Nicole Gower

Elected by members of the Consultative Committee representing employers and appointed to the Board on 30 October 2017. Currently Vice-President, Professional Services at Macquarie University having executive responsibility for people strategies and culture, information technology, marketing and communications, global and domestic student recruitment, and the provision of shared services. Previously worked as an employment law specialist in private practice and in HR leadership roles at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Ms. Gower is a member of the Macquarie University Executive Group and Executive Group sponsor for several strategic initiatives including Gender Equity Strategy, UniForum benchmarking and several streams of the University’s Operating Plan. Re-appointed as Chair and Director of U@MQ Ltd in November 2019. Ms. Gower is also an accredited mediator and nationally accredited workplace trainer and assessor.