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Council
Council is the governing body of the University as described in the Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010 and meets seven times a year.
See Section 4 of the Governance Framework for more information about Swinburne's corporate governance, including Council responsibilities, membership, meetings and committees.
The primary responsibilities of the Council include:
- appointing and monitoring the performance of the Vice-Chancellor
- approving the mission and the strategic direction of the University and the annual budget and business plan
- overseeing and reviewing the management of the University and its performance
- establishing policy and procedural principles, consistent with legal requirements and community expectations
- approving and monitoring systems of control and accountability, including general overview of any controlled entities
- overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across the University, including commercial undertakings
- overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the University via the Academic Senate
- approving significant commercial activities of the University.
Council members
Council members are appointed to oversee and support the governing of Swinburne University of Technology.
Anthony Mackay AM, is CEO and President of the National Centre on Education and the Economy, Washington DC. He is Co-Chair of Learning Creates Australia, Deputy Chancellor Swinburne University, Chair of the Song Room, Board Director of High Resolves Global, Board Director of Schools Plus and Honorary Senior Fellow of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Council Member of Asia Society's Centre for Global Education, an expert consultant to OECD, Co-Chair Global Education Leaders Partnership and Senior Fellow IBE UNESCO.
He is the immediate Past Chair of the Australian Council for Educational Research and Immediate Past Deputy Chair of New Zealand's Education Council. He was the Inaugural Chair of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and the Inaugural Deputy Chair of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.
Current committees:
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee member (2021–current)
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee member (2021–current)
Previous committees:
- Executive and Remuneration Committee member (2015–2020)
- Resources Committee member (2015–2020)
- Governance, Nominations and Conferral Committee member (2014)
Andrew is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, and holds the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, Economics, and Commercial Law. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program at Columbia University in New York.
Andrew was a member of the Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors in Australia from 2005 until 2012 and served as National President in 2009/2011. During that time he participated in global forums determining the strategic direction for the Institute, and with the local Board in relating that back to Australia. He also chaired a Revenue Audit Steering Forum for the Victorian Department of Transport in 2012.
Andrew retired from Telstra Corporation in 2013 where his most recent role was as the Executive Director responsible for Risk Management and Internal Audit. Earlier roles at Telstra were as the Chief Financial Officer, for a number of the major operating business units. His early career was with chartered accounting firm Price Waterhouse.
At Telstra, Andrew was involved with the Boards/Audit Committees of a number of offshore subsidiaries including Reach Ltd and CSL Ltd (Hong Kong), Mobitel (Sri Lanka) and Telstra New Zealand.
Since leaving Telstra, Andrew has embarked on a non-executive career. In addition to Swinburne University of Technology, Andrew is on the Board of Western Leisure Services Pty Ltd and the Victorian Farmers Federation. Other major roles include Audit and Risk Committee Chair at the Bureau of Meteorology and Member at Services Australia (previously the Department of Human Services). He also serves on a number of State and Local Government Audit and Risk Committees.
Andrew is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Certified Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Current committees:
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee Chair (2021–current)
- Audit and Risk Committee member (2021–current)
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee member (2021–current)
Previous committees:
- Audit and Risk Committee Chair (2014–2020)
- Executive and Remuneration Committee member (2014–2020)
- Audit and Risk Committee member (2013)
Vi is a multi-cultural/multi-lingual business consultant. She has extensive private sector and public sector experience in the field of banking and finance; trade diplomacy; trade and investment facilitation and project development in emerging markets.
Vi is currently a co-founder and director of Peterson International, Inc., a US-based consultancy firm specialising in the provision of strategic advice and business solutions to companies involved in trade and investment in emerging markets, with a special focus on Vietnam and Thailand.
While living and working in Vietnam from 1997–2001, Vi and her husband became aware of the enormous public health burden caused by preventable injuries in Vietnam. Together they set out to address the problem by advocating action and mobilising the diplomatic and development community in Hanoi. As a result of this experience and upon their return to the United States, they co-founded The Alliance for Safe Children (TASC) in 2002, a US not-for-profit organisation dealing with child injury prevention in the developing world.
