Regional Consultative Committees

The Regional Consultative Committee arose from the University's commitment to the regional communities in which we are located. The purpose of the Committee is to provide input and advice to the University on matters of strategic and regional significance to ensure we have an authentic voice connecting the University to the community, and help make decisions that are long lasting and fit for purpose.

We have Consultative Committees on all of our campuses. Each campus faces its own set of unique opportunities due to its surrounding footprint, which is why it is vital for us to come together and participate in activities that promote collaboration between the University and the community, ultimately supporting the region's development.

  • Bathurst Regional Consultative Committee

    The Bathurst Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by the Director of External Engagement (Bathurst and Orange), Julia Andrews.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Mr Paul JonesPresidentBathurst Business Chamber
    Mr David SherleyGeneral ManagerBathurst Regional Council
    Cr Jess JenningsMayorBathurst Regional Council
    Cr Margaret HoganCouncillorBathurst Regional Council
    Ms Jenny Bennett (proxy Kate Barker)Executive OfficerCentral NSW Joint Organisation
    Mr Craig LuccardaPrincipalDenison College or Secondary Education
    Ms Julie FairleyClient Innovation Centre LeadIBM
    The Hon Paul Toole MPShadow Minister for Police, Member for BathurstParliament of New South Wales
    Dr Tracey Callinan OAMChief Executive Officer Regional Arts NSW
    Ms Narelle StocksChief Executive Officer Skillset
    Mr Nicholas PackhamChief Executive Officer Vivability
    Mrs Maryanne KeithBusiness OwnerWilga Station
  • Orange Regional Consultative Committee

    Orange Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by the Director of External Engagement (Bathurst and Orange), Julia Andrews.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Ms Vicki SeccombeRegional DirectorBusiness NSW (Western Region)
    Ms Amy Van de VenSecretaryBusiness Orange
    Ms Wendy MasonChief Executive OfficerCountry Education Foundation
    Mr Ricky PuataDeputy Director, Regional Coordination & Delivery for the Department of Regional NSWDepartment of Regional NSW
    Mr David WaddellChief Executive OfficerOrange City Council
    Cr Gerald PowerDeputy MayorOrange City Council
    Mr Jeff WhittonCouncillorOrange City Council
    Mr Jason HamlingMayorOrange City Council
    Ms Annette SteeleChief Executive OfficerOrange Local Aboriginal Lands Council
    The Hon Andrew Gee MPMember for CalareParliament of Australia
    Mr Phil Donato MPMember for OrangeParliament of New South Wales
    Mr Josh GordonDirectorRegional Development Australia (Central West)
    Ms Alice MunroDirector of ResearchWestern NSW LHD
    Ms Maryanne HawthorneExecutive Director Strategic Reform, Planning and PartnershipsWestern NSW LHD
  • Albury-Wodonga Regional Consultative Committee

    The Albury-Wodonga Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by the Director of External Engagement (Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga), David Bardos.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Ms Tracey SquireDeputy CEO Business, Growth & CommunityAlburyCity
    Cr Kylie KingMayorAlburyCity
    Mr Glen RobinsonGeneral ManagerAlbury Business Connect
    Mr Bill ApplebyChief Executive OfficerAlbury Wodonga Health
    Cr Ron MildrenMayorCity of Wodonga
    Ms Justine SummersChief Operating OfficerMarathon Health
    Ms Carlie PorteousGeneral ManagerMurray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH)
    Hon Sussan Ley MPDeputy Leader of the Opposition,
    Member for Farrer
    Parliament of Australia
    Mr Justin Clancy MPShadow Minister for Skills,
    TAFE and Tertiary Education,
    Member for Albury
    Parliament of New South Wales
    Ms Edwina HayesChief Executive Officer and Director of Regional DevelopmentRegional Development Australia - Murray
    Mr Jonathan DavisHead of Customer and Stakeholder RelationsTAFE NSW
    Dr Adrian JohnsonPrincipalTrinity Anglican College
  • Dubbo Regional Consultative Committee

