"I have worked in the early childhood field for 28 years, and in my role as CEO of a Kindergarten Cluster Management group met Rosalie Rogers.
Rosalie supported my organisation as a council Board representative for over seven years. It was a joy to work with Rosalie who comes with a high level of knowledge and passion for whatever work task she must undertake.
As a Board member for my organisation Rosalie ensured that she kept abreast of current changes in the field and was able at all times to provide valuable input to the serious business of providing children’s services.
As the Manager of Child & Family Services, Rosalie worked alongside the cluster to undertake many significant projects involving community consultation and seeking defined outcomes. Some of these include work on the recently opened Marong Early Learning and Kennington Preschool facilities. But also significant work in supporting the community Central Enrolment System, working toward the provision of services in line with change in government direction, such as supporting the implementation of Universal Access.
Rosalie brings with her great knowledge a high level of strategic thinking, supporting clear direction and the ability to focus on getting even the most difficult task undertaken within a realistic timeframe. Her ability to communicate with various community volunteer groups to seek opinion and collaboration has supported me personally in my role and also the organisation I work for on many occasions.
In addition, Rosaiie's clear knowledge of governance has supported many organisations that she has worked alongside over many years, including significant time spent with our cluster helping us to grow from our beginnings to a strong sector leader with a community advocacy role.
The experience Rosalie brings with her from her years within council means that she has an intrinsic understanding of government policy, funding and procedure essential to progressing with any projects and bringing activities to a positive conclusion.
“I highly recommend Rosalie Rogers as a consultant who is able to strategically see the big picture and provide clear guidance regarding community based projects" Her broad knowledge and skill base ensures the best outcomes for each project she undertakes.
I am happy to speak for Rosalie further at any time."
- Sandra Houlahan (Chief Executive Officer - Loddon Mallee Preschool Association)
"It is with pleasure that I provide this testimonial to Rosalie Rogers, a former Local Government Executive with specialist knowledge and experience, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing in excess of 30 years.
Rosalie has commanded key executive positions at the City of Greater Bendigo initially as Manager of Aged and Disability Services and more recently as Manager Children and Family Services.
As a colleague, I have witnessed firsthand her incredible skills in management, a person who is able to deliver projects on time with success and has the ability to manage, regardless of the project be it service planning, best value reviews or capital projects.
This has been evidenced by her ability to manage widely different areas from Aged Care to Child care and in more recent times, for filled the temporary onerous position of Risk Manager for the City of Greater Bendigo.
Rosalie's personal attributes rank highly as she is strong, and yet a fair leader in dealing with staff, extremely knowledgeable of her subject including legislation and regulation areas.
I have worked personally with Rosalie on a number of property management capital projects from the planning phase including community consultation through to delivery on a number of Early Years facilities. On each occasion I found her supportive of my role resulting in delivery of the project on time and within budget and meeting client satisfaction.
Having worked in a political environment, she knows how to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Above all she possess a pleasant personality, totally dedicated to her work and operates with a high degree of integrity and honesty that commands respect from her team and those to who she reports.
We have both been involved in local community theatre as executive committee members. Rosalie's expertise has supported this organisation in ensuring financial viability and strategic direction.
I have no hesitation in recommending her for any consultancy roles within her range of skills and expertise."
- David Wright (Bendigo Central)
