{"id":48,"date":"2020-01-30T03:49:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T03:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T06:20:45","slug":"university-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/leadership\/university-council\/","title":{"rendered":"University Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n \n\n
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\"Elisa<\/div>

Ms Elisa Fear<\/h3><\/div>

Member appointed by the Governor<\/strong><\/p>

Terms of office:
\n1 April 2024 \u2013 31 March 2027
\n1 April 2021 \u2013 31 March 2024
\n1 April 2018 \u2013 31 March 2021<\/p><\/div>

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    \"Damian<\/div>

    Mr Damian Gordon<\/h3><\/div>

    Member appointed by the Governor<\/strong><\/p>

    Terms of office:
    \n1 April 2024 \u2013 31 March 2027
    \n1 April 2021 \u2013 31 March 2024
    \n1 April 2018 \u2013 31 March 2021<\/p><\/div>

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      \"Belinda<\/div>

      Ms Belinda Murray<\/h3><\/div>

      Member appointed by the Governor<\/strong><\/p>

      Terms of office:
      \n8 March 2026 – 7 March 2029
      \n8 March 2023 \u2013 7 March 2026<\/p><\/div>

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        \"Professor<\/div>

        Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM<\/h3><\/div>

        The person for the time being holding the office of Vice-Chancellor<\/strong><\/p>

        Terms of office:
        \nEx-officio<\/p><\/div>

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          \"photo<\/div>

          Dr Kristy Noakes<\/h3><\/div>

          Member elected by full-time salaried (general) staff<\/strong><\/p>

          Terms of office:
          \n1 April 2025 – 31 March 2028
          \n1 April 2022 \u2013 31 March 2025<\/p><\/div>

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            \"Mr<\/div>

            Mr Dylan Storer (undergraduate)<\/h3><\/div>

            Member elected by students<\/strong><\/p>

            Terms of office:
            \n1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
            \n1 January 2025 \u2013 31 December 2025<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

            \"Morgan<\/div>

            Mx Morgan Mills (postgraduate)<\/h3><\/div>

            Member elected by students<\/strong><\/p>

            Terms of office:
            \n1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

            \"Kim<\/div>

            Ms Kim Gibson<\/h3><\/div>

            Member elected by graduates of the University<\/strong><\/p>

            Terms of office:
            \n1 April 2024 \u2013 31 March 2027
            \n1 April 2021 \u2013 31 March 2024<\/p><\/div>

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              \"Ashlee<\/div>

              Ms Ashlee Harrison<\/h3><\/div>

              Member elected by graduates of the University<\/strong><\/p>

              Terms of office:
              \n1 April 2024 \u2013 31 March 2027<\/p><\/div>

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                \"Terry<\/div>

                Mr Terry Agnew<\/h3><\/div>

                Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                Appointed Pro Chancellor:<\/em>
                \n13 February 2025 – 31 December 2027<\/p>

                Terms of office:
                \n1 January 2025 – 31 December 2027
                \n1 January 2022 \u2013 31 December 2024
                \n1 January 2019 \u2013 31 December 2021<\/p><\/div>

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                  \"Mr<\/div>

                  Mr David Lock<\/h3><\/div>

                  Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                  Appointed Chancellor:<\/em>
                  \n1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029<\/p><\/div>

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                    \"Mr<\/div>

                    Mr David Southam<\/h3><\/div>

                    Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                    Terms of office:
                    \n1 April 2026 \u2013 31 March 2029
                    \n1 April 2023 \u2013 31 March 2026
                    \n1 April 2020 \u2013 31 March 2023<\/p><\/div>

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                      \"Darren<\/div>

                      Mr Darren Weaver<\/h3><\/div>

                      Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                      Terms of office:
                      \n1 April 2024 \u2013 31 March 2027<\/p><\/div>

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                        \"Mr<\/div>

                        Mr Matt Mueller<\/h3><\/div>

                        Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                        Terms of office:
                        \n16 October 2025 \u2013 31 March 2028<\/p><\/div>

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                          \"Ms<\/div>

                          Ms Emma Garlett<\/h3><\/div>

                          Member co-opted by the Council<\/strong><\/p>

                          Terms of office:
                          \n1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029<\/p><\/div>

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                            \"Amy<\/div>

