About Us

CBLG’s Industry Advisory Board offers a diversity of experience and perspectives and is a valuable source of advice on the College’s strategic direction, the effectiveness of academic program offerings, the future needs of employers, and potential industry and consultancy opportunities.

• Ms Raelene Eves – Director of People and Culture, Mater Private Hospital (Chair)
• Ms Claudia Brumme-Smith – CEO, Townsville Enterprise
• Adjunct Professor Colin Dwyer – Economist, Founder of ‘Our Fair Share’ Economic Method
• Judge Gregory Lynham – District Court Judge, Northern Circuit Chambers
• Mr Michael Kern – CEO, Townsville Chamber of Commerce
• Mr Aaron Newman – Group Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Country Bank
• Mr Carl Valentine – Managing Partner, PVW Partners
• Ms Jacqui Francis – Executive Director, Townsville Catholic Education
• Mr Joel Buchholz – Executive Principal, Pimlico State High School
• Dr David Craig – Director, Marketing, Future Students and Admissions, James Cook University
• Ms Mica Martin – CEO, Cairns Regional Council
• Ms Sarah Mort – Co-Founder and Director, MiHaven
• Adjunct Professor Paul Sparshott Founder and Futurist, Katarno Pty Ltd |Sustainable Cities | Infrastructure
• Mr Joshua Trevino QC – Barrister, Trinity Chambers
• Mr Martin Woodcock – Principal, Trinity Bay State High School
• Ms Kathleen Newcombe – CEO, Sarina Russo Group of Companies
• Ms Florence Drummond – CEO, Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia

Designed in conjunction with industry and the professions, the College’s courses instil future leaders with life-long skills that have practical applications in this age of disruption. Leading-edge study areas reflect global industry needs and challenges including the blue economy, sustainable practice, adaptability, crisis management, creativity, and innovation.

Our courses are designed with a variety of options to facilitate lifestyle and work commitments, whether it be studying online or on campus, or on a full or part time basis. Courses include:

• Commerce
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Law
• Business Administration
• Conflict Management and Resolution

• (CPA and CA ANZ) – Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting and MBA/Master of Professional Accounting joint degree
• Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) – Bachelor of Business (Human Resources Management)
• Treasury – Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Advising)
• Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) – Bachelor of Laws (and associated joint awards)
• Tax Practitioners Board – LA4024 and BX3113 (Advanced Taxation Law) – approved for Tax Agent registration purposes

We are committed to embedding the principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility into our operations, teaching and research. CBLG is a proud supporter and Advanced Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management (UN PRME).