Mr Ian Hill (Chairperson)

Mr Hill has had experience as a senior executive within the training sector, having previously held the position of Chief Executive, Department of Training. Mr Hill has played a leadership role at both state and national level in the development of the Vocational Education and Training System. Mr Hill is a strong advocate for the flexible delivery of education, life-long learning and global education and training.

Ms Liz Harris 

Managing Director, Challenger Institute of Technology. Ms Harris provides leadership in Strategic Planning, Policy development and resource allocation that is responsive to industry and community learning needs.

 

Mr Iain McDougall

General Manager, Hospitality Group Training (WA) Inc. Iain has been with Hospitality Group Training for fifteen years and oversees HGTs involvement in school based traineeships, work place based traineeships, on line training and skills recognition.

 

Dr Irene Ioannakis

Chief Executive Officer, Ioannakis and Associates and previously held the positions of Executive General Manager - Human Resources, WesTrac Pty Ltd and Managing Director, Caterpillar Institute. Dr Ioannakis was also a former Director, Safety, Education and Training at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA. Dr Ioannakis has extensive training experience within the VET sector, the Chamber, and lecturer in training and development at Edith Cowan University.

Mr Jeffrey Gunningham

Mr Gunningham has an extensive background in vocational education and training at a senior executive level both in Australia and internationally. He has held a variety of senior positions in the sector over the last 20 years including Managing Director, Education and Training International, Chief Executive Officer, Central Gippsland Institution TAFE, and more recently Principal and Chief Executive of Swansea College, Wales, UK. 

Miss Janelle Dawson

Managing Director/Principal, Sterling Business College Pty Ltd. Ms Dawson has a strong industry focus with over 25 years experience in the education and training sector. She has practical experience in the ownership and management of an RTO, with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).

 

Mr Ron Dullard

Mr Dullard has an extensive background in education including VET in schools at a senior executive level in Western Australia and previously held the position of Director of Catholic Education in Western Australia (2003 - 2012).  Prior to his work with the Catholic Education Office he was the Principal of a K-12 Catholic College.  He also holds a number of senior roles across a broad range of education organisations and local government.  Mr Dullard's previous roles have a strategic education focus and he has served on local, regional and State governing bodies.