The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) provides strategic leadership and risk management oversight, identifies business growth opportunities and improvements, and gives expert advice to the Governing Council.
Blair Marsh
Managing Director
Blair joined SRTAFE in November 2024. He has worked in the Western Australian TAFE sector for 20 years including various roles at regional colleges and General Manager of Training Services at South Metropolitan TAFE for eight years.
Executive Director of Training and Student Experience
Tiana Spencer
Since joining SRTAFE in 2015, Tiana has worked as Busselton Regional Campus Manager, Bunbury Campus Training Manager, Human Resources Manager, and People and Culture Director. Tiana is committed to strengthening the student journey by empowering staff, enhancing training quality, and fostering a culture that supports exceptional learning outcomes.
Executive Director of Capability and Partnerships
Allison Adams
Allison has brought her extensive experience in senior executive roles in both the private
and not-for-profit sectors to the college. Her previous role was Chief People and Culture Officer and Company Secretary for Rocky Bay Limited across a workforce of 950 staff.
Director Training Services South West
Michael Burgess
Before his appointment in 2023, Michael was previously a Bunbury Campus Training Manager and Busselton Regional Campus Manager. He has also spent 12 years in community education and engagement with the Department of Fisheries, and five years as a CEO for the not-for-profit recreational fishing peak body in Victoria.
Director Training Services Great Southern
Lee-Anne Smith
Lee-Anne Smith has worked in the VET sector since 2004 as a Business Development Officer, Lecturer, Training Manager, Training Transition Consultant and now the Director of Training Great Southern. Lee-Anne is passionate about ensuring that students in regional WA have access to outstanding training programs and facilities that support strong employment and personal development outcomes.
Director Strategic Partnerships
Kathy Keay
Kathy has worked in the college for almost 30 years as a lecturer, manager, and director including five years as Training Director Great Southern. Her career is also strong in compliance and she was a small business owner in the building industry for 25 years. Kathy is focused on the Collie Just Transition, emerging industries and their future training needs.
Director Academic Quality and Development
Kate Moore
Kate worked for many years in Victoria and Western Australia as a scientist across medical and agriculture laboratories. Since Kate entered the VET sector she has worked as a Science and Health lecturer, Head of Programs, Principal Lecturer and Quality Consultant in metropolitan and regional TAFEs. Enjoying being involved in quality, development and audits led Kate to move into academic quality and development.
Director Finance
Neil Lattimer
Prior to his appointment Neil was SRTAFE Finance Manager for two years and had spent 12 years at the Department of Training and Workforce Development with responsibility for various aspects of Department and TAFE finances. His previous careers include being a Director in early-stage technology companies in the orthopaedics and biotechnology sectors.
Director Capability People and Culture
Val Tomlin
Val brings extensive senior experience across the WA public sector, with strong expertise in people and culture, workplace relations, organisational change, workforce strategy and WHS. She has led major workforce reforms and cultural change initiatives at the Department of Communities and has worked closely with TAFE colleges and the training sector.
With qualifications in education and law, Val is known for her collaborative, values‑driven leadership and commitment to building positive workplace cultures.