About us

Contact us at: sustainability@rmit.edu.au

Lin Stevenson – Senior Manager, Sustainability

Lin Stevenson has worked at RMIT University since 2009, following a career in sustainability roles within UK local government. As the Associate Director, Sustainability, leading the University's sustainability strategy, governance and enterprise-wide integration. She heads a specialist sustainability team responsible for driving, monitoring and reporting on sustainability outcomes across the University.

As Deputy Chair of the RMIT Sustainability Committee, Lin provides strategic advice to executive leaders and governance bodies on environmental, social and governance priorities, including responsible investment, sustainable procurement and modern slavery compliance. She works collaboratively with stakeholders across RMIT to translate the University's Knowledge with Action strategy into practical initiatives that embed sustainability into decision-making and deliver meaningful environmental and social outcomes.

Lin is also the President and Board member of Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS), an organisation dedicated to inspiring, supporting and promoting sustainability leadership and best practice across the tertiary education sector. 

 

Julie O’Brien – Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development

Julie joined the RMIT Sustainability Team in early 2023. Having previously worked in sustainability and community development roles for a wide range of organisations in tertiary, government, business consultancy and not-for-profit organisations. Julie has experience in policy, strategy, program development, partnerships, project delivery and grassroots action. As the Senior Advisor, Sustainable Development, and a member of the RMIT Sustainability Committee, Julie supports the committee to ensure that the SDGs lens is applied to strategic directions and the policy landscape of the University. Responsibilities include increasing awareness of the SDGs, developing and implementing strategic planning processes across the university, assessing and improving SDG alignment through our Sustainability & Equity Evaluation (SEE) Tool, mapping and reporting on impact, collaborating with internal and external partners on the 2030 sustainable development agenda.

Julie is also Co-Chair of the Operations Ngulu, an RMIT committee that is focused on supporting reconciliation actions and Indigenous engagement across the Operations Portfolio. In this role, she engages with other Ngulu Committees across the organisation to strengthen the relationships between RMIT and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, through the organisational commitment to Responsible Practice.

 

Triza Deeptimala – Senior Advisor, Sustainability, Carbon & Reporting

Triza Deeptimala joined RMIT in 2023, with a Master of Science in Climate Change, having researched aviation greenhouse gas emissions and management policies. She has previously worked as the Environmental Advisor for Airservices Australia driving positive environmental and sustainability outcomes for multiple sites across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

As Senior Advisor, Sustainability, Carbon and Reporting, Triza is responsible for the strategic pathway to meet the University’s decarbonisation commitments, tracking of emission reduction activities, development of emission inventories, undertaking scope 3 supply chain activities and tracking utilities data. The role is responsible for the development and oversight of all university-wide internal and external sustainability metrics and reporting requirements – both voluntary and compliance obligations.

 

Nick Huntington – Advisor, Sustainability, Carbon & Reporting

Nick Huntington is the Advisor, Sustainability, Carbon & Reporting, supporting carbon and utilities management and sustainability reporting at RMIT. Nick holds a Master of Environment and Sustainability and joined RMIT in 2025, having previously worked across the transport, planning and infrastructure sectors. 

Working with the wider Sustainability Team and stakeholders across the University, Nick is currently supporting the development of RMIT's Climate Resilience Framework, which will set the direction for how RMIT delivers its science-based net zero commitment and strengthens its resilience to a changing climate. Nick is also responsible identifying decarbonisation opportunities, budget planning and developing market approaches for utilities, power-purchase agreements and carbon offset strategies.

 

Hamsa Farah – Advisor Sustainable Systems

Hamsa Farah joined RMIT in 2021, with a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and a Master of Environmental Science and Technology from RMIT. Hamsa previously worked as a Sustainability Advisor to deliver sustainable outcomes on some of Victoria’s largest major transport infrastructure projects.

As the Sustainable Systems Advisor, Hamsa devises, delivers, and monitors continuous improvement initiatives to drive environmental compliance and operation sustainable outcomes. 

Hamsa is responsible for the ISO 14001 environmental component of the Property Services, formally certified and externally audited, Integrated Management System. Hamsa’s work has a particular focus on driving circular economy, sustainable design and resource reduction outcomes in our capital development projects and the operations of our facilities. 

 

Regina Johar – Advisor, Sustainability Engagement 

Regina Johar joined RMIT in 2026, with a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Management and Sustainability) and postgraduate studies in sustainability. She has worked across environmental education, behaviour change, stakeholder engagement and program delivery in K'gari, Canberra and Melbourne, with experience spanning local government and the private sector. Regina's key topics include circular economy, climate resilience and sustainability. 

As the Advisor, Sustainability Engagement, Regina works with stakeholders across the University and externally to increase awareness, build partnerships and embed sustainability across the University. Her responsibilities include developing and delivering engagement programs, events and communications that support RMIT's sustainability goals, including Sustainability Week, Ride2Uni Day, staff sustainability inductions and the Student Sustainability Ambassador Program.