Cathy is a dynamic and versatile executive leader with 30 years of experience across industry, workforce and employment sectors. She holds a master’s degree in international management and a Bachelor of Education. Cathy’s journey with ANZSOG began through the Executive Fellows Program in 2019.

An active member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Cathy has held multiple board positions, including:

• Deputy Chair for Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
• Convenor and Public Officer of Com Club of NT Regional Heads
• Chair of the NT Remote Training Employment & Economic Development Working Group
• Deputy Chair of Not-for-Profit Melaleuca Australia
• Jobs and Skills Australia Advisory Body.

She currently serves as the Deputy Chief Executive of the Skills, Pathways and Quality division at the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training.

In this capacity, she represents Northern Territory interests for vocational education and training at a Federal level through the Senior Skills Official Network and is a member of the

She is passionate about place based vocational education and training that empowers communities and improves the wellbeing of those living within in them. This extends from the Northern Territory to Timor-Leste where she takes an active role to strengthen relationships between the regions.

Cathy is a seasoned expert in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, contributing to the design and review of training packages, and leading national change management and research projects.

She plays an active role in the complex ‘Closing the Gap’ reform agendas and is renowned for her ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively across government, industry, and community to achieve outcomes in challenging and evolving environments.

Cathy White is the Deputy Cahir of ANZSOG’s NT Alumni Chapter. To find out more about the Alumni Jurisdiction Chapters, click here.