Brian Fairman

Dr. Brian Fairman has lived and worked in Indonesia and Timor-Leste for more than a decade. Dr Fairman worked for the Government of Timor-Leste developing a national plan for a national vocational education and training system, providing policy advice and technical advice on physical and social infrastructure requirements for the design and ongoing implementation of a national training system. In Indonesia, Dr Fairman has focused on vocational educational reform and human capability development as well as conducting leadership and specialised training programs for mid-level public servant management. Brian has also worked in the Australian University sector for; James Cook University, Victoria University, The University of Queensland and The University of Melbourne managing numerous aid and development projects. Dr Fairman and Dr Voak, have recently edited and published a Book on Developing a Culturally Relevant Workforce in Indonesia, focusing on human capability development and western models of engagement.