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Council members

Dr Ian Gould Dr Adele Lloyd
Prof Peter Høj Ms Jan Lowe
Ms Alice McCleary Mr Jim McDowell
Mr Peter Smith Mr Ian McLachlan
Ms Raelene Barclay Ms Anne Skipper AM FAICD
Mr Bill Cossey AM Dr Sue Vardon AO
A Prof Ingrid Day Dr Michael Venning
Mr Terry Evans Associate Prof Adrian Vicary
Ms Kath Higgins Mr James Wangmann
Mr George Jacob Ms Anne-Marie Parsons
Mr Prashant Joshi Mr Peter Cardwell
Mr Bruce Linn Ms Joanne Gatsios
   
 

Dr Ian Gould (Chancellor)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 0068

Qualifications  

BSc(Hons) PhD FAusIMM FTSE

 

Dr Ian Gould commenced as Chancellor of the University of South Australia on 1 July 2008.

A geologist by profession, Dr Gould has forty years experience in the minerals industry in diverse and senior positions, mainly within the CRA and Rio Tinto Group, in which he was Group Executive for Exploration and later for Research and Development before becoming the Managing Director Australia, and then Group managing Director for Normandy Mining Ltd.

Educated at the University of Sydney, Dr Gould has a PhD in geology.

Dr Gould has based his career upon a strong scientific interest and belief in the importance to the community of the mining industry, and has been a keen and early proponent of excellence in environmental management for the industry. He was a leader in the development of the Minerals Industry Code for Environmental Management in the mid 1990s.

In 2007 Dr Gould became a Fellow of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and in the same year was awarded the Institute Medal by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, of which he is also a Fellow.

He has in-depth experience in corporate governance having served as a member or Chairman on a range of industry and organisation boards including the CSIRO Minerals Sector Advisory Committee, the South Australian Resources Industry Development Board, the National Parks and Wildlife Committee, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and St Andrew’s Hospital.

He is a professional with vast experience in governance and leadership and a comprehensive understanding of the nexus between education, innovation, the community and business.

 

Prof Peter Høj (Vice Chancellor)Professor Peter Høj (Vice-Chancellor)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 0500

Qualifications  

The former CEO of the Australian Research Council, he has been a teaching academic, a professor engaged in high quality research in biochemistry and viticulture, and an industry leader in his former role as the Managing Director of the Australian Wine Research Institute.

Educated at the University of Copenhagen, majoring in biochemistry and chemistry, Professor Høj has a Master of Science degree in biochemistry and genetics and a PhD in plant biochemistry. He speaks several languages and has received fellowships from Denmark and Australia for post-doctoral studies in biochemistry.

Since arriving in Australia in 1987 he has worked as a lecturer and senior lecturer in biochemistry at La Trobe University and Professor of Viticultural Science and Professor of Oenology at the University of Adelaide.

In 1992, he was awarded the Boehringer-Mannheim medal by the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and in 2003 the Centenary Medal for his contribution to research and wine science. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

From October 2004 to April 2007 he was CEO of the Australian Research Council - the peak funding body for research in Australia today.

He served as a private member of the Prime Minister's Science Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) from 1999-2004 and as an ex officio member in 2006-2007. He is a former member of the Australian Institute of Marine Science Council; the Cooperative Research Centres Committee; the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Committees; and of the Industry and Technology Council of South Australia, the Premier's Science and Research Council, and the South Australian Wine Industry Council.

 

Ms Alice McCleary (Deputy Chancellor)Ms Alice McCleary (Deputy Chancellor)

 

Telephone    (08) 8407 7180

Qualifications  

B.Ec., FTIA, FCA, MAICD

Area of expertise  

Chairperson of Finance Committee

Area of interest  

Governance issues

 

Mr Peter Smith (Pro Chancellor)Mr Peter Smith (Pro Chancellor)

 

Telephone    (08) 8359 0995 or 0419 806 474

Email    peter.smith@bartonvale.com.au 

Qualifications  

Bec, BaeroEng, FRIBA, FinsAA

Areas of expertise

 

 

Ms Raelene Barclay (Professional Staff member)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 1667

Email    raelene.barclay@unisa.edu.au

 

I have been the Consultant: Superannuation for the University since February 2003 and have worked in the Superannuation industry since 1998.

Prior to starting with the University I worked in a Corporate Superannuation Company where I was a Senior Fund Administrator for three superannuation funds and a Support Administrator for another corporate fund. I have a working knowledge of Defined Benefit schemes, pensions, insurance arrangements, salary sacrificing, investment choice and other general superannuation arrangements.

I have a Certificate in Superannuation Management, Certificate of Superannuation Trusteeship, Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation), as well as the Advanced Diploma and the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

I have achieved the ASFA 146 Compliance Certificate which meets the training requirements of ASIC (Australian Securities & Investments Commission) Policy Statement 146.

I am currently one of the Professional Staff representatives on the Collective Agreement Implementation Committee (CAIC) as well as the UniSA Council.

