Noeleen is no stranger to the tropical north. Born and raised in Cairns, she is well-known within community and public sector networks. She is very committed to advancing the needs and interests of First Nations’ peoples.

Noeleen has invaluable experience and knowledge from within the housing, health, and human services sectors. Her leadership and contribution, whether in the community or the public sector, has procured meaningful change for the betterment of people.

Leadership roles undertaken by Noeleen have included, the management of the National Indigenous Housing Strategy in Queensland, Chief Executive Officer for Apunipima Cape York Health Council and the Mamu Health Service, and more recently Executive Director, Corporate Services – Torres Strait Island Regional Council . She has worked with many people living in communities throughout the tropical north, particularly in the Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait islands.

An Indigenous woman with an ambitious outlook for First Nations’ Peoples, Noeleen brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge.