Daniel Gardner

Daniel Gardner

GOTAFE Staff Elected Board Member

Daniel Gardner was appointed as the Staff-Elected Representative to the GOTAFE Board on 1 July 2023 and is a member of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.

Working as Diversity and Inclusion Lead at GOTAFE since October 2020, Daniel is based in Shepparton and works across all campuses. Daniel holds a Master of Environment, a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Science and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Daniel’s career began in the water sector, with a focus on climate change. Prior to joining GOTAFE, Daniel held diversity and inclusion roles across three public sector organisations in Victoria and Queensland.

With a passion for connecting people through purpose, Daniel is dedicated to removing barriers within systems and structures to promote equity and accessibility for all. A proud regional Victorian, Daniel advocates for equal opportunity regardless of geographic location or background.