About Jobs Queensland
Jobs Queensland is an independent statutory entity that provides expert, evidence-based, industry-led advice to the Queensland Government to support the strengthening of Queensland’s current and future workforce.
The Jobs Queensland Act 2015 outlines the functions of Jobs Queensland and membership requirements. Jobs Queensland’s functions include providing advice to the Minister for Trade, Employment and Training on:
- the skills it anticipates will be needed for particular industries and regional areas
- future workforce development and planning
- the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland.
Members
The current members of Jobs Queensland are:
Michael Drew - Chairperson
Professor Michael E. Drew
Michael Drew is a trusted adviser to family offices, foundations, and fiduciary investors. A financial economist by training, he is co-founder of Drew, Walk & Co. and Professor Emeritus of Finance at Griffith University.
Professor Drew serves as Deputy Chair of CareSuper and as a Director of the Super Members Council. He also holds investment committee appointments with the Petroleum Fund of Timor-Leste, Aboriginal Hostels Limited, WorkCover Queensland, and the Public Trustee of Queensland.
Michael volunteers as Chair of St Vincent’s Foundation Queensland and Volunteering Australia. Professor Drew received his PhD in Economics from the University of Queensland and read for his DPhil in financial geography at St Peter’s College, University of Oxford.
Professor Drew is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Life Member of FINSIA.
Danielle Carey
Managing Consultant, Danielle Carey Consulting
Danielle is an independent consultant with expertise in governance, workforce development, economic growth, and stakeholder engagement. She currently supports the Cairns Employment Region through the Federal Government’s Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program - facilitating, advising, advocating, and
developing programs to address regional workforce challenges.
Previously she was CEO of Regional Development Australia Tropical North and the business and industry liaison for the Department of Education and Training where she addressed skills gaps and workforce issues impacting the commercial and economic growth of Far North Qld. Danielle also served as Vice
President on the Study Cairns Executive Committee. She is based in Cairns and is a member of the AICD.
Heidi Cooper
CEO, Business Chamber Queensland
Heidi Cooper is the CEO of Business Chamber Queensland and has dedicated her career to the advancement business. She is a passionate advocate for the strategic growth of Queensland.
Heidi is a member of the Queensland Leaders’ Forum, Q2032 Industry Advisory Group, Brisbane Festival Committee, St Margaret’s Foundation Board and the St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace School Advisory Council. Heidi holds several tertiary qualifications including a Master of Laws and she is currently completing a PhD at UQ Business School.
Renee Hindmarsh
Renee is the Executive Director, TAFE Centre of Excellence, Health Care & Support at TAFE Queensland, with extensive experience in vocational education, higher education policy, workforce development and strategic leadership.
A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she brings a strong commitment to educational excellence, governance and industry collaboration. During her time at Universities Australia, Renee served as Acting Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, helping shape strategic direction and policy leadership for the peak body representing Australian universities.
She led policy work spanning research, health, international education and student wellbeing, and represented member universities in Australian Government working groups on issues including student safety, paid practical placements and the eradication of gender-based violence.
Renee has also contributed to national policy and regulatory reform through her role on the National Vocational Education and Training Regulatory Advisory Council, and through senior skills and training leadership roles focused on vocational pathways and workforce development. Earlier in her career, she worked in higher education policy and research as Executive Director of the Australian Technology Network. Based in Brisbane, Renee is dedicated to advancing skills development and strengthening collaboration across the education, industry and government sectors. Many thanks
Bernie Hogan
Chief Executive, Queensland Hotels Association
Bernie is currently the Chief Executive of the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA), the peak industry body representing the hotels, hospitality, and tourism accommodation sector in Queensland. He joined QHA in 2016 and is passionate about defending the industry and the people within it.
He holds a Bachelor of International Business (Hons) as well as post-graduate qualifications in executive leadership and sports coaching and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Deirdre von Guilleaume
Deirdre von Guilleaume is a former school principal with approximately 15 years’ experience at various Queensland schools, and a teaching career spanning more than 20 years. Her career and experience include leadership, mentoring, coordination and governance.
Deirdre holds a Higher Diploma in Education (4 year).
Trent Young
CEO and co-owner, Young Guns Container Crew Pty Ltd.
Trent Young is one of the founding brothers of Young Guns Container Crews Pty Ltd. Since 2004, Trent has applied his business knowledge, to several organisations at board and director levels as well as spending time as a professional rugby league player with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) and an Executive MBA from the University of Melbourne.
Contact us
To contact Jobs Queensland, email info@jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3294 4706.