    Dubbo Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by the Director of External Engagement (Dubbo), James McKechnie.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Ms Josie HowardDirector Key Workforce AttractionDepartment of Regional NSW
    Cr Matthew DickersonMayorDubbo Regional Council
    Mr Murray WoodChief Executive OfficerDubbo Regional Council
    Cr Phyllis MillerMayorForbes Shire Council
    Ms Anne Jones OAMPresidentLions Australia, Lion Clubs International
    Ms Alison MitchellPrincipalMacquarie Anglican Grammar School
    Ms Megan CallinanChief Executive OfficerMarathon Health
    Cr Craig DaviesMayorNarromine Shire Council
    The Hon Mark Coulton MPMember for ParkesParliament of Australia
    The Hon Dugald Saunders MPShadow Minister for Regional NSW
    Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Member for Dubbo
    Parliament of New South Wales
    Ms Justine CampbellChief Executive OfficerRegional Development Australia (Orana)
    Mr Brad CamGeneral ManagerMid-Western Regional Council
    Mr Steve HinksDirectorTaronga Western Plains Zoo
    Mr Jay ForresterHealth Services ManagerWellington Aboringal Corporation
    Mr Mark SpittalChief Executive OfficerWestern NSW LHD
  • Mid-North Coast Regional Consultative Committee

    The Mid-North Coast Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by Director of External Engagement (Port Macquarie), Kate Wood-Foye.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Ms Meg TeasdellManager Business Development Birdon Group
    Uncle Bill O'BrienBiripi ElderBirpai
    Mr Kellon BeardRegional DirectorBusiness NSW (Mid North Coast)
    Mrs Alex Glen-HolmesPresidentBusiness Port Macquarie
    Ms Sarah McCulloughChief Information OfficerEssential Energy
    Ms Skye PethoPresidentHasting's Business Women's Network
    Mr Craig MilburnGeneral ManagerKempsey Shire Council
    Mr Scott MarchantDirectorKing & Campbell
    Mr Saran RajendranPresidentMid North Coast Indian Association
    Mr Stewart DowrickChief ExecutiveMid North Coast Local Health District
    Mr Pat Conaghan MPMember for Cowper,
    Shadow Assistant Minister for Social Services,
    Shadow Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence,
    Shadow Assistant Minister for Social Services
    Parliament of Australia
    The Hon Leslie Williams MPMember for Port Macquarie,
    Shadow Minister for Women,
    Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
    Parliament of New South Wales
    Dr Clare AllenChief Executive OfficerPort Macquarie Hastings Council
    Cr Mayor Peta PinsonMayorPort Macquarie Hastings Council
    Ms Moira FinchChief Executive OfficerRamsay Health Care (Private Hospital)
    Dr Madeleine LawlerChief Executive OfficerRegional Development Australia (Mid North Coast)
    Mr Allan GuihotPrincipalSt Columba Anglican School
  • Riverina Regional Consultative Committee

    The Riverina Regional Consultative Committee is coordinated by the Director of External Engagement (Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga), David Bardos.

    NamePositionOrganisation
    Aunty Cheryl Penrith OAMWiradjuri Elder 
    Col Timothy StoneCommanding OfficerArmy Recruit Training Centre - Kapooka
    Ms Serena HardwickRegional DirectorBusiness NSW Riverina Murray
    Mr Adam DrummondChairCommittee for Wagga
    Mr James BoltonDeputy Secretary, Regional PrecinctsDepartment of Regional NSW
    The Hon Michael McCormack MPMember for RiverinaParliament of Australia
    Ms Jill LudfordChief ExecutiveMurrumbidgee Local Health District
    Dr Joe McGirrMember for Wagga WaggaParliament of New South Wales
    Ms Dianna SomervilleChairRegional Development Australia (Riverina)
    Ms Julie BriggsChief Executive Officer Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC)
    Mr Graeme KrugerExecutive DirectorRice Growers Association
    Cr Dallas Tout MayorWagga Wagga City Council
    Ms Janice SummerhayesDirector Community ServicesWagga Wagga City Council
    Mr Peter ThompsonGeneral ManagerWagga Wagga City Council