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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Overview
Operational Structure
Zoological Parks Authority Board continued
Mr Kevin Harrison (7 out of 7)
Mr Harrison is a past Commissioner, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of the Western
Australian Tourism Commission. He has served
on government boards at a state, national and
international level including roles as Chairman
of the Rottnest Island Authority, Eventscorp and
Rally Australia. He has been a board member of
over 60 companies in 17 different sectors of the
tourism industry including managing director of
a national hotel chain and vice president of an
international hotel chain of over 500 properties.
Mr Harrison was appointed to the Zoological
Parks Authority Board on 11 December 2006
for a three-year term and reappointed for a
further three-year term in December 2009.
Professor John Edwards (6 out of 7)
Previously Dean of Veterinary and Biomedical
Sciences at Murdoch University, Emeritus
Professor John Edwards now consults in the
fields of biosecurity, public health and veterinary
education. He is currently working on a project
for the Food and Agriculture Organisation
in China. Professor Edwards has more than
30 years experience in veterinary science,
education, research and the management
of animal health programs in Australia and
overseas. He is also a Director of One Health
Solutions and in this role works to integrate
animal, human and wildlife health activities.
During nine years in the roles of Chief Veterinary
Officer and Chief Quarantine Officer of Western
Australia, Professor Edwards was closely
involved in the development of national policy
on animal health and quarantine matters.
Professor Edwards was appointed to the
Zoological Parks Authority Board in September
2010 for a three-year term.
Ms Susan Harrington (6 out of 7)
Ms Harrington is the WA Health Department’s
Medical Entomologist and an experienced
biologist and researcher having worked in a
range of ecosystems in Australia, Christmas
Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the Sahara
and the Antarctic. She is the recipient of several
community service awards including the Prime
Minister’s Centenary Medal for services to the
community. Ms Harrington was appointed to
the Zoological Parks Authority Board on 30
September 2010 for a three-year term.
Ms Nicole Moody (5 out of 6)
Ms Moody is a senior public relations adviser with
more than 20 years experience across the fields
of public relations and journalism. In her current
role as General Manager of Professional Public
Relations, Ms Moody provides communications
counsel and strategy to a diverse group of
clients as well as managing the day-to-day
operations of the business. Ms Moody has
extensive experience and expertise in developing
and implementing strategic public relations
and marketing campaigns, issues and crisis
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management, government relations, media
relations and community consultation. In 2008
and 2010, Ms Moody received national Public
Relations Institute of Australia awards. Ms Moody
was appointed to the Zoological Parks Authority
Board on 1 September 2011 for a three-year term.
Mr John Knowles (4 out of 5)
Mr Knowles is the Chief Executive Officer of Good
Samaritan Industries. Prior to this appointment in
2008, Mr Knowles was Chief Executive Officer
of the Cerebral Palsy Association. He has also
served in senior commercial development and
financial management positions with the
Disability Services Commission, and Sir Charles
Gairdner and Princess Margaret Hospitals.
Mr Knowles was appointed to the Zoological
Parks Authority Board on 14 November 2011
for a three‐year term.
Board Fees
Members were paid remuneration as determined
by the Minister for the Environment. Public sector
employees do not receive sitting fees.
Chairperson annual fee of $13,400
Deputy Chairperson annual fee of $10,500
Members
sitting fee of $350 per
full day or $230 per
half day