Engaging with regional SA
Experienced
both academically and in the private and public sectors, Professor Len
Pullin has just taken on the role of Director of Regional Engagement and
Dean of UniSA’s regional campus in Whyalla – and it is one close to his
heart.
Former associate professor at Monash University in Gippsland, Prof Pullin held several senior academic positions including head of the School of Business and Electronic Commerce and director of undergraduate teaching.
Prof Pullin says he is looking forward to having an impact through the new leadership role and becoming actively involved in issues that can make a difference to SA‘s regional communities and people who live, work and study there.
“Rural and regional communities are the heartbeat of Australia,“ he says. “The country simply will not thrive without the contribution of the regions and I think it is up to people with leadership positions and skills to make a commitment to regional Australia.“
Prof Pullin‘s academic research focus has been in business, labour economics, public management and industrial relations and he has published widely on issues including regional industrial restructuring, regional industrial relations systems, and local government management morality. Editor of the International Employment Relations Review for six years, Prof Pullin has also authored two books and more than 40 refereed journal articles. His business expertise also includes having run a small business and working as a senior executive in a large public transport authority.
Describing himself as a people person, he said he was looking forward to the new challenges of working with staff at Whyalla campus to bring about change, growth, and enjoyment.
“Whyalla Campus exists because it is a contributing, dynamic part of the University and my goal is to enhance and develop that contribution, making UniSA a stronger force in the community.“