About the Victorian Skills Authority Advisory Board
The Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) Advisory Board provides independent advice to the Minister for Skills and TAFE and the VSA on:
- long-term strategic direction for the VSA
- maximising outcomes from state investment in the training and skills sector
- strategic reforms in response to industry and community needs
- relevance, quality and equity in the Victorian training system
- the Victorian Skills Plan, ensuring it accurately reflects current and future needs
- delivering skills and training requirements to support government priority workforces
- any other matters referred by the minister.
The advisory board comprises members with a broad range of experience and expertise across the training and skills sector.
Chair
The Hon. Jenny Macklin AC
Chair, Victorian Skills Authority Advisory Board
Co-Deputy Chairs
Luke Hilakari
Secretary, Victorian Trades Hall Council
Paul Guerra
Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Members
Dr Anita Talberg
General Manager – Workforce Policy, Clean Energy Council
Bill Hamill
Chief Executive Officer, Rural Industries Skill Training
Dr Caroline Smith
Executive Director – Centre for Education and Training, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)
David Spriggs
Chief Executive Officer, Infoxchange
Elaine Gillespie
Vice President – TAFE and Adult Provision, Australian Education Union
Emma King OAM
Chief Executive Officer, HumanAbility
Lisa Line
Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Enterprise and Digital, Victoria University
Lisa Ryan
General Manager – Digital and Business Transformation, North East Water
Dr Maria Peters
RMIT University Council member
Michaela Lihou
Chief Executive Officer, Master Builders Victoria
Neville Atkinson
Executive Manager – Programs and Policy, Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc.
Ex-officio members
Craig Robertson
Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Skills Authority
Lill Healy
Deputy Secretary – Skills and Employment Group, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
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