Cairns and Far North Queensland Region Engagement Committee

FOCUS AREAS

Provide advice and support for initiatives to grow enrolments and enhance student experience (i.e. through improved work integrated learning offerings)
Identify and provide input into key Campus growth strategies including physical space and expansion opportunities
Identify community, business and not-for-profit partnerships and collaborations to enhance the Campus' engagement in the region.

Identification of internal gaps and provide expert local knowledge on enhancement opportunities
Support the AVC with identifying and developing partnerships to improve work integrated learning thus enhancing the student experience
Provide technical support in strategic industry growth areas that align with the Campus' current and future offering.

Engage with Alumni Advisory Group to gain a deeper understanding of student experience and enhancement opportunities
Support and participate in the Campus' Mentoring program
Improve overall alumni outreach in the region.

Ross Steele (Chair)
General Manager, Cairns Convention Centre
rsteele@cairnsconvention.com.au

Jodie Duignan-George (Deputy Chair)
Associate Vice-Chancellor (Cairns & FNQ Region), CQUniversity
j.duignan-george@cqu.edu.au

Leah McBride (Secretary)
Senior Campus Administrator, Cairns Campus, CQUniversity
l.mcbride@cqu.edu.au

Kelly Reaston
General Manager Planning and Environment, Cairns Regional Council
l.mcbride@cqu.edu.au

Gary Aylward
General Manager, Paykel Advertising
gary@paykel.com.au

Carol Doyle
President, Study Cairns
caroldoyle@youstudy.edu.au

Brett Moller
Councillor, Cairns Regional Council
b.moller@cairns.qld.gov.au

Peter Lenoy
Executive Officer, Umi Arts
eo@umiarts.com.au

Ross Moller
Principal, LJ Hooker Cairns Edge Hill
rossm@ljheh.com.au

Mark Peters
Principal, Peters Bosel Lawyers; CQUniversity Council Member
mark@petersbosel.com.au

Nathan Lee Long
Senior Project Manager, Liveable & Sustainable Regions, Qld Transport & Resources
Nathan.Lee-Long@arup.com

Paul Gadek
Consultant, Gadek Consultant Services
gadek.paul@gmail.com

Tara Diversi
Entrepreneurship Facilitator, Cairns Young Entrepreneurs Project
Tara.Diversi@yepcairns.com

Peter Boyd
Manager Strategic Planning and Approvals, Cairns Regional Council
p.boyd@cairns.qld.gov.au

Bill Davidson
CEO, Worklink Group
bill.davidson@worklinkgroup.org.au