VET News

New Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner

Professor Barney Glover AO, the current Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, has been appointed the new Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).

His distinguished academic leadership and extensive experience make Professor Glover eminently qualified for the role.

As JSA Commissioner, Professor Glover will be a trusted, independent source of expert advice on Australia’s current and future skills needs and lead JSA’s work on researching workforce trends, skills, and workforce needs.

The Commissioner will work closely with JSA’s tripartite partners, including employers, unions, state and territory governments and education and training sectors to ensure JSA’s advice to government and stakeholders is high quality, balanced and incorporates a wide range of views.

His five-year term will begin in April 2024 and follows a rigorous merit-based selection process.

Mr David Turvey, First Assistant Secretary of JSA, will continue to act as JSA Commissioner until Professor Glover commences his term in April. 

Professor Glover’s esteemed career includes significant dual-sector expertise and experience at the most senior levels of university management and business leadership. 

Professor Glover was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in January 2019 for distinguished service to tertiary education, professional associations and cultural organisations. He also has significant experience in developing strong relationships with the vocational education sector and is well respected for his engagement with First Nations Australians and members of disadvantaged communities.

Professor Glover has served on the boards of a range of corporate organisations and several state and national centres, covering areas such as health and medical research, energy, mineral exploration, and telecommunications.

To read the Minister's Media Release, see: New Jobs and Skills Australia Commissioner

Date posted Feb 15, 2024