Gayle Austen

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Communications) 
GAICD (Order of Merit) 
Advanced Certificate Applied Languages (Mandarin) 

Experience

Gayle is a specialist in communications, marketing and strategic advice. She has consulted for non‑profits on a range of initiatives, including advocacy, merger and acquisitions, communications strategy, organisational structure and leadership coaching. Gayle was formerly Head of Marketing and Communications with ANZ Institutional, led corporate affairs teams for Foster’s and Seven Network and was a senior journalist, section editor and chief of staff with The Age. Gayle was most recently President of Camcare and Chair of Trust for Nature, and is currently a Director of Invasive Species Council. Her passion for social justice and local community is reflected in her career and previous non‑profit Board roles.

Special responsibilities

Board Chair
Audit and Risk Committee Member
Community Advisory Committee Member
Remuneration and Nomination Committee Chair
People, Quality and Safety Committee Chair