OUR STAFF

200 STAFF EMPLOYED

MALE STAFF 41% FEMALE STAFF 59%

43% OF STAFF WHO HAVE SERVED FOR 10 YEARS OR MORE

47.5%

OF STAFF WHO LIVE WITHIN A FIVE KILOMETRE RADIUS OF WORKERS BLACKTOWN

100%

OF STAFF WHO RETURNED TO WORK AFTER THE SECOND EXTENDED LOCKDOWN IN 2021

35.5% FULL-TIME 21.5% PART-TIME 43% CASUAL 26 LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY 28 MULTI-LINGUAL STAFF

10

Andrew Quigg

Carol Dempsey

Percy Crow

Amy Andriollo

Gary Cole

Lawrence Rollorata

15

Margaret Williams

Maria Manarang

Romina Samonte

Sheree Douglas

Colin Power

20

45 25

Karen Champion

Sharon Williams

Beverley Lawless

2021 Milestones Years Of Service

Kerry Toms

Kerry Toms45 Years

The Apple Computer Company is yet to be established, the film Rocky is released, Blacktown Workers Club is just shy of 15,000 members, Workers Sports is a block of land. A young woman, 16 years of age starts her first shift at the Workers.

1976 was a very monumental year.

Kerry Toms is the epitome of Blacktown Workers Club Group.

She started her career here as a charismatic Office Junior fresh from college with a smile that is beyond compare and has an effort and love for her work that remains unchanged.

Kerry has held many positions at the Workers, but entertainment is where her heart is.

For many of the years Kerry has been here, she has organised many shows, entertainment, and events for the Workers such as Marcia Hines, Hale & Pace, David Campbell, Dami Im and one of her personal favourites, the Marina Prior & Mark Vincent Show.

Colin Power20 Years

No ifs or buts, Colin is there to get the job done.

For 20 years Colin has been one of the hardest workers to come through the Blacktown Workers Club Group.

Do you ever wonder how the tables, chairs and other furniture just appears out of nowhere? That’s Colin! His work is mostly behind the scenes, from room setups for our functions and larger events and shows to housekeeping.

“It’s my second home” is what Colin said when explaining what it’s like working here.

He says, “Thanks to all the managers that have given me the opportunities and trusting in me to do the job and thank you to all the staff that come in and give it a go. Nothing is more satisfying than when a customer gives you great feedback about your work.”

He has cherished all the experiences he has had over the past 20 years, and he has loved seeing the Club progress and looks forward to the years to come.

But that’s not all, Kerry took great pride in organising the Annual Christmas Party which she used to attend as a child.

“My father used to come home holding up the tickets for the Workers Children’s Christmas Party and there was great excitement as we awaited the big day. My family has continued the tradition with me taking my children and now my children taking their children”, says Kerry.

Kerry has seen the Club change and expand from the Workers Sports Club, Diamond Showroom, and Revolving Restaurant being built to seeing most of the major renovations throughout our venues.

Kerry has been with us every step of the way.

“I feel very fortunate to have worked at this wonderful Club for so many years. I have met many great people and made lifelong friends. I have been privileged to have seen many of the Club’s major milestones and achievements.”

It is rare to see loyalty like this. The Blacktown Workers Club Group is indebted to Kerry for her service. We appreciate everything she has done for the Club, especially her commitment to the Workers team, its members and visitors.