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Jane Hudson, JBass Learning
Jane Hudson is the Founder and Director of JBass Learning and brings over 30 years of expertise in regulatory learning and development across government, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She specialises in enhancing regulatory capability and culture through tailored training programs and capability frameworks. With qualifications in adult education and certification in PRISM Brain Mapping, Jane is recognised for transforming complex regulatory concepts into practical, engaging learning solutions.
experience
Founder and Director, JBass Consulting Pty Ltd (trading as JBass Learning) (2013 – current)
Designed and delivered tailored regulatory capability solutions, strengthening workforce confidence, competence, and effectiveness.
Developed frameworks, induction programs, and learning initiatives to embed consistent regulatory practice.
Delivered eLearning modules, online workshops, and annual training plans to drive continuous professional development.
Proud to have worked with ANZSOG | NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission | Liquor and Gaming NSW | Victorian Gambling & Casino Control Commission | Education Standards Board South Australia | NSW Local Land Services | Dog & Cat Management Board South Australia | Department of Agriculture, Water & the Environment | Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Victoria | Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency | Department of Health & Human Services Victoria | Medical Protection Society | Social Media College | The Hatchery | Australian Institute of Training & Development | Caterpillar Australia.
Change Management Panel Member, Government of South Australia (February 2024 - Fixed term)
Support the Board and CEO of the Education Standards Board South Australia in implementing reforms in response to recommendations made in the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care South Australia Report, August 2023.
Training Manager Compliance Division, Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (2016 - 2018).
Restored operations training, ensuring frontline staff were confident, capable, and ready to perform.
Designed and managed the Compliance Division’s Annual Learning and Development Program, strengthening regulatory capability across the organisation.
Delivered flagship initiatives — Certificate IV in Regulatory Compliance, Authorised Officer Induction, and Operations Leadership Development — building a skilled, future-ready workforce.
Program Manager Training, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria (2011 - 2016)
Established EPA’s Operational Learning and Development Program and built the supporting team.
Designed and delivered the Authorised Officer Training & Re-authorisation Program, strengthening regulatory capability and practice.
Developed and implemented the Authorised Officer Induction Program, ensuring new officers were confident and job-ready.
Delivered the annual Operations Learning & Development Plan, embedding continuous workforce capability growth.
Manager Operations Learning and Development, WorkSafe Victoria (2003 - 2011)
Managed the Operations Learning & Development team and programs, driving capability uplift across the organisation.
Delivered inspector and investigator induction programs, ensuring new staff were equipped to perform effectively from the outset.
Designed and implemented tailored qualifications — Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection), Diploma of Government (Investigation), and Certificate IV in Government — to strengthen technical expertise.
Led continuing professional development initiatives, embedding a culture of ongoing learning and professional excellence
And before that:
Project Coordinator, Global Pacific, 2001 – 2003. [Development and accreditation of national qualification for Telstra network planners.]
Training Officer, KYM Employment Services, 1999 - 2001
Volunteer - Manager, PeopleWorks Association, 1993 – 1998. [A not for profit community organisation that provided training and support for people who were long term unemployed.]
Professional musician (electric and acoustic bass), Sydney NSW.
Qualifications
Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change (micro-credential) (2021) Behaviour Works Australia/Monash University.
Master in Adult Education (Global) (2016) Monash University.
Certified PRISM Brain Mapping Practitioner (2013) PRISM Brain Mapping Australia.
Diploma of Management (2009) Mt Eliza Executive Education.
Diploma in Training and Assessment Systems (2007) RMIT.
Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development (2006) Monash University.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (1999 – 2016) Diverse Training Concepts.
Associate Diploma of Jazz Studies (1985) Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Publications
Hudson, J (2017) Putting Learning Experience Design into Practice, Training & Development magazine October 2017, published by the Australian Institute of Training and Development.
Hudson, J & Pink, G (2017) Continuing Professional Development of Modern Regulators: Innovation and Discovery in Program Approach in ISSN: 2186-2303 The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2017: Official Conference Proceedings, 153-169, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Nagoya, Aichi Japan.
Hudson, J (2016) Case Study: A Brain-Based Workplace Induction Program, Training & Development magazine October 2016 Vol 43 No 5, published by the Australian Institute of Training and Development.
Pink, G. & Hudson, J. (2016) Teaching and Learning: The Approaches of a Modern Environmental Regulator (International Academic Forum) IAFOR Journal of the Social Sciences, Volume 2 – Issue 2. Pp.43-59. December 2016.
Conference presentations
Continuing Professional Development of Modern Regulators: Innovation and Discovery in Program Approach (virtual presentation), The Asian Conference on Social Sciences 2017, Kobe Japan.
Teaching and Learning: The Experiences of a Modern Regulator (virtual presentation), The Asian Conference on Social Sciences 2016, Kobe Japan.
Authorised Officer Induction Program, the journey to becoming, 2015 AELERT Conference Brisbane Australia.
Facilitating self while facilitating change, International Association of Facilitators Oceania, Melbourne Australia 2015.
Clever Brain Power Usage for Smarter Learning Design, idesignx Instructional Design Conference Melbourne Australia 2015.
Facilitating self while facilitating change, 17th International Association of Facilitators Asia Conference, Singapore 2014.
Brain Friendly Learning, Knowledge Management Round Table Forum, Melbourne Australia 2014.