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AUSTAFE Conference – Day One - Lighthouse GalleryThursday 9 October 2014Registrations open 8:30amSESSION1Open ing –WelcomeSPEAKERRussell ScottTIME9.00–9.30amTMA Presi d entLy le Me llorsAUSTAF E Pa st Presi d entRussell Scott – TMA PresidentRussell Scott has been the Director of St George TAFE College since February 2011. He began hisprofessional career in 1984 as a high school teacher of German, Italian and Japanese before movingto TAFE in 1993. He taught languages and English as a Second Language at Meadowbank TAFECollege where he also worked as a Head Teacher. In 2005-6 he was recruited to a project whichinvolved travelling on ten occasions to Japan to promote TAFE NSW to international students andstudy tour groups. From 2007 to 2010 he held several business development and management roleswithin TAFE NSW. Russell was elected President of the TAFE NSW Managers Association in 2012.Lyle Mellors - AUSTAFE Past President / Senior VET AdvisorCurrently the AUSTAFE National Immediate Past President, Lyle has served on the nationalexecutive since 2006 and was President in 2011 and 2012. With almost 30 years of experience andskills within the Northern Territory's Vocational Education and Training sector, Lyle has been avaluable resource to the AUSTAFE organisation. Lyle commenced as a TAFE lecturer in 1985, andhas since filled a number of middle management positions including head of department, seniorlecturer, Advanced Skills lecturer, assistant head of division, Charles Darwin University (CDU) AliceSprings Campus Leader and Senior VET Adviser. As CDU’s Senior VET Adviser, Lyle is responsiblefor managing CDU's delivery of VET in Schools and School Based New Apprenticeships.2Imp eratives forchangePhilip Clark AM9.30–10.00amCha i r , N SW Sk il l s Bo ardPhilip Marcus Clark – Chair NSW Skills BoardPhilip Marcus Clark AM is Chair of the NSW Skills Board, a member of the J P Morgan AdvisoryCouncil and serves on a number of boards and advisory boards. He was formerly CEO andManaging Partner of two leading Australian law firms. Phil has extensive board experience in thetertiary education sector, including as former Chair of the Education Investment Fund AdvisoryBoard, Chair of the NSW Government Taskforce on International Education and as a member of theAustralian Research Council. He also serves on two advisory boards, the ATN Universities ResearchImpact Advisory Board and the University of Wollongong Early Start Advisory Board and on theboards of two not-for-profit educational organisations, AIME and High Resolves Foundation.8 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

3Transforming TAFERobert Petherbr idge10.00–11.00amEx ec uti ve Di rec to r, Strateg i c Po l ic ya nd Ex ec uti ve Servi c es,TAF E Q ueensl a ndO lga PopovicA/Ex ec uti ve Di rec to r ,TAF E N SW Tra nsf o rm ati o nRobert Petherbridge – Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Executive Services –TAFE QueenslandRobert was instrumental in the early implementation of skills reform in Queenslandthrough his role as secretary to the Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce. Robert wenton to coordinate the TAFE reform program which saw the creation of TAFE Queenslandas an independent statutory body. In his current role, Robert is responsible forestablishing TAFE Queensland as a recognised contributor and leader of strategic policy.Olga Popovic – A/Executive Director TAFE NSW TransformationOlga Popovic is the A/Executive Director TAFE Transformation. In this role she leads, drives and shapes TAFE NSW’sgovernance and business reforms to ensure that TAFE NSW can compete in a more contestable market with theintroduction of the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled reforms from 1 January 2015 while meeting theGovernments expectations of TAFE as detailed in the TAFE Statement of Owner Expectations August 2013. Olga is aCPA and has had extensive experience in working across NSW Government agencies, having started her career withthe Audit Office of NSW. Prior to her current role Olga was seconded as a Departmental Liaison Officer to theOffice of the Minister for Education and on her return to the Department of Education and Communities worked onthe NSW vocational education and training reformsA brief message from our sponsorMo rning tea – Lighthouse Galle ry – Courtesy of Echo3609 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM11.00–11.30am

