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Professor Barney Glover, AO – Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Barney Glover, AO, began his five-year term as Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia on 15 April 2024.
Professor Glover is a distinguished academic leader, an accomplished mathematician and mathematics educator with significant experience in developing strong relationships with the vocational education sector. He is well respected for his engagement with First Nations Australians and disadvantaged communities.
He was Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University for ten years, from 2014-24, and in 2019 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to tertiary education, professional associations and cultural organisations. In 2015, Professor Glover was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor for his outstanding leadership whilst Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University from 2009 to 2013.
Professor Glover previously held the roles of:
- Chair of Universities Australia (2015-2017)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research at the University of Newcastle
- Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Development at Curtin University
Professor Glover is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE), a Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW (FRSN), and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).
He has served on the boards of a diverse range of corporate organisations and several state and national centres covering areas such as health and medical research, energy, mineral exploration, and telecommunications.
Megan Lilly – Deputy Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Megan Lilly is Deputy Commissioner at Jobs and Skills Australia, bringing more than two decades of leadership in education, training, and workforce development. She joined JSA in September 2024, following a distinguished career at the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), where she served as the Executive Director of the Centre for Education and Training.
Throughout her career, Megan has been a prominent voice in national policy development, advocating for stronger links between education and industry. At Ai Group, she led strategic initiatives to address workforce capability, vocational education reform, and skills development across key sectors of the economy.
Megan has held senior roles in TAFE and industry training bodies, and has served on numerous national boards, councils, and working groups, including the Australian Industry Skills Committee, National Skills Standards Council, the Victorian Skills Commission, the Australian Qualifications Framework Council, and the Australia India Education Council. Megan was also a member of the AQF Review Expert Panel, the VET Qualifications Design Reform Group, the Australia Pacific Technical College Advisory board and was Chair of Manufacturing Skills Australia for a decade. She is currently Deputy Chair of the World Skills Australia Board.
Her collaborative approach and deep expertise have earned her recognition across government, industry, and education sectors. Megan holds a master’s degree in educational policy and administration, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning and system-wide improvement in workforce development.
Trevor Gauld – Deputy Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Trevor Gauld is Deputy Commissioner at Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), where he plays a key role in shaping national skills strategies to meet Australia’s current and future workforce needs. With deep expertise in workforce development, vocational education, and strategic policy, Trevor brings a strong commitment to building a future-ready, inclusive, and skilled economy.
Prior to joining JSA, Trevor served as the National Assistant Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union, where he championed the rights of workers and advocated for quality training and apprenticeship pathways. His career began in the electrical industry, working across power distribution, transmission, maintenance, and construction—giving him first hand insight into the importance of practical skills and lifelong learning.
Trevor has held numerous board directorships and committee roles, providing strategic advice on skills development, worker entitlements, immigration, trade policy, and climate and clean energy initiatives. His collaborative approach has seen him work closely with government, industry, unions, and education providers to drive innovation and improve outcomes for learners and employers alike.
He is a passionate advocate for equity in education, employment and training, and his leadership continues to support JSA’s mission to enhance skills mobility, workforce capability, and economic participation across Australia.