Mr Terry Moran AC
Chancellor of Federation University Australia
MB ChB FAMA FRACGP FRCGP(UK)
Mr Moran has a distinguished career working in State and Federal governments, including Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the most senior position in the Australian Public Service. He was appointed by the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and continued in the position under Kevin Rudd’s successor, Julia Gillard.
In addition to his public sector leadership and policy development expertise, Mr Moran brings extensive knowledge of and experience in the education sector.
He is a former CEO of the Office of the State Training Board in Victoria, the first CEO of the Australian National Training Authority in Brisbane and in 1998 was appointed Queensland's Director-General of Education and has also conducted a review of the Southern Australian TAFE system on behalf of the South Australian government.
Mr Moran has a BA (Hons) from La Trobe University.
Mr Moran chairs the Melbourne Theatre Company, the NSW Barangaroo Delivery Authority and the Centre for Policy Development, an independent think tank. Mr Moran is a member of CEDA's Board of Governors, an advisory body.
In 2006, Mr Moran was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to public sector leadership in key policy areas and program implementation, including technical and further education at state and national levels. In 2012, Mr Moran was invested as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to the community through public sector leadership, as a significant contributor to policy development, program delivery and effective governance, and to the implementation of contemporary government administration.
University Profile
Our Purpose
To transform lives and enhance communities.
Federation University Australia activities are guided by Our Priorities
Lifelong Learning – Provide future-focused, high-quality lifelong learning opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Global Citizens - Empower students with the necessary knowledge, skills and aptitude for further study, to participate in workplaces and to be effective global citizens.
Partnerships - Use our network of campuses and partnerships to deliver our courses and programs.
Research to Impact – Conduct research with measurable impact on the communities in which we are located and wider society.
Sustainability – Ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Outcomes
By 2022 FedUni will:
1. Become a Popular Student Destination
Reach 20,000 higher education and 8,000 TAFE student enrolments.
Attract significant numbers of international students.
Engage students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Be highly regarded for our range of offerings.
2. Offer a High-Quality Student Experience
Improve student retention rates and success results.
Achieve 5 Star rating by the Good Universities Guide for high-quality teaching.
Meet students’ needs using the latest pedagogy and technology.
Create connected alumni who provide industry links and channel future employees.
3. Make a Positive Impact
Be highly rated by employers for the quality of our graduates.
Be known for research that delivers societal impact and be ranked by Times Higher Education (THE), Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai) and QS World University Rankings (QS).
Lead the sector in best practice community and industry engagement.
4. Become a University Workplace of Choice
Demonstrate high levels of employee satisfaction.
Be in the top quartile of Australian Universities for the numbers of female staff in senior leadership roles.
Be an asset to regional communities and contribute to capacity building.
Be a preferred employer and higher education destination for Indigenous staff and students.
5. Build an Efficient Organisation
Demonstrate business efficiency in all our operations and be financially stable.
Invest for future growth and development.
To find out more, visit the Federation University Australia website www.federation.edu.au
Governance
Federation University Australia Council
The Council is the governing body of the University and has the general direction and superintendence of the University.
The primary responsibilities of the Council include:
(a) appointing and monitoring the performance of the Vice-Chancellor as the chief executive officer of the University;
(b) approving the mission and strategic direction of the University and its annual budget and business plan;
(c) overseeing and reviewing the management of the University and its performance;
(d) establishing policy and procedural principles for the operation of the University consistent with legal requirements and community expectations;
(e) approving and monitoring systems of control and accountability of the University, including those required to maintain a general overview of any entity over which the University has control within the meaning of section 3 of the Audit Act 1994 (VIC);
(f) overseeing and monitoring the assessment and management of risk across the University, including university commercial activities;
(g) overseeing and monitoring the academic activities of the University; and
(h) approving any significant university commercial activities.
Membership of Federation University Australia’s Council is as follows:
Ex-Officio Members
Mr Terry Moran AC – Chancellor (to 12 October 2021)
Professor Helen Bartlett – Vice-Chancellor
Associate Professor Elisa Zentveld – Chair of Academic Board (to 31 December 2020)
Appointed Members – Governor-in-Council
Mr Michael Ryan (to 31 December 2020)
Ms Rhonda Whitfield – Deputy Chancellor (to 31 December 2020)
Professor Andrew Reeves (to 31 December 2021)
Ms Nicola Pero (to 31 December 2022)
Appointed Members – Ministerial
Ms Pauline Buckland (to 31 December 2021)
Appointed Members – Council
Mr Steve Davies – Deputy Chancellor (to 31 December 2021)
Mr George Fong (to 31 December 2021)
Mr Tony Stone (to 31 December 2021)
Ms Jane Smith AM (to 31 December 2021)
Elected Members
Professor Iqbal Gondal – Staff Member (to 31 December 2021)
Mr Muhammad Saleem Malik – Student Member (to 31 December 2021)
Other Governing Bodies
Other Governing bodies within the University include:
Standing Committees of Council:
Governance & Strategy Committee
Chair – Mr Terry Moran AC, Chancellor
Audit & Risk Management Committee
Chair – Mr Des Pearson AO
Resources Committee
Chair – Mr Tony Stone
Senior Appointments & Remuneration Committee
Chair – Mr Terry Moran AC, Chancellor
Legislation Committee (reports to Council Executive Committee)
Chair – Mr Adrian Tinetti
Academic Board
Chair – Associate Professor Elisa Zentveld
Standing Committees of the Academic Board:
Academic Board Executive Committee
Chair – Associate Professor Elisa Zentveld
Higher Education Curriculum Committee
Chair – Associate Professor Jenene Burke
Learning and Teaching Committee
Chair – Associate Professor Nina Fotinatos
Research Higher Degree Committee
Chair – Professor Fadi Charchar
Research Committee
Chair – Professor Chris Hutchison
VET Curriculum and Quality Committee
Chair – Professor Andy Smith