Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Teresa Finlayson is the Chief Operating Officer.

Teresa Finlayson is responsible for University operations and the delivery of corporate services that aim to continuously improve student and staff experiences at RMIT.

Teresa is an accomplished executive with deep expertise across the full spectrum of strategy, transformation, change management and people leadership. Her experience spans the public sector, corporate and private enterprise, and she is deeply passionate about innovation, technology and modernising the staff and student experience. She was previously at Monash University for 13 years in senior roles including Chief Digital Officer and Chief Student Services Officer, Chief Information Officer and Director, Strategy Enablement.

Groups

  • Finance & Governance
  • Governance, Legal and Strategic Operations
  • People
  • Information Technology Services
  • Property Services
  • Enterprise Projects and Business Performance

Contact

Office of the Chief Operating Officer
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia

Email: zoe.mcquillan@rmit.edu.au

Teresa Finlayson, Chief Operating Officer
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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