Taskforces & Committees
Meet the people who are sharing their vast knowledge and experience as part of the FSO Engagement Network. They provide strategic guidance, industry insights and advice on workforce-related matters, as well as recommendations and advice on project priorities.
Meet the Strategic Advisory Committee
Leaders representing small, medium and large companies are working with education experts to advise on strategies and programs that will meet the demand for the most important skills.
Chair: Jodi Phillips, Strategic Advisor Public Sector, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Andy Kelk, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Catch
David Masters, Head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Atlassian
Dominic Schipano, National Executive Officer, Communications and Information Technology Training (CITT)
Rebecca Michael, Chief of Staff, Zepto
Ishtar Vij, Director, Eloquium and Convenor, Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance (ADIA)
Ross Creelman, Associate Director Digital, Cyber and Energy, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Jo Haslam, Deputy Director Industry and Engagement, TDA
Jo Cantle, Director, APS Professions, Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
Kathryn Howard, Executive Manager Reskilling, Commonwealth Bank Australia
Luisa Grant, Industry Skills Advisor to the Queensland Government, Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Michael Thomas, Assistant Branch Secretary, Together Queensland
Peita Davis, Director of Skills, Business Council of Australia (BCA)
Russ Hawkins, CEO and Executive Principal, Community Colleges Australia (CCA)
Serryn O’Regan, CEO, Equinim College
Simon Bush, CEO, Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
Sebastian Brash, Policy Manager, Tech Council of Australia
Scarlett McDermott, Managing Director, Longitude Advisory
Siobhan O’Sullivan, COO, ACS
Chris Smith, Head of Strategy & Innovation, ReadyTech
Brett Hall, General Manager – Policy, Research and Projects, Centre for Education and Training (CET), Ai Group
Last updated: 28 March 2025
Meet the Large Employer Taskforce
Experts from some of Australia's biggest business, finance, and technology organisations are helping us address the skilling needs of large companies.
Chair: Cameron Pitt, Partner, Deloitte Australia
Josh Citron, Head of Talent, Atlassian
Matthew Mann, Chief Information Officer, Blundstone Australia
Emma Walker, Regional Manager Cisco Networking Academy ANZ & Pacific, Cisco Systems Inc
Kathryn Howard, Product Owner, Community Skilling, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Angela Budai, National Policy Officer, Finance Sector Union (FSU)
Simone Sporle, Head of Employee Experience, Global Learning and Skills, Fujitsu Ltd
Shane Little, Managing Director, Enterprise Solutions, Hays plc
Ray Flemming, Founder, innovategpt.ai
Tiffany Wright, General Manager Customer Success, Microsoft
Tricia Andrews, Education Manager, MYOB limited
David Mills, Head of Technology, MyState Bank
Matthew Leslie, EGM People, Suncorp-Metway Ltd
Kristee Kovacic, Workforce and Talent Transformation Senior Leader, Telstra
Rae Morton, Head of Group Capability Framework, Westpac Bank
Last updated: 28 February 2025
Meet the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Taskforce
Professionals from registered training organisations (RTO) across each state and territory are guiding us on ways to transform and fast-track training delivery. We will continue to review and evolve the Taskforce representatives. If you have feedback or questions, please contact us here.
Vivenne Scott, Acting General Manager Training Services, North Metropolitan TAFE
Michelle Hoad, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, North Metropolitan TAFE
Susan Spozetta, Executive Director Academic Governance, Box Hill College
Serryn O'Regan, CEO, Equinim College
Conor Mullan, Chief of Education, Chisholm Institute
Janelle Arena, Deputy Chief Industry Engagement and Education Delivery Officer, Kangan Institute
Brian Heim, Executive Director, Education and Training, TAFE Queensland South West
Richard Barrett, Director of Faculty - Creative Industries, Built Environment and IT, TAFE Queensland
Bernadette Mills, CEO, St George & Sutherland Community College
Ron Maxwell, CEO, VERTO
Eve Ollerenshaw, GM Group Quality, Accreditation & Compliance, NextEd Group
Kerryn Meredith-Sotiris, Executive Director Education and Skills, TAFE NSW
Richard Abele, ED - Education Design and Delivery Lead, Canberra Institute of Technology
Last updated: 28 February 2025
Meet the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Delivery Taskforce
Professionals from registered training organisations (RTO) across each state and territory are guiding us on ways to transform and fast-track training delivery. We will continue to review and evolve the Taskforce representatives. If you have feedback or questions, please contact us here.
Aleta Gilmartin, Dean, Centre for Cyber Security and Digital IT, Holmesglen
Michelle Saward, Head of Centre, Digital, Business & Pathways, TasTAFE
Gena Rattan, Director, Training Services, NIT Australia
Michael Williams, CEO, Academy IT
Elissa McKenzie, Head of Education Design & Operations, Kangan Institute
Lucia Stejer, General Manager Education, Kaplan
Sue Jenkins-Jones, Portfolio Director for Business and Entrepreneurship, North Metropolitan TAFE
James Hamilton, Director Product Growth and Optimisation, TAFE NSW
Nigel Blake, Educational Manager, TAFE SA
Last updated: 28 February 2025
Meet the Digital Taskforce
The taskforce will address digital capability at both generalist and specialist levels, focusing on strategic direction for digital skills, AI, and cyber, with experts who understand the broader need for digital skills across the economy.
Danielle Marcovich-Smith, Director, Small Business Experience, Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Nick Clare, General Manager, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Terry Patriarca, Manager, VET Engagement & Implementation, Service and Creative Skills Australia (SACSA)
Ernez Dhondy, Acting CEO, YLab Global
Sarah Carney, CTO, Microsoft
Sebastian Brash, Head of Policy, Tech Council of Australia (TCA)
Siew Lee Seow, General Manager, Policy and Media, Australia Information Industry Association (AIIA)
Andrew Shea, Managing Partner, Tesserent
Lynda Douglas, Director, National Skills Framework, Department of Defence
Tim Marshall, Head of Corporate Affairs, Australia Digital Inclusion Alliance (ADIA)
Siobhan O’Sullivan, COO, Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Gail Bray, Executive Director Digital Transformation, Victoria University
Beth Worrall, Manager, Responsible AI Network, National Ai Centre
Chris Smith, Head of Strategy & Innovation, ReadyTech
Robert Tonkli, Chief of Staff, SDA.org.au
Carolyn Wilcockson, Head of Professional Skills and Practice Enablement, Woolworths
Last updated: 28 February 2025
Meet the Workforce Plan 2025 Technical Committee
Experts from industry groups, employers, education providers and community organisations are supporting the development of our next workforce plan. The committee provides advice on the process and methodology of the plan, ensuring focus areas align with the needs of key stakeholders.
Amanda Linton, Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
Amealia Schneider, Workforce and Skills Officer, Industry Skills Advisory Council NT (ISACNT)
Andrew Shea, Managing Partner, Tesserent
Belinda Wilson, Business Development Executive, Small Business Association Australia (SBAA)
Lisa Sweeny, Chief Executive Officer, Business in Heels
Melanie Redding, Chief Operating Officer, Goanna Education
Michelle Ryan, General Manager, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Sarah Davidson, Policy, Thought Leadership, Education, Skills and Migration Leader Advocacy Team, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Sebastian Brash, Policy Manager, Tech Council of Australia (TCA)
Siobhan O’Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Steve Hatch, RTO Manager, Goanna Education
Last updated: 06 February 2025
View the Workforce Plan 2025 Technical Committee Terms of Reference