Edward Maher

University Council Member at Charles Sturt University

Edward Maher holds the role of Manager, Sustainability at Charles Sturt University. Edward is responsible for leading the University’s progress towards best practice in organisational sustainability. Areas of focus include governance, curriculum, research, operational efficiencies, and stakeholder engagement.

Formal qualifications held by Edward include Bachelor of Environmental Science (Hons), Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Certificates in Small Business Management and Carbon Management.

Edward is a career sustainability practitioner with previous roles at Sydney Water Corporation and Snowy Hydro. His passion in this area extends to volunteer and community work which has led to recognition at state and local levels.

Professional and community memberships include Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (Director), Murrumbidgee Landcare (Committee Member) and Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare (President). Edward has served as a member of working groups within the Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association and as a professional mentor with the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.