Graduate Careers Australia
ergo - Number 96 September 2004
GCCA Director Kate Gemmell
Kate Gemmell joined the GCCA Board in 2004. “Having worked in the Careers Sector for over 20 years now, I am looking forward to the challenge of being an alternative Director on the GCCA Board – I have been associated with a few boards over the years, but the GCCA should be a particularly interesting experience.”
“I feel really fortunate to have been associated with the Careers industry for so long, as I really enjoy it. I got my first “real job” in the Commonwealth Employment Service in Newcastle, a good preparation for life, the universe and everything, as I was interviewing clients and dealing with employers from day one. Given that Newcastle was at the time witnessing the first real signs of the demise of the local steel industry, it was quite an experience to see the social cost of labour market change first-hand.”
“From there I took my first job in Higher Education, and have since worked as a careers educator and practitioner in a diverse range of organisations, including the University of Canberra, Ernst & Young and here at ANU. Whatever the setting, I think that it’s still a privilege to share peoples stories and to help others to realise their potential.”
“I look forward to helping the GCCA to promote the value of university education to the broader community, and to continue to develop its ties with those who have an interest in the graduate labour market.”
“On a personal note, I guess after ten years I’m almost a Canberran, but I do miss Newcastle beaches and pubs, (not to mention Oak milkshakes!)”
Kate Gemmell is Head of the Careers Service at the Australian National University in Canberra.
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