Cairns and Far North Queensland Region Engagement Committee
FOCUS AREAS
Cairns Community Impact Plan
- First Nations Think Tank
- Performing Arts precinct
- Aviation Hub
International development
- Identification of partnership opportunities/advice
- Trade mission support
Growth
- 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
FUTURE FOCUS AREAS
Work integrated learning
- Identification of internal gaps and provide expert local knowledge on enhancement opportunities
- Support the AVC with identifying and developing partnerships to improve WIL thus enhancing the student experience
- Provide technical support in strategic industry growth areas that align with the Campus' current and future offering
Program growth
- Advice/links re: Film and Television
- Advice/links re: Agriculture
- Advice/links re: Allied health
Alumni
- Engage with Alumni Advisory Group to gain deeper understanding of student experience and enhancement opportunities
- Support and participate in the Campus' Mentoring program
- Improve overall alumni outreach in the region
Partnership opportunities
- Allied Health Precinct
- Agriculture Innovation Precinct
MEMBERS
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