About RTO Advance
Australia's Leading Education Compliance Specialists
For more than two decades, RTO Advance has helped Registered Training Organisations, CRICOS providers and Higher Education institutions strengthen compliance, governance, quality assurance and audit readiness.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower education providers with the systems, knowledge, and confidence they need to navigate regulatory complexities and deliver outstanding learner outcomes.
We go beyond simply providing documents. We partner with our clients to build robust governance frameworks, resilient compliance systems, and sustainable growth strategies that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
Who We Are
The team at RTO Advance comprises former regulatory auditors, executive directors, and compliance specialists who understand the challenges of running a successful education business. With a diverse blend of strategic insight and hands-on operational experience, we provide trusted, practical, and highly specialized guidance to help your organization thrive in a complex regulatory environment.
Why Australia's RTOs Choose RTO Advance
We partner with organisations who are serious about quality, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Deep Expertise & Experience
Over 80 years combined experience across the VET sector.
Proven Track Record
Supporting more than 500 organisations nationally.
Former Regulatory Auditors
First-hand experience with compliance and audit systems.
Strong Governance Focus
Governance frameworks, monitoring and accountability systems.
Flexible Strategic Support
Tailored consulting and advisory services.
Long-Term Partnership
Ongoing support, guidance and continuous improvement.
Education Leaders. Compliance Specialists. Trusted Advisors.
Our team brings together decades of experience in VET regulation, compliance, and executive leadership.
Judith Bowler
Founder and Educational Strategist
Janene Barrett
Co-CEO & Chief Commercial Officer
Abbey Danson
Co-CEO & Chief Operating Officer
Specialist in auditing, trainer and assessor matrices, assessment validation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
Sean Crumlin
Lead Auditor
Specialist in strategic and operational leadership across schools, VET and higher education, combining commercial acumen, academic excellence, quality systems and measurable outcomes.
Ryan Lawson
Principal Consultant
Specialist in project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, resource coordination and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
Hannah Bridge
Project Management
Specialist in VET management, regulatory compliance, subject matter expertise and Financial Viability Risk Assessments (FVRA), with diverse experience across the vocational education and training sector.
Amit Thakur
Senior Consultant
Senior executive and independent consultant specialising in regulatory compliance, RTO operational transformation, organisational learning, governance, workforce capability and sustainable performance improvement.
Lokesh Singh
Senior Consultant
Specialist in tertiary education compliance, governance, risk, workforce development and business sustainability, with extensive experience in educational leadership, mediation and advocacy for diversity.
Eve Ollerenshaw
Senior Consultant
Specialist in strategic growth, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, government funding and leading high-performing teams.
Connor Boheme
Senior Consultant