Presentation Summary
In this keynote, Jill will delve into the concept of transformation from a variety of angles within the higher education context. She will explore how people, place, and unique university cultures, play their roles in transformative change. Drawing on her personal experiences and professional journey within libraries, governance, leadership development and transformation, Jill will encourage attendees to reflect on the power of collaborative leadership in driving innovation, fostering sustainable practices, and delivering human-centered change.
Meet the Speaker
Jill Benn
Director, University Transformation and Improvement, University of Western Australia
Jill Benn is an accomplished higher education leader based in Perth, Western Australia. Jill is proudly connected to her Noongar Ballardong heritage.
In 2024, Jill embraced a new career direction, bringing a wealth of leadership skills and experience to explore strategic change across the University of Western Australia, as the Director, University Transformation and Improvement. Prior to her current role, Jill held several influential roles within the Library sector, including a decade as the University Librarian at The University of Western Australia (UWA), as Chair of the Council of Australian University Librarians (2019-2023), and as Board Director, International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) (2017-2022). Jill is passionate about higher education cultures, leadership and collaborating across boundaries to create transformational change. She was appointed to the Faculty of the Council of Australasian Information Technology Directors (CAUDIT) Leadership Institute in 2018, and has been its Director since 2022. Jill’s commitment to the university sector is recognised by the award of Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
