Hamish Lithgow

Hamish Lithgow is an experienced governance professional currently serving as Governance Manager at the University of Newcastle since November 2008, where responsibilities include providing leadership support to the University Secretary and delivering high-level secretariat services to the University Council. With a strong background in records management and governance, Hamish has held various roles including Senior Governance Officer, Acting Associate Director of Council and Records Governance, and Project Officer, contributing significantly to academic governance, policy development, and stakeholder consultation. Hamish's comprehensive experience is complemented by degrees in History and Philosophy from the University of Newcastle and a Certificate in Governance and Risk Management from the Governance Institute of Australia.