University of Wollongong HR chief tells ICAC she felt targeted after opposing direct appointment to $400k role
Alison Bourke, a HR executive at the University of Wollongong, testified before the ICAC regarding concerns over the improper appointment of a colleague to a high-paying role. She claimed she felt targeted after opposing the non-competitive recruitment process.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of institutional integrity, governance, and potential corruption in Australian higher education recruitment.
A HR boss at the University of Wollongong felt she had a target on her back after opposing the direct appointment of an executive to a newly created $400,000 job. ( ABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale )
The article reports on testimony provided to a public inquiry, maintaining a neutral tone.
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