Join our Management Committee
We are Country Universities Centre Eastern Tasmania. We are operated by East Tas Education and Employment Ltd (ETEE), a local charity established in 2025 in Eastern Tasmania.
We are creating opportunities for more people to aspire to further education, helping them find the pathways that work best for them, and supporting them to reach their learning goals.
We believe that lifelong learning enriches lives and powers a prosperous and thriving community.
We’re breaking down the barriers and helping students aspire to and
reach their full potential—right where they are.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from persons who are ready to support and grow our impact by providing oversight of the work, programs and development of Country Universities Centre Eastern Tasmania.
Your Expression of Interest should be no longer than 2 pages and must include:
- An introduction about yourself and why you would like to be part of the Management Committee for CUC Eastern Tasmania.
- How your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Selection Criteria.
Please refer to the Information for Applicants before you apply.
Please submit your Expression of Interest to the East Tas Education & Employment Ltd Board of Directors by email: admin@cuceasterntasmania.edu.au
Expressions of Interest for this opportunity close 5:00pm Friday 7 August 2026.
| EOIs open | 13 Jul 2026 |
| EOIs close | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Panel assessment & recommendation | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Decision by ETEE Board | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Applicants notified of outcome | 14 Aug 2026 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, please contact:
John Brown
General Manager, Break O’Day Council
6376 7900 or john.brown@bodc.tas.gov.au
Terms of Reference – available on request
Meet the team
At CUC Eastern Tasmania, we are fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate team focused on empowering regional students to succeed through access to quality education in a safe, supportive environment. Our team works together to foster growth, create opportunities, and make a positive impact for individuals and businesses across the Eastern Tasmania region.
We are excited to connect with our local students and support their study goals right here in their local community. We offer study and academic skills development, support with technology use, navigating study pathways and portals, and nurturing student connection and wellbeing.
We are working with our community to discover and design more ways our Centre can grow, support and celebrate participation in tertiary education.
Together we will create connections, support student wellbeing and design ways to nurture a learning community of connected thriving students in our community.
Leah Page
Centre Manager
Leah is a passionate and experienced community development officer, educator, facilitator, and project manager. Leah’s broad work history includes establishing and managing an award winning, volunteer, not-for-profit organisation, academic teaching and research roles at the University of Tasmania, working in Australian, State and Local Government, and freelance writing and production of educational resources. Leah was the first in family to go to university and was a Marine Biologist in her early career.
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Trish Pini
Education Coordinator
Trish has a long history working in education and information technology within Northern Territory Government, local government and non-for-profit organisations. Trish lived and worked across urban areas and remote areas of the Northern Territory until 2021 when she moved to Eastern Tasmania. Trish has a Bachelor of Education and postgraduate qualifications in information technology, leadership, human resource management, and criminal intelligence. Trish Pini is available Mondays and Wednesdays.
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Trish Healy
Education Coordinator
Trish has a strong background in adult literacy, program coordination, and community engagement. Trish is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive learning environments that help regional students thrive. She has extensive experience working one‑on‑one with learners, coordinating education programs, and building partnerships with local organisations to widen participation in education. Having lived in the Break O’Day region for nearly a decade, Trish brings strong local knowledge, genuine connection, and a deep commitment to supporting our local communities. Trish Healy is available Thursdays and Fridays.
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Meet our Management Committee
John Brown, Board Member
General Manager of Break O’Day Council, Break O’Day Employment Connect Board Chair.
Kaitlin Roach, Board Member
Employed at Regional Development Australia (Tasmania).
Sue Kilpatrick, Board Member
Board of Regional Development Australia (Tasmania). Employed at University of Tasmania. Member of Tasmanian Traineeship and Apprenticeship Committee (TTAC).
Chris Ronan, Board Member
Former CEO Country Universities Centre. Co-CEO Study Hubs Australia
Stephen Walley
Board member of Bendigo Bank and Tasmanian Community Fund.