Director and Research Support Services
Director of Northern Institute - Professor Ruth Wallace (Interim)
We are currently in the recruitment process for this role - the Interim Director is Professor Ruth Wallace.
Katrina Britnell
Partnerships Coordinator
: +61 8 8946 6838
: Charles Darwin University, Darwin City NT
Katrina joined the NI team in 2010 after returning to Darwin from a six-year hiatus in Brisbane. Her first task at NI was the successful launch of Northern Institute at NT Parliament House. With a marketing and business management background in the mining, oil and gas industries Katrina was excited for the challenge of working in a research and higher education environment.
Katrina's role as a professional staff member has evolved from administration to the fostering, development and maintaining of internal and external stakeholder relationships, research partnership facilitation and support plus community engagement.
She works collaboratively with NI researchers to promote their research and assist them to capture research opportunities, grants, projects and activities in the Northern Territory, northern Australia, nationally and internationally.
Kevin Xavi Chand
Administration Officer
: 08 8946 8603
: Charles Darwin University, Darwin City NT
Kevin Chand is the Administration Officer at the Northern Institute. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in Food Science and Nutrition and brings experience in events planning and management as well as project management. Kevin is passionate about public health and nutrition, especially as it relates to the Pasifika diaspora within Australia, and is committed to fostering inclusive, ethical, and globally informed practices within the university environment.
The Administration Officer is responsible for:
- Coordinating and administering the academic seminar series
- Planning and delivering research and institute events
- Managing social media and website content for the Northern Institute
- Assisting researchers with documentation, procedures, and policy compliance
- Providing support to the Partnerships Coordinator in research and engagement activities
Mary Ann Maddox
Research Administration Assistant
: +61 8 8946 6446
: Charles Darwin University, Darwin City NT
The Research Administrative Assistant is responsible for:
- travel bookings and enquiries
- processing administrative forms for staff/projects
- supporting project teams with administrative processes
- organising and renewing staff contracts
- adjunct/honorary appointments
- supporting the Finance Officer