Leadership Excellence Award Finalists

Recognises and celebrates an inspirational leader, or group of leaders who role model our leadership behaviours and contribute to our University’s success.

Associate Professor Marc Adam, School of Information and Physical Sciences

As Head of Discipline for Computing & IT and Vice-President of Australian Council of Professors and Heads of Information Systems (ACPHIS), Associate Professor Marc Adam has led governance renewal nationally and secured an IS Community Champion Award. He rebuilt a reduced staff discipline, redesigned programs, revitalised the Master of Cybersecurity, expanded blended delivery, and lifted student demand and satisfaction. Recognised as Australia’s field leader in Human-Computer Interaction in 2024 and 2025, Professor Adam mentors academics and drives student-centred education.

Associate Professor Tamara Blakemore, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences

Associate Professor Tamara Blakemore leads the Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program, integrating Aboriginal and Western knowledge systems in youth violence intervention. Her collaborative leadership has built a consortium of more than 150 stakeholders, secured $5.5 million in funding, and achieved international expansion across multiple countries. NNN has directly impacted more than 2,000 practitioners and 250 young people, with research cited across 71 countries.

Mark Wylie, Human Resources Services

Mark Wylie, Associate Director of HR Operations, is recognised for outstanding leadership within the University’s HR Business Partnering team and wider community. Amid significant legislative changes, new HR systems, and organisational transformation, Mark has provided unwavering support and guidance. He is celebrated for fostering trust, respect, and psychological safety, empowering his team to grow and collaborate. Mark’s calm, open-door approach and commitment to wellbeing make him a valued pillar of support for all colleagues.