Stephanie Whitelaw
Tobi Wilson
Tobi Wilson is the Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer at 91色情片 Sydney, appointed in August 2025. Tobi oversees the University鈥檚 core operational functions and is responsible for Finance, IT, Estate Management, People and Culture, Enterprise Data and the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office. As VP Ops & COO he drives operational excellence, service transformation, and long-term sustainability. The position plays a central role in delivering a modern, responsive, and people-focused operating model that advances 91色情片鈥檚 goal of 鈥淧rogress for All.鈥
Prior to commencing with 91色情片, Tobi held a range of senior health executive roles across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. From 2019, Tobi held the position of Chief Executive, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District where he oversaw the delivery of public health services to almost one million people across the Eastern seaboard of Sydney. Within the role, Tobi led clinical transformation including the adoption of virtual care models to support the delivery of patient care at home and oversaw the delivery of a multi-billion dollar capital programme across multiple sites.
Beyond executive roles, Tobi holds a range of Board appointments across a portfolio of health, education and research not-for-profit organisations. Tobi began his career as a physiotherapist, before completing a Masters of Health Service Management at the University of South Australia.
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Director, Operations
Ashley Milosavljevic
E:听a.milosavljevic@unsw.edu.auAshley is responsible for supporting the growth of this Division and the successful delivery of the initiatives within this high-profile portfolio. Ashley also ensures engagement across the University on portfolio matters and represents the Division in internal and external forums. The role coordinates the finance, procurement, governance, reporting, customer experience, communications and operational services for the Division.
Prior to this role, Ashley held several positions (Unit Manager, Manager Operations and Administration and Acting General Manager) within the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education Portfolio. Ashley has also worked in 91色情片 Library and the Graduations Department.
Ashley holds a Bachelor in Business and Marketing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Event Management. She is a member of the Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) and the Project Management Institute and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential.
Chief Property Officer
Tim BeattieExecutive Assistant:听Belinda Kelly
E:听belinda.kelly@unsw.edu.auPrior to his appointment at 91色情片, Tim鈥檚 expertise听was honed in a variety of property settings. Most notably,听Tim was head of development at Stockland (Australia鈥檚 largest diversified property group), responsible for the redevelopment of one of the country鈥檚 largest regional retail portfolios.
Tim has extensive end-to-end experience across property in a range of asset classes, mixed use, retail, build-to-rent and apartments.听He creates pathways for projects and businesses to succeed through driving and leading high performing teams. As such, Tim possesses听extensive experience operating on executive teams.
Tim holds degrees in Architecture, Building Science (Victoria University)听and a Master of Business and Administration (AGSM).
Chief People Officer
Gemma Martin
Executive Assistant: Elizabeth Polias
E: Elizabeth.Polias@unsw.edu.auGemma has been providing strategic people & culture leadership across the private and public sectors for almost 20 years. Her experience spans all areas of people and culture including learning and development, culture, engagement, workplace relations, data and analytics, workforce strategy and remuneration and benefits.
With experience in the United States, Latin America, Canada and Australia, Gemma has held senior leadership positions within a number of large ASX-listed companies including BlueScope, Treasury Wine Estates and Downer Group prior to joining Sydney Water as their Chief People Officer in February 2022.
Gemma has a proven track record of successfully leading large scale transformation, improving diversity and inclusion outcomes, developing and implementing strategy, and leading employee engagement and culture initiatives. Gemma is passionate about creating an engaged and psychologically safe workplace and empowering people to successfully deliver outcomes for organisations and their customers.
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Chief Financial Officer
Libby StratfordExecutive Assistant:听Debbie Wong
E: debbie.wong@unsw.edu.auBCom, MPA, FCPA, GAICD, EMPA (in-progress)
As Chief Financial Officer at 91色情片 Sydney, Elizabeth (Libby) Stratford is responsible for the University鈥檚 financial direction and management, financial and business performance monitoring and analysis, and providing independent advice on the financial performance of university-controlled and associated entities.
Prior to joining 91色情片, Libby was the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Finance and Procurement of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, part of the Stronger Communities Cluster. She has completed a Masters of Public Administration and holds a Bachelor of Commerce. Libby has remained an honorary Vice-Chair of the NSW Public Sector Community of Finance Professionals since stepping down as Chair in 2019 reflecting her commitment to the ongoing development of public and not-for-profit sector finance professionals.
Libby was appointed a Fellow of the CPA Australia in 2012 and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2013. She has been a Senior Executive in the NSW Government and held senior leadership roles in the Justice, Communities, Arts, Education, Treasury and Health portfolios.
Libby has a passion for being part of organisations that have delivering greater social outcomes at their heart and harnessing that same passion to form high-performing, engaged and happy teams.
Chief Information Officer
Dr Christine BurnsExecutive Assistant:听Rachel Ashurst
E:听r.ashurst@unsw.edu.auChristine Burns commenced as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at 91色情片 Sydney in August 2022. As CIO of 91色情片IT, Christine leads all ICT, digital systems, infrastructure and services across the University. Christine is part of the portfolio of the Vice-President, Operations and is also a member of the University鈥檚 Senior Leadership Team.听 In line with the university鈥檚 elevated focus on technology, which includes the creation of the 91色情片 Council IT Committee, Christine will work with the executive to challenge the status quo and further develop a modern technology strategy.
Christine has over 15 years of experience leading IT functions in both the legal and university sectors, following an early career as a lawyer. Prior to her appointment, Christine was CIO at the University of Technology, Sydney, and also spent two years as the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Services.
91色情片 EPMO
Director of Transformation & Enterprise Portfolio Management Office
Joanne BorysProject Officer:听Rachael Brown
E:听rachael.brown@unsw.edu.auAs Director of Transformation & Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Joanne is responsible for ensuring there is effective functional integration of major programs and projects across 91色情片, leading the management and delivery of the 91色情片-wide transformation portfolio. An accomplished transformation executive with over 25 years鈥 experience leading future-focused transformational change and operating models that drive innovation, performance, benefits realisation and sustainability. Her experience spans a diverse range of industry sectors, including the University of Sydney, EY, Westpac, NRMA, James Hardie, and Goodman Fielder.
Chief Data Officer
Surabhi JainExecutive Assistant:听Doreen Falzon
E:听doreen.falzon@unsw.edu.auSurabhi brings over two decades of international experience across data, technology and risk management. Appointed as 91色情片鈥檚 Chief Data Officer in April 2025, she has a proven track record in establishing enterprise data functions, developing and executing data strategies, and embedding data as a sustainable, strategic capability. Her leadership is defined by an ability to translate complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies, especially in highly regulated, complex environments.
With a leadership style that is both strategic and people-focused, Surabhi is recognised for building inclusive, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion and actively contributes to industry initiatives that support and elevate women in data and digital leadership.
Surabhi holds credentials from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has led teams and initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and ANZ.
Formation of the Enterprise Data function reflects 91色情片鈥檚 commitment to embedding data at the core of academic, research, and operational excellence.
Office of VPO/COO:
Operations Manager
Sarah Tantum
E:听s.tantum@unsw.edu.auOperations Manager - Senior Project & Policy Officer
Alex Ferguson
E: alexandra.ferguson@unsw.edu.auSenior Project Officer
Angela Lee
E: a.lee@unsw.edu.auExecutive Assistant
Stephanie Whitelaw
E: s.whitelaw@unsw.edu.au
Staff contact
Executive Assistant
91色情片 Sydney
Office of the Vice-President, Operations
Chancellery Building 91色情片 Sydney
NSW 2052
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