Research Advisory Panel
The Research Advisory Panel provides strategic insights and expert advice to inform AHRI’s research agenda, identify emerging workforce trends and priorities, and support the development of evidence-based research and thought leadership that advances the HR profession.
Panel Chair:
Anita Carver FCPHR
State Director, AHRI
Anita Carver is a people and capability leader passionate about strengthening organisations through leadership development, workforce capability and cultures of learning.
At the Northern Land Council, Anita leads learning strategy and systems that support leadership capability, employee engagement and workforce development across one of Australia’s most complex and geographically dispersed operating environments. Her approach combines strategic insight with practical delivery, ensuring learning is embedded in the flow of work and accessible in the moments that matter most.
Her career spans the public, private and for-purpose sectors, shaping a grounded and collaborative leadership style informed by real-world operational experience.
She holds a Master of Human Resource Management and Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University, along with qualifications in Training, Assessment, Leadership and Mentoring.
An AHRI Certified Practitioner (CPHR), Anita has served on the AHRI Northern Territory State Council since 2021 and was appointed NT State President in 2024, championing connection, capability and professional growth across the Territory.
Panel Members
Deborah Blackman FCPHR, Professor of Public Sector Strategy Management | University of NSW
Professor Roslyn Cameron FAHRI, Professor | Torrens University Australia
Professor Fang Lee Cooke, Professor of HRM and Asia Studies | Monash University
Professor Denise Jepsen FAHRI, Professor | Macquarie University
Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, AHRI
Dr John Molineux FCPHR, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management | Deakin University
David Rumbens, Partner | Deloitte Access Economics
Dr Penny Williams, Research Fellow, School of Management, QUT Business School