Our Team

Brad Draper

Managing Director

Brad, a proud Wiradjuri Man, and recipient of the 2018 NSW Premiers Award for his work with Kenjarhy Solar, heads Aboriginal Sustainable Homes in its quest to build culturally sensitive housing for our indigenous communities.

Brad has more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian Employment and Mining industries, specialising in Project Management.

During his career he has held positions within a range of ASX Listed Companies in supervisory and management roles, encompassing a wide range of projects within the Australian Mining/CSG/Construction Industries and held the position of Chairman at the Orange Aboriginal Medical Centre from 2015-2020.



Brad has extensive Project Management experience of critically high-volume projects. Through his in depth and highly developed skills in planning, scheduling, rostering, and controlling of these projects, has been able to deliver all outcomes on time and within the nominated budget requirements. 

Brad is a leader first and foremost with a history of developing highly effective teams through managing his projects against ISO standards.  Brad’s skills also extend to financial management / contract administration/ safety auditing and safety management.

Brads knowledge and expertise offers invaluable insights as we continue to grow our footprint throughout NSW, which includes the ongoing development and implementation of our unique and life changing training program for indigenous people within the construction industry.

Matt Tortora

Chief Financial Officer

Matthew has an extensive background in taxation advisory, holding a Chartered Accountants qualification and working in the tax and finance industry for over 17 years.

Matthew has been with Train 365 since the start of 2020, providing key insights into our overall business operations and in day-to-day activities. Having previously been seen as someone who can advise anyone "from $2 to $20 million", Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding that has enabled Train 365 to plan and execute new strategies for our future.

Matthew has also spent years developing relationships with those in Finance, Insurance, Legal, Wealth Creation, and Risk Management, ensuring that we always have access to the best professional services.

Michelle Sneddon

Business Operations & Strategy Manager

Michelle serves as our Group Business Operations and Strategy Manager. With a wealth of experience gained from holding various operational positions across different industries in recent years, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her role. Michelle is known for her forward-thinking approach and unwavering dedication to advancing the growth of our business.

Lance Kennedy

RTO Administrator

We would like to congratulate the very friendly and experienced Lance Kennedy to the team at Train 365. Lance has over 17 years’ experience in the employment and training sector and has held Manager and Team Leader roles in this time. Lance is a Qualified Trainer and currently holds a TAE40116, a Diploma in Welfare and Community Services along with a Certificate IV in Business. Lance is a familiar face within the Job sector and brings a wealth of experience in this area. Lance will assist you with all Training and employment needs, short term, casual and Labour Hire. Lance can offer all training solutions for your workplace, trainee's and employees and assist with funding for existing employees to be up-skilled, employees that require VOCs assist with Smart & Skilled. New entrants funding.



Lance likes to "Make it happen, so drop in and see how he can make your training dream happen"

Vijay Pudhucode

Trainer

Meet Vijay, a highly experienced professional trainer and assessor, he has a strong commitment to excellence and helping others develop their skills and knowledge. He holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and has extensive qualifications in areas like cleaning operations, Hospitality,

Workplace Health and Safety, Leadership and Management, and Human Resources, covering a wide range of expertise. Vijay is also certified in teaching and training adults, business administration, and various specialised fields.

For the past nine years, Vijay has been sharing his knowledge through both in-person and online training, offering courses in Hospitality, Retail, Business Administration, and Cleaning Operations. He ensures that his students are well-prepared for the requirements of their chosen industries.



Vijay goes beyond teaching; he also mentors new trainers, participates in assessment validation, and manages administrative aspects of training. Whether it's imparting theoretical knowledge or providing practical experiences, Vijay's dedication to his students and his profession shines through.

Ben Eulo

Trainer & Assessor

Ben is a highly qualified professional Trainer and assessor with a strong educational background. He holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116). His experience as a Mobile Plant Operator and Operator Trainer Assessor in the mining and heavy machinery industry. His expertise includes operating a variety of heavy equipment and providing training along with assessments.



Ben's skill set encompasses the operation of excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, water carts, loaders, and graders. He also has training in first aid, and safety procedures. Ben is well-versed in the machinery he operates and excels in training others to use the equipment.