                            Professor Amy Tian<\/h3><\/div>

                            Chairperson of the Academic Board<\/strong><\/p>

                            Appointed Chairperson of the Academic Board:<\/em>
                            \n1 April 2026 – 31 March 2028<\/p>

                            Terms of office:
                            \n1 April 2024 – 31 March 2026<\/p><\/div>

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                              Ms Elisa Fear is an experienced non-executive director with high level financial skills and expertise and a keen interest in organisational health and safety. As well as her role at Curtin, she is currently a non-executive director of St John WA and Chair of Yourtoolkit.com Limited, a charity providing support to women facing family and domestic violence.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Fear has a Bachelor of Commerce, Masters of Business Administration and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"damian-gordon","title":"More about Damian Gordon","content":"

                              Mr Damian Gordon is an Executive Director of the Hawaiian Group. He is a former Director of Amana Living and of Youth Focus.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Gordon is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia &amp; New Zealand with high level financial skills and expertise. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. Mr Gordon is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the LEAP Program at INSEAD.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"terry-agnew","title":"More about Terry Agnew","content":"

                              Mr Terry Agnew is a highly experienced CEO and non-executive director. He has worked across a range of industries including insurance, financial services, travel and tourism, education, disability and care and membership organisations.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Agnew was the Group CEO of RAC WA for 20 years.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Agnew is the current Chair of the Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals and Edge Employment Solutions (a disability employment service). He is also a Director of RAA Insurance, HCF, Infrastructure WA and MDA National Insurance, and was a Founding Member of CEOs for Gender Equity. He also Chairs the Expert Advisory Panel of the AAA Road Safety Research Program and is on the Advisory Board of Future Green Solutions.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Agnew is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia) and Member of the Australian Institute of Engineers.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Agnew was educated in Adelaide, Perth and Boston and his qualifications include MBA, M.Sc., B.E. (Hons) and the Harvard AMP. He is also an Honorary Doctor of Curtin University.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"david-southam","title":"More about David Southam","content":"

                              Mr David Southam is a senior business executive and company director of ASX listed and private enterprises spanning a range of industries including Resources, Logistics, Technology, Contracting, Industrials and Banking.<\/p>\n

                              Until August 2022, Mr Southam was Managing Director of a Battery Metals company having overseen the company from a junior explorer into a producer of a metal critical for the electric vehicle car industry. Today, David is Executive Chair of a lithium exploration company while also aa Non-Executive Director of two publicly listed entities Mr Southam brings a wealth of experience and perspectives from the Boardroom, ranging from leading operations, communication with domestic\/ international institutional investors and other stakeholders, to being an Audit Committee Chairman and Nomination &amp; Remuneration Committee Chairman.<\/p>\n

                              As a leader, and part of a team, he has executed significant corporate transactions including substantial divestments and acquisitions into both private equity and small to large ASX corporations. In addition, he has executed material capital market transactions, directed operational enterprises, reset and developed strategic plans and negotiated many billion-dollar sales contracts. This background has involved specific global mandates, including Europe, UK, China, Japan, Korea, USA and Canada.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Southam has a Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) from Curtin University and is a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA) and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).<\/p>\n"},{"id":"harlene-hayne","title":"More about Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM ","content":"

                              Professor Harlene Hayne was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University in April 2021, having previously been the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

                              Professor Hayne received a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College, and a Master of Science and PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience from Rutgers University. She joined the University of Otago in 1992, ultimately becoming Vice-Chancellor in 2011.<\/p>\n

                              Professor Hayne is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and of the Association for Psychological Science. In 2009 she was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to scientific and medical research, and in 2012 received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Colorado College, USA.<\/p>\n

                              Professor Hayne is a former Chair of Universities New Zealand, Te P\u014dkai Tara, the peak bdy for the country\u2019s universities. She also chaired the Universities New Zealand Research Committee and has been a member of the Board of Treasury and the Board of Fulbright New Zealand.<\/p>\n

                              Professor Hayne has published widely in the area of memory development and adolescent risk taking, and has supervised numerous PhD, Master and undergraduate Honours theses. She was the Associate Editor of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, Memory, the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, and the New Zealand Journal of Psychology and is a member of the Editorial Board of Infant Behaviour and Development and of Developmental Psychobiology.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"kim-gibson","title":"More about Kim Gibson","content":"

