Jim Colebatch
Deputy Director, Special Projects, Estates Development Division
Responsibilities
- Point of authority for all project matters relating to the Student Hub and the new Shepparton campus Building.
- Assists the University in taking a proactive approach to secure government grants for capital and infrastructure purposes.
- Leads the Project Team for creation and delivery of the Student Hub and new Shepparton Campus Building.
Biography
Jim has had a successful 40 year career in the construction industry. He has been the Construction Manager for higher education projects, commercial projects both locally and internationally. His qualifications include a Bachelor in Engineering, a Masters of Civil Engineering and Construction Management and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Jim has worked on multi-million dollar projects for Dillingham Australia Ltd., Costain Australia Ltd., The University of Melbourne and Fletcher Construction Australia and most recently for La Trobe University across all campuses.Personal interests
- Golf
- His grandchildren
- Bushwalking
- Red wine
- Going to the gym
