Board Member Positions Available
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation (APWF) is delighted to welcome applicants to join its Board. We are seeking a several Non-executive Board Members to start in early 2026 and a new Chair (following an appropriate transition period).
Please click on the link to view the Role Descriptions and requirements:
How to Apply
For queries, please contact Anna Hewlett at businessmanager@petwelfare.org.au using the subject line: APWF Board Roles Enquiry.
Closing Date: Please submit your application by Wednesday 22 October 2025.
Interviews: We are aiming to undertake interviews from early December 2025.
Board Members
Emeritus Professor Jacquie Rand is Australia’s leading expert in urban domestic animal management and a national voice for evidence-based animal welfare reform. As Executive Director of the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, she leads innovative research, advocacy, and community programs that are reducing shelter intake and euthanasia across the country.
Jacquie’s work has shaped national policy, guided councils, and been recognised internationally for transforming the way communities care for cats and dogs. She brings proven leadership experience from directing multi-million-dollar research programs at The University of Queensland and has published widely while mentoring the next generation of animal welfare leaders.
With a bold vision of achieving Zero Euthanasia in Australia by 2027, Jacquie is driving a One Welfare approach that improves the wellbeing of pets, people, and communities alike.
At home, she enjoys life with two adopted cats and a Cavoodle named Ottis. View Jacquie's Linked In profile here.
Anna is a behaviour strategist who specialises in helping boards and leaders solve complex people challenges and make better decisions. Drawing on behavioural economics, neuroscience, and practical experience, she works with organisations in Australia, Europe, and the USA to strengthen leadership dynamics, improve decision-making, and build partnerships that create lasting system-wide change.
She is a co-founder of Decision 84, the world’s largest virtual governance conference, and co-author of Behavioral Economics for Business, launched at the World Bank. An experienced facilitator and international speaker, Anna has delivered programs on leadership, culture, and digital ethics, and lectures in Monash University’s Evolving Health Leadership course.
As Chair of the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, Anna brings her expertise in strategy, governance, and human behaviour to guide the organisation’s vision and impact.
Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, adventure movies, and life with her two rescue cats, Jasper and Dash. View Anna's Linked In profile here.
Dylan is a respected leader recognised for consistently delivering high-quality outcomes across academic and professional settings. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and leadership, he brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a collaborative approach to every role.
He is passionate about fostering positive team culture and building leadership capability to drive enduring change. Known for his ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge across diverse fields, Dylan is equally comfortable leading from the front or working alongside others to achieve shared goals.
Dylan’s strengths include outstanding communication skills, rigorous analytical expertise, and the ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions. His commitment to continual improvement and innovation makes him a valuable contributor to any board.
Dylan is the proud dog owner of Banjo. View Dylan's Linked In profile here.
Senior Leadership Team
Anna Hewlett is the Business Manager at the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, where she keeps research, advocacy, and community programs running smoothly so impact can stay front and centre. With a background in professional services, she brings strengths in finance, marketing, governance, and stakeholder engagement - coordinating staff, students, and volunteers with efficiency, care, and clear communication.
Known for her warm personality and practical approach, Anna thrives under pressure, meeting challenges with a focus on detail and a dash of humour. She is the steady hand behind APWF’s projects, keeping everything on track so the organisation can focus on impact.
Outside of work, Anna is an AFL tragic, mum to two energetic boys, and pet parent to Maggie, her Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. View Anna's Linkedin profile here. here.
Dr Kate Dutton-Regester is an Ecology Research Officer at the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, where she leads research on urban cats, wildlife, and land use. Her projects include camera-trap surveys, GPS tracking, and large-scale data analysis, with publications spanning urban cat management, wildlife hospital admissions, and echidna ecology.
Alongside her APWF role, Kate lectures at The University of Queensland in One Health, Epidemiology, and Biosecurity, supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students, and manages Wildlife Queensland’s EchidnaWatch program - engaging communities across South-East Queensland in hands-on conservation science.
An accomplished researcher and grant writer, Kate has over 20 peer-reviewed publications and a strong track record of securing competitive funding. Her work is grounded in a One Welfare approach, linking the wellbeing of animals, people, and the environment.
At home, Kate is a passionate wildlife advocate, creative entrepreneur through her For the Wildlife initiative, and cat mum to Ms Nibbles and Logan. View Kate's Linkedin profile here. here.
Jenny Cotterell is the Policy Officer at the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation, where she translates frontline experience into evidence-based policies that improve outcomes for pets, people, and councils. With 24 years in Local Government Animal Management and over a decade in pound and shelter operations, she brings deep operational insight to humane, practical solutions. Jenny holds a Graduate Certificate in Animal Science and has authored three peer-reviewed research papers on urban cat management and community cat programs, helping to shape best practice nationally. Known for her collaborative approach, she works with councils, shelters, and community partners to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia through compassionate, effective policy.
Outside of work, Jenny is kept happily grounded by two much-loved dogs Gaskey and Whisky who make sure she never misses a walk. View Jenny's Linkedin profile here. here.
