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As noted in the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Policy and Security and Safety Policy, Global Leadership Institute promotes and fosters a safe environment on campus and online for staff, students, and visitors.

If you feel as though your safety is compromised or you have witnessed or experienced any form of harassment or assault, please contact our Campus Manager:

Chirath Rodrigo
chirath.rodrigo@gli.edu.au
+61 (07) 2103 4000
+61 491 904 919 (after hours)

In the case of an emergency please dial 000 for the police, fire, or ambulance. For more information, please see Australian Emergency and External Services on our website.

Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct Policy defines expectations for behaviour to ensure the safety of our working and learning community. It is outlined during staff induction and student orientation. If the Code is breached, the Institute will implement appropriate and measured action. This may include dismissal of staff or discontinuation of students from a course. The severity of disciplinary action is consistent with the severity of any breach of the Code. For grievance procedures, please see:

Safety On Campus
We are committed to providing equipment, services and facilities that ensure your safety on campus. All our campuses are close to public transport and monitored 24/7 by CCTV. Face-to-face classes are only delivered 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Our Campus Manager is the designated Work Health Safety Officer on who can:

  • escort you to public transport or your car after evening classes;
  • respond rapidly to critical incidents and emergencies.

Safety on Public Transport
Public transport can be a great way to get around in Australia. There are lots of measures in place to help keep you safe. These include security officers, guards, help points, good lighting and security cameras.

Follow the below tips to stay safe on buses, trains, ferries and trams.

  • If travelling at night, plan to travel with someone you know;
  • If travelling alone by train or tram at night, choose the carriage closest to the driver or guard;
  • Inform the driver if you’re feeling threatened by others;
  • Tell a friend your travel route and let them know when you have arrived;
  • At night, wait for transport in a well-lit area with CCTV (security) cameras;
  • Check transport timetables to avoid long waits, particularly at night.

Parking on Campus

  • Make sure your vehicle is locked;
  • Park in well-lit areas as close to campus as possible;
  • Move your car closer when you plan on being on campus after dark. Check what parking zone restrictions apply;
  • Never leave valuables where someone can see them;
  • Never put personal identification on your keyring.

Beach Safety
Beach safety saves lives in Queensland. Ensure that you:

  • always swim at beaches that have surf life-saving patrols and only between the red and yellow flags;
  • read the safety signs and understand the meaning of the flag colours which will explain the conditions of the water;
  • if you are unsure about the conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard before entering the water;
  • if you are unsure about how confident you feel about the water, please stay in shallow water where you feel in control;
  • swim with a friend where possible;
  • if you find yourself in trouble, stay calm and put your hand up for help.

For more information on beach safety check out Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Sun Safety

  • SLIP ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – Slip on protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible. If you’re swimming a Lycra long-sleeve shirt can protect you from the sun;
  • SLOP ON SUNSCREEN – Slop on sunscreen that is SPF30 or higher. Apply to your skin at least 20 mins before leaving the house. Ensure it is water-resistant and reapply every 2 hours;
  • SLAP ON A HAT – Slap on a hat, ideally a wide-brimmed hat that covers your face, nose, neck and ears;
  • SEEK SHADE – Seek shade! This can be under a sun tent, a tree or other cover from the sun. If there is no shade, take breaks from the sun and avoid the sun during the highest UV-rated times of the day;
  • SLIDE ON SUNGLASSES – Slide on some sunglasses that meet Australian standards.

For more information on beach safety check out Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Online Safety
It is important to stay safe online! Breaches of online security include, but are not limited to cyber abuse, cyberstalking, trolling, fake accounts and impersonation, online hate, oxing and swatting, image-based abuse, and sexual extortion.
Online safety training is a compulsory component of staff induction and student orientation programs at Global Leadership Institute. Sessions include:

  • managing security settings;
  • using software to protect private information;
  • physical actions with regards to the devises used;
  • how to report concerns to the relevant social media service or platform.

For anyone targeted by online abuse there are several ways to address the issue. Try not to respond or retaliate. People who post hurtful comments and messages online often do so just to get a reaction. Collect evidence that documents what is happening and report the abuse before you block or delete it.

The Australian government’s eSafety has legal powers to help protect people who live in Australia from the most serious online abuse and harmful content. Make sure to collect evidence such as screenshots, web page addresses, and account profiles or usernames. Image-based abuse should be reported to eSafety immediately. Then block anyone abusing you. If they reappear online under a different name, block them again.

