About the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

The Chief Operating Officer portfolio the enables the University’s mission by delivering integrated people, finance and enterprise services. Through innovation, sustainable excellence and collaborative transformation, the portfolio provides a safe, modern and efficient operating environment that strengthens the University’s global standing​. It is responsible for functions relating to the University’s finances, property, technology, legal and risk management, people, enterprise performance, business services, strategy planning and performance, governance and sustainability.

Ms Katerina Kapobassis

Vice-President (Administration and Finance) and Chief Operating Officer


The Chief Operating Officer (COO) ensures University operations and services align with strategic goals and business needs. The COO is accountable for leading whole of University strategy planning and performance, operations planning, driving improved performance, governance, optimising value through scale, innovation and transformation, and for the effective allocation of University resources.

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Chief Operating Officer Portfolio teams