Advertisment

Business

5 August, 2021

Historical Appointment

THE Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Museum enters a new era with the appointment of its first Executive Officer.


NEW CEO Fleur Anderson
NEW CEO Fleur Anderson

Clive Skarott, President of Cairns Historical Society (CHS), welcomed Fleur Anderson to the team and said the bold move to appoint a management professional at the helm was designed to carry the organisation into the future.

Ms Anderson is a qualified scientist and educator with more than 20 years’ experience in the private and public sectors, including as Curation Coordinator of the Victorian State Botanical Collection (Royal Botanic Gardens), and Coordinator of more than 120