After completing his schooling in Tamworth, Robert completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Finance) by correspondence study at Charles Sturt University while working as a trainee accountant at Brosie Martin Barnett in Tamworth.

After becoming a Chartered Accountant, he left the firm for a short period, before returning in 2007 to become a partner.

Robert has been a member of the TFSS Board for over 15 years.