                              Ms Kim Gibson is a Physiotherapy graduate who has enjoyed more than 35 years in the health industry\u00a0experiencing physiotherapy practice, clinical education, clinical governance, health professional regulation, health service management, governance and reform. She has a diverse work history that has taken her from Perth to regional WA, Switzerland, Egypt and the UK working in public, private, community and hospital settings.<\/p>\n

                              Her ties to Curtin have continued since graduation in roles including clinical educator, sessional academic and project consultant across many of the health sciences. Her current focus is on bringing both work experience and governance expertise to several Board roles including Chair of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Deputy Chair, South Metropolitan Health Service Board.<\/p>\n

                              Kim holds a Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership, is a Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"kristy-noakes","title":"More about Dr Kristy Noakes","content":"

                              Dr Kristy Noakes is the Technical Operations Manager, Science in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Dr Noakes is responsible for the leadership and management of the Science technical operations and services portfolio and is accountable for ensuring that these services effectively support teaching, learning and research.<\/p>\n

                              Additional leadership and professional roles have included Business Manager for the Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, Chairperson of the HSE Committee for the Minerals and Chemistry Precinct, Chair of the Curtin University Chemical Safety Committee, Chair of the Faculty of Science H&amp;S Committee, Chair of the School of Molecular and Life Sciences H&amp;S committee. Dr Noakes is a passionate leader amongst her peers in health and safety, engaging across the University community to ensure the welfare of the staff and students is always in the forefront. Dr Noakes is a founding member of the University Hazardous Materials Technical Advisory Group, which was established to ensure comprehensive engagement across the Curtin community. Dr Noakes is an active participant and leader in her local community, taking on numerous volunteer roles.<\/p>\n

                              Dr Noakes was recipient of the Faculty of Science and Engineering Pro-Vice Chancellor Professional Staff Award. In 2019, Dr Noakes contribution to leadership was acknowledged by co-award of the Vice Chancellors Excellence in Leadership Award for Professional Staff.<\/p>\n

                              Dr Noakes has a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) and PhD from Curtin University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"amy-tian","title":"More about Professor Amy Tian","content":"

                              Amy Tian is a Professor of Management and currently serves as the Discipline Lead for the People, Culture and Organisations discipline at the School of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business Law, Curtin University. She is an internationally recognised scholar and educator in leadership, human resources management (HRM), and multicultural workforces. With experience in both private and public sectors across Australia, the UK, and China, she brings a global perspective to her work. Additionally, she has served as a visiting scholar at universities in China, Germany, the UK, and the US.<\/p>\n

                              Throughout her career, Professor Tian\u2019s research has been published in leading international academic journals and practitioner-oriented outlets such as the Harvard Business Review. Professor Tian also serves as Associate Editor for three international top tier academic journals and is a member of two editorial boards. She has received multiple scholarly and teaching awards for her contributions. Professor Tian\u2019s research primarily examines the impact of strategic HRM and leadership on individuals’ attitudes and behaviours. She also explores the contributions of multicultural employees, leaders, and teams to team and organisational success.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"ashlee-harrison","title":"More about Ashlee Harrison","content":"

                              Ms Ashlee Harrison\u2019s skills and experience include mental health, management, strategy, communications, and marketing. She is passionate about improving the lives and wellbeing of young people through education.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Harrison studied a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in PR and Marketing, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and an accredited suicide prevention facilitator.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Harrison is the CEO and Founder of youth mental health charity; zero2hero. Through their programs, zero2hero have impacted more than 220,000 young Western Australians.<\/p>\n

                              Prior to working in mental health, Ashlee ran a marketing agency. Managing digital communications for different industries; real estate, agriculture, health and automotive.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Harrison was awarded Young Western Australian of the Year in 2016, was recognised as one of Australia\u2019s 100 Woman of Influence by the Australian Financial Review, received a Pride of Australia Medal and awarded the WA Youth Award for Education.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"darren-weaver","title":"More about Darren Weaver","content":"

                              Darren Weaver is the Chief Executive Officer of Warburton Group, a private investment office with worldwide investments including property development and infrastructure, mining and resources, aviation, aquaculture and public\/private equities.<\/p>\n

                              He is also a former Partner of one of Australia\u2019s leading corporate restructuring firms where he practiced for more than two decades and dealt with large complex work outs and interim management engagements providing solutions in respect of businesses across various industries and in multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Hong Kong and the United States.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Weaver has a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia &amp; New Zealand.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"belinda-murray","title":"More about Belinda Murray","content":"

