Paul Rasmussen has worked in and around the vocationaleducation and training sector for nearly three decades. His richand diverse career has led him to his current position as Head of Learning for UnitingCare Community, one of Australia’s largest providers of community services. In this role Paul has been instrumental in developing UnitingCare into a highly respected registered training organisation which provides a wide range of qualifications within the Health and Community Services Training Package.

Paul was the winner of the Leadership in VET Quality Award at the 2013 Australian Training Awards. The award recognises an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting and advancing quality in vocational education and training (VET) and has achieved positive outcomes for the VET sector. From 2014, the award is named the National Leadership Award.