Sarah is the Water Skills Manager at the Queensland Water Directorate, leading state-wide initiatives to strengthen the capability and recognition of water industry operators. With a background in Construction and Plumbing Services and extensive experience in the VET sector, she has created and implemented training programs across multiple packages, working closely with regulators, RTOs, councils, and utilities. Sarah helps to give voice to the sector’s call for a three-year water industry apprenticeship, contributes to discussions on reform of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, and supports projects that address trainer shortages. Known for her collaborative and solutions-focused approach, she ensures operators’ perspectives remain central to workforce and training reform.