Targeting Talent for Tomorrow
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ABOUT THE EVENT
South Australia’s future prosperity hinges on our ability to train, develop and find suitable personnel to support the industry sectors that are changing the world. The competition for great people to drive that change is being seen in the defence, space, energy and technology sectors and continues to compete with skill shortages in construction, aged care, childcare and health. Join AmCham to hear the latest on what needs to change to enable us to meet the aspirations of the critical industries to support our state and our nation.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 27 February 2025
Time: 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: SkyCity Adelaide
PRICING
Members: Single: $209 / Table of 10: $2090
Non-Members: $259 / Table of 10: $2590
SPEAKERS
Professor Barney Glover AO - Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Barney Glover AO Professor Barney Glover AO began his five-year term as Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia in 2024. Professor Glover is a distinguished academic leader, an accomplished mathematician and mathematics educator with significant experience in developing strong relationships with the vocational education sector. He is well respected for his engagement with First Nations Australians and disadvantaged communities. He was Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University for ten years, from 2014-24, and in 2019 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to tertiary education, professional associations and cultural organisations. In 2015, Professor Glover was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor for his outstanding leadership whilst Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University from 2009 to 2013. Professor Glover was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Western Sydney University in 2024 in recognition of his decade of leadership. Professor Glover has served on the boards of a diverse range of corporate organisations and several state and national centres covering areas such as health and medical research, energy, mineral exploration, and telecommunications.
Adrienne Nieuwenhuis - Acting Chief Commissioner, TEQSA
Adrienne Nieuwenhuis was appointed as a Commissioner of TEQSA in September 2021 and has been Acting Chief Commissioner since May2024. Prior to her appointment to TEQSA, Adrienne held senior positions at the University of South Australia, most recently as the Director of the Office of Vice Chancellor, and in state government as the Director Quality, Tertiary Education, Science and Research in the South Australian Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology. In her various roles, Adrienne has provided strategic leadership, and policy advice to support tertiary education in South Australia. In her role in State government, she was responsible for the regulation of both higher education and vocational education and training (VET) in South Australia and worked closely with the Australian Government in the establishment of the national regulatory systems for both higher education and VET. Adrienne was an inaugural member of the Higher Education Standards Panel (2011–14) and the National Skills Standards Council (2011–13). She was reappointed to the Higher Education Standards Panel for a further three-year term in 2018.
Adrienne has been a member of the South Australian Skills Commission since 2013 and has held several roles within the Commission, including Deputy Chair of the Commission (2013–14; 2019–20) and Chair of the Commission’s Traineeship and Apprenticeship sub-committee since 2013. She was also a member of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee. In 2022 she was appointed to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Advisory Council and in 2024 was appointed to the Initial Teacher Quality Assurance Oversight Board. Adrienne has over 30 years’ experience in tertiary education, regulation and in public administration, management and governance. She has been a member of various state and federal committees and working parties associated with both VET and higher education and public policy. Adrienne holds an honours degree in science and a master’s degree in tertiary education policy and administration.
Dean Rosenfield - CEO, Nova Systems
Dean is a highly experienced business leader with over 20 years of experience in the defence industry. Prior to joining Nova, Dean was a Senior Vice President of Saab AB responsible for leading the global business development and sales function; and Group Managing Director Saab UK responsible for leading the UK business operating in the Defence, Public Safety and Underwater Robotics sectors. Dean has led businesses in Sweden, Singapore, the UK, Australia and New Zealand and was previously Managing Director of the Saab Australia and New Zealand businesses. He spent 15 years with the Australian Army, holds a Masters in Management from the University of NSW and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO - Standing Acting Vice Chancellor, University of South Australia
Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO is the lead for research excellence, translation, and impact, and research training at the University of South Australia. As Standing Acting Vice Chancellor she is the lead for the Aboriginal Leadership and Strategy, Advancement, and Communications, Marketing and Domestic Student portfolios at the University of South Australia. In 2022 she was made an Officer in the Order of Australia for her contribution to higher education governance, leadership, and mentoring, and in 2023 she was the recipient of a George Parkin Award by the Rhodes Trust for distinguished contribution to the Rhodes community worldwide.
Colin James - Former Education Editor, The Advertiser
Colin James is a Walkey Award winning journalist who spent 35 years with The Advertiser in Adelaide before leaving to join local government. He is now Media Relations Advisor with the City of Adelaide. Among his various roles at The Advertiser, Colin was Education Editor which resulted in him covering skills-based training, workplace shortages and challenges facing vocational education within South Australia. He also spent many years following the state’s political and economic environment under the leadership of several governments.
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