Who we are
We are one of ten Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs), which have been established by the Federal Government to address skills shortages and training structures in different sectors. We work across the energy sector, focusing on electricity, renewables and gas.
Our staff brings extensive experience in the energy sector. Located across Australia, we have members who specialise in training packages, workforce planning, and industry engagement.
Board of Directors
PSO’s operations are overseen by an experienced and independent Board. The Directors have a wealth of experience in both business and sector activities and are responsible for leading the organisation and setting its strategic direction.

Stuart Snell
Independent Director and Chair

Michael Wright
Appointed Director - Representative

Dr Anita Talberg
Elected Director - Independent

Tara Koot
Appointed Director - Representative

Kate Raymond
Appointed Director - Representative

John Kelly
Nominated Director - Independent

Hannah Watts
Nominated Director - Independent

Michael Cullen
Nominated Director - Independent

Scott Olsen
Nominated Director - Independent

Stewart Joyce
Appointed Director - Representative
Audit & Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee assist the Board to carry out its responsibilities by undertaking the following functions:
- Maintaining oversight of the integrity of the statutory financial reports and statements of Powering Skills Organisation Ltd;
- Monitoring the performance of the external audit activities of Powering Skills Organisation Ltd;
- Monitoring that management has an appropriate framework in place to identify and effectively manage risk and that management ensures that Powering Skills Organisation Ltd operates in accordance with the risk and assurance framework;
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory, contractual, legal and ethical standards; and
- Reviewing compliance with internal guidelines, policies and procedures and other prescribed internal standards.

John Kelly
Independent Chair

Dr. Anita Talberg
Independent Director

Stuart Snell
Independent Director, ex officio as Chairperson

Scott Oslen
Independent Director

Stewart Joyce
Employee Representative Director

Tara Koot
Employee Representative Director
Nominations & Governance Committee
The Nominations & Governance Committee (Committee) is a Board Committee which is reportable to the Members of the Powering Skills Organisation Ltd.
- The function of the Committee is to oversee the recruitment of both Appointed and Elected Directors and to make recommendations to the Members on the selection of Elected Directors to the Board in accordance with the Constitution of Powering Skills Organisation Ltd.
- The Committee is required to consult with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) prior to making a recommendation to Members or the Board. DEWR needs to be satisfied that the nominee meets the eligibility requirements detailed in the Constitution, including independence (if applicable to relevant Director vacancy).

Stuart Snell
Independent Chair

Michael Wright
Employee Representative Director

Dr. Anita Talberg
Independent Director

Kate Raymond
Employer Representative Director
People and Culture Committee
The People and Culture Committee (Committee) is a Board Committee of Powering Skills Organisation Ltd.
The purpose of the Committee is to support the Board in discharging its responsibilities for:
(a) the employment, performance, and development of the Chief Executive Officer; and
(b) the oversight of workplace culture, including staff engagement, values alignment, safety, and workforce retention.

Scott Olsen
Independent Chair

Kate Raymond
Appointed Director

Michael Cullen
Independent Director

Stuart Snell
Independent Director, ex officio as Chairperson

Hannah Watts
Independent Director
Our Team
Our staff brings extensive experience in the energy sector. Located across Australia, we have members who specialise in training packages, workforce planning, and industry engagement.

Anthea Middleton
Chief Executive Officer

Steve Hall
General Manager of VET and Technical Training

Vicki Gottardo
Chief Operations Officer
Founding Members



Members
- Australian Hydrogen Council
- Australian Pipeline and Gas Association
- Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd
- Australian Workers Union
- CITT
- Electrical and Communications Association of Western Australia
- Energy Skills Australia
- Clean Energy Council
(*Classed as a non-voting member in clause 6.1 of the PSO constitution)