Mr Terry Moran AC, FIPAA
Chancellor of Federation University Australia
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.
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
We transform lives and enhance communities.
Scope
We provide innovative and integrated lifelong learning, job skills and impactful research that enable people and communities to prosper locally, regionally and globally.
Enabling Principles
Excellent - We excel in all that we do, acting with integrity and responsibility for achieving high standards.
Inclusive - We champion access, diversity and inclusion for all, acknowledging our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, culture and knowledge.
Collaborative - We are stronger together, establishing genuine partnerships built on shared goals.
Empowering - We create an environment of opportunities, trust, fairness and respect, taking informed risks in pursuit of shared goals.
Innovative & Agile - We innovate to transform. We are agile and responsive to emerging opportunities.
Strategic Objectives and Outcomes
By 2025 FedUni will:
1. Transform Lives
World-class multi-sector education available to all
World-leading research in our priority areas
Positive career and life impact
Broad access, diversity, and inclusion, acknowledging our Indigenous heritage
2. Enhance Communities
Research that drives economic and social transformation from regional Australia to all of our communities
Meaningful, impactful and long-lasting partnerships with employers and industries
Transformative collaborations and partnerships with governments and community organisations
Exemplars of future-focused university towns in Australia
3. A strong and sustainable University
High quality, impactful research aligned to educational programs
High quality, relevant and profitable educational offerings
First choice employer and destination for students in each of our communities
Strong accountability and governance
A focus on sustainability
A dynamic and empowered workplace.
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 2024)
Professor Duncan Bentley (to 23 August 2025)
Professor Bernadine Van Gramberg – Chair of Academic Board (to 31 December 2024)
Appointed Members – Governor-in-Council
Ms Rhonda Whitfield – Deputy Chancellor (to 31 December 2026)
Dr Doris Paton (to 31 December 2026)
Professor Andrew Reeves (to 10 June 2025)
Ms Nicola Pero (to 30 June 2026)
Appointed Members – Ministerial
Ms Pauline Buckland (to 31 December 2024)
Appointed Members – Council
Mr Tony Stone (to 31 December 2024)
Ms Michelle Nightingale (to 31 December 2026)
Mr Des Pearson AO (to 30 June 2025)
The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Freier - Deputy Chancellor (to 3 August 2024)
Elected Members
Ms Kerrie Bryant - (to 31 December 2025)
Dr Matthew Abbott – (to 14 November 2024)
Secretary to Council
Ms Marion Van Rooden
Other Governing Bodies
Other Governing bodies within the University include:
Standing Committees of Council:
Governance & Strategy Committee
Chair – The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Freier - Deputy 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
Inclusion Committee
Chair - Ms Rhonda Whitfield, Deputy Chancellor
Academic Board
Chair – Professor Bernadine Van Gramberg
Academic Board Administrative Committee
Chair – Professor Bernandine Van Gramberg
Curriculum Committee
Chair – Associate Professor Linda Wight
Learning and Teaching Quality Committee
Chair – Professor Nina Fotinatos
Research Committee
Chair – Professor Shane Thomas