Pauline Carr

Chancellor of Adelaide University

South Australian born Pauline Carr has built a 35 plus year career bringing her executive experience, business improvement, governance, compliance and risk management consultancy services to a range of companies in the resources, construction, superannuation, education, retail and community healthcare sectors. Prior to being appointed as Chancellor, she was Chair of the Council’s Audit and Risk Committee (2011–2018) and a member of both the Finance Committee and the Senior Remuneration Committee. She currently chairs the Senior Remuneration Committee and the Governance and Nominations Committee.

A graduate of ANU, Pauline has a bachelor's degree in economics and an MBA. As a graduate, she joined an international resources company where she worked as a financial analyst, accountant, internal auditor, and in government and community relations. Pauline then returned to Adelaide to a divisional accounting leadership role with Normandy Mining Limited. She became a member of its executive team and was an integral part of the company's growth and international expansion through mergers and acquisitions. She took an executive role with Newmont Mining Asia Pacific (part of Newmont Mining Corporation) the world's largest gold miner, following its takeover of Normandy.

Pauline also chairs the board of National Pharmacies and is a non-executive director of ASX-listed companies Highfield Resources Limited and Australian Rare Earths Limited.

Adelaide University is Australia’s newest major university in a generation.

Built on the strengths and legacies of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, we have leveraged our collective strengths to unlock a new, for-purpose university shaped by more than 180 years of experience.

Adelaide University stands for progress and will drive transformational education and research ambitions. It’s a place for both excellence and equity.

As a new global powerhouse and member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), we aim to be sustainably ranked in the top 1% worldwide.

We are reimagining curriculum, redefining the student experience, and reshaping our research activities to create a contemporary and comprehensive university with a bold vision for new generations of learners, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. 

 Adelaide University is opening in 2026. For more information, please visit adelaideuni.edu.au

Governance

Adelaide University Transition Council

The Adelaide University Transition Council will oversee the implementation of our vision for the new institution and ensure the successful delivery of our ambitions for the South Australian community.  

To date,14 members have been appointed. One position has been held vacant for appointment at a future time.

Ms Pauline Carr Chancellor

Ms Janet Finlay, Deputy Chancellor

Mr James (Jim) Hazel, Deputy Chancellor

Mr Lachlan Coleman

Professor Peter Hoj AC FAA FTSE FNAI (US)

Mr Andrew (Andy) Keough CSC

Professor David Lloyd C Chem FRSC FRSE

Mr Jim McDowell

Ms Carolyn Mitchell

Ms Nicolle Rantamem Renolds

Dr Leanna Read

Professor Deidre Tedmanson

The Hon Amanda Vanstone AO

Mr Kenneth (Ken) Williams