Jacqui Gilligan

Jacqui Gilligan has extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Their most recent position was as the Head of Commercial & Strategic Ventures at Settlement Services International, where they provided strategic leadership for the organization's social impact investment strategy and social enterprises. Prior to that, they held the role of Head of Commercial Operations at the same company.

Before joining Settlement Services International, Jacqui worked at North West Land Trust as a CEO, where they led and supported the visions and aspirations of the Aboriginal people of the North Western region of NSW. Jacqui facilitated complex community engagements, managed funding applications and reporting, and developed partnerships with various stakeholders.

Jacqui also founded Treat me Treasure me, a one-stop shop for cancer patients and their support system. Jacqui provided support and curated products for individuals going through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Their previous experience includes working as a Senior Manager Advisory Services at EY, where they focused on program and portfolio management for clients across different sectors. Jacqui also worked as an Education & Training Consultant, Portfolio & Program Manager at Saratoga Professional Services, and Development Manager at Suncorp.

Jacqui's earlier roles include working as a PMO Manager/Program Manager/Project Manager at Nine Entertainment Co., an Entrepreneurship & Innovation Project Manager at The University of Sydney Business School, and as a Consultant at the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Overall, Jacqui Gilligan's career showcases their diverse experience in strategic leadership, program management, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

Jacqui Gilligan completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with a focus on Information Management from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 1992 to 1995. In 1997, they pursued a Graduate Diploma of Accounting in Accounting and Finance at Monash University. Later, from 2010 to 2012, they obtained a Master's degree in Sustainability Studies, specializing in Sustainability, from the University of Sydney. Additionally, they received certification as a Registered Project Manager (RegPM) from the Australian Institute of Project Management in 2008.