TASC has formed strong collaborations with various Asian ministries of health and education, research centres, UNICEF, WHO, and the US Centres for Disease Control (CDC). TASC is now recognised as a global advocate for child injury prevention in Asia.
Prior to her current international activities, Vi had a 15 year banking career with the ANZ Bank covering business, corporate and international banking. She played a key role in the successful establishment of ANZ's greenfield operations in Vietnam in 1993. Following resignation from ANZ, she served as Australia's Senior Trade Commissioner to Vietnam from 1996–1999 where she was heavily involved in trade diplomacy, promoting Australian exports and investments into Vietnam and providing input and advice on Australia/Vietnam trade policy to the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Vi holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Finance from Swinburne. She is based in Melbourne but continues to be actively engaged in international business affairs and philanthropic activities in Asia and the USA.
Current committees:
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee Chair (2021–current)
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee member (2021–current)
Previous committees:
- Resources Committee member (2015–2020)
The theme running through Renée's career is one of transforming a business's operations, performance and culture, through a focus on customer and business outcomes by ensuring a healthy and mindful workplace.
Renée commenced as the Executive Director of the Policy and Advice Division of the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) in May 2020. The Policy and Advice division provides technical interpretations, legal, licensing, policy and regulatory liaison and advice to APRA and manages APRA's licensing, enforcement, crisis management and prudential frameworks.
She has over 30 years' experience spanning the financial services industry in areas such as executive leadership, risk management, transformation, operations management, customer experience, strategy and finance. Prior to her role at APRA, she was the Chief Operating Officer at QBE Insurance AUSPAC.
Renée holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University, and a Master of Applied Finance, Macquarie University, NSW. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a certified executive coach and a Harvard Business School Alumni. Renée has held various not for profit board roles in education, financial services, public health research, youth and family services.
Current committees:
- Audit and Risk Committee Chair (2021–current)
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee member (2021–current)
Previous committees:
- Audit and Risk Committee member (2017–2020)
- Resources Committee member (2015–2020)
Mr William Lye OAM QC is a barrister practising at the Victorian Bar and is admitted to practice in all Australian States and Territories. His areas of legal practice include general commercial and corporate law, copyright and trademarks, computer and internet related matters, cross border disputes, and international commercial arbitration.
Mr Lye has a Bachelor of Science (Computers), Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws (specialising in Intellectual Property) from Monash University. He also has a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne. He is currently Adjunct Professor within the Faculty of Business and Law at Swinburne University of Technology.
He is an accredited mediator and an arbitrator on the foreign panel of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre, which acts as an independent arbitration institute to resolve commercial disputes. He is also on the panel of arbitrators of the Czech Arbitration Centre dealing with disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Disputes Resolution Policy (UDRP) established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Mr Lye serves as a national board member of The Order of Australia Association Limited, and is also on the Victoria Branch of The Order of Australia Association.
He is a founding member and the Immediate Past National Vice President of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association. He is also one of the Patrons of the North American Australian Lawyers Alliance Incorporated.
On Australia Day 2017, Mr Lye was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for 'service to the law, to business, and to the promotion of cultural diversity'.
In the same year, at the 2017 Australian Law Awards, Mr Lye won the Barrister of the Year Award and the Lawyers Weekly Excellence Award.
In 2018 Mr Lye was the first barrister of Malaysian Chinese descent appointed Senior Counsel in Australia.
Current Committees:
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee member (2021–current)
- Audit and Risk Committee member (2019–current)
Dr Leonie Walsh, former Victorian Lead Scientist, has extensive experience in management and commercialisation of research and development and has had a long association with Swinburne.
Dr Walsh holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Swinburne and received an Honorary Doctorate from the university in November 2014 for contributions and leadership in scientific enterprises, innovation and the community. She also holds a Master in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
From 2013–2016 she was the first Lead Scientist in Victoria. She was also the inaugural Women in STEMM Ambassador, supporting gender equity in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine, and the first woman president of the Australasian Industrial Research Group.
Over a career spanning 30 years, she has worked in Australia and internationally, building a reputation for driving strategic commercial improvements and innovation in the organisations in which she has worked.
