Our Staff - TAE and WHS

Dione has over twelve years’ experience as a Trainer and Assessor. She has a passion for teaching, a strong knowledge of the VET environment, and a desire to ensure her students have the best learning experience possible.

Prior to joining CBD College, Dione's most recent positions were at ET Australia and TAFE Digital where she delivered TAE, various qualifications in business and information technology, job readiness programs, pre-traineeship business programs, and tailored accredited and non-accredited workshops for various businesses. She was also responsible for the development of training and assessment materials for a newly released Business Services Training Package.

Dione also has over seven years management experience in 5-star hotels both here and in London. During her time in hospitality, she was responsible for teams of up to 50 staff, including overseeing staff development.

Dione’s qualifications include Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Certificate IV in Business Administration and Diploma of Human Resources Management.

Sean has nearly 20 years’ experience as a Trainer and Assessor with a focus on TAE since 2015. He has a passion for evidence-based Training and Assessment practice with a focus on transformative adult education and training.

Prior to joining CBD College, Sean delivered TAE Training and Assessment across a range of TAFEs and private RTOs. He has also designed and delivered programs in Business, Cultural Arts, Financial Services and Foundation skills.

Prior to becoming a Vocational Trainer, Sean pursued professional roles in quantitative analysis, academic research, strategic consulting and stakeholder education and communications.

Sean’s qualifications include Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Graduate Diploma of Adult LLN Practice, Diploma Financial Services, BA (Hons).

Natarsha’s desire to work within an adult learning environment led her into the VET sector in 2007.  She started her full time employment with CBD College in early 2018 and has been an invaluable asset to the TAE team. In June 2022, Natarsha accepted a 6 month opportunity to relocate to the Tiwi Islands to join the Tiwi Island Training and Education Board as a pre-training co-ordinator and LLND specialist. The role involved designing diagnostic assessment tools and undertaking a scoped Literacy and Numeracy assessment of community members across the two islands. This extended to Natarsha creating learning pathways to increase their Literacy, Numeracy and capacity/capability to gain employment.

Her past roles as a Trainer and Assessor have enabled her to develop an expertise of Education and Training in the VET sector. Natarsha has trained and assessed courses at Certificate II, III, IV, Diploma levels and has also been responsible for developing curriculum for these courses. Natarsha has delivered customised courses in General Education for Adults, English & ESL, Microsoft Office package, Time Management, Customer Service and Workplace Skills, drawing on her experience in teaching English, Disability Support, Retail, Recruitment, Business, Leadership & Management, Trainer and Assessor and Store Management.

Natarsha has a passion for teaching adults and is an experienced facilitator in both classroom and online learning contexts. With her calm demeanour, empathetic approach, and endless patience she strives to make the learning experience enjoyable and enriching for all students.

Her qualifications include: Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Certificate IV in Training and Education, Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Natarsha is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling and a Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development. Other quals include a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Certificate IV in Business and a Certificate IV in Business Administration.

Puja is an experienced Trainer and Assessor with a robust background in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Specialising in teaching TAE, Puja also brings extensive experience in management and leadership roles. In her previous roles, including TAFE NSW, she has delivered Business and TAE qualifications. With a proven track record of effectively guiding and mentoring learners, Puja is deeply passionate about ensuring students receive the best possible learning experiences.

With her expertise and unwavering commitment to educational excellence, Puja is dedicated to making a positive impact in the VET sector. She fosters a dynamic and supportive learning environment, striving to empower students and enhance educational outcomes.

Puja's qualifications include Diploma of Quality Auditing, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.