Skills of the Future:
Warwick Dawson
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Industry and Engagement, the University of Newcastle
Dr Mark Apthorpe
Electricity Infrastructure Jobs Advocate
Jacqui Masters
Senior Project Officer, Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) Program, Training Services NSW, NSW Department of Education
John Allison
Head of Economic Development, Squadron Energy
Housing Solutions:
Brad Cam
Chair, Housing Plus
Murray Wood
CEO, Dubbo Regional Council
Cameron Crowley
North West Precinct Community
Laura Shooter
SJ Shooter Real Estate Managing Director
SPEAKER / MURRAY WOOD
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Murray Wood
Chief Executive Officer, Dubbo Regional Council
Murray Wood is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Dubbo Regional Council, which has a population of approximately 55,000 people across an area of some 7,500km2, and maintains an annual budget of $230M. Murray leads an Organisation of 538 staff with a wide range of operations and services to the community within the Local Government Area. This role follows on from an extensive career in government at both state and local levels, affording Murray the opportunity to develop a wealth of industry experience and knowledge across Regional NSW in addition to the establishment of national and international networks.