Peter has over 40 years’ experience in not-for-profit governance with organisations working in employment, homelessness, housing, child and family support, acute health care and child care. He has worked in senior roles in aero-medical retrieval, aged care, health, energy, politics, public service, business development and general management.

Peter is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the advanced company director's diploma. He is also a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. He holds a Masters degrees in Public Sector Management and Ethics and Legal Studies, and other qualifications in social science and business.