We are thrilled to announce that SEMMA CEO Vonda Fenwick has been selected to join the judging panel for the Casey Business Awards 2022! The awards showcase enterprising companies located within Casey who have demonstrated Innovation, Employment, Sustainability and Business Leadership. Nominations are open now and close 11:59pm Sunday 14 August. Click here or the image below… Read More →
Congratulations to Sandra George who has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List! Read the news article here. Serving as both the Secretary of SEMMA and Manager of the South East Business Networks (SEBN), we are thrilled to see Sandra recognised for her devoted service… Read More →
Nominations for the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards are now open! SEMMA encourages members to make a nomination on the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame website. With the 2022 theme of ‘Making it in Victoria’, the Awards will recognise outstanding achievements by Victorian businesses and individuals who uphold a high standard of excellence in… Read More →
Many businesses are feeling the pinch of the current labour shortage, but for those in the manufacturing sector, a lack of skilled welders has been an increasing issue for decades. In response to direct feedback from industry, the South East Melbourne Manufacturer’s Alliance (SEMMA) branched out from its advocacy role to directly respond to local… Read More →
On Friday 1 April, SEMMA attended a Mini Careers Expo hosted by Empowered Women in Trades at Box Hill Institute (Lilydale), promoting our industry-led Welding Skills Short Course and career pathways in manufacturing. Just 3% of tradies are women, which is why female cohorts are one of our four target groups eligible for our welding… Read More →
Please see below for a summary of roles which have become available within our member base as they continue to grow and expand operations. Click the linsk below for further details: Logistics & Procurement Officer (Maternity Contract) | Ace Wire Works Customer Service | Dotmar Engineering Plastics Graduate Engineer | Essity Australasia Production… Read More →
