Our People
Axial Training and International College team members, whether teaching or support staff, are dedicated, committed and outstanding in their fields of endeavour.
Meet the team!
They are all focused on providing the best learning environment and outcomes for our students throughout their journey with us. Our dedicated team are passionate about the education of the next generation of leading industry professionals.
Our Educators are themselves exemplars of what they endeavour to instil in their students – a passion for Industry and to be life-long learners. They actively engage in professional development opportunities within industry and through peer to peer learning, and frequently present to their peers at Industry events, seminars and workshops.
Outside their strength in education, our people provide a safe and inclusive place to work and study specifically enabling resilient and responsible engagement in a multicultural and everchanging world.

Alena Smith
For us here at Axial, our primary goal is making sure all our students become successful learners and achieve excellent outcomes in their chosen field. Harnessing a connected culture with a solution focused approach, our lifelong learning philosophy forms the foundation of our daily aim to assist our people in achieving their version of success.

Alana Segnit
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to can change the world” – Nelson Mandela

Michael Smart

Ian McConnell
Ian provides excellent guidance and support, upholding Axial’s integrity throughout with day to day hands on leadership and support of the students, trainers and employer partners.

Rod Lougoon
My passion for an “excellent user experience” drives me to create compelling content and industry-leading campus facilities for all our students, both domestic and international.

Amanda Pace
Being part of the Axial team is like being part of an extended family. I love the collective satisfaction of seeing our students complete their learning goals and obtaining their all-important certificate of completion before embarking on their own careers.
Within my team, we too are “lifelong learners” and are continually setting new goals for ourselves by way of upskilling for the betterment of our own skillsets, placing the upmost importance on always improving on our currency within Industry and our ongoing customer service to our valued clients.

Nemo Ristic
Currently I'm operating as the Information Systems and Technology manager for Axial Training. Technology is constantly changing and evolving around us, working for an education provider has driven me to adapt to these changes in order to provide the best possible support for all our staff and students. Technology is a vital tool for education and, as I was aided through my own University adventures, I plan to continue assisting others with that remarkable tool.
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” - Arthur C. Clarke
