Five Minute Scene Setting
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
| 9:30 AM - 9:35 AM |
| Auditorium |
Overview
Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
Speaker
Brook Orr
Director
Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
Five Minute Scene Setting
Abstract
Unlock the potential of Northern Australia's future with our session on "Knowledge, Skills, and Migration for Tomorrow's Success" at the Developing Northern Australia Conference. Delve into the dynamic landscape of the Future of Work, charting our course toward progress. Discover strategies to attract talented individuals to the north, fostering growth and diversity through migration. Explore how we can shape a robust talent pipeline, consider the transformative impact of AI on the workforce, showcasing opportunities for innovation in Northern Australia. Against the backdrop of Australia's evolving policy landscape, including the Australia Universities Accord, national skills agreements, and the Migration Strategy, we navigate the path forward. How can we lay the groundwork for a skilled workforce ready to thrive in tomorrow's economy. Join Brook Orr, Janelle Marr, Dr Tanzil Rahman, and Dr Samantha Horseman as we envision a brighter future for Northern Australia, powered by knowledge, skills, and strategic migration initiatives.
Biography
Brook is the Director of the Northern Australia Universities Alliance, which brings together CQUniversity, Charles Darwin University, and James Cook University.
Brook is a transformative leader with two decades of experience spanning Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training, and the Tourism industry. Her career has seen her work across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Brook is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation by connecting academia, government, business, and industry to drive tangible results. She holds a Master of Business Administration, Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and Governance Institute of Australia.
Brook grew up in remote Far North Queensland and strongly connects with the unique challenges and opportunities facing Northern Australia.
