Rick Callender
About Rick Callender
Rick Callender is the Collaboration Learning Manager at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in corporate learning and training, having held various roles in organizations such as CPA Australia and Gaba Corporation.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rick Callender has been serving as the Collaboration Learning Manager at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing collaborative learning initiatives within the organization. His position is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where he has contributed to the development and implementation of learning strategies that support KPMG's objectives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Learning
Prior to his current role, Rick Callender held several positions at CPA Australia. He worked as the Corporate Learning Solutions Manager and Public Sector FM Model Lead from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Corporate Learning Solutions Consultant from 2017 to 2019 and as Team Leader for Corporate Learning Solutions from 2019 to 2020. His experience at CPA Australia spanned multiple aspects of corporate learning and development.
International Teaching Experience
Rick Callender worked as an English Instructor at Gaba Corporation in Tokyo, Japan, from 2013 to 2015. This role involved teaching English to a diverse range of students, enhancing their language skills in a structured learning environment. His international experience contributed to his expertise in educational methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Rick Callender studied at the University of New England in Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Economics from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in business principles and economic theories, which he applies in his professional roles.
Career Development in Learning Solutions
Rick Callender's career in learning solutions includes significant roles at New Horizons Learning Centres as a Senior Learning Solutions Advisor and Team Leader from 2015 to 2017. He also worked at Origin Energy as a Technical Trainer in Sales and Service from 2012 to 2013. These positions allowed him to develop skills in training, team leadership, and learning strategy implementation.