The Research Advisory Panel (RAP) informs AHRI’s research agenda and IP development, and provides commentary on HR issues.
The RAP is responsible for contributing specialist knowledge to the Australian HR Capability Framework (AHRCF).
The RAP informs the AHRI research agenda by suggesting key topics to be explored, providing input and advice on research methodology and contributing to the review of research proposals from external parties.
PANEL CHAIR
Anita Carver CPHR
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
Professor Deborah Blackman FCPHR, Academic | School of Business UNSW Canberra
Professor Roslyn Cameron FAHRI, Professor | Torrens University Australia
Professor Fang Lee Cooke, Professor of HRM and Asia Studies| Monash University
Professor Charmine Hartel, Distinguished Professor of Management | Monash Business School
Professor Denise Jepsen FAHRI, Professor | Macquarie University
Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, AHRI
Shaun McCarthy FAHRI, Chairman and Managing Director |Human Synergistics Australia
Dr John Molineux FCPHR, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management | Deakin University
Dr Gerry Treuren CAHRI, Senior Lecturer | University of South Australia
Dr Penny Williams, Research Fellow, School of Management, QUT Business School
