Our Team

ACFEC has a team of specialists and educators Australian-wide, and we are committed to providing quality and nuanced training.

Our Trainers and Assessors

CRAIG MCCORMACK

Trainer and Assessor - Government Investigation

Craig has more than 20 years’ experience across law enforcement, compliance and emergency response. During his time as a Senior Instructor with NSW Corrective Services, he developed expertise in legislation, critical incident management and tactical response. His experience as an Environmental Compliance Officer includes conducting overt and covert operations and complex investigations involving evidence gathering and the preparation of prosecution briefs. Craig brings this practical, real-world experience to his delivery of government investigations training.

PAUL SIMONSSON

Trainer and assessor - Government Investigations

Paul is a highly qualified trainer with formal qualifications in law, investigations, VET training and management and 30 years’ experience delivering training and capability development within government. He has designed and delivered accredited investigation programs for government agencies across Australia, including initiatives for Indigenous communities. Paul’s expertise in legislative interpretation and policy implementation, together with his strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enables him to make complex requirements clear, relevant and accessible to diverse learners.

RODNEY WARREN

Trainer and assessor - Government Investigations

Rodney is an accomplished investigations and enforcement professional with decades of experience leading major operations targeting wildlife crime, including smuggling, trafficking and the destruction of native wildlife. His expertise spans complex investigations, prosecutions and enforcement training. Through his work with the Australian Environment Law Enforcement Regulators Network, Rodney also contributed to the development of nationally recognised qualifications, including the Certificate IV and Diploma in Government Investigations. He brings extensive operational experience and practical insight to his training.

TERRY WHITEHEAD

Trainer and assessor - Government Investigations

Terry has extensive law enforcement experience in Victoria, with particular expertise in criminal investigations, emergency management and community engagement. He has designed and delivered training programs for government organisations that build practical investigative capability and support effective operational practice. Terry draws on his law enforcement background to deliver relevant and engaging training grounded in real-world experience.

Procurement and Contracting

ben cullen

Trainer and Assessor - Procurement and Contracting

Ben is a highly experienced procurement and contracting professional, trainer and people leader with more than 20 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. He has led complex and high-risk procurement activities and provided strategic procurement, contract management and probity advice within Commonwealth government and higher education environments. With formal qualifications in procurement, contract management, project management and training and assessment, Ben brings practical, contemporary expertise to his training.

Jane diedricks

Trainer and Assessor - Procurement and Contracting

Jane is an experienced legal, procurement and probity professional with more than 20 years’ experience across the public and private sectors. A qualified lawyer and nationally accredited mediator, she has held senior executive and advisory roles and worked with government clients on complex procurement, contract management and probity matters. Jane has also lectured in law and management at the University of Canberra and brings strong legal expertise, practical industry insight and a collaborative approach to her training.

CAROLYN DRURY

Trainer and Assessor - Procurement and Contracting

Carolyn is an experienced trainer specialising in legislative compliance, procurement and contracting. She has developed and delivered procurement and contracting programs, including the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting. Her practical approach, proactive leadership and strong communication skills enable her to explain complex compliance and contracting requirements clearly and create engaging, relevant learning experiences.