In a move to reinforce its position as a leader in Western Australia’s training, employment and recruitment sector, Skill Hire has appointed three industry veterans to help accelerate its growth across the state.
The new hires align with the IntoWork Group’s strategy to deepen its impact in WA’s employment sector and come as Skill Hire prepares to merge with plumbing and painting apprenticeship specialist, NextGen Skills.
In addition, significant capital investment has been made to the Group’s Forrestfield, Joondalup, Welshpool and Bunbury sites to facilitate the expansion of services. These infrastructure upgrades are expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Stan Liaros – Chair of Skill Hire and Nara
Stan brings more than three decades of leadership to his new role as Chair of the Skill Hire and Nara boards. Most recently, he spent 23 years as CEO of the Apprentice and Traineeship Company and sits on the board of the Construction Training Fund.
A well-known figure in WA’s business and community networks, Stan has been a consistent advocate for employment and training initiatives. His industry expertise and established relationships will prove valuable as Skill Hire pursues its growth objectives.
Nadene Carr – First Nations Engagement Manager
Building on Skill Hire’s strong record in creating opportunities for diverse communities, Nadene joins the team after nearly 10 years in her previous role as State Manager – WA with Maxima.
Nadene’s focus will be on developing pathways for First Nation apprentices, trainees and employees along with empowering host employers to grow as culturally-safe workspaces. Her appointment reflects Skill Hire’s commitment to advancing its diversity and inclusion targets over the coming year.
Chris Liaros – Business Development Manager
With proven success in Bunbury and Albany, Skill Hire is now expanding its regional footprint. Chris will drive growth across the South West, Great Southern and Wheatbelt regions.
He brings 17 years of sector experience, including roles as GTO Manager at the Apprentice and Traineeship Company and most recently at PCG Training. His regional knowledge and industry connections position him well to identify new opportunities across these key areas.
CEO Ben Dahlstrom said the appointments represent an important step forward for the company. “These individuals bring substantial experience and capability. We’re looking forward to the results they’ll deliver for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.”