Prior to her appointment as Lead Scientist, Dr Walsh worked for Dow Chemical both locally and internationally and also for companies including Visy Industries, South East Water and Henkel in Victoria. She has led a broad range of research and development (R&D) groups, business functions and has also provided support to technology-based start-up companies.
Leonie has combined her professional career with honorary roles as the Chair and President of the Fight Cancer Foundation and a non-executive Director of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry providing care, services and support for cancer patients and their families and funding vital research into cancer treatment.
Dr Walsh's current areas of activity help to bridge industry, government and academia across sectors including education, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, the circular economy and health services.
- Read Dr Walsh's Swinburne story
Current committees:
- Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee member (2021–current)
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee member (2021–current)
Previous committees:
- Resources Committee member (2020)
Richard is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical (Hons). He also completed the Advanced Management Program, Business Management, Oxford University, Saïd Business School.
Richard is the Managing Director of Furnace Engineering Pty Ltd, holding this position for 20 years. From a background in automotive engineering (Ford Australia), Richard joined Furnace Engineering in 1994, starting in engineering design and project management, then sales, before leading the company.
Furnace Engineering is an Australian engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of heat processing equipment for the industrial and research markets. The company has a significant export activity, and has been honoured several times in the Governor of Victoria Export Awards. Furnace Engineering has a long history of developing specialised heat processing equipment, most recently several novel high temperature technologies, and holds several patents covering key technology developed in-house.
Richard is also a director of two import/distribution businesses and one manufacturing business related to Furnace Engineering. He has served as an advisory board member on the Swinburne Innovation Precinct and Swinburne Leadership Institute. Richard is currently a non-executive director of Accutherm International Pty Ltd, Stork AWD Pty Ltd, Tetlow Kiln Pty Ltd, as well as Vice-President and board member of The Royal Melbourne Tennis Club and a director of The Jolimont Foundation.
Current committees:
- Audit and Risk Committee member (2021–current)
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee member (2021–current)
John is a graduate of Macquarie University, and holds the degree of Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Economics and Business Law. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
He is currently an advisory board member of Indigitek, and was previously a non-executive director at Smiling Mind, as well as holding board roles at the Aboriginal Economic Board (Vic Govt) and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association.
John is currently Executive General Manager of Future Business and Technology at AGL, and previously held senior executive positions at Telstra, including Executive Director of Product Innovation. Johns' startup companies include TAPPL (providing Future of Work capability), Moorup Technology, a green tech devices marketplace, and Fresh Ventures Advisory, which was acquired by IE Digital in February 2019.
Current committees:
- Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee Chair (2021–current)
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee member (2021–current)
Junaid M. Azhar has been studying at Swinburne since 2016 and is committed to helping students and the wider university community.
He has been an active member of the Student Representative Council (SRC) since 2017, representing the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology. In recognition of his efforts in this role, he was awarded Outstanding Representative for 2017. He has also been awarded the Vice- Chancellor's Volunteering and Leadership Award for 2016 and 2017.
As a member of the SRC, Junaid is a strong advocate for students and has organised important initiatives such as the Have a Say Day (an event where students are able to share their views on key university issues). He strongly believes in a collaborative environment, where students and university staff work together to create a positive and welcoming learning environment for all.
He has also been actively involved in assisting others through Swin-Mentors, Swinburne Peer Assistants, as a Student Learning Assistant and as a Study Group Leader. These programs provide advice and support to students that benefit them both personally and academically. Working closely with students through these initiatives has provided Junaid with insight into a broad range of student needs.
Outside of his studies, Junaid has been a participant of the Swinburne Lawn Bowls Team at the Southern University Games, is the current Treasurer and an active team member of the Swinburne University Bowling Club. He plans to continue his involvement in these areas into the future and welcomes feedback from students and staff about university matters.
Dr Samir Shrivastava is a Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies and Human Resources Management (HRM) with the Faculty of Business and Law. Samir has taught across a range of subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate level including Organisational Behaviour (OB), Strategy, Knowledge Management, and Strategic HRM. His research interests lie at the cusp of Strategy, OB and HR.
