Sally Wheldrake

Sally is the Associate Director of Digital Research Services at Flinders University where she provides strategic and high-level operational leadership within Information Technology Services (ITS), driving service improvement initiatives that support the University’s strategic plan and future vision.

She has worked in the Information Technology Industry in South Australia, with roles in both the private and government sectors.

In her current role, she is leading the implementation of Inspire – Australia’s first digital doctorate technology solution for higher degree research students and their supervisors. The platform allows the student lifecycle, from candidature management to thesis and examination, to be accessed electronically.

Sally is also working closely with the Research Development and Support team at the university, where she is leading a significant project that will transform research project administration and ethics applications, as it increases the discoverability of Flinders researchers and their research.

Sally completed the Governors Leadership Foundation course designed to develop wiser leaders for South Australia and is currently undertaking IECL executive coach training and certification.

Qualifications: B.SC