what drew him to CT Management Group.

1.    We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

I very much enjoy the work associated with Project Management with its many layers of requirements from inception to delivery. The variety and sometimes complexity of the work provides satisfaction and positive outcomes to the benefit of an organization and/or its recipients.

2.    What is your specialist area, and why are you interested in that field?

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Tony Raven and learn a little more about his life’s journey. Tony has been an Associate since 2020 and is very active in project work with clients.

1.    We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

Consulting with CT Management Group provided a perfect combination of flexible work arrangements, capability and time to undertake more professional development, and professional satisfaction helping clients achieve their objectives.

2.    What is your specialist area, and why are you interested in that field?

I specialise in governance, risk and probity services.

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Rob Siemensma and learn a little more about his life’s journey. Rob has been an Associate since 2022 and is a Project Manager. Thank you for your contribution, Rob.

1.    We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

Since becoming a civil engineer focusing heavily on project management, I have always aspired to be a problem solver with a reputation for getting things done. Consulting provides opportunities for exposure and to get involved with a wide variety of different work, organisations and people. Consulting also provides an opportunity to find a better balance between work and life interests.

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Kelly Rossi and learn a little more about her life’s journey. Kelly has been an Associate since 2022 and is a grants, procurement and contracts specialist. Thank you for your contribution, Kelly.

1.    We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

I was introduced to the calibre of CT Associates through a Council tender with Tim Brown.  I was drawn to the opportunity to use my procurement and waste management experience to assist the wider Council community.

2.    What is your specialist area, and why are you interested in that field?

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Justin Hanrahan and learn a little more about his life’s journey. Thank you for your contribution, Justin.

1.    We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

I made a decision to look for something more flexible and it seemed like a good opportunity to see if I could use what I’ve learnt to benefit a new network of clients.

2.    What is your specialist area, and why are you interested in that field?

I’ve spent a lot of time working in open space planning and operations but have also had senior roles in community services.

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Aaron Huttig and learn a little more about his life’s journey.  Thank you for your contribution, Aaron.

We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant? It’s the first question and I’m already reaching for cliches – for the flexibility.  Like a lot of people, Covid was a great time to reflect on many issues, but one of them was my career and what I wanted out of it.  I got married at the end of 2019 and my wife moved from the USA to Australia.  We had planned to do a lot of travelling around SE Asia and Oceania during 2020, we only got as far as New Zealand that January.

In this Newsletter addition we feature Associate Mark Goode and learn a little more about his life’s journey. Thankyou for your contribution Mark.

IMAGE: Mark Goode on the cover of CM Magazine in 2014

We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant? I had worked in civil design and the emergency services. Later I joined local government. While in local government, CT Management helped out with experienced officers when we had talent gaps. Year later when I was self employed, I felt comfortable touching base with CT Management, to see if there were opportunities to work together.

Q&A provides an interesting insight to our Associates who are working in their own business sometimes after many years of permanent employment. This is Kerrie’s story:

Kerrie has practiced as an accountant for many years and is a qualified CPA.

Kerrie joined CT Management Group in September 2021 as an Associate after experience in the private, education and local government sectors. Kerrie has served on a number of Boards whilst being employed at Orica Australia, Triton Petroleum Melbourne City and Darebin Councils.

Kerrie, we value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

By working for local government, I believe you can make a real and lasting contribution to the welfare and health of communities.

Q&A provides an interesting insight to our Associates who are working in their own business sometimes after many years of permanent employment. This is Alison’s story:

Associate Alison Blacket joined CT Management Group in 2019 and is a Planning and Development Senior Manager.

We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

I love being able to move across various client bases and to quickly understand what they need. I am driven by being able to make a difference and deliver outcomes to the clients we service. As consultants we have the ability to be flexible and innovative, more so than if we were employees.

Q&A provides an interesting insight to our Associates who are working in their own business sometimes after many years of permanent employment. This is Tony’s story:

Associate Tony Raven joined CT Management Group in January 2020 and is currently engaged in a placement at the Wangaratta Rural City Council as Manager Governance. Tony joined CT Management Group after full time employment at the City of Greater Geelong and previous to that 10 years at the Wangaratta Rural City Council.

We value your contribution to CT Management Group; what drew you to becoming a consultant?

The flexibility and variety of projects together with the support provided by CT Management were very attractive to me.