4Pane l discuss ion –Interstateexper iencesJohn Tucker11.30–12.30pmDi rec to r , Ed uc a ti o nal Del i very,TAF E Q ueensl a nd Sk i l l s Tec hPeter RobertsIns ti t ute Di rec to r , TAF E NSW –So uth W ester n Syd ney Ins ti tu teStephen ConwayCEO, Ta sTAF EAdr ian MarronCEO, Canberra Institute ofTechnologyM ichae l CoppolaDi rec to r , TAF E Tra nsi ti o nTa sk f o rc e, Vi c to riaJohn Tucker – Director Educational Delivery, TAFE Queensland Skills TechJohn is responsible for the development and implementation of VET strategies andpolicies to ensure the viable delivery of trade and technician programs that achieve 'bestpractice' training outcomes. John began his TAFE teaching career after a long career inthe hospitality industry working in some of Australia's top hotels. John's passion forteaching and learning has been supplemented with a range of qualifications related toteaching and also business, frontline management and project management over hiscareer in vocational learning. He has worked as a faculty head and senior manager andleader in innovative teaching and learning practices.Peter Roberts – Institute Director, TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney InstitutePeter leads one of Australia’s largest educational institutions, with more than 52,000 studentsengaged in training across nine colleges, local workplaces and overseas locations. Peter isfocused on ensuring programs and services underpin employment growth and economicprosperity for individuals, industry and communities particularly in the South Western Sydneyregion. Since his appointment in May 2010, he has developed a culture of innovation invocational education and training services and built strong partnerships with industry anduniversities to provide students with pathways to employment and higher education. Peterholds a Masters of Education (Adult Education), University of Technology, Sydney; Bachelor ofArts, University of New England; Diploma of Teaching (Technical), Sydney Teachers Collegeand TAFE NSW mechanical engineering qualifications.Stephen Conway – CEO, TasTAFEStephen joined TAFE in South Australia as an Engineering Lecturer and as part of his dutiesdeveloped National Curriculum learning resources. In addition he embarked on a Nationalrole to design a re-training package for refrigeration/air conditioning mechanics to assistthe industry’s transition to ozone friendly refrigerants. As an Educational Leader, Stephenwas awarded an International Research Fellowship from ANTA to explore the use ofemerging technology to increase the flexibility of Vocational Education and Trainingdelivery. Stephen’s strong educational focus, particularly in innovative delivery and meetingthe needs of students, remains a driving force for him even though he has moved from theClassroom to the Boardroom.10 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Adrian Marron – CEO, Canberra Institute of TechnologyAdrian Marron is the CEO of the largest vocational education and training institution in theAustralian capital, with more than 24,0000 students annually providing programs andservices in a wide range of disciplines. Adrian has been in this post for four years and cameto it after senior roles in the South Australian and Victorian TAFE systems. He has anextensive background across the education sectors including a variety of roles in the UK andPNG prior to coming to Australia. Adrian has contributed to a number of policy debates atthe State and National level and has spoken at many conferences and events in Australiaand overseas. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators, a board member ofTAFE Directors Australia and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management .Michael Coppola – Director, TAFE Transition Taskforce, VictoriaMichael Coppola is the Director of the TAFE Transition Taskforce. The Taskforce acts on behalfof the Victorian Government as the owner of 12 TAFE institutes.Michael joined the Victorian Government in 2005 and has worked in a number of roles acrossthe Department of Treasury & Finance, and the Department of Education and Early ChildhoodDepartment, in particular on skills reforms.Lunch – Ben Lex cen Terra ce5The future of VET –crit ica l lessons forTAFECla ire Fie ld12.30–1.30pm1.30–2.30pmTerti a ry Ed uc a ti o n Co nsul tantClaire Field – Tertiary Education ConsultantClaire has recently completed four years as the CEO of ACPET. Previously, Claire worked at TVETAustralia where she established the Commonwealth’s first national VET regulator, NARA (NationalAudit and Registration Agency). Prior to that Claire worked in a range of strategic policy,planning and performance review roles at both National and State government levels, as well asin TAFE NSW and Mission Australia.Afternoon tea – Lighthouse Galle ry11 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM2.30–3.00pm

6Satisfact ion ofstudents in VETand adulteducat ion teacher educat ion courses– Report on StudyProfesso r Erica Smith3.00–4.00pmF ed era ti o n Uni versi ty Austral i aProfessor Erica Smith – Federation University AustraliaErica Smith has taught on VET teacher-education programs at three universities, and hasextensive VET-sector and industry experience. Her VET-sector experience includes teachingin TAFE, managing an RTO and managing a State Industry Training Advisory Board. Ericacurrently holds a Personal Chair in VET at Federation University Australia and has undertakenmany VET research projects nationally and internationally. She recently won a majorAustralian Research Council grant to look at whether higher levels of qualification for VETteachers would improve quality in the VET system.7AUSTAFE AGM8AUSTAFE Leade rship Awards and cocktails –YOTS Cafe12 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM4.00–5.00pm4.00pm

