Dr Irene Ioannakis AM

Dr Irene Ioannakis AM
Independent Member, Chair of the VET Council

Irene has dedicated a lifetime of distinguished service to vocational education and training both in Australia and internationally. She has a wealth of experience across the private and public sectors, and within agencies, with experience in VET regulation in WA and nationally.

Irene has 40 years’ experience in the disciplines of vocational education and training (VET), secondary and tertiary education and human resources management. Her industry experience spans a broad range of areas including oil and gas, automotive, mining, services to mining, metals and engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. Her most recent role was Deputy Chief Commissioner with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Irene holds several board and advisory positions and manages her own consultancy providing training and development opportunities across sectors and industries.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Stanley College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.