The Board is the governing body of the Society. It controls and directs ARMS’ business, including its committees and determines its promotion, policies, strategic planning and progress towards achievement of its mission and goals.

The new Board was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of ARMS held on the 24th of September 2025.

Mrs Hannah Allan

President

Director Research Services & Systems, Curtin University

The President of the Society shall be the Chair of the Board and has overall responsibility for:

  • The delivery of the Society's Strategic Plan. 
  • Business development initiatives for the Society.
  • Serve as the official spokesperson for the Society.
  • Stakeholder engagement for the Society.
  • Chairing of Board Meetings.
  • Member of the Accreditation Council; chairing the Annual General Meeting of the Society.
  • Conducting Induction interviews with new Board members; and 
  • Ensuring that the Board fulfils its legal obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 and Associations Incorporation Reform Act (Vic) 2012.

Dr Lachlan Doughney

Treasurer

Senior Manager, Research and Innovation, RMIT University 

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for:

  • Maintaining accurate and current records and an audit trail of all accounts maintained by the Society;
  • Financial accountability including planning and budgeting
  • Advising the Board on financial strategy including preparation of financial reports, both current and forecasts;
  • Attending and participating in all scheduled Board meetings;
  • Being informed about the Society's mission, governance structure, and programs;
  • Preparation of the Society's Annual Statement and its Annual Financial Statement for endorsement by our membership at the annual AGM; and 
  • Assisting the Board in carrying out its legal obligations.

Dr Louise Dwyer

Secretary

Operations Director, Graduate Research, Macquarie University

The Secretary performs a critical role in fostering communication and diligence through proper management and utilisation of important records such as minutes of the meeting of the ARMS Board and the Society’s Constitution and Bylaws. 

Ms Sharon Aburn

Committee Member

Research Development Manager, Monash University

General Committee members play a critical role in advancing the work of the Society.

Dr Michael Baker

Committee Member

Senior Manager, Director, Graduate Research School, Western Sydney University 

General Committee members play a critical role in advancing the work of the Society.

Dr Denise Dillon

Committee Member (International) 

Dean Research (acting), Associate Dean Research Education, Associate Professor Psychology, James Cook University Singapore

General Committee members play a critical role in advancing the work of the Society.

Ms Amber Jennings

Committee Member

Senior Manager, Strategy, Planning and Operations, Monash University

General Committee members play a critical role in advancing the work of the Society.

Ms Tara McLaren

Committee Member

Research Manager, Australian Institute of Marine Science

General Committee members play a critical role in advancing the work of the Society.