At Industry Skills Australia, we believe in a “people first” culture where a skilled workforce is about better jobs, increased productivity and creating opportunity.
Board Chairman
Tony brings a strong business background to the AIS Board. Tony has worked in senior roles in, Maritime and Shipping, Road Transport and Logistics sectors and the Mining and Resources industry and is a past Commissioner with the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
Deputy Chair
Ron is currently the Senior Project Manager, New Fleet Delivery and Enhancement for Sydney Trains which is responsible for ensuring that Sydney Trains is business ready for the testing, commissioning and the integration of new rolling stock entering the Sydney Trains network.
Director
Laurie is President for Human Resources for Linfox, Australia’s largest privately owned Transport and Logistics Business. In this role, Laurie has responsibility for human resources, recruitment, organisational and people development, industrial relations, workplace safety, workers compensation, regulatory compliance, corporate communications and sustainability.
Director
Jon has spent most of his 30-year career in the transport, logistics and retail sectors having worked for organisations such as Toll, Catch Group, Spotless and Sussan Corporation in leadership and Supply Chain Management roles.
Director
Jamie is the Assistant National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia having started his working career as a Merchant Seafarer at the age of 16. Later becoming a Stevedore before spending the past 20 years as an elected official of the union.
Director
Mark is the National Secretary of the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU). In this role Mark leads the union that represents around 35,000 workers in Australia’s rail and public transport industries.
Director
Nick is the Assistant National Secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union. In this role Nick manages the organisation’s policy and finance units.
The ISA Executive team brings unparalleled expertise in workforce planning and skills development, right from strategy through to implementation of solutions across industries, within enterprises and communities.
