Time & Location —

ITECA Women In Tertiary Education —

A member-driven initiative, ITECA Women In Tertiary Education is a community of women across the skills training and higher education sectors that come together to learn from each other, support each other, and empower each other in their careers. It provides a save environment for share ideas and hear from leaders from across the business community and government about what it takes to overcome challenges.  This community is proudly supported by ITECA Premier Partners, Axcelerate and Learning Vault.

Guest Speaker — Saxon Rice Chief Executive Officer Australian Skills Quality Authority   [Website]

Professional Profile —

Elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 2012, Saxon went on to become Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education and was also Chair of the (then) Ministerial Industry Commission responsible for industry engagement. Leaving parliament in 2015, she went on to serve on the Administrative Appeals Tribunal from 2016 to 2018.

Saxon commenced as a Commissioner of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) on 16 April 2018, before being appointed as ASQA Chief Commissioner (initially Acting) on 7 October 2019. With effect from 1 January 2021, Ms Rice was appointed ASQA Chief Executive Officer for a period of five years.

She has a Master of International Law from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University.

Community Discussion —

This  ITECA Women In Tertiary Education confab allows you to hear from Gayle about her experience, and then then discuss with other leaders and emerging leaders the opportunities to network, learn from each other, and support each other in your careers. It provides a platform for women to share ideas, discuss challenges, and create opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This is a great opportunity for women leaders and emerging leaders to associate with like-minded professionals as it can lead to new connections and opportunities, and foster personal and professional growth.

Videoconference Login Details —

Immediately after registering you will receive an automated email confirming that you are registered.  The videoconference details will be sent to you on the morning of the meeting.

Videoconference Conduct —

This videoconference is conducted under the 'Chatham House Rule' and thus participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker/s, nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.  For this reason, the meeting won't be recorded.  To maximise engagement please turn your camera on during the videoconference.

Registration Assistance —

If you are eligible to participate in this ITECA Women In Tertiary Education confab and need assistance with the online registration process, please send an email to [email protected] or telephone the ITECA events team on 1300 421 017.

Participation Eligibility —

This meeting is open to any female employee of an ITECA corporate, associate or affiliate member.  If you are unsure about your eligibility or would like to enquire about your organisation joining ITECA, please email [email protected] or telephone the membership team on 1300 421 017.

ITECA College of Vocational Education & Training Professionals — This event counts for one hour professional development for professionals registered with the ITECA College of Vocational Education & Training Professionals.  www.VetCollege.com.au

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