OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Tamworth Community College Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the vision and strategies of the College are achieved.

The Board consists of a group of professional, dedicated volunteers who provide guidance and contribute to good governance. The Board sets the College’s priorities and is accountable for exercising the authority given to it in its constitution.

Lisa Roberts
Chairperson

Lisa has built a career in the public sector in both the state and local level for 20 years. Lisa has tertiary qualifications in natural resource management and business management and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Passionate about making a difference for the community, Lisa believes access to education and learning opportunities are foundational life skills that contribute to well-being and personal growth.

Linden Ross
Deputy Chairperson & Treasurer

Linden’s career has senior management experience in private and not-for-profit organisations across a number of different industries. Most recently, government and not-for-profit health has been prominent. Obtaining community sector management qualifications Linden continued as a mature age student, through distance education, to obtain a Degree in Bachelor of Business Studies. Linden believes that continuing education pathways is crucial to new insights on the most current trends and skills required by industry.

Sharon Draper
Secretary

Sharon has had a career spanning the public sector, human resources, juvenile justice and education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) and Graduate Diplomas in Industrial Relations, Economics and Education and is currently employed as Head Teacher (HSIE) at Calrossy Anglican School. She and her husband Peter run Professional Driver Education, a local driver training school that specialises in disability learners. As someone with a strong social conscience, Sharon believes in the empowerment of individuals through education and training.

Peter Hyde
Community Representative

Peter has lived in Tamworth since 1998 and has worked in the Electricity Supply Distribution Industry for 42 years. During that time he has worked in various areas of the business including Electrical Trade, Design, Apprentice Coordination, WH&S (employee & public safety), Training, Auditing, Incident Investigation, Human Resources, Project and Program Management as well as Frontline Management. Peter has qualifications in Electrical Trades, Frontline Management, WH&S, Investigation, Auditing and Human Resources. He is also an active member of The Rotary Club of Tamworth First Light and is committed to making a difference & contributing to the community.