Meet the Sustainability team
The Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Sustainability provides support and guidance to the University strategic initiatives across research, education, engagement and operations. We draw on the wealth of knowledge and expertise across the University and engage with students and key partners to ensure a sustainability ethos is woven into the fabric of everything we do at Murdoch University.
Associate Professor Martin Brueckner
Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) Sustainability
Associate Professor Martin Brueckner
Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) Sustainability
Martin is responsible for supporting and encouraging the University in education, teaching, and translational research in sustainability, nurturing mindsets and creating solutions for a better and more sustainable world, a university renowned for its commitment to, and expertise of, sustainability and environment. For the last 20 years Martin, has been a sustainability scholar and researcher. He is passionate about achieving a sustainable future through a collaborative approach that enables the entire campus community to play an active role on the university’s sustainability journey.
Leah Knapp (she/her)
Manager
Leah Knapp (she/her)
Manager
Leah is a proud Murdoch alumna (2008) with a BA SustDev (Hons) and has been working and leading in the sustainability space since then, including joining Murdoch as the inaugural Sustainability Officer in 2011 and the Sustainability Manager from 2014. Her special areas of interest are biodiversity conservation and volunteerism/ citizen science as a hands-on way to drive behaviour change across all the pillars of sustainability. Leah is passionate about biodiversity management around the campus and actively engages with community groups.
Deanne Ladle (she/her)
Sustainability Officer
Deanne Ladle (she/her)
Sustainability Officer
Deanne has experience in local and state government both in Perth and the UK. Deanne has a background in ecology, environmental management and sustainability including policy development, delivering energy and water reduction plans, and reducing waste to landfill. At Murdoch, Deanne looks after the portfolios of waste and active transport, with goals to achieve Ngala Kwop Biddi by transitioning the campus to a more circular economy and move away from single occupant car journeys to encourage public transport, cycling, or walking to campus.
Siobhan McCarthy (she/her)
Project Manager
Siobhan McCarthy (she/her)
Project Manager
A strategic, big-picture thinker, with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement. As chief architect of the Moorditj Boodja – Strong Country Sustainability Sub-Strategy, Siobhan is working with stakeholders to create a path to achieving our 2030 targets. With a background in communications, wellbeing, education and organisational development, Siobhan is energised by working with others to create positive change and passionate about cultivating authentic partnerships to ensure sustainability approaches are guided by expert knowledge and best-practice.
Anisha Fernandes da Rocha (she/her)
Engagement Officer
Anisha Fernandes da Rocha (she/her)
Engagement Officer
A Murdoch alumna, Anisha is dedicated to engaging staff and students to promote long-term change for sustainability. As a systems thinker she strives to connect theory to action and leverage the strengths and opportunities of our community. Coming from a Horticultural background, she takes a special interest in regenerative food production and ways to promote geographical communities through connection to land and place.'
The Sustainability Committee
Our Sustainability Committee meets quarterly and comprises key sustainability stakeholders from across the university.
- Associate Professor Martin Brueckner - Pro Vice Chancellor, Sustainability
- Leah Knapp - Manager, Sustainability
- Jordan Ah Chee - Lecturer, Indigenous Knowledges
- Professor Don Klinger - Deputy Vice Chancellor, Education
- Professor Treena Burges - Executive Director, Harry Butler Institute
- Dr Peter Devereux - Senior Lecturer, Sustainable Development
- Dr Hakuei Fujiyama - Senior Lecturer, Psychology
- Associate Professor Pete Irons - Dean of School of Veterinary Medicine
- Shaun Potter - Head of Procurement, Finance
- Siti Yusini - Student Guild Representative
- Dr Vesna Sampson - Associate Lecturer School of Business
- Rochelle Steven - Lecturer, Environmental Management
- Rocio Bona - Director, Campus Development
- Tania Urmee - Professor of Energy and Engineering
- Simon Walters - Director, Access Wellbeing and Equity
What can you do?
Everyone has a part to play in building a more sustainable future. There are a number of ways you can get involved in sustainability initiatives and make a difference with your daily actions.
See our strategy
