The STACs are a series of state and industry specific advisory committees. They are comprised of representatives from a diverse range of enterprises and RTOs, who have specialist knowledge across various industries.
STACs meet regularly with their local ForestWorks Skills Advisory Manager to collaborate on issues and activities related to industry skill needs.
STAC membership
| Steve Dixon | National Training Manager | Carter Holt Harvey Wood products Australia Pty Ltd |
| Craig Smith | NSW District Secretary | Forestry & Furnishing Products Division, CFMEU |
| David Priem | Executive Officer | Forest Industry CouncilForest Industry Council |
| Sarah Hart | HR Manager | Forestry Corporation of NSW |
| Maree McCaskill | General Manager | NSW Forest Products Associations Ltd |
| Steve Cunningham | National Training and Development Manager | TABMA |
| Jill Hetherington | Human Resources Manager | Borg Manufacturing Pty Ltd |
| Mark Lourigan | Organisational Development Manager | Hyne Timber |
| Kavisha Mooney | HR Business Partner | Boral Timber |
| Ron Gattone | Managing Director | Crescent Timber & Hardware |
| Craig Smith | NSW District Secretary | Forestry & Furnishing Products Division, CFMEU |
| Dean Brakell | General Manager | Furnishing Industry Association of Australia |
| Alex Milne | Executive Director | Kitchen & Bathroom Design Institute |
| Jason Carter | Director | JDC Flooring Pty Ltd |
| Greg Miles | General Manager | Marquis Bathroom Products |
| Mark Nicholls | Executive Committee Member | NSW Glass & Glazing Association |
| William Tree | President | NSW Floor Covering Association |
| Steve Cunningham | National Training and Development Manager | TABMA |
| Brad Holmes | Head Teacher | TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute |
| Daniel Severino | Manager | TAFE NSW Industry Liaison Unit |
| Vicki Aurisch | Project Officer | Primary Industries Training Advisory Council (NT) |
Previously the Queensland STAC was established and supported through funding from the state government. ForestWorks is currently liaising with Timber Queensland regarding industry viewpoint.
| Dave Goodman (Chair) | EHSR Manager | Whitehead Timber Sales |
| David Kirner (Vice Chair) | Secretary/Div Trustee (Hon) | CFMEU – FFPD – SA District |
| Jamie Walters | Manager | BannerMitre 10 |
| Brad Coates | Assistant /Div Executive Member | CFMEU – FFPD – SA District |
| Travis Lawson | Organiser | CFMEU – FFPD – SA District |
| Mark Nicholls | Organiser | CFMEU – FFPD – SA District |
| Emma-Kate Thorpe | HR Manager | One Forty One Plantations |
| Linda Maddern | Harvesting Manager | Green Triangle Forest Products (GTFP) |
| Sharn Lucas | Principle Policy Advisor | Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA) |
| Craig Tunkin | Skills Development & Recognition Coordinator | Kimberly-Clark Australia |
| Phillip Dohnt | Managing Director | LV Dohnt & Company Pty Ltd |
| Steven King | HR Manager | South East Pine |
| Deb Kuhl | Training / Systems Coordinator | Timberlink Australia |
| Shane Ploenges | Operations Manager | Timberlink Australia |
| Amy McMurren | Project Manager | Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA) |
| Mandy Wallace | Policy & Program | Primary Industries & Regions SA (PIRSA) |
| Sheryl Vickery | Harvesting Manager | Timberland Pacific |
| Tim Benny | Senior Harvesting Manager | Timberland Pacific |
| Tony Scarinci | SA Manager | TAMBA |
| Karen Hall | Chair Person | Tasmanian Forest Contractors Association |
| Travis Wacey | Policy Research Officer | CFMEU FFPD |
| Terry Edwards | Chief Executive Officer | Forest Industry Association of Tasmania |
| Dean Tuson | HR Training Coordinator (RTO Manager) | Forestry Tasmania |
| Shane Rice | Chairman | Tasmanian Sawmillers Association |
| Travis Wacey | National Policy Research Officer | CFMEU ‐ FFPD ‐ National Office |
| Kersten Gentle | Executive Officer | Frame &Truss Manufacturers Association |
| John Dodson | HR Manager | HVP Plantations |
| Emma Watt | Acting Executive Officer | Timber Merchants Association |
| Natalie Kimber | Media & Communications Officer | Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) |
| Kevin Peachey | Executive Officer | Timber Towns Victoria |
| Stacey Gardiner | General Manager | Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) |
ForestWorks participates in the Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council, Forest and Forest Products Industry Advisory Group meeting, which is held twice per year.
| Mark Nelson | General Manager, Human Resources | Australian Paper |
| Kaye Tyter | Employee Capability Specialist | Australian Paper |
| Joel Turner | Corporate Human Resource Manager | Kimberly Clark Australia |
| Hayley Dunn | Human Resource Manager | Kimberly Clark Australia |
| Alan Donnelly | Manufacturing and Training Manager – Supply | Asaleo Care |
| Alex Millar | Secretary Pulp and Paper Workers District | CFMEU |
| Tim Woods | Principal | Fitzpatrickwoods Consulting |
| Kate Hawking | Human Resources Manager, Oceania | Huhtamaki |
| Adele Elice-Invaso | Executive Director | Appita |
| Professor Gil Garnier | Director and Professor | Australian Pulp and Paper Institute |
| Carlo Bigaran | General Manager Recycling Mills (including Coatings) | VISY |
| Jane Sims | Centre Manager IET | Box Hill Institute |
| Joe Tascone | Product Performance Manager | Norske Skog |
| Shane Kelly | National Health Safety and Environment Manager | Orora Group |
| David Priem | Manager Forest Industry Training Centre | TAFE NSW Riverina Institute |
CAll If you would like to become a part of any committee or network please contact us on
03 9321 3500 or forestworks@forestworks.com.au