Tips to stay safe online:

  • when creating passwords, it is safest to use unique passwords;
  • never share passwords with anyone;
  • make sure you think before you click! Most cyberattacks start with an email. If students are not sure if an email is safe, then do not click on it. Clicking a dodgy or unsafe link are common ways of being hacked;
  • back up your data! This can be done by USB, external hard drives, the Cloud, and other online storage options. If you are targeted by an attack your files are at risk. Having files backed up means you will not lose important files;
  • keep your laptops, smart tablets, and smart phones updated. Many cyberattacks target old devices that do not have updated protection software;
  • be careful about Wi-Fi. Our campus has free safe Wi-Fi available for students. Often hackers gain access to devices through unsafe Wi-fi;
  • keep your personal information private;
  • minimise risk of inappropriate contact using student email addresses, report unauthorised communication, and block unknown email addresses;
  • be careful what you share on social media. Hackers use social media too!
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Associate Professor Jason Hartley

Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.

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Professor Grant Pitman

Professor Grant Pitman is the president of the Global Leadership Institute. He has held senior leadership roles in government such as Chief Superintendent of Police and Director of Strategic Planning ICT in the Queensland Police Service;

  • Varied list of contributions to law enforcement, including disaster management, auditing and finance, organizational reform, education and human resources, and policy development
  • National, state, and regional levels of professional service, including the Ipswich Economic Forum, the Brisbane Airport Emergency Planning Committee, the National Emergency Communications Working Group, the National Police Drug and Alcohol Task Force, and the Police Education Advisory Council.

He has a Ph.D. and Master of Administration from Griffith University. He is a well-versed researcher and has published numerous articles and journals.

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Professor Kevin Tickle

Professor Kevin Tickle has extensive experience in Executive Management roles in the tertiary education sector, both public and private, over the last two decades and has been a consultant to Higher Education providers in Australia and overseas. His primary areas of interest are Leadership, Management, Information Technology, Mathematics and Statistics with expertise in the areas of probability modelling; decision support, and data analytics. He is currently a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, the Australian Computer Society and an Emeritus Professor at CQUniversity.

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Mr Des Lacy OAM

Des serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Asia Pacific Chapter of FBI National Academy Associates, after completing 40 years in the Queensland Police Service. During his distinguished career, Des was District Officer (A/Chief Superintendent) in Charge of the Gold Coast Police District, Police Commander for the Gold Coast Indy, Super V8s, Gold Coast Marathon, and Schoolies, as well as National Rugby League and Australian Foot League events in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Des oversaw development and implementation of the Integrated Justice Information Systems, Integrated Traffic Policing Program, and Integrated Tasking and Analysis System. He served as Director of the Strategic Services Branch and Information and Communications Technology Command, as well as Chair of the District Disaster Management Group and Security Operations Coordinator for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

Des has been a member of Rotary International for 30 years, representing Rotary International in the United States and the Middle East. For his work in the Gold Coast Community Des was awarded Citizen of the Year at the 2013 Gold Coast Australia Day celebrations. Des also was one of the founding Directors for the Oxenford and Coomera Community Youth Centre that provides much needed social services to the Northern Gold Coast Community. For the past 15 years, he has also been the Chair of this not-for-profit establishment. It. For his work promoting International Law Enforcement Des was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2017.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma of Management

Graduate Certificate Business Management 

Bachelor of Business

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Dr Shantanu Banerjee

Dr Shantanu Banerjee is senior lecturer at Leaders Institute. With extensive experience in management, leadership, and administration across a range of contexts in India and Australia, Dr Banerjee is also currently an Industry Fellow at the University of Queensland Business School. His research focuses on socio-cultural-political contexts, particularly in the field of agribusiness and international business. His research has highlighted variations in the theme of international competitiveness by emphasising non-economic and non-market variables and on how multinational enterprises subsidiaries can pursue legitimacy pursuing non-market strategies. 

Dr Banerjee has presented his research work at esteemed international conferences such as ANZIBA and EIA and has published in scholarly journals including International Business Review and Management International Review. He graduated from the Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi (India) and the University of Queensland Business School. He has been an academic staff member at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, lecturing in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Dr Banerjee has over 15 years of extensive and varied experience as an International Business Manager dealing and negotiating with overseas clients based in the United States of America, China, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. He is currently employed with a Federal agency of the Australian Treasury. 

