About Us

About Skilled Nation `

ARP Education Solutions Pty Ltd, trading as Skilled Nation, ACN: 149 336 729 | ABN: 99 149 336 729 is a nationally recognised consultancy specialising in vocational education and training (VET), regulatory compliance, workforce capability development, and curriculum innovation. For over 15 years, we have partnered with governments, industry bodies, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and national training product developers to deliver high-impact, future-focused solutions across Australia’s tertiary education and skills sectors.

We are known for our ability to bridge the gap between strategic policy and practical implementation. Our team comprises leading experts in training package development, assessment and validation, RTO compliance, foundation skills, and digital learning. Our team members have contributed to major national reforms, provided advice to and/or been on key advisory committees with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Peak Bodies, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), and Jobs & Skills Councils, and supported hundreds of RTOs in building compliant, student-centered training ecosystems.

At the heart of Skilled Nation is a commitment to quality, consultation, and results. 

Whether leading a qualification redevelopment, facilitating sector engagement, or designing scalable learning solutions, we bring deep expertise, disciplined project delivery, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.

Our strength lies in our ability to translate complex policy objectives into practical, scalable solutions through deep consultation, evidence-based design, and stakeholder-centered implementation.

From designing national skills frameworks and reviewing training packages, to conducting structured industry engagement, creating high-impact curriculum, and leading digital innovation projects, Skilled Nation is trusted to deliver outcomes that matter. Our clients value our thought leadership, practical insight, and unwavering focus on integrity, quality, and impact.

With a reputation for thought leadership and executional excellence, Skilled Nation is proud to be a trusted partner in shaping the future of skills and education in Australia.

Our Team

Skilled Nation brings together experienced specialists across VET strategy, RTO compliance, quality assurance, training package development, foundation skills, curriculum and assessment, stakeholder engagement, higher education, health education and professional learning.

Our team includes senior VET leaders, regulatory auditors, technical writers, academic governance specialists, foundation skills experts, project coordinators, facilitators and content specialists who understand both national reform and practical implementation.

Andrew Shea
Managing Director, Skilled Nation
Casey Helman
Senior Partner, Quality and Advisory
Johanna McDonald
Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Kylie Heere
Senior Specialist, Foundation Skills and Qualification Design
Julie Healy
Senior Specialist, Academic Governance and Quality Assurance
Jules McMurtrie
Senior Specialist, Tourism, Sustainability and Industry Engagement
Nicholas Stevens
Senior Specialist, Facilitation, Resource Development and VET Compliance
Martine McMahon
Specialist, Media Production and Stakeholder Content
Hermione Shea
Senior Specialist, Higher Education and Health Education