AUSTAFE Conference – Day Two - Lighthouse GalleryFriday 10 October 2014Registrations open 8:30amSESSION1Br eakfast – YOTS CaféThe future of TAFElearning lessons frominnovative VETpracticed around theworldSPEAKERS imon BreakspearTIME7.00–8.45amF o und er a nd CEO of Learnl ab sSimon Breakspear – Founder and CEO of LearnlabsSimon is recognised internationally as a leading thinker on the future of learning and educationalinnovation. As the founder of LearnLabs, a global learning strategy and edesign agency, he helpsschool, VET, and policy leaders design and deliver high-impact strategies to enable deeper learningat scale. He has worked with and spoken to leaders across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the UK,Europe, Canada, Israel, Hong Kong and India. Simon works at the intersection of learning innovationand system reform. Simon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Teaching. He did hisgraduate studies in education as a Commonwealth Scholar at the University of Oxford, and as aGates Scholar at the University of Cambridge.P lease proceed to the Gallery2The UK expe rience –IndependentCommission on AdultVocational Teachingand Learning (CAVTL)Carolyn Johnstone9.00–10.00amF ed era ti o n Uni versi ty Austral i a,p revi o usl y a t CAVTL, UKCarolyn Johnstone – Senior Lecturer Federation University AustraliaCarolyn Johnstone has over 25 years’ experience as an education and training specialist with theBritish Army. A qualified Math teacher, she holds an MEd from Sheffield University in AdultContinuing Education. Carolyn completed a PhD on adult education as a stabilising response toconflict and is now senior lecturer in VET at Federation University Australia.13 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

3Change Management –Six Sources ofInfluenceBrad Rilatt10.00–11.00amThe Lea d ershi p Reso urc eBrad Rilatt – The Leadership ResourceBrad brings more than 20 years of experience in organisational design, leadership development,corporate change, professional facilitation and high-performance human systems to LeadershipGold. Specialising in training, coaching and facilitating the growth and development of highpotential leaders, Brad helps individuals, teams and organisations increase effectiveness, achievevalued bottom-line results and become more viable and successful.“A brief message from our sponsors”4Mo rning tea – Lighthouse Galle ry – Courtesy of yourtutor11.00–11.30amWor k-based learning11.30am–12.15pmM ichae l BennettCEO, Ho sp i ta l i ty Emp lo ym entSo l uti o nsRon WrightPro j ec t Ma nag er, Ba rrangaroo Sk i l l sEx c ha ng eMichael Bennett – Chief Executive Office, Hospitality Employment Solutions (HTN)Michael has been employed at HTN for 12 years in capacities that include Operations Manager andMarketing and Business Development Manager. From 2005, he was the CEO of a boutiqueconsultancy that specialised in supporting Group Training Organisations to meet their complianceobligations as well as assisting them to develop business and marketing strategies. HTN is thelargest group employer of apprentice chefs in Australia and has employed and supported in excessof 11,000 apprentices to date. HTN recruits and employs enthusiastic and career minded hospitalityand food service apprentices and trainees for placement within its Network of host businesses.Ron Wright – Project Manager, Barangaroo Skills ExchangeIn his former role as Associate Director of TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Ron showedstrong drive and leadership to reposition the Institute to provide more relevant services forenterprise-based customers. Since retiring in 2010 Ron has been developing strategic businesspartnerships for TAFE and its partners. Achievements include TAFE partnerships with SEEKLearning, the establishment of the National award winning Australian Racing and EquineAcademy and the formation of the Barangaroo Skills Exchange which recently won theIndustry Collaboration category of the 2014 NSW Training Awards. Ron believes that workbased learning provides a golden opportunity for TAFE to become a key partner in jobsgrowth and enterprise based workforce development activity. However, to do this, traditionalcustomer service practices, systems and beliefs need to be challenged at many levels.5Sponsors14 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM12.15–12.30pm

