Leadership
Michelle NewmanManaging DirectorSenior VET executive with 30+ years of sector leadership across Australia and internationally. Leads business operations, consultants and resource instructional designers across CAQA Groups and Career Calling International. ISO auditor and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Anna HaranasFormer General Manager, LLND Expert & Quality Assurance ConsultantCAQA's language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) expert. 35+ years of cross-industry leadership, certified across six ISO management system standards, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Develops the LLND kits and review tools used across the sector.
Sukh SandhuExecutive DirectorOne of Australia's most experienced voices in VET, higher education, compliance, governance and risk. 30+ years across RTOs, TAFEs and universities, thousands of audits, former Business Systems Project Official for the national VET regulator, Forbes Business Council member, UN Representative and Speaker, ISO auditor, 10x Master's and LLM.
Stuart NewmanDirector of Strategic Growth & PartnershipsThe national face of CAQA's partnerships. 30+ years of senior customer and operations leadership across utilities, hospitality, retail and real estate, building relationships with RTOs, TAFEs, universities and government agencies nationwide.
Raj Kiran KaurChief Operating and Financial Officer (COFO)Leads CAQA's operations and financial management, ensuring every engagement is resourced, governed and delivered to plan across the CAQA Groups.
Nadia SpainSenior Principal ConsultantSenior principal consultant bridging regulatory requirements and high-quality delivery across VET and higher education, translating ASQA and TEQSA standards into practical, student-centred quality systems.
Rishabh AroraSenior Compliance Officer & Team LeaderWorks the full compliance lifecycle: gap analysis, internal audits, policy development, TAS review and ASQA/TEQSA audit readiness.
Harneet RandhawaAdministration ManagerAdministration manager at Career Calling International, coordinating day to day client service.
Gurshaan SandhuSenior Administrative OfficerAdministrative officer supporting engagements across Career Calling International.
Aman PlahaSenior Manager, Information SystemsArchitects CAQA's information systems: infrastructure, security and the platforms behind our client work.
Rukman SanghaManager, CAQA SystemsCoordinates CAQA Systems: the platforms and processes behind every engagement.
Arit MangalQuality Assurance and Compliance ExpertQuality assurance and compliance specialist across audits, rectifications and the 2025 Standards.
Chanpreet SinghCAQA and CAQA Resources ManagerManages CAQA and CAQA Resources operations, keeping Australia's largest resource library running.
Harpreet RandhawaManager, International Business Relations, CAQA InternationalManages CAQA's international business relations and cross-border education partnerships.
Iqbal HossainAdministrative OfficerAdministrative operations, document control, data quality and reporting, working remotely with the Australian team.
Jissimran SandhuAdministrative OfficerAdministrative officer supporting day-to-day operations and client service across Career Calling International.
Vijay PatelSenior Manager, Online Media Solutions / CAQA DigitalLeads digital media, web presence and creative production across CAQA Digital and Online Media Solutions.
Dewan GurungInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Rebecca ReynoldsInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Heera MogaInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Amit SharmaInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Ahsan IqbalInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Purushottam NiraulaInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Marilou BagonInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Caitlin O'ConnelInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Ranu JamesInstructional Designer, Resource Writer and Cultural PractitionerInstructional designer, resource writer and cultural practitioner, bringing cultural safety and authenticity to learning resources.
Nicole TalaricoInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Suzanne MartinInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Gourav SharmaInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Ashish PathaniaInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Steve Sutherland-TomeyInstructional Designer and Resource WriterInstructional designer and resource writer, developing the training and assessment resources used by providers across Australia.
Mandeep ChahilIndependent Contractor and Instructional DesignerIndependent contractor and instructional designer supporting the CAQA resource library.
Jasmeet ChahalRPL CoordinatorCoordinates recognition of prior learning programs and evidence frameworks.
Ashish SilwalWebsite and Software Designer and Developer, Career Calling International and Online Media SolutionsDesigns and develops websites and software across Career Calling International and OMS.
Abishek TimsinaBusiness and Data AnalystBusiness and data analyst, turning provider data into information managers can act on.
Patrick Satapara (Pratik)Senior Business Systems Project Officer / Business AnalystDesigns and delivers the business systems behind compliant, efficient training organisations: from data and reporting frameworks to process automation and regulatory alignment.
Pooja Tejashbhai SiddhapuraBusiness Systems Project OfficerBusiness systems project officer supporting client implementations and reporting.
Sujain GoyalCAQA Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality CoordinatorCoordinates CAQA's artificial intelligence and virtual reality initiatives, from AI governance to immersive learning.
Mani BathCAQA Cybersecurity ExpertCyber security specialist, protecting providers' student data, systems and continuity.
Sujita MahajanGraphic Designer, Online Media Solutions and CAQA DigitalGraphic designer across Online Media Solutions and CAQA Digital.
SahibaAdministrative Officer, Data Analysis and ReportingAdministrative officer specialising in data analysis and reporting.
Sibtain JanAdministrative Officer, Data Analysis and ReportingAdministrative officer specialising in data analysis and reporting.
Nia KesslerCoordinator, Commonwealth School of Languages (CSOL)Coordinates the Commonwealth School of Languages (CSOL).
Avneet BhinderReceptionist and Customer Service OfficerFirst point of contact for reception and customer service across the CAQA Groups.
CAQA staff & specialists
Instructional designers & resource writers
Leadership
Consultants
Jissimran Sandhu
Administrative OfficerMandeep Chahil
Independent Contractor and Instructional DesignerAshish Silwal
Website and Software Designer and Developer, Career Calling International and Online Media SolutionsView full profilePatrick Satapara (Pratik)
Senior Business Systems Project Officer / Business AnalystPooja Tejashbhai Siddhapura
Business Systems Project Officer