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland, 2012

Master of Research, Queensland University of Technology, 2005

Master of Business, Queensland University of Technology, 2003

Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 1986

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, 1985

 

Communities of Practice

  • Editorial Board, Academy of International Business
  • Editorial Board, European Academy of Management
  • Editorial Board, Leadership & Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa Conference
  • Editorial Board, International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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Associate Professor Ben Arachi

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Ben Arachi has four decades (1977-2023) of experience in higher education leadership and teaching. During his 15 years as Unit Coordinator at Central Queensland University, he received two Excellence in Teaching Awards and was nominated for the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Learning and Teaching and the Australian Awards for University Teaching. His online learning study was published in Economics for Today (Cengage 2022).

Previously, Associate Professor Arachi  served as Vice Principal, Head of the Department of Extension and Research, and Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal at Arul Anandar College, India (1992-1997). He was then Research Coordinator and Course Coordinator (1999-2008), as well as Chair of the Division of Economics (2000-2005) at HELP University, Malaysia. This included senior involvement in the application to become a University College and then a full University.

Associate Professor Arachi also has over 20 years of experience as a higher degree research supervisor, moderator, and examiner for doctoral degrees. In his five years as a Coordinator of All India Christian Higher Education, he organised numerous state-level seminars and workshops for academics in higher education in India. He has published four monographs, many research papers and articles while editing the Research AAC Journal of Economics. He has reviewed many higher education textbooks.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1989

  • Master of Arts, University of Madras, 1975 (Gold Medalist)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1973 (University Rank and Merit Scholarship)

  • Diploma in Applied Economics, Madursi Kamaraj University, India, 1980

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP

  • Member, Academic Board, 2023-current

  • Chair, Examiners Committe, 2023-current

  • Member, Course Advisory Committee, 2022-current

AWARDS

  • Central Queensland University Student Voice Commendation. The 2021 program includes unit evaluation data from term 3, 2020 and terms 1 and 2, 2021.

  • Central Queensland University  Student Voice Commendation. The 2020 program includes unit evaluation data from term 3, 2019 and terms 1 and 2, 2020.

  • Central Queensland University Central Queensland University Platinum certificate Top rated Unit in Term 2, 2019

  • Central Queensland University Gold certificate Highly rated Unit in Term 2,2019 (ACCT20070)

  • Gold certificate Highly rated Unit in Term 2,2019 from CQU(ECON11026)

  • Charles Sturt University Excellence in Teaching Award (ECO511)

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Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage

Dr Bandula Nambukara-Gamage is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Finance at James Cook University, Brisbane campus. He currently teaches Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, and Master of Business Administration students based on the Brisbane campus. Dr Nambukara-Gamage has previously lectured at Central Queensland University, Federation University, and Charles Darwin University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England, 2013

Master of Commerce

Licentiate Certificate (recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

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Professor Rod St Hill

Professor Rodney St Hill is the former President of Leaders Institute (2018-2020) and serves as Senior Pastor (2016-current) at IgniteLife Church Gold Coast, where he heads IgniteLife Business, an outreach to Christians in business. He is a leader in the global Business As Mission movement. He also consults on governance and executive management in higher education and business, with a particular special interest in Christian education institutions and businesses.

Previously, Professor St Hill was a long-term senior leader and Vice President Academic of Christian Heritage College, Brisbane. With the input of his colleagues and many others in his network, he developed business curriculum that embeds the ‘5 P missional business’ model – a model of production, people, planet, and profit. He was also Dean of Students, among other roles, at University of Southern Queensland (1993-2009).

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cantebury, 1989

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons 1), University of Newcastle, 1979

EXTERNAL EXPERT REVIEWER

External Member, various course assessment panels in business, management and leadership at Alphacrucis College, Australian College of Divinity, and Avondale University College, 2014 to 2020

Member: Australian Institute of Company Directors

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

Member: Economic Society of Australia

External Expert, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), 2019-current

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Ps Duane Van Vuuren

Ps Duane Van Vuuren has served as Brisbane Campus Director, Postgraduate Leadership Studies Director, Unit Coordinator, and Lecturer at Alphacrucis University College. He also served as Executive Pastor at several churches across Australia.

Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Leaders – candidate
Master of Arts
Master of Leadership
Graduate Certificate of Leadership

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Associate Professor Geoff Sheldon

Associate Professor Geoff Sheldon is a part-time Doctoral and Masters theses examiner for University of Southern Queensland and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at Bond University. He is the holder of a Doctorate of Policing and Security and a Master of Leadership, together with five other post and under-graduate qualifications. His distinguished Queensland policing career saw him serve across the entire state for just over 42 years (1982-2023), most recently in the Gold Coast and Cairns Districts at the level of Superintendent. He serves on multiple boards and charity committees.

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