Samir is also the Vice-President (Academic Staff) of the NTEU's Swinburne Branch and had been the union's National Councillor for four years. Prior to joining Swinburne, Samir was a postgraduate fellow at Bond University, Queensland. He had earlier served as an infantry officer for over 11 years and was holding the rank of Major when he sought early retirement from the Indian army.
Samir holds a PhD degree from Swinburne, an MBA from Bond University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the National Defence Academy affiliated to JNU, New Delhi.
Council meetings
Council and its committees meet several times a year. Meeting dates and times are listed below.
Note:No papers are accepted after the specified agenda deadline.
See Section 4.8 of the Governance Framework for more information about meetings, procedures and protocols.
Council meetings 2021
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2021 | Friday 12 March | Friday 26 February |
| 2/2021 | Monday 31 May | Thursday 13 May |
| 3/2021 | Monday 26 July | Thursday 8 July |
| 4/2021 | Monday 27 September | Thursday 9 September |
| 5/2021 | Monday 6 December | Thursday 18 November |
Council meetings 2022
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2022 | Tuesday 15 March | Monday 7 March |
| 2/2022 | Monday 23 May | Friday 13 May |
| 3/2022 | Monday 1 August | Friday 22 July |
| 4/2022 | Monday 10 October | Friday 30 September |
| 5/2022 | Monday 12 December | Friday 2 December |
| Council Retreat | Thursday 18 August – Friday 19 August | Wednesday 10 August |
Council committees
Council delegates some of its work to fourCouncil committees:
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee
- Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee
- Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee
Council periodically reviews these committees' structures, terms of reference and composition.
See Section 4.6 of the Governance Framework for more information about Council committees.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee provides independent assurance and advice to the Council regarding the University's financial reporting process, risk management and internal control, external audit, internal audit and compliance.
Membership includes the Chancellor, the number of independent non-executive Council members determined by Council and the number of co-opted members determined by Council (no greater than 50% of Committee membership).
For enquiries about the Audit and Risk Committee, contact Claire Hart via clairehart@swinburne.edu.au.
Resources:
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Download the Audit and Risk Committee terms of reference [PDF 91KB]
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Download the Audit and Risk Committee internal audit charter [PDF 82KB]
Standing invitations
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Vice-Chancellor
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Chief Financial Officer
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Internal audit
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External audit
Audit and Risk Committee meetings 2021
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2021 | Monday 15 February | Wednesday 3 February |
| 2/2021 | Monday 17 May | Wednesday 5 May |
| 3/2021 | Monday 12 July | Wednesday 30 June |
| 4/2021 | Monday 13 September | Wednesday 1 September |
| 5/2021 | Monday 15 November | Wednesday 3 November |
Audit and Risk Committee meetings 2022
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2022 | Thursday 17 February | Wednesday 9 February |
| 2/2022 | Monday 9 May | Friday 29 April |
| 3/2022 | Monday 18 July | Friday 8 July |
| 4/2022 | Monday 26 September | Friday 16 September |
| 5/2022 | Monday 28 November | Friday 18 November |
Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee
The Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee provides oversight and advice to Council regarding nominations, senior remuneration and performance, as well as some human resources matters, and handle certain urgent matters referred to the Committee from time-to-time.
Membership includes the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Council members who are Chairs of other standing committees.
For enquiries about the Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee, contact Emma Lincoln via elincoln@swinburne.edu.au.
