Paul Walsh
Chief Executive Officer of Industry Skills Australia
Paul Walsh is the Chief Executive Officer of Industry Skills Australia, the Commonwealth-appointed Jobs and Skills Council for the Transport and Logistics industries. With over 30 years of senior experience in transport and logistics, Paul has served both as a company owner and employee. He is highly regarded in the VET sector for his leadership in workforce development, particularly in designing and implementing skills recognition frameworks across APEC, IORA, and LATAM regions. Paul is passionate about leveraging skills development to improve productivity and create better jobs in Australia’s workforce.
The Learning Country:
How VET can transform Australia into a digital powerhouse
Friday | 14 March 2025 | 11:15 AM – 11:50 AM
In this session, Paul Walsh will discuss how VET can drive Australia’s digital transformation by preparing workers for an increasingly digital future. He will focus on the Australian Digital Capability Framework, modelled on the globally recognized DigComp 2.0, and how it can help equip workers with the digital skills required to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. Paul will also explore the role of leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning and digital literacy, and how the VET sector can integrate emerging technologies such as AI to support the future workforce.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Understand the importance of VET in driving Australia’s digital transformation.
- Learn about the Australian Digital Capability Framework and its role in workforce development.
- Discover practical strategies for embedding digital literacy in VET practices.
- Explore how leadership can champion continuous learning and digital skills development.
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