Stirling Skills Training Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors comprising business people and community representatives who bring a diverse range of skills and expertise to the organisation, including knowledge and understanding of the recruitment and training needs of employers. Our non-executive Directors freely volunteer their time and expertise in support of Stirling Skills Training's work in the community.
Kate Dempster (Chairperson)
Kate joined the Board of Stirling Skills Training in 2001. Kate is a lawyer and welfare services specialist with extensive knowledge and experience of public sector employment policy and services. She has completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Laws. Kate takes a particular interest in corporate governance issues and convenes the SST Corporate Governance Sub Committee. Kate held the position of SST Secretary for three years and Deputy Chairperson two years prior to being elected Chairperson in 2009.
John Theodorsen (Managing Director)
Appointed Managing Director in July 2010, John has experience as a consultant in the areas of management, industrial relations and public administration. John has worked as an industrial advocate, CEO of a registered industrial organization and Ministerial Chief of Staff in the Western Australian government. John is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and a member of the Industrial Relations Society of Western Australia. A Director of the Board since 1990, John has previously held the position of Chairperson.
Carla Fotev (Deputy Chairperson)
Carla is the Director of the Emergency Support Network and consultant psychologist specializing in employee professional development programs and work place issue interventions. Her expertise extends to having conducted training and intervention programs for a wide range of government, local government and corporate sector organisations across both Australia and New Zealand. Holding a Masters of Educational Psychology, Diploma of Education and Bachelor of Psychology Carla joined the SST Board in 2008 and was elected Deputy Chairperson in 2009.
Brett Mallott (Treasurer)
Brett is a finance specialist with extensive experience in telecommunications management. Joining the SST Board in 2004 Brett has extensive experience in communications, management and finance. Currently the Manager of Mortgage Services with a prominent WA finance firm, Brett brings to the Board his skills in relationship management in a commercial environment as well as a strong financial perspective to governance. Brett was the Treasurer of Stirling Skills Training prior to being elected as Secretary in 2009.
Basil Lambert (Secretary)
Basil is the owner and Director of Social Enterprise Consulting. His company provides project development, funding and planning and dispute resolutions to business, Government and the community. Basil brings expertise to the Board in tender proposals, business networking, and is a specialist provider of mediation and arbitration services to business, government and the community. Basil has been a Director of Stirling Skills Training since 2003.
Rob Gates (Director)
Rob has a diverse background having had careers in the services, multi-national companies, small business and the commonwealth and state governments. He has been employed in sales and marketing management, training development management and project management. Much of his experience has been in the fields of science and innovation and economic and social infrastructure. Rob has a particular interest in community development and has been a continuous member of the board since 1983 and has served as Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary.
Ken Posney (Director)
Ken has an extensive history in community development, social justice and in building partnerships in the community. A former Director of Community Development for local government, social worker, and probation / parole officer, Ken brings expertise in community development, project management, leadership, and diversity. Ken has a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts. He was appointed to the Board as Director in 2009.