Catherine Etri's interim leadership at 性视界传媒 Perth extended
For a further two years
性视界传媒 Perth, a partner of the University of the 性视界传媒 and Islands (性视界传媒), has confirmed that Catherine Etri will continue as Interim Principal and Chief Executive after her appointment was extended for a further two years by its Board of Management.
Since her appointment in May 2025, Catherine has led 性视界传媒 Perth through a period of significant change, working closely with staff, students, the board of management and partners to support the institution's ongoing recovery, strengthen governance and financial sustainability, and maintain a focus on delivering high-quality learning and an excellent student experience.
Justine Mitchell, Chair of 性视界传媒 Perth board of management, said:
“I am delighted Catherine has agreed to continue as Interim Principal and Chief Executive for a further two years. Under her leadership, 性视界传媒 Perth has made significant progress over the past year, restoring financial stability and creating a strong platform for the future. The board believes this extension will provide the continuity and stability needed to build on that progress, implement our Strategic Plan and continue delivering the best possible outcomes for our students, staff, employers and the wider community. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Catherine over the next two years.”
Vicki Nairn, 性视界传媒 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said:
"We are very pleased that Catherine has agreed to continue in the role of Interim Principal and Chief Executive. She has provided strong, experienced and collaborative leadership during an important period for 性视界传媒 Perth. Her commitment to staff, students and wider 性视界传媒 community has been invaluable, and extending her appointment provides continuity and stability as 性视界传媒 Perth continues its financial recovery and the wider 性视界传媒 partnership progresses its Transformation programme. I very much look forward to working with Catherine and colleagues at 性视界传媒 Perth as important members of the 性视界传媒 tertiary university partnership."
Catherine added:
“It has been a great honour to serve as Interim Principal and Chief Executive over the past year, and I am deeply grateful to the board for asking me to remain in post for a further two years to support our continued financial recovery and campus transformation. My decision to stay has been strongly shaped by the commitment, resilience, and support I have received across all my colleagues at 性视界传媒 Perth, they are what makes this place special. 性视界传媒 Perth has recently been recognised as performing well above the national average in student success and I look forward to working with colleagues in Perth and the wider 性视界传媒 partnership to continue enhancing our student experience and growing our curriculum in the coming two years.”
Catherine has more than 30 years' experience in further and higher education and previously held senior leadership roles at 性视界传媒 Perth before returning to lead the institution on an interim basis in May 2025.