 

 

Mr Bill Cossey (Member of community)Mr Bill Cossey AM (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Qualifications  

B.Sc (University of Adelaide), 1967, Major is Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics

Area of expertise  

General management

Areas of interest

Current appointments

 

Associate Prof Indgrid Day (Academic staff member)Associate Professor Ingrid Day (Academic staff member)

Qualifications

Areas of Expertise

Areas of Interest

Current Appointments

 

 

Mr Terry Evans (Member of community)Mr Terry Evans (Member of community appointed to Council)

 

Special Counsel, Minter Ellison

Telephone    (08) 8212 5673

Qualifications

 

 

Ms Kath Higgins (Professional staff member)Ms Kath Higgins (Professional Staff member)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 1634

Qualifications

 

 

Mr George Jacob (Postgraduate Student Representative - UniLife)

 

George Jacob is the postgraduate Student member of the University Council elected by members of UniLife to take up his appointment in 2008 for a term of one year.

George is undertaking a Master of Business

 

 

Mr Prashant Joshi (Student Representative - UniLife President)

 

Prashant Joshi is the UniLife President and Student member of the University Council  taking up his appointment in 2008 for a term of one year.

Prashant is undertaking a Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

 

 

Mr Bruce Linn (Member of community)Mr Bruce Linn (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Qualifications  

 

Bruce Linn is an experienced Company Director and formerly CEO of Finlaysons Lawyers based in Adelaide, South Australia.

His previous executive roles include Executive Director for EDS, responsible for all State Government business of EDS in Australia and Chief Executive of Camtech, one of Australia's leading Internet & Electronic Payments companies.

A Science graduate of The University of Adelaide, he has over 30 years experience in business management, leadership, marketing and information communications technology.

Current Directorships and Board positions include the Council and Finance Committee of The University of South Australia, the boards of SABRENet Limited, St. Peters Collegiate Girls School, the SA/NT Division Council of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and as Chair of Community Information Strategies Australia (CISA).

He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Australian Computer Society.

 

 

Dr Adele Lloyd (Member of community)Dr Adele Lloyd (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Qualifications

Masters and Doctorate in Administration and Management

 

 

Ms Jan Lowe (Member of community appointed)Ms Jan Lowe (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Telephone    (08) 8226 0524

Qualifications  

BA, DipEd

Area of expertise  

Industrial relations

 

 

Mr Jim McDowell (Member of community appointed to Council)

 

Qualifications  

LL.B (Hons) (Warwick)

Current appointment

Chief Executive of BAE Systems Australia

 

Jim worked for 18 years at the aerospace company, Bombardier/Shorts, in the UK, USA, Middle East and Asia in various Legal, Commercial and Marketing positions.  He finished his career in Shorts as Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Commercial for Shorts Missile Systems Ltd., a joint venture with the French company, Thomson CSF (now Thales)

In August 1996, Jim joined British Aerospace in Singapore as an Executive Vice President in the corporate Sales and Marketing organisation and was promoted to President - Northern Asia in December 1997.  In April 1999 he took up the position as Managing Director - Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.  Following British Aerospace's merger with Marconi Electronic Systems in November 1999, Jim was appointed Regional Managing Director - Asia of BAE Systems based in Hong Kong

 

Mr Ian McLachlan (Member of communityl)Mr Ian McLachlan (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Telephone    (08) 8373 4877

Qualifications  

Ian is well established in the South Australian business community as a Chartered Accountant, business adviser and initiator of projects and new business concepts. Ian's career spans nearly 30 years in professional practice.

 

 

Ms Anne Skipper AM (Member of community)Ms Anne Skipper AM (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Qualifications  

RN, FAICD, FAIM

Ms Anne Skipper was awarded an Australian Medal in the Order of Australia Awards for her service to children and adults with disabilities and had the honour of running with the Olympic Torch in South Australia as recognition of her community service

Current appointments

 

 

Dr Sue Vardon AO (Member of community)Dr Sue Vardon AO (Member of community appointed by Council)

 

Qualifications  

Awards

Current Boards/Committees

 

 

Dr Michael Venning (Academic staff member)Dr Michael Venning (Academic staff member)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 2639

Qualifications  

BSc (Hons), DipT, PhD

Areas of expertise

Research:

Teaching: Pharmacology & physiology 

Areas of interest

 

 

A. Prof Adrian Vicary (Presiding Member, Academic Board)Associate Prof Adrian Vicary (Presiding Member, Academic Board)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 4382

Qualifications  

BA (Hons), DipEd, MA (Adel), PhD (Flinders)

Areas of expertise

Research: 

Teaching: 

 

 

Mr James Wangmann (Undergraduate Student Representative - UniLife)

 

James Wangmann is the Undergraduate Student member of University Council elected by members of UniLife to take up his appointment in 2008 for a term of one year

James is undertaking a Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture)

 

 

Ms Anne-Marie Parsons (Acting Council Secretary)

 

Acting Director: Council Services and Chancellery 

Telephone    (08) 8302 0147 

 

 

Mr Peter Cardwell (Executive Officer)Mr Peter Cardwell (Executive Officer)

Telephone    (08) 8302 0589 

 

 

 

Ms Joanne Gatsios (Senior Administrative Officer)Ms Joanne Gatsios (Senior Administrative Officer)

 

Telephone    (08) 8302 0132 

 

 

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