Governance & Reports
Q.I.T.E. is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and is committed to transparency, accountability, and the highest standards of organisational practice. Here you’ll find information about how we’re run, who leads us, and how we report to our community.
Board of Directors
Our voluntary Board provides strategic oversight and ensures Q.I.T.E. operates in line with its values, mission, and legal obligations.
Accountability
Strong governance ensures we deliver on our promise to the region.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports provide a transparent account of Q.I.T.E.’s performance, finances, and community impact each year.
How Q.I.T.E. is governed
As a not-for-profit organisation, Q.I.T.E. is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who provide strategic oversight and hold the organisation accountable to its mission. Our Board members bring expertise in areas including employment services, business, law, community development, and finance. They serve without remuneration, motivated entirely by their commitment to North Queensland communities.
Our Board
Peter Apel was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Q.I.T.E. in October 2016. Peter holds a degree in Commerce and Law and is the owner of Apels Solicitors and Notary, the longest established legal practice in Mareeba.He is a past president of the North Queensland Law Association and the Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland. Peter has been on the Q.I.T.E. Board for 25 years and is committed to the ongoing success of Q.I.T.E.Peter is the State Secretary for Variety – the Children’s Charity of Queensland, and he is also currently serving on several professional committees with the Queensland Law Society.
Senior Executive Team
Jillian has led Q.I.T.E. in the GM role since February 2015 and is responsible for the strategic & operational performance of Q.I.T.E. ensuring resources are utilised effectively to achieve the goals & objectives set by the Board, client requirements and in accordance with the Strategic plan. Prior to the GM appointment, Jillian successfully carried out the Q.I.T.E. Executive Officer role for over 5 years and has been with Q.I.T.E. for over 20 years.
Alita is responsible for monitoring contractual performance, contract compliance, Information Technology security and compliance against the Department standards. Alita has been in the industry for over 20 years.
Heidi is responsible for the ongoing development and creation of a culture of continuous improvement, driving system compliance throughout the organisation and its enterprises. Heidi commenced with Q.I.T.E. in 2023 and has over 15 years’ experience in quality management processes and systems.
What keeps us accountable
Strong governance ensures we deliver on our promise to the region.
Directors shaping our direction
Our Board sets strategic direction, approves major decisions, and ensures Q.I.T.E. upholds its legal and ethical obligations as a not-for-profit organisation.
Leadership driving daily impact
Our leadership team is responsible for day-to-day operations, service quality, staff wellbeing, and implementing the Board’s strategic direction.
Values that guide every decision
Our values underpin every service we deliver and every decision we make. They’re not aspirational, they’re operational.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports provide a transparent account of Q.I.T.E.’s performance, finances, and community impact each year. We publish them here so that our clients, partners, funders, and community can see exactly what we’ve achieved and how we’ve used our resources.
Documents Library
Access Q.I.T.E.’s key governance documents, policies, and compliance materials.
