About

TasICT is the peak industry body for Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) industries in Tasmania.

We are a member-based organisation with a focus on supporting our members, and leading advocacy and policy development in Tasmania.

As a non-profit organisation with more than 220 members across the State, we work for our members by engaging with the industry, consumers and government as well as national and international partners.

We support our members by hosting more than a dozen business development and networking events for industry annually, managing a number of programs that educate those interested in a career in our industry and supporting people to transition to a new career in ICT. The annual TasICT Conference is a highlight for those looking to transition into the ICT industry and businesses seeking growth through a greater use of technology.

We play a pivotal role in assisting government to shape future ICT policy and provide a voice for our growing member base to government, media, consumers, and other peak bodies.

Our goal is to support the state’s ICT industry evolve around long-term strategic initiatives to encourage investment which transitions to skills, jobs and further investment across all sectors.

As well as a representative of digital and ICT organisations in Tasmania, our member base is growing to represent all facets of ICT. Find out more about becoming a member.

Our Focus

TasICT’s focus is clear: growing Tasmania’s technology sector, strengthening the digital workforce pipeline, and building technology capability across all industries.

Advocating for:

  • Increased telecommunications capacity, resilience and services both across Bass Strait and throughout Tasmania.
  • Digital skills development through the creation of entry-level opportunities for ICT graduates and the upskilling of the existing workforce.
  • The safe and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across government to improve public service efficiency and outcomes.
  • Best-practice cyber security adoption and resilience
  • Support for a world-class STEM Precinct at the University of Tasmania at Sandy Bay

Connecting and educating our community through:

  • High-quality technology events that showcase emerging technologies, opportunities and risks.
  • Professional development, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities that connect our members with the broader business and government community.

This supports our vision of being the leading advocate and driving force for the ICT sector in Tasmania.

TasICT Strategic Plan on a Page

Our Committee

We are led by a committed group of Tasmanian ICT professionals and business leaders.

Executive

President – David Mills

Vice President – Kathleen Mackay

Treasurer – Charmaine Stanton

Secretary – Chris Jackson

Public Officer – Russell Kelly, CEO TasICT

Committee Members – term expires December 2027

David Mills

Kathleen Mackay

Melissa Wagner

Georgi Brown

Lainie Good

Nicole Herbert

Committee Members – term expires December 2026

Charmaine Stanton

Hayley Sheppard

Chris Jackson

Nick Bird

Oliver George

Jack Marston

Become a Committee member

TasICT is led by a committed group of Tasmanian ICT professionals and business leaders. If you are interested in a Committee (or Sub-Committee) position and believe your experience and expertise can help drive the Tasmanian ICT industry forward, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you and discuss the process of applying for a position on the TasICT Committee.

Get involved with our Sub-Committees

TasICT is also supported by a number of specialist Sub-Committees. Each of the following Sub-Committees is made up of a mix of Board members and the wider TasICT member organisations. If you feel you can add value to one of the following Sub-Committees and help TasICT push forward in Tasmania please get in touch and let us know how you can help:

To learn more about our membership, read our Rules of Association.