Bill is a proud Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna man who is committed to encouraging and supporting Aboriginal people to be proud of who they are, where they are from and be the best person they can be.

Bill has enjoyed a longstanding career working in the further education and public sectors and has extensive experience in the design, delivery and administration of Aboriginal training, employment, and engagement programs.

Bill has held senior leadership roles at Tauondi Aboriginal College (including Director of the College from 1996 to 2002) and has worked in senior policy and program officer roles across state government agencies including Further Education and Employment, State Development and the Office of the Industry Advocate. Bill has also participated on numerous State and National level Aboriginal training and employment committees and working groups

Bill holds a Master of Education and Business Administration, a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching and an Advanced Diploma Community Services.