Executive Leadership Team

The Executive Leadership Team of the Institute comprises of the CEO, the General Manager - Corporate Services, the General Manager - Education and Business Consultancy and the Chief Finance & Accounting Officer, who are collectively responsible and accountable for the establishment of the leadership goals of GippsTAFE.



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Dr Peter Whitley
Chief Executive Officer


The primary role of the Chief Executive Officer is to establish the direction of the Institute in line with the expectations and aspirations of the Institute Board. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that there is sound and effective leadership throughout the Institute.



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Mr Jim Vivian
General Manager Corporate Services


The primary role of the General Manager Corporate Services is to ensure that the services, facilities and non-academic resources are effectively managed and led to achieve the Institute?s objectives and directions. The General Manager is accountable for leading the delivery of quality staff services for Institute wide planning.



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Mr Ian Carroll
Chief Finance & Accounting Officer


The primary role of the Chief Finance & Accounting Officer is to ensure that the Institute maintains a rigorous approach to financial accountability and its financial position is maintained and enhanced.



Phil Thompson

Mr Phil Thompson
Acting General Manager Education and Business Consultancy



The primary role of the General Manager Education and Business Consultancy is to lead and manage all the Institute's activities in relation to academic and educational delivery as well as the development of commercialisation and revenue generated activities throughout the Institute.