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Academic Board

The Academic Board is a sub-committee of the AFTRS Council and is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of the academic affairs of the School. This includes teaching, learning, research activities, approval of new curricula, major changes to courses, reviewing policies, procedures and guidelines related to the admission, enrolment, assessment, progress and completion of students.

Academic Board Terms of Reference (PDF)

  • Link to Prof. Craig Batty
    Prof. Craig Batty

    Professor Craig Batty is Executive Dean of UniSA Creative (University of S...

    Prof. Craig Batty

    Professor Craig Batty is Executive Dean of UniSA Creative (University of South Australia), and for the new Adelaide University, Pro Vice Chancellor Elect of the College of Creative Arts, Design…

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    Academic Board Chair

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    Academic Board

  • Link to Rachael Weiss
    Rachael Weiss

    Rachael Weiss is a former senior leader in regulatory affairs at The Unive...

    Rachael Weiss

    Rachael Weiss is a former senior leader in regulatory affairs at The University of Sydney. Her university regulatory affairs career spans twenty years in Australia, the UK and Ireland. Rachael…

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    Academic Board Deputy Chair

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    Academic Board

  • Link to Dr. Katrina Sandbach
    Dr. Katrina Sandbach

    Katrina Sandbach is a previous academic leader at Western Sydney Universit...

    Dr. Katrina Sandbach

    Katrina Sandbach is a previous academic leader at Western Sydney University’s School of Humanities and Communication Arts who has dedicated her career to empowering creative education and strengthening connections between…

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    Academic Board Independent Member

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    Academic Board

  • Link to Dr. Jason De Santolo
    Dr. Jason De Santolo

    Jason is a Garrwa and Barunggam man and is Professor of First Nations Lan...

    Dr. Jason De Santolo

    Jason is a Garrwa and Barunggam man and is Professor of First Nations Land Justice in Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and…

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    Academic Board Independent Member

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    Academic Board

  • Link to Tony Krawitz
    Tony Krawitz

    Tony Krawitz is a sought-after Australian writer and director, known for h...

    Tony Krawitz

    Tony Krawitz is a sought-after Australian writer and director, known for his work in film, documentary and television. Tony came to international attention when his 52min drama, Jewboy, which he…

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    Academic Board Independent Member

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    Academic Board

  • Link to Dr. Nell Greenwood
    Dr. Nell Greenwood

    Nell Greenwood is an academic leader, screenwriter and creativity advocate...

    Dr. Nell Greenwood

    Nell Greenwood is an academic leader, screenwriter and creativity advocate with more than 25 years of experience in screen education and international film and television production. Nell’s career started in…

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    Chief Executive Officer; Director of Council

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    Academic Board, CEO Office, Council

  • Link to Scott Stair
    Scott Stair

    Scott Stair is a governance and technology leader responsible for oversigh...

    Scott Stair

    Scott Stair is a governance and technology leader responsible for oversight of all corporate and educational governance practices at AFTRS, including statutory reporting to government and internal quality assurance. Scott…

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    Head of Governance

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    Academic Board, CEO Office

  • Link to Essi Haukkamaa-Judge
    Essi Haukkamaa-Judge

    Essi Haukkamaa-Judge is a Finnish born producer. She has more than 25 year...

    Essi Haukkamaa-Judge

    Essi Haukkamaa-Judge is a Finnish born producer. She has more than 25 years of work experience in the screen industry, working in different production roles in Finland and Australia, and…

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    Discipline Lead, Producing; Academic Board Teaching Staff Member

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    Academic Board, Teaching & Learning

  • Link to Zali Hamilton
    Zali Hamilton

    Zali Hamilton is a keen director/producer in ...

    Zali Hamilton

    Zali Hamilton is a keen director/producer in her third year studying Bachelor of Arts: Screen Production at AFTRS. To the role of Student Member for Council, she brings her passion…

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    2026 BAY3 Student; Student Member of Council

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    Academic Board, Council