Early Career Award Finalists
Awarded to an individual staff member who commenced at the University in the previous 5 years, and who has demonstrated outstanding capacity to contribute meaningfully within the early stages of their career at the University.
Future Students Communications and Engagement
Shahni Wellington
Shahni is a proud Wandi Wandi & Jerrinja woman and Communications Specialist who goes above and beyond to ensure the stories behind the University’s commitment to excellence in Indigenous higher education are told. Shahni has a unique storytelling ability and uses her skills to inform our communities on critically important issues. She does so with resounding professionalism, poise and a genuine commitment to our First Nations staff, students and community.
School of Medicine and Public Health
Emily Callaghan
Emily played a critical role in bringing the newly launched Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Centre for Brain Cancer Research within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing to life by contributing significantly to the early processes which effectively established this $25M Centre. As the Centre’s representative, Emily single-handedly facilitated the cross-unit collaboration between the College, OAP and Marketing and Communications to plan the highly successful inaugural Research Symposium, at a critical juncture for the Centre.
Student Central
Lorna Ali
Lorna joined the University 12 months ago and has already made a significant impact. As a Student Living Support Coordinator, Lorna is the first responder to reports of misconduct in the residences. Lorna has overhauled processes to drastically improve the student experience - moving from a punitive approach to a restorative one, where residents are offered growth opportunities. She's also recently led the International Student Support team, offering innovations based on her observations and prior experiences.
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