Greg Whateley brings a wealth of leadership and academic experience to SISTC. With a career spanning over five decades, Dr Whateley is well known for his contributions to higher education, arts management, business management and the innovative application of virtual pedagogy, in particular.
Throughout his career, Professor Whateley has held senior leadership positions across Australia’s most respected institutions. He has served as Head of School at Griffith University, Deputy Dean at the Queensland Conservatorium, Director at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, General Manager at the Australian Institute of Music, Principal at the Australian International Conservatorium of Music, Director of Education and Quality at the National Centre for Language Training (University of New South Wales), Dean of The College at Western Sydney University, Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Group Colleges Australia, Chief Executive and Executive Dean at the Australian Guild of Education and Deputy Chief Executive at the Australasian Academy of Higher Education. He is currently a Visiting Professor in Thailand and Italy.
Nationally and internationally, he has contributed to educational programs and research in four states of Australia and five countries, and having 1000+ publications to his credit has cemented his reputation as a global education leader and commentator. He is currently Chair/Member of numerous Boards as well as holding numerous Fellowships.
With a deep commitment to quality management and a vision for educational excellence, Emeritus Professor Whateley’s leadership will ensure that SISTC is well-positioned to enhance impact, strengthen reputation, ensure diversity of offerings – and uphold the highest standards of teaching and learning.