Meet the Team

Jack has worked as an administrator, manager, and staff trainer for several Registered Training Organisations over a number of years. He has also worked overseas as an ESL teacher/trainer, which helps him to relate to and successfully communicate with students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. He is passionate about education and passing on the practical business and operational skills needed in today’s office workplaces.

Languages: English, Mandarin

Seema brings over a decade of experience in managing, training and leading large, diverse workforces internationally and
domestically to her role as a trainer with Protea College. Highly qualified in the fields of HR and business administration, Seema has taught at TAFE institutes and RTOs throughout Australia. An active member of the Fiji Human Resources Institute and Australian Human Resource Institute, Seema strives to empower students with the skills to succeed in her industry.

Michael has had a long and distinguished career in hospital and health administration. He has worked in both public and private health systems, and is currently clinical services director for a leading private hospital. He is passionate about helping develop quality staff for the health sector and has worked extensively with staff in the Medical Administration field recruiting and managing ward clerks and medical/hospital administrative and reception staff.

As Head of English, Jonny leads Protea College's trainers in the delivery of our General English and IELTS Preparation courses. Drawing on his wealth of ESL teaching experience inside Australia and abroad, Jonny ensures Protea College's students develop their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to the fullest possible extent.

Languages: English, Spanish

Tolly has worked at all levels in the hospitality industry for over ten years. Starting with a hospitality traineeship that she completed while still at school, she has worked in Australia and overseas at venues that vary from laid-back cafes to high-end restaurants, in roles from waitress and barista to area manager responsible for the operations of multiple busy cafes.

Alan has over a decade of experience as an international and domestic vocational trainer within the qualifications of the Diplomas of Events, Business, Leadership and Management and Project Management.
His professional career has included the design, construction and management of entertainment and convention centres and the delivery of international and national events. Alan now looks to pass on his wealth of knowledge to his students - “What we have learned from others becomes our own reflection.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Giselle uses her deep knowledge of Australia's education industry to provide our students with the ideal course package to help them achieve their work and study goals.
From their first enquiry until after they graduate, Giselle support her students to achieve success.

Languages: English, Portuguese

From her own extensive experience in administration and small business management, Fleur understands the importance of ensuring that the opportunity of education is received by those who will benefit the most from it. If you're a domestic student wanting to study at Protea College, she can help you find the right course and funding option to suit your needs.

James is a qualified and experienced business trainer with a passion for further development in both accredited & non-accredited training. James has been training since 2014 & has diverse experience facilitating business, management & administration courses locally & abroad.
A member of several professional associations for business and learning professionals, James ensures the knowledge and skills he teaches his students meets the very latest standards of his industry.

Kay has over a decade of experience in senior project and program management roles, as well as numerous years of experience in adult education. She is passionate about combining her qualifications, industry experience and experience as a trainer to deliver training that adds value to students' learning.