Jennifer Robertson is the Managing Director at Board Matters and a practising lawyer with a notable career spanning over three decades. Her journey in the legal and corporate governance sectors began with an LLB from Queensland University of Technology. After more than a decade in private legal practice, including a significant tenure at Corrs Chambers Westgarth as a Senior Associate, Jennifer transitioned to corporate governance consultancy at Board Matters. Over 18 years later, she leads the firm with expertise and vision. Her extensive experience is reflected in her board appointments across a myriad of sectors, including statutory bodies, public authorities, and financial entities. Jennifer has held esteemed roles such as Deputy Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, Expert Member on the Work Health and Safety Board, and was notably the first independent member on the Queensland Fire Emergency Services’ Board. Jennifer's international influence is underscored by her appointment to Nasdaq's Center for Board Excellence Insights Council, the only individual from the Southern Hemisphere to hold such a position. Her leadership extends to her roles as Chair of Harwell Home Care and as a board member of several distinguished organisations. Jennifer is also an accomplished author, having contributed to the Australian Institute of Company Directors with insights into the evolving role of company secretaries. Her contributions to the industry reflect her commitment to fostering good governance and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Board Member
QUT Alumni Board
Chair
Harwell Home Care
Aug 2024 - Present • 2 years 3 months
Non Executive Director
Premise
Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 • 1 year 10 months
Advisory Board Member
Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence
Apr 2022 - Present • 4 years 7 months
Artist In Residence
Mar 2020 - May 2020 • 2 months
WOBSX Susan Oliver Syndicate Member
Women on Boards
Nov 2019 - Aug 2020 • 9 months
Building Confidence Report National Framework Experts Panel
Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)
Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 • 1 year 9 months
Independent Member, Board of Management
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Jan 2019 - Jun 2024 • 5 years 5 months
Deputy Chair
Building Industry Fairness Reforms Implementation and Evaluation Panel
May 2018 - Nov 2019 • 1 year 6 months
Book Author
Australian Institute of Company Directors
May 2018 - Present • 8 years 6 months
Expert Member
Work Health and Safety Board (Queensland)
May 2017 - May 2020 • 3 years
Chair
Brisbane Sting
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 • 2 years 11 months
Chair
Defence Reserves Support Council - Queensland
Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 • 3 years 5 months
Deputy Chair
Brisbane Marine Pilots
Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 • 5 years 6 months
Technical Advisor
Boston Trading Co
Jan 2016 - Present • 10 years 10 months
Director
Inala Primary Care Limited
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 • 1 year 8 months
Committee Member
QUT Learning Potential Fund Committee
Apr 2014 - Feb 2017 • 2 years 10 months
Deputy Chair
Queensland Building and Construction Board
Dec 2013 - Nov 2019 • 5 years 11 months
Committee Member
K+P Foundation (established under the WA National Trust)
Nov 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 years
Advisory Board Member
Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Non-profit Studies Advisory Board
Jul 2013 - Present • 13 years 4 months
President
QUT Alumni Board
Nov 2012 - Nov 2016 • 4 years
Council member
QUT Council
Nov 2012 - Nov 2016 • 4 years
Director
Arbonne Charitable Foundation Limited
Aug 2012 - Mar 2016 • 3 years 7 months
Director
Asthma Australia Incorporated
Jun 2011 - Sep 2017 • 6 years 3 months
Chair
MAP Financial Planning
Mar 2011 - Feb 2014 • 2 years 11 months
Director
Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority
Oct 2009 - Aug 2025 • 15 years 10 months
Director
MAP Funds Management
Sep 2009 - Feb 2014 • 4 years 5 months
Facilitator (Modules 1 - 4)
AICD Company Director Course
Jan 2008 - Present • 18 years 10 months
Course Director
Chartered Secretaries Australia (Corporate Governance subject in Applied Diploma)
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 year
Director
Noah's Ark Resource Centre (QLD) Inc
Jan 2007 - Jun 2011 • 4 years 5 months
Managing Director and Governance Practice Leader
Board Matters
Jul 2006 - Present • 20 years 4 months
President
QUT Centre of Philanthropy and Non Profit Studies Chapter
Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 • 4 years
Senior Associate and Lawyer
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Feb 1998 - Jul 2006 • 8 years 5 months
Articled Clerk
Nicol Robinson Kidd
Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 • 2 years
Fellow
Australian Institute of Company Directors
LLB, law and business
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Certificate, Foundations in Neuroleadership
NeuroLeadership Institute
2015 - 2015
Last checked: 22 Sept 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
