People

Ensure UNSW Sport has a strong profile locally, nationally and internationally, through building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Drive the delivery and activation of the UNSW Sports Strategy’s three key strategic objectives: increasing student participation in physical activity; supporting excellence and strengthening partnerships.  

Leading the Pathways for Elite Athletes through partnership engagement with sporting organisations, schools and community outreach. Leading the UNSW Sport Scholarship Program whilst establishing and connecting sporting educational experiences within the University.

Focusing on strategy development and relationship management. Shaping the future of our sports initiatives through innovative strategies, while nurturing strong connections within the University and our incredible partners.

Overseeing the UNSW Sport Scholarship Program and supporting UNSW student athletes so that they can continue to perform at an elite level while also completing their university degree.

Focusing on event management, social media, and media communications through our website. Drive impactful strategies, ensuring seamless execution of events and maximizing our digital presence.

Overseeing the UNSW Sport Scholarship Program and supporting UNSW student athletes so that they can continue to perform at an elite level while also completing their university degree.

Simon is a UNSW Foundation Board Director who co-founded the establishment of the UNSW Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship in 1988. He is a former Wallabies captain, playing 59 Rugby Union Test matches for Australia from 1980 to 1991 and has extensive experience in the funds management industry.

Prue Watt OAM is one of Australia’s most successful Paralympic swimmers. She represented Australia at the four Paralympic Games held between 2004 and 2016. At the Athens 2004 Games, she brought home five silver medals and one bronze medal – an outstanding result, which led to her being awarded the 2004 Australian Paralympic Committee Female Junior Paralympian of the Year.

Andrew is a wheelchair rugby player who made his Paralympic debut in Rio, where the Australian Steelers became the first team in wheelchair rugby history to win consecutive Paralympic gold medals and a World Championship title in a four-year period. 

One of Australia’s most successful ever cricketers, Alex Blackwell played 12 Test matches, 144 One Day Internationals and 95 T20 Internationals for her country. A vocal advocate for equality, Blackwell has been at the forefront during a time of rapid change for the women’s game that has brought increased pay and professionalism.

Melanie Webb is a doctor and former Olympic windsurfer, one of the first recipients of a Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship, and has been inducted into the UNSW Sport Hall of Fame. She continues to be involved with the sport, holding coaching positions with state and national windsurfing teams.

Paul Clitheroe is a keen sailor and a widely respected financial adviser and a Director of ipac Securities, a company which he founded with four partners in 1983 that is now one of Australia’s leading financial planning firms. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003, an OAM in 1988, and an AM in 2018.

Matt Carroll is an accomplished senior sports executive with over two decades’ experience. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Olympic Committee, having previously worked in an executive capacity at Australian Sailing, Rugby Australia and Football Federation Australia.