Gordon commenced work as an Apprentice Boilermaker in 1974 with Evans Deakin Pty Ltd before transferring to George Courtier Pty Ltd in 1977 to complete his trade. Over the next 10 years, Gordon worked in the Trade across all sectors while studying Drafting and Management Certificate before then completing several Welding Certificates, Welding Supervisor and Welding Inspector Qualification.

In January 1988, Gordon commenced work with the Department of Education as a Trade Teacher in TAFE Queensland at Eagle Farm Collage of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) in Brisbane. On completion of the Diploma Teaching TAFE, Gordon was transferred to Townsville TAFE for 3 years to complete his country service.

Gordon returned to Brisbane where he was transferred to Logan TAFE in 1993 and back to Gateway TAFE in 1994 where he taught both trade and post trade training. Gordon completed his Bachelor of Education in 1995 at Queensland University of Technology. In 1996, Gordon was approached by MERS ITAB to manage the pilot project for the introduction of the National Training Package for 50 apprentices across Queensland. During this time, Gordon also chaired the Metal Fabrication Teacher Network Committee for TAFE QLD

Over the next 2 years, Gordon relieved in management positions before commencing as an Associate Director at Yeronga Institute of TAFE in 2000 managing Construction Training before moving to the Faculty Director for all Trade and Advanced Trade Training.

Gordon accepted the position of Faculty Director at Brisbane Institute of TAFE in 2004 before transferring to SkillsTech Australia in June 2006 as a Portfolio Director for Manufacturing Engineering and Automotive and in October 2007, Gordon moved to his current position as Assistant Director Educational Delivery with the responsibility for developing Advanced Manufacturing programs.

Gordon is married to Judy; they have 2 children in their late teens living on the northside of Brisbane. Gordon is currently the Chair of the Pine Rivers Crime Stoppers Area Committee and President of the Kallangur Lions Club.

Gordon’s interests include cars, most sports - in particular motor racing. Gordon relaxes by playing golf, tennis and push bike riding.