Employment summary, further details on the Experience page.
Remention Jul 2025 - Current
Scouts Australia Institute of Training Mar 2016 - June 2025
Ascendimo / Careers Portfolio Jun 2020 - June 2022
TrainSmart Australia Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Genealogy Research Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
Transport for NSW Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Telstra Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Swimming Pool & Spa Alliance Nov 2012 - Jan 2014
Applied Training Solutions Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Contract Training and Assessment Mar 2007 - May 2012
Swanes Nursery Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Attache Software Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Career Advice Australia Aug 2007 - Dec 2009
Snowgum Feb 2004 - Mar 2007
Outdoor Life Group Jul 2000 - Feb 2004
Adventure Bound Apr 2000 - Jul 2000
Outbreak Adventure Camps May 1998 - April 2000
Outdoor Education Recreation - Various workplaces 1993 - 2002
Snowgum Oct 1993 - May 1998
Deliveries Dec 1990 - Jan 1994
Volunteering summary, further details on the Experience page.
HumanAbility Jul 2022 - Current
Scouts Australia RTO Oct 2021 - Current
Outdoor Council of Australia: Education and Training Subcommittee Jun 2021 - Current
Youth Work NSW Sep 2020 - Current
Sport & Recreation Industry Reference Committee Jul 2017 - Current
Scouts Australia Oct 2021 - Current
1st Dural Scouts Sep 2014 - Sep 2021
Outdoor Recreation Technical Advisory Group Oct 2016 - Sep 2019
Galston High School P&C Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
Sustainable Business Initiative Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
10,000 Friends of Greater Sydney Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
Parramatta City Council Residents Panel Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
Permaculture Sydney West
Western Sydney Cycling Network & Cycling Action Movement WEST
Western Sydney Seed Savers
Outdoor Recreation Industry Council of NSW Oct 2001 - Oct 2002
Australian Climbing Gyms Association
Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Advisory Body
NSW Cave Rescue
Scouts NSW Dec 1996 - Jul 2001
The Parramatta College Feb 1997 - Feb 1998
Summary of Qualifications, further details on the Credentials page.
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) 2021
Bachelor of Adult Education 2006
Advanced Diploma of Program Management 2024
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management 2021
Diploma of Project Management 2021
Diploma of Leadership and Management 2021
Diploma of Quality Auditing 2020
Diploma of Customer Contact (Compliance) 2013
“During the nine years that Jeffrey and I have worked together he has been not only a mentor, problem solver but also a confidant /adviser to myself and the rest of the team. His knowledge is often sought out on various matters – large and small and greatly appreciated”. - Estelle
“From the very beginning Jeffrey has always been a great mentor to me and if it wasn’t for him, I would not be where I am today. Jeffrey puts a lot of heart and soul into his work and I’m constantly inspired by the amazing work he has completed”. - Karen
Australasian Microcredential Network: Positioning Microcredentials
Mountain Bike Forum: Reviewing the outdoor leadership qualifications
ePIC: Open Recognition for a Sustainable Planet: Improving Recognition of Learning
World Scout Education Congress: Scouts Australia recognition of non-formal education
HumanAbility National Forum: Panelist Workforce opportunities and challenges
Community Colleges Australia: Micro-credentials and qualification pathways
Vivacity National Conference: Micro-credentials in Vocational Education and Training
Australian Camps Association: Micro-credentials in the outdoors industry
Biennial Outdoor Industry Summit: Micro-credentials in Vocational Education and Training
EdTech: Scouts Australia, Non-Formal Education, Badging, Micro-credentials and Recognition of Learning
SkillsIQ NSW Industry Training Advisory Body Industry Forum: Micro-credentials in Vocational Education and Training
National Outdoor Education Conference:
1. Implementation of the Australian Adventure Activity Standard and Good Practice Guides.
2. Outdoor Qualifications and Microcredentials
Insources: VET Policy and Compliance Conference: RTO compliance from an Enterprise RTO perspective
Ascendimo Podcast: Formal, Informal and Non-Formal Education
Ascendimo Podcast: The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Ascendimo Podcast: ATAR, Bonuses and Credits for Higher Education
Edalex Podcast: All Learning Counts: Skills recognition
Spec Training Podcast: Scouts Australia: Non-formal and formal education
What Now, What Next Podcast: Recognition: All Learning Matters
My involvement with education, training and careers began in 1993. Over 30 years later I have worked for a significant number of education providers and I regularly contribute to industry committees.
I hold a number of qualifications that enable me to meet requirements specified for trainers, assessors and validators in the Standards for RTOs:
BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Bachelor of Adult Education
BSB51615 Diploma of Quality Auditing
BSB50311 Diploma of Customer Contact (Compliance)
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Equivalence)
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Workplace Trainer: Category I
TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set
LLN Units of Competency
Skill Set: Employment Services
I have a Trainer Assessor Matrix to the unit of competency level for each of the qualifications listed below.
BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
CHC44015 Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
CHC34015 Certificate III in Active Volunteering
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills
I have a Trainer Assessor Matrix to the unit of competency level for each of the qualifications listed below.
SIS50122 Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
SIS50421 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
SIS40621 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
SIT30322 Certificate III in Guiding