                              Ms Murray has extensive experience in a variety of sectors including resources, manufacturing, civil and commercial construction, development, transport, property and the legal profession.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Murray is currently a Chief Operating Officer of a mining company, and is responsible for Mining Operations, Commercial and Procurement, Safety, Technical Services, Sustainability, Environment and Marketing.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Murray was General Counsel of BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd and held various board, company secretary and executive roles with BGC for 12 years until 2021. Prior to working with BGC, Ms Murray was a lawyer with the international law firm King &amp; Wood Mallesons for 10 years.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Murray has also held a number of non-executive board roles.<\/p>\n

                              Belinda holds a Bachelor of Law (Hons) and an Arts Degree from the University of Western Australia, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).<\/p>\n"},{"id":"matt-mueller","title":"More about Matt Mueller","content":"

                              Mr Matt Mueller is Managing Director of Voleno, an advisory firm focused on AI, technology and risk.\u00a0 \u00a0He is also a Non-Executive Director of St John WA and The Fremantle Press.<\/p>\n

                              Matt has over two decades\u2019 experience across advanced technologies including AI, governance and risk.\u00a0 Mr Mueller\u2019s career includes senior leadership roles with Iluka Resources, Origin Energy and Western Power. In earlier advisory roles with EY, Deloitte and L7 Solutions, he supported boards and executives in Australia as well as Singapore, New Zealand and the United States on strategy, technology and governance.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Mueller has delivered courses for industry bodies, lectured at Curtin, and is a frequent presenter on technology, risk and AI.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Mueller holds a Master of Commerce (Distinction) from Curtin University and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Magna Cum Laude). \u00a0He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"david-lock","title":"More about David Lock","content":"

                              Mr Lock is an experienced company director with a career spanning Australia\u2019s agribusiness, infrastructure and education sectors. He has served as Chair of Curtin\u2019s Faculty of Business and Law Advisory Council since 2021 and brings a strong focus on governance, strategy and organisational leadership.<\/p>\n

                              He is currently a director of CBH Group, Harvest Road Group and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has previously served on the boards of Water Corporation, Interflour Holdings Group (Singapore) and the Marine Stewardship Council (London). Mr Lock is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.<\/p>\n

                              Mr Lock has held senior executive roles as CEO and Managing Director and is recognised for his work in leadership, governance and business transformation. His professional contributions have been acknowledged through national awards, including NAB Agribusiness Leader of the Year and Australian Export Hero.<\/p>\n"},{"id":"emma-garlett","title":"More about Emma Garlett","content":"

                              Ms Emma Garlett is the Managing Director of Garlett Group, an impact consulting firm specialising in sustainability, digital and strategy. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director for the Perth Bears NRL and Anglicare WA.<\/p>\n

                              Emma possesses extensive experience across academia, law, media, mining, and consulting, with particular expertise in complex stakeholder engagement and strategic development. Her professional background includes key roles in legal services and the resources sector, complemented by academic appointments as an Adjunct Professor at Federation University, a Teaching Fellow at the UWA Law School, and an Industry Fellow at the Sustainable Minerals Institute at the University of Queensland. Additionally, she has served as a Sessional Legal Academic at Curtin Law School and was a prominent weekly columnist for The West Australian<\/em>.<\/p>\n

                              Ms Garlett is a leading advocate for First Nations inclusion and frequently delivers specialised training to government departments and corporate entities. Her previous governance contributions include serving as a Tribunal Member for the WA Football Commission and sitting on both the Commercial Law and Indigenous Legal Issues Committees for the Law Society of Western Australia.<\/p>\n

                              Educated in Australia and New Zealand, Ms Garlett holds a Master of Laws from the University of Auckland, alongside a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University. Her professional qualifications include a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, a Diploma of Business, and a Certificate IV in Community Development. She is an AMDRAS nationally accredited mediator and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, where she serves on the First Nations Governance Forum.<\/p>\n"}]}],"controls":{"page_switch_toggle":false,"support_toggle":false,"breadcrumb_toggle":true,"navi_toggle":true,"section_nav_toggle":true,"alternate_font_toggle":false}},"featured_image":false,"author_meta":{"first_name":"Teresa","last_name":"Gumina","display_name":"Teresa Gumina"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41044,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48\/revisions\/41044"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}