TAFE SA is the largest provider of vocational education and training (VET) in South Australia. 

Education

TAFE SA

Penny Johnston is the current Executive Director of Academic Development at [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). Penny has also held the position of Regional Director for South Australia with Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) and Director of Defence Industries with [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa).

Penny has a long history of working in vocational education, with a focus on developing skills for shipbuilding. Penny has been instrumental in developing [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa)'s response to the skills needs of the shipbuilding industry, and has worked closely with ASC since its inception.

Penny is a strong advocate for vocational education, and is passionate about providing work-ready graduates to industries in South Australia. Penny is committed to ensuring that [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa) remains at the forefront of delivering quality vocational education and training.

Penny Johnston graduated from Lambton High School before completing a Graduate Diploma of Commerce at UNSW. Penny then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) at [The Australian National University](/org/anu).

Their manager is David Coltman, Chief Executive, [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). They are on a team with Michaela Welby - Executive Director, Finance & Performance, Meredith Parry - Executive Director, Student & Community Engagement, and Damian Turner - Executive Director, People and Culture.

Penny Johnston

Damian De Luca

David Coltman is the current Chief Executive of [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). Prior to this, they held the position of Director at the Victorian TAFE Association Inc. from May 2018 to April 2019. David also served as the Chair of the Board of Directors at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) from September 2017 to April 2019. From April 2015 to April 2019, they were the Deputy Vice Chancellor Pathways and Vocational Education at [Swinburne University of Technology](/org/swinburne-university-of-technology). In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality programs to over 20,000 students across all Swinburne campuses.

David Coltman has a Master of Public Administration from Victoria University of Wellington and a Master of Education in Adult Education from Massey University.

Penny Johnston - Executive Director, Academic Development, Meredith Parry - Executive Director, Student & Community Engagement, and Damian Turner - Executive Director, People and Culture report to David Coltman.

David Coltman

Damian Turner is the current Executive Director of [People and Culture](/org/people-and-culture) at [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). Prior to this, they were the owner and director of Damian Turner Consulting, a niche human resources consultancy business, for just over a year. Damian has also worked as a Change Lead for Future Capabilities at QUT and as an Executive Director of People and Improvement at TAFE Queensland. 

Damian has over 10 years experience in human resources, executive coaching and organisational change. Damian is an expert in executive and outplacement support, including coaching and transition care for affected team members. Damian has also managed numerous HR, ER and OD projects such as the development of capability frameworks, leadership development, change management, systems implementation, organisation restructure and culture change.

They work with Michaela Welby - Executive Director, Finance & Performance, Mark Hayward - Executive Director, Strategy and Infrastructure, and Penny Johnston - Executive Director, Academic Development. Damian Turner reports to David Coltman, Chief Executive, [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa).

Damian Turner

Meredith Parry is the Executive Director of Student & Community Engagement at [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). Prior to their current role, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at [Unitec Institute of Technology](/org/unitec-institute-of-technology) from February 2009 to August 2016. In this role, they were responsible for People and Culture - HR, Payroll, Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability & Equity & Diversity, Information Management Services - Infrastructure Application Management and Records Management, Organisational Performance - Audit & Risk, Market Insights, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Planning. Meredith also served as the General Manager at UniCentre from June 2008 to January 2009 where they were responsible for strategic planning, financial management, sourcing new business opportunities, business staffing and process review, and reporting to the Board of Directors. Prior to that, they were the Chief Executive Officer at Wollongong Conservatorium of Music (WCM) from October 2007 to June 2008. Meredith started their career in 1999 as the Manager of Professional and Organisational Development at University of Wollongong (UOW) where they worked until 2007. Meredith began their career in 1998 with various casual training positions at various companies.

Meredith Parry has a Master's degree in Master of Arts (Leading Innovation and Change) from York St. John University.

They work with Michaela Welby - Executive Director, Finance & Performance, Penny Johnston - Executive Director, Academic Development, and Norman Baker - Executive Director, Education Operations. Meredith Parry reports to David Coltman, Chief Executive, [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa).

Meredith Parry

Jane Burton has been working in the financial industry for over 20 years. Jane started their career as a business project manager at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Jane then worked as a consultant for Jane Burton Consulting and Hood Sweeney. In 2015, they became the acting program manager for [SA Health](/org/sa-health). In 2016, they joined the South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance as the manager of account management. Jane then became the chief financial officer for Primary Industries and Regions SA in 2018. Currently, they are the treasurer at TAFE SA.

Jane Burton graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Economics in accounting. Jane then went on to get their certification from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand as a Chartered Accountant.

Jane Burton

Dr Cleary has extensive expertise and knowledge of rural, regional and remote social and economic development. She has a background spanning vocational and higher education, regional, rural and remote research, development, social services and social policy and is currently the CEO of Centacare Catholic Country SA.

Jen Cleary

Ms Denley has been a [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa) board director since 1 November 2012 and has contributed greatly to quality improvements in [TAFE SA](/org/tafe-sa). She is a professional and experienced business advisor and independent board director with strong management and leaderships skills. She is highly experienced in human resources and risk management and has a depth of understanding of the TAFE sector.

Joanne Denley

Ms Curran has extensive executive experience across a wide range of assisted health and community services. As Group Chief Executive of the Can:Do Group and Chief Executive of SCOSA, Ms Curran has overseen major organisational change. She has highly developed corporate governance skills and has led cultural change within complex organisations.

Judy Curran

Mr Hughes is a former Chief Financial Officer at Homestart Finance and has held Chief Financial Officer positions over many years with organisations operating in both the For Profit and Not For Profit sectors and operating both nationally and internationally. He also brings many years of experience in implementing and managing large and complex IT systems domestically and internationally.

David Hughes

Paul Brock

Michael Boyce Oam

Mr Scammell has more than 30 years’ experience as a practising lawyer and as a senior executive providing business mentoring and transformation services as well as specialties in financials, governance, risk and compliance to the Board.

Sam Scammell

Dr Fowler has recently held the position of Managing Director for the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, and brings significant knowledge and understanding of the vocational education sector.

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