Manager, Sustainability | Incumbent ACTS Director

Member organisation: Charles Sturt University

I currently hold the role of Manager, Sustainability at Charles Sturt University and have 15 years of experience working in the sector. I’m responsible for leading the University’s progress towards best practice in organisational sustainability. Areas of focus include governance, curriculum, research, operational efficiencies, and stakeholder engagement.

My formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Hons), Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Certificates in Small Business Management and Carbon Management.

I am a career sustainability practitioner with previous roles at Sydney Water Corporation and Snowy Hydro. My passion in this area extends to volunteer and community work, which has led to recognition at state and local levels.

My professional and community memberships include Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (Director), Murrumbidgee Landcare (Committee Member) and Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare (President). I have served as a member of working groups within the Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association and as a professional mentor with the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.