Lunch – Ben Lex cen Terra ce6Wor k-based NCVERr esear chBe rwyn Clayton12.30–1.30pm1.30–2.15pmDi rec to r, W o rk - based Ed uc ati o nResea rc h Cen tre, Vi c to ri a Uni versi tyRegan HardingLea d er , Lea rni ng Inf rastruc t ure,N o rth Co a st TAF EBerwyn Clayton – Director, Work-based Education Research Centre, Victoria UniversityBerwyn Clayton is Director of the Work-based Education Research Centre at Victoria University. Shehas over 30 years’ experience as a practitioner-researcher in VET. A founding member of AustralianVocational Education and Training Association (AVETRA) and a Fellow of the Australian College ofEducators she was awarded National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER’s) VETResearcher of the Year in 2011 and Victoria University’s inaugural Chancellor’s Medal in 2012.Berwyn was nominated for a lifetime achievement award at the Australian Training Awards in 2013 .Regan Harding – Leader, Learning Infrastructure, North Coast TAFERegan Harding is Leader, Learning Infrastructure at North Coast TAFE (NSW) and an emergingresearcher with publications in the areas of equity, Aboriginal learning, leadership and industrycurrency. In 2008 she was awarded a NCVER Building Researcher Capacity scholarship and in 2009awarded ‘New Researcher Best Paper’ by the AVETRA. Her most recent project is in partnershipwith Hugh Guthrie, Berwyn Clayton and Pam Every from Victoria University, exploring the impactsof competency completions on assessors, workplace supervisors and apprentices.15 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

7Innovation andproduct ivityRod Cooke2.15–3.00pmCo mm uni ty Servi c es and Heal thInd us try Sk i l l s Co unc i lA llan RyanHa rg ra ves Insti tu te f o r Inno vati o nRod Cooke – Community Service and Health Industry Skills CouncilRod is the CEO at Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. He has an extensivebackground in leadership, workforce development and governance in business, communityorganisations and the vocational education sector. He has held senior management andworkforce development positions in the Army, Government, private enterprise and the not-forprofit sector. These include positions of CEO at Orana Education & Training Cooperative Ltdand National Learning & Development Manager with NRMA. Rod has significant not-for-profitand community experience in Board and volunteer roles for over 20 years including UPA AgedCare Services and is currently on the Board of the Lane Cove and Northside CommunityServices and Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW - Central West.Allan Ryan – Hargraves Institute for InnovationAllan Ryan is an innovation promotor who empowers organisations to deliver real advantagethrough innovation. He works across all sectors, private and public sectors, to ensure thataccelerated performance and increased stakeholder value are the results of an organisation'sinnovation effort.16 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

8L eadership,Commitment andA ccountability withinteamsTim Ferguson3.00–3.45pmBusi nes s Pa rtner, Lead i ng Team sJohn TuckerDi rec to r Ed uc atio nal Del i very, TAF EQ ueensl a nd Sk i l l s Tec hTim Ferguson – Business Partner, Leading TeamsTim Ferguson is a facilitator with Leading Teams. Leading Teams work with a range ofcorporate and elite sporting organisations to improve performance by focusing on theirculture. Prior to joining Leading Teams he spent 14 years in the vocational education andtraining industry with Construction Training Australia, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce,and Gordon Institute of TAFE. Tim played a role in The Gordon becoming the mostcommercially successful TAFE Institute in Australia during the initial period of VET reform inVictoria. Tim’s number one motivation is being part of a successful team. There is nothingmore satisfying than being part of a group that is able to use its collective strengths toovercome a challenge. In my experience, the basis of this success always comes down tohonesty and accountability.John Tucker – Director Educational Delivery, TAFE Queensland Skills TechJohn is responsible for the development and implementation of VET strategies and policies toensure the viable delivery of trade and technician programs that achieve 'best practice'training outcomes. John began his TAFE teaching career after a long stint in the hospitalityindustry working in some of Australia's top hotels. John's passion for teaching and learninghas been supplemented with a range of qualifications related to teaching and also business,frontline management and project management over his career in vocational learning. Hehas worked as a faculty head and senior manager and leader in innovative teaching andlearning practices.Afternoon tea and Conference close – Lighthouse Galle ry17 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM3.45–4.00pm

Conference TeamMaster of CeremoniesAndrea PolettiSponsorshipsKathy McCabeRick DuynhovenChairRobyn VidlerTMA ExecutiveRussell ScottRegan HardingAndrea PolettiStephen RyanSue SimIrene SimatosAudio VisualJulian LefebvreStephan RidgwayExecutive AssistantKate Mason18 - AUSTAFE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2014 – CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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Program at a GlancePRE-CONFERENCE COCKTAIL EVENINGWednesday 8 October 2014, HMAS Vampire, Maritime Museum, Darl

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