Before coming to work for Brendan in 2002, Sean was a tutor in visual arts at La Trobe University, Bendigo. He also taught at TAFE and VET levels for several years. He has worked as a graphic artist and designer, a photographic printer, emergency teacher, and in hotels, shops, supermarkets and demolition sites.

He has a Masters degree in Visual Arts and a Bachelors degree with honours in Visual Arts from La Trobe University. He also holds a Diploma of Photography from the Australian College of Photography, Art and Communication (ACPAC).

Sean is a member of the CPSU and is secretary of the Sunbury branch of the ALP. He is also an elected delegate to ALP State Conference for Calwell, and serves on the Calwell FEA Executive.

Sean is married and has two children and lives in Sunbury.