Robb College Foundation Industry Partners - profiling our Employer Benefactors.
…giving Robb students leadership-training, scholarships, work-experience, coaching and career-pathways.
We thank our industry partners for their generosity and commitment to supporting the education and development or our young people.
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In 2021 we welcomed Octopus Investments as our first employer partner to our new co-operative scholarship program.
Octopus Investments is the investment arm of Octopus Group which is based in UK, one of the largest renewable energy project owners and managers in the World. They have commenced their projects in Australia with a solar farm at Darlington Point in NSW, the largest solar farm in the country, which will go on-line in 2020. It will power over 115,000 households which is equivalent to 5% of NSW homes.
Sam Reynolds is the CEO of Octopus Investments. He is a former Robb student and is a UNE Graduate.
“We are delighted to partner with the Robb Foundation and UNE to support students & research. We look forward to joining the Robb and UNE Community”.
In 2021 we welcomed Fresh Country Farms Australia as our second employer partner to our new co-operative scholarship program.
Fresh Country Farms of Australia is a horticultural, investment business owned by Canadian pension fund manager PSP Investments.
The business primarily invests as a landlord, partnering with Australasian horticultural businesses to provide the capital and expertise necessary to grow their domestic and export production.
Nick Gill is CEO and a proud Robb Alumn.
In 2022 we welcome FMRC - a specialist advisory firm delivering workshops, consulting and seminars to law firms for over 30 years.
Their services include Legal benchmarking, Performance consulting management workshops for both public and private sectors. Sales and Acquisitions, Equity valuations, Consulting and Retreats.
The directors of FMRC are Neil Oakes and Sam Coupland. They are both Robb Alumn and proud of the association FMRC has had with Robb spanning over 40 years. Sam is also on the Robb SCR.
In 2022 we welcome GRAINCORP Ltd
Graincorp is a diversified Australian agribusiness, with integrated operations spanning four continents and a proud history of delivering to customers for more than 100 years.
“As we find new ways to connect rural communities with food, feed and industrial customers around the world, we’re proud to say GrainCorp is leading the way in sustainable agriculture”.
In 2022 we welcome MAAS GROUP Ltd
Founded in 2002, MAAS Group is a leading independent construction materials, equipment and services provider with diversified exposures across the civil, infrastructure, mining and property markets.
Based in Dubbo NSW, MAAS Group operates right across Australia, with a strong presence in regional areas and a growing international presence.
“We have a diverse and experienced team of 850 plus employees, many who are UNE Graduates, operating from 16 strategically placed offices, proudly ensuring the highest standards of delivery are met on time, every time”…Andy Letfallah COO and proud Robb Alumn.
In 2022 we welcome Consolidated Pastoral Company
The Consolidated Pastoral Company is a large, privately owned, Australian Agrifood business which operates 8 cattle stations covering over 3.6m hectares, managing more than 300,000 cattle, in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
CEO of CPC is Robb Alumn Troy Setter.
In 2023 we welcome Cotton Seed Distributors
CSD has been supplying quality cotton planting seed to the Australian cotton industry since 1967. CSD supplies Australian cotton growers’ with premium seed traits and is globally recognised for developing superior cotton varieties that are acknowledged for their outstanding yield and quality capabilities.They provide job opportunities in agronomy, research, production and crop management.
In 2023 we welcome Boyce Accountants.
Boyce Chartered Accountants is rated as one of the Top 100 firms in Australia. They are a leading regional, professional services firm with offices in the major NSW regional centres of Cooma, Dubbo, Goulburn, Moree, Orange, Wagga Wagga and a satellite office in Bega.
“Our involvement is through business and accounting services, education and knowledge sharing. We simplify financial matters to enable you to spend more time with your family and enjoy your success”.