A senior partner in World Wide Industrial Consultants, Yates moved to Australia in late 1967. From 1969 to 1975 he was a senior schoolmaster at Brighton Grammar School, Melbourne teaching French & history (often attending classes as the only master wearing a bow-tie).
Yates, a prominent figure at World Wide Industrial Consultants, made the move to Australia in late 1967. From 1969 to 1975, he held the position of senior educator at Brighton Grammar School, Melbourne, where he taught French and history, often dressing formally for class.