Shane graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)(1990), with his subsequent clinical work in Sydney, London, and Perth covering the spectrum of physiotherapy from critical care through to ambulatory care in both public and private sectors, as well as experiences in leadership and management. Shane completed a research Master of Science (1999) and PhD (2005), both with Curtin University. and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (2009). He also has completed Graduate Certificates in University Teaching (2007) and Not-for-Profit Leadership and Management (2016) at Notre Dame, and the Company Directors Course Diploma with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2011)