'I enjoy leading and managing teams. I believe in attracting great talent and ensure that the talent is lead in a way that they wish to be retained at the company.'

Kailee Standen

Apprentice Lead

WHO IS SHE: I began as an Electrical Apprentice with Transgrid at the age of 16 in 2014 based in Newcastle. Following completion of my apprenticeship in 2016 I moved into work scheduling and more recently I am in Leadership and Management. I am currently employed as the Apprentice Lead at Transgrid with a team of 34 apprentices across all of NSW and ensure that they are fully utilised, receiving correct training and maintain their wellbeing. I have completed 3 x Advanced Diplomas including Leadership and Management, Business and Management.

KEY STRENGTHS:

Great communication, motivated, quick learner, compassionate, empathetic, understanding, relatable, good time management.

WHY CHOOSE THIS DEGREE?

I enjoy leading teams and managing team. I believe in attracting great talent and ensure that the talent is lead in a way that they wish to be retained at the company. Coming from being an apprentice myself - I can relate to what type of leader I wanted and the training and support that I wish I had throughout my Apprenticeship. Although being quite young (25) can make it draining at some points - as some of the apprentices are older than I am, so having the strength and confidence to lead is a benefit.

My Journey

Where it all started for me

I began as an Electrical Apprentice with Transgrid at the age of 16 in 2014 based in Newcastle.

What did I end up studying?

Completed 3 x Advanced Diplomas including Leadership and Management, Business and Management.

Entering the industry

My previous work experience

Following completion of my apprenticeship in 2016 I moved into work scheduling

My work placement experience

I am currently employed as the Apprentice Lead at Transgrid with a team of 34 apprentices across all of NSW and ensure that they are fully utilised, receiving correct training and maintain their wellbeing.

What I'm doing now

My advice for anyone looking to get into the industry?

Take advantage of as many work placements and industry speakers at API events as possible - so you can get a good understanding of the many areas you can specialise in.

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'I enjoy leading and managing teams. I believe in attracting great talent and ensure that the talent is lead in a way that they wish to be retained at the company.'

Kailee Standen

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Liana Lidden-Verney

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

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Katrina Thomlinson

"There is value in every industry from diversity of thought and one way to bring diversity is employ more women in the workforce. Women bring different values, perspectives and approaches to solve the problems of today and into the future."

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