Dr Don Zoellner has worked in the school, vocational and higher education sectors in the Northern Territory since 1974 including senior leadership roles at Centralian College and Charles Darwin University. He was a panel member of the Shergold Review of Senior Secondary Pathways. 

Don has served on numerous advisory committees, reviews and evaluations of education and training at NT and national levels. He was the board chair of Group Training NT and is the independent chair of the Industry Skills Advisory Council NT board. He was the NT representative on the Australian Industry and Skills Committee and is currently a member of the National VET Regulator (ASQA) Advisory Council. Don continues to research, present and publish on the development and implementation of VET policy.