Hi Everyone,

This is just a quick email to let you know that the fleecy IELTS vests that I ordered for invigilators and cloak room staff have arrived.

New staff will not have received my first email advising everyone that we were ordering vests for staff to wear on test day. For the new staff, I ordered extra vests when I placed the order so there will be a vest for you too.

The vests will be available for collection from Carrie and Heather at this weekend’s test. If you are not working on Saturday, we have put your vest aside and you can collect it from Carrie and Sarah at the next test that you work. Please ensure you arrive a few minutes earlier than usual to allow time to collect your vest.

I would like all staff to be wearing their vests from this weekend so please ensure that you dress appropriately so you can fit the vest over whatever you are wearing. Just a reminder though that even with the introduction of the vests, staff should still dress professionally. Clothing such as jeans, t-shirts, tracksuits, singlets and runners are not appropriate.

Each member of staff will be given one vest and it will be your responsibility to keep it laundered and in good condition. The vests cannot be dry cleaned but they are machine washable.

Once it becomes too hot for the vests to be worn, I am happy for staff to revert back to their usual neat casual dress. However, I would like the vests to be worn as much as possible.

To ensure the vests do not become worn too early, I would like to ask that staff not wear their vest other than at work. IELTS Australia does not like staff to publically advertise that they work for IELTS (in case conflicts of interest arise) so if you can limit your wearing of the vests to when you are working only, I would appreciate it.

Given that these vests have been purchased by Deakin, if you cease employment at the centre, you will be required to return the vest to us.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in their new attire. I think they are going to look great!