Ready Set is a largely volunteer-based organisation and is proud of the support it receives from its 70+ volunteers who deliver our styling/clothing and coaching services along with supporting our administration and marketing functions.
Our volunteers come from different walks of life, bringing cultural and professional diversity and a range of skill sets. Importantly, they are aligned in their purpose, compassion and generosity of spirit through their support of Ready Set and the many individuals who come to us for assistance.
We are so grateful for the energy, passion and camaraderie of our wonderful volunteers!
Our Team
Our management team leads the organisation, manages its operations and executes the company’s strategy and mission.
Chief Executive Officer
Cynthia Kralik
Cynthia joined Ready Set in July 2022 as Chief Executive Officer. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has been a Director and Chair of not-for-profit organisations previously.
She is passionate about all aspects of leadership and relationship building and is motivated by the opportunities that innovations and change can bring to an organisation and its people. She enjoys embarking on new challenges, tackling problems, and finding solutions that are in the best interests of all involved.
Cynthia first came into contact with Ready Set in 2012 as a volunteer and over the years has observed the enormous impact this organisation has on disadvantaged job seekers.
Operations Manager
Ian Herd
Ian joined Ready Set initially as a volunteer and then moved into an operational support role as a member of staff. He has led Ready Set’s operations since early 2023 and is responsible for maintaining our CRM, managing client bookings, and coordinating our finance processes.
Ian is a committed and highly respected member of the team who is always ready to step in to improve and support everything that happens at Ready Set!
Careers and Coaching Projects Manager
Lee McCarthy
Lee started initially as a volunteer before being appointed to coordinate our career coaching service. Lee has overseen the growth of this important service with the development and implementation of our online Career Hub in 2022-23 which she led. She also oversees our volunteer recruitment and induction process and is always on the look-out for new talent and ways to improve the volunteer experience.
Lee’s creative and strategic thinking is a real asset to the team.
Partnerships Manager
Jane Stewart
Jane joined Ready Set in early 2023 taking over the role of Partnerships Manager and to set up our first place-based service in Werribee, including the recruitment and training of volunteers drawn from the local community. Jane works actively with the existing and prospective network of referral agencies ensuring Ready Set reaches anyone who needs our services.
Jane’s energy and positive mindset is an absolute asset to an already great team.