Pauline Elliott Read more about Pauline Elliott Board member since 23 June 2021Committee ResponsibilitiesPeople and CultureQualificationsBA, MProfEc ExperiencePauline Elliott enjoyed a successful career in the Queensland public sector holding senior executive roles in Queensland Treasury, Department of Energy and Water Supply and Queensland Treasury Corporation. Pauline has extensive experience in financial and commercial matters, a deep understanding of government processes and public policy development, and has worked across multiple industry sectors including energy, transport, and telecommunications. Pauline is now a consultant providing services to organisations seeking support in business strategy, commercial transactions, and complex stakeholder engagement.
Dr Christina Turner Read more about Dr Christina Turner Board member since 23 June 2021Committee ResponsibilitiesPeople and Culture (Chair)QualificationsPhD (HRM), MAppLaw, MBusCoach, GCMgt, GAICD, FGIA, FIML, FAHRI, FAIMExperienceDr Christina Turner is a HRM and governance specialist. Her career has included heading up HR functions in national and multi-national, public and private sector organisations including ABC Learning Centres, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and QSuper Ltd. A past president of the Australian Human Resources Institute, Christina has also held a number of non-executive director roles on public, private and not-for-profit boards, as well as government and Governor-in-Council appointments to panels, commissions of inquiry, and tribunals. Christina is also currently the Board Chair of Duchesne College.
Geoff Hirst Read more about Geoff Hirst Board member since 14 July 2020Committee ResponsibilitiesAudit, Risk and FinanceQualificationsB. Com (Accounting and Economics), GAICD, CIA, CCSA, PMIIAExperienceGeoff Hirst is a Director of Aurecon, specialising in infrastructure, sustainable design, and ESG. An authentic executive leader with 25 years of professional finance, audit, and risk advisory experience. Geoff also has extensive global experience, particularly in the Education sector and professional services industry, with two Big-4 consulting firms, and as the Managing Director and Market Leader for Protiviti. With expertise in business risk advisory, implementing complex governance programs and change, differentiated value, and business resilience, Geoff has provided assurance and risk advisory outcomes on a variety of risk-based transactions, including, business performance, joint ventures, major projects, divestments, and acquisitions. He has also had executive leadership roles within industries including Queensland Health, major infrastructure development, and transport.
Dr Megan Gibson Read more about Dr Megan Gibson Board member since 19 May 2016Committee ResponsibilitiesEarly Years and Innovation (Chair)QualificationsPhD, MEd, BEd (EC), DipT (EC) ExperienceAn Associate Professor in the School of Early Childhood at Queensland University of Technology, Dr Megan Gibson is also a respected researcher in her field. Her background as an early childhood educator with experience in teaching and leadership positions, culminated in her role as Director of an industry-leading childcare centre in Brisbane. Her award-winning doctoral research examined the professional identities of early childhood educators. This work combined with her extensive professional experience have laid the foundations for her ongoing interest in the early childhood workforce, leadership, professionalism and sustainability. In her current role at QUT, Megan is responsible for teacher education units on leadership, professionalism and health and wellbeing.
Scott Carpenter Read more about Scott Carpenter Board member since 26 June 2019Committee Responsibilities QualificationsM.Business Process Management, Prince 2 Practitioner, GAICD, Cert. IV TAEExperienceScott Carpenter works to bridge the gap between technology and business and improve organisational performance by aligning IT solutions to business needs. He applies appropriate best practice methodologies, frameworks and models coupled with technology solutions to achieve long term business objectives. Scott strongly believes in the ability of education to positively change someone’s life and to support young people to achieve.
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