Resources:
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Download the Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee terms of reference [PDF 64KB]
Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee members
- Ms Vi Peterson (Chair)
- Professor John Pollaers OAM
- Mr Anthony Mackay AM
- Professor Pascale Quester
- Mr Andrew Dix
- Ms Renée Roberts
- Dr Leonie Walsh
Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee meetings 2021
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2021 | Monday 1 March | Wednesday 17 February |
| 2/2021 | Tuesday 29 June | Thursday 17 June |
| 3/2021 | Tuesday 19 October | Thursday 7 October |
Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee meetings 2022
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2022 | Tuesday 1 March | Monday 21 February |
| 2/2022 | Tuesday 3 May | Friday 22 April |
| 3/2022 | Tuesday 19 July | Monday 11 July |
| 4/2022 | Tuesday 20 September | Monday 12 September |
| 5/2022 | Tuesday 29 November | Monday 21 November |
Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee
The Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee provides oversight and advice to Council regarding:
- philanthropic gifts and sponsorship income from donors and partners
- finance matters, including the setting of and monitoring performance against budgets and operational plans, and related treasury and financing activities
- setting and monitoring of the University's annual capital plan in accordance with the University's approved strategic plan
- management of the University's investment portfolio
- the University's infrastructure and other major capital investment plans.
Membership includes the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, the number of non-executive Council members determined by Council and the number of co-opted members determined by Council (no greater than 50% of Committee membership).
For enquiries about the Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee, contact Claire Hart via clairehart@swinburne.edu.au.
Resources:
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Download the Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee terms of reference [PDF 96KB]
Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee members
- Mr Andrew Dix (Chair)
- Professor John Pollaers OAM
- Mr Anthony Mackay AM
- Professor Pascale Quester
- Mr William Lye OAM QC
- Ms Vi Peterson
- Mr Richard Simpson
- Dr Leonie Walsh
Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee meetings 2021
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2021 | Thursday 4 February | Wednesday 27 January |
| 2/2021 | Thursday 6 May | Monday 26 April |
| 3/2021 | Thursday 1 July | Monday 21 June |
| 4/2021 | Thursday 2 September | Monday 23 August |
| 5/2021 | Thursday 4 November | Monday 25 October |
Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee meetings 2022
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2022 | Monday 21 February | Friday 11 February |
| 2/2022 | Monday 2 May | Friday 22 April |
| 3/2022 | Monday 11 July | Friday 1 July |
| 4/2022 | Monday 19 September | Friday 9 September |
| 5/2022 | Monday 21 November | Friday 11 November |
Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee
The Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee provides oversight and strategic advice to Council on the University's technology and innovation focus, emerging technology and technology provider trends, opportunities and potential relevant technology disruption.
Membership includes the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, the number of non-executive Council members determined by Council and the number of co-opted members determined by Council (no greater than 50% of Committee membership).
For enquiries about the Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee, contact Claire Hart via clairehart@swinburne.edu.au.
Resources:
- Download the Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee terms of reference [PDF 81KB]
Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee members
- Mr John Chambers (Chair)
- Professor John Pollaers OAM
- Professor Pascale Quester
- Dr Leonie Walsh
- Dr Elaine Saunders
- Mr Kee Wong
Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee meetings 2021
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2021 | Thursday 4 March | Monday 22 February |
| 2/2021 | Thursday 22 April | Monday 12 April |
| 3/2021 | Thursday 10 June | Monday 31 May |
| 4/2021 | Thursday 26 August | Monday 16 August |
| 5/2021 | Monday 18 October | Wednesday 6 October |
Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee meetings 2022
| Meeting number | Date | Papers due |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2022 | Monday 14 February | Friday 4 February |
| 2/2022 | Thursday 12 May | Wednesday 4 May |
| 3/2022 | Monday 4 July | Friday 24 June |
| 4/2022 | Monday 12 September | Friday 2 September |
| 5/2022 | Monday 14 November | Friday 4 November |
Council's location
Swinburne Council is located at our Hawthorn campus:
John Street,
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Australia
Council's postal address
Swinburne University of Technology
Mail No H3
PO Box 218
Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122
Australia
Contact Swinburne Council
University Secretary and Director, Governance and Assurance
Emma Lincoln
Also responsible for the Executive, Remuneration and Nominations Committee and the Controlled Entity boards
+61 3 9214 5073
elincoln@swinburne.edu.au
Governance and Secretariat Officer
Claire Hart
Also responsible for the Audit and Risk Committee, the Philanthropy, Infrastructure and Investments Committee and the Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee
+61 3 9214 8329
clairehart@swinburne.edu.au
Andrew Kee-son Senior Project Manager Solutions Architecture Domain_9
Source: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/our-structure/leadership-governance/council/