The Accommodation, Dining and Hospitality Industry Reference Group plays a vital role in shaping the skills and training landscape within Queensland’s hospitality sector. This group brings together experienced industry professionals, peak bodies and training experts to provide timely, high-quality insights into workforce needs, emerging trends, and the future direction of hospitality skills development.
How does the Industry Reference Group contribute?
By providing industry insights on workforce needs and emerging trends
Help shape practical, up-to-date vocational training and qualifications
Skills development across hospitality, cookery and leadership pathways
Relevant Qualifications
The work of the reference group supports a suite of nationally recognised qualifications including Certificates I through IV, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in hospitality, cookery, patisserie and kitchen management. Through industry consultation and strategic advice, the group contributes to the continuous improvement of training products that build a skilled, adaptable and industry-ready workforce.
Meet the Reference Group
Lauren Jones, People and Culture Business Partner | Accor
Jason Parker, Executive Chef (Queensland and Northern Territory) | ALH Hotels
Wes Lambert, Chief Executive Officer | Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association
Lee Morgan, General Manager | BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
Michelle Weston, Chief Executive Officer | Caravan Parks Association of Queensland
Melissa Hedges, General Manager | Chefs on the Run
Jasmin Van Gorp, Workplace Relations Manager | Clubs Queensland
Dwayne Clark, Director of Commercial and Facilities | Coast Entertainment Group
Tracie Picton, Talent Acquisition Manager | Crystalbrook Collection
Zoe Jennings, Group Marketing and Distribution Manager & Resort Manager | Culgoa Point Beach Resort
Mike Waterhouse, Venue Manager | Freedom Shores and Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill
Garry Kindred, Executive Chef | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Nick Baker, Executive Chef Queensland | Mantle Group Hospitality
Janine Weaver, Head of People and Culture | NRMA Parks & Resorts
Danielle Collett, Human Resources Manager | Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Peter Homan, Chief Executive Officer | Queensland Country
Therese Kelly, Training Manager | Queensland Hotels Association
Ben Casey, Director | Royal Carrangarra Hotel
Melanie Wheatley, Operations | Sandstone Park
William Rule, Managing Director | Zenith Hospitality
Upcoming meetings
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Wednesday 18 March
Wednesday 17 June
Wednesday 16 September
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more about the program, please email kathryn.moody@qtic.com.au or phone (07) 3236 1445.
The Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor program is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
