TAFE SA is a statutory corporation owned by the South Australian Government. The Board of Directors is charged with building the TAFE SA brand, growing the reputation for quality, and achieving specific targets and outcomes.
Ms Haythorpe is the Managing Partner of PEG Consulting and founder and Principal of The Dux Project. She has led significant projects for the Victorian, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory and South Australian governments including a number of independent reviews of legislation. She has senior executive experience across numerous agencies in the South Australian Government including Chief Executive of the Attorney-General’s Department. Ingrid is a board member of Central Adelaide Local Health Network and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee.
Andrew commenced his career as an apprentice plumber at TAFE SA's Regency Campus in the early 1980s. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Master Plumbers Association of South Australia, bringing over 30 years of senior leadership experience. His career includes serving on boards and national committees within the building and construction industry. Andrew’s expertise spans training and skills development, along with providing strategic oversight of operations, further cementing his role as a respected leader in the sector.
Sharon Gollan is a descendent of the Ngarrindjeri nation of South Australia, with family and cultural connections to many communities within and beyond South Australia. Sharon is a self-employed Cultural Consultant and Facilitator who has contributed over the last 24 years to the evaluation of community-based projects, strategic planning, policy development, community consultation, curriculum development, education/training and social-emotional wellbeing projects in the Aboriginal health and community services sector.
Prof Susan James Relly is Dean of the School of Education at the University of Adelaide. Susan’s research interests include vocational education and training policy, apprenticeship and work-based learning, social mobility and non-graduate occupations, further education, teaching, learning and assessment.
Susan is an Honorary Research Fellow of Oxford University. Prior to returning to Australia, Susan held a number of academic leadership roles at Oxford University including Deputy Director of the Department of Education, and Associate Head (Education) of the Social Science Division. Susan’s contribution to vocational education through her research and inquiry is valued for the thought leadership she provides to the academy and practise of applied learning.
Ms Marrone is a Barrister at Flinders Chambers and brings extensive legal experience gained across her career including at the Crown Solicitor’s Office and Legal Services Commission. She is also a member of the Respect at Work Council, is the Immediate Past President of Australian Women Lawyers Ltd and is a current member of the Law Foundation (State Board).
Steve is an official of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union in South Australia as State Councillor, National Conference Delegate and State Conference Delegate, as well as being a Board member with extensive governance experience across many diverse industries. He is a member of the Australian Super Board Steel Advisory Committee, Secretary of Whyalla United Trades & Labour Council, member of the Steel Taskforce and member of the Electrotechnology, Energy, Gas Renewables & Hydrogen Skills Commission Council.
Mr McMillan is a Fitter and Machinist by trade, previously working with the BHP Whyalla Steelworks and being an Apprentice Trainer and Assessor at OneSteel Manufacturing, followed by a career as a Facilities Manager overseeing the Maintenance Department and the construction and handover of the new Whyalla Hospital.
Nicolle is an experienced Board Chair and Director holding formal tertiary qualifications as a Certified Practising Accountant (Fellow), as well as holding the degrees of Master of Commercial Law and Master of Business Administration. Nicolle is also a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.
Nicolle previously served as Chief Executive of the Public Trustee in South Australia and Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Treasury and Finance (SA). Her current board roles include the Transition Council for Adelaide University.
Nicolle will contribute her expertise in finance, corporate governance, legal, risk management, government policy and regulation. She also brings knowledge of the policy expectations for tertiary education provision, which includes the option for a reclassification of TAFE SA as a new provider type, as signalled in the University Accord recommendations.
Ally is the Manager, Education Partnerships, South East Region at TAFE SA. Her current role with TAFE SA focuses on strengthening educational participation and employment pathways across regional South Australia, working closely with schools, Aboriginal organisations, local government, community groups and employers to improve access to education and training for regional learners and those experiencing barriers to participation.
Ms Skeer brings extensive experience in management, governance, finance and public sector accountability. She has served as Treasurer of the Automotive Industry Group South East and as a member of the TAFE SA Limestone Coast Regional Skills Advisory Committee, TAFE SA Reconciliation Action Plan Committee, TAFE SA Project Governance Committee for the Mount Gambier facilities upgrade and the Budinya Precinct Governance Committee. She also previously served on the Board of the charity Spare Ya Change for Kids.
Helen is a regionally based, self-employed business owner. Strickland Solutions offers consultancy services with a focus on workforce development, policy, strategic planning and implementation, and project management. Helen is also an owner/partner for the Caroline Hills Wine Label in the Limestone Coast Region.
Appointed under Section 15 of the TAFE SA Act 2025 to attend the meetings of the Board.
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Ms Rachel Williams - Director, Account Management is the Treasurer’s representative on the TAFE SA Board of Directors.
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