Meet our Board
A Dedicated Group of Professionals
REBECCA NICHOLLS
APPOINTED: 17 NOVEMBER 2016
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Social Sciences
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Chair of NESA
Convenor of NESA Succession and Remuneration Committee
EXPERIENCE
Rebecca has 21 years of experience working in government funded employment services, 7 years experience in Occupational Rehabilitation and 3 years experience in private recruitment.
Karen Rainbow
APPOINTED: 25 NOVEMBER 2022
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Education
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
EXPERIENCE
Karen has 30 years of experience in employment services including Workforce Australian and Disability Employment Services. Karen’s roles include 8 years as CEO Employment Services at APM.
MARK HOFFMAN-DAVIS
APPOINTED: 3 MARCH 2023
QUALIFICATION
Graduate of the AICD
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Convenor of NESA Audit and Risk Management Committee
EXPERIENCE
Mark has over 25 years experience as an influential leader, executive and company director across multiple industries. Mark is the CEO of SYC, who provide employment, training, housing and disability services nationally.
STEVE WYBORN
APPOINTED: 29 NOVEMBER 2024
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Administration
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of NESA Succession and Remuneration Committee
EXPERIENCE
Steve is the CEO of IntoJobs, part of IntoWork Australia. In his 24 year career in Employment, Apprenticeship and Training services Steve has held numerous senior management positions across a range of private and public organisations, delivering on a wide range of government services.
ROB MARSHALL
APPOINTED: 29 NOVEMBER 2024
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of E-Commerce Engineering
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
EXPERIENCE
Rob has over 20 years’ experience leading the delivery of business solutions and transformation programs across a range of industries. Rob is the CEO of MTC Australia and has been an executive leader within the organisation since 2018. Rob is also a Non-Executive Director of MTC Recruitment.
OLGA MERRYFULL
APPOINTED: 29 November 2024
QUALIFICATION
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts French Language and Literature
Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education and Teaching
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of NESA Succession and Remuneration Committee
EXPERIENCE
Olga is the Chief Operating Officer at WISE Employment and has 27 years’ experience working in the employment services sector in senior managerial and executive positions.
Kenny Bedford
APPOINTED: 28 january 2025
QUALIFICATION
Masters of Indigenous Business Leadership
Bachelor of Applied Health Science, Indigenous Primary Health Care
Diploma of Australian Rural Leadership
EXPERIENCE
Kenny is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub (Darnley Island) in the Torres Strait Islands.
Kenny has a wealth of leadership and community engagement experience including as a Director on the Boards of My Pathway, Reconciliation Australia, Zenadth Kes Fisheries, and Ngooderi.
Matt Levy
APPOINTED: 27 February 2025
QUALIFICATION
Australian Institute of Company Directors Graduate
MBA Leadership and Innovation
Bachelor of Business (Management)
Diploma of Business (Sports Marketing)
EXPERIENCE
With over 20 years of experience across corporate sectors and high-performance sports, Matt has cultivated expertise in governance, strategic oversight, and inclusive policy implementation.
As a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion, Matt will play a pivotal role in supporting NESA to achieve its strategic objectives.
