Board of Directors

Mark Seaward is a respected business professional who has held executive and senior management roles across a diverse range of sectors, including aged care, technical education, not-for-profit business advocacy, telecommunications and ICT services, FMCG manufacturing and health.

With a strong strategic regional outlook, Mark has served as Vice President of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Vice Chair of Business South West Connect, and as a Board Member of Enable WA. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Dalyellup Senior College Board and Chairperson of the Board of GetCareers.

Bringing more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership and senior management, Mark has worked across international private commercial enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and within the State Government workforce sector, including roles in WA Health and TAFE.

Rosie Cahill has more than 30 years’ experience in the training and vocational education industries, holding roles across administration, leadership and human resources.

Seventeen of those years were spent with GetCareers (formerly The Apprentice and Traineeship Company), where she was involved in all aspects of youth employment and training. Rosie also represented GetCareers through a range of sporting organisations, including Souwest Jets Netball, South West Football League, Bunbury Rowing Club and the South West Academy of Sports (SWAS).

She is currently the Deputy Chairperson of the GetCareers Board and has served as a board member for several years.

In addition, Rosie has more than five years’ experience as a Training Manager in commercial services in the VET sector, and has worked in the commercial department of a large multinational mining company.

Rosie is also a current Director of SWAS and of her family’s consulting business, which primarily supports the mining and resources sector. In this role, she oversees marketing, business development and financial operations.

Jenny Duncan is a finance and governance professional with extensive experience across government, education, and community sectors. She holds an Associate Diploma of Business from the University of Queensland, Gatton, and later completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) in Canberra. She is also a qualified Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA).

Nineteen years ago, Jenny and her family relocated to Western Australia to be closer to family. They have since made Bunbury their home, where they have embraced the region’s strong sense of community and lifestyle. Jenny has held several senior roles within the South West region, including Chief Governance Officer at South West Community Care and Finance Manager positions at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School and South Regional TAFE.

Jenny is enthusiastic about contributing her skills and experience in governance and finance, and looks forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead at Get Careers.

Kristy Gillian was appointed to the GetCareers Board in 2025 and brings over 25 years of experience across mining, oil and gas, utilities, education and recruitment. She is currently Strategic Initiatives Manager at Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West, and as a Board member of GetCareers, Kirsty contributes strategic insight across marketing, management, finance, governance, and partnerships.

At ECU, Kristy has supported initiatives including the launch of the Busselton Regional Study Hub and the design of the ConnectED Program, which delivers wrap-around support for regional students. She has developed multi-sector partnerships through initiatives like the Health and Education Precinct: Sustainable Futures Group, delivered more than 35 events annually connecting students and industry, and overseen grants and funding to support long-term projects.

Prior to joining the Board, Kristy held leadership roles at organisations including the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, WorkPac, Western Power, ATI-Mirage and JMJ Associates. Her work in these roles included designing and delivering the South West Future Jobs and Skills Expo, leading digital transformation and innovation initiatives, implementing strategic and organisational change, and developing business growth strategies. She also played a key role in establishing an Energy and Innovation partnership agreement with the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Kristy has served on the board of Manea Senior College and on a range of committees, including the WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub Steering Committee, the Health and Education Precinct Sustainable Futures Working Group (as co-chair), the Department of Training and Workforce Development Regional Coordinating Committee, and the UDIA Infrastructure Committee.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, majoring in marketing and management, and has completed further training in leadership, coaching, and communication.

Paul Taylor was appointed as a Board Member in 2025, bringing valuable perspective and experience to the role. With a background in leadership and mining, Paul will support the Board’s efforts in governance, strategic oversight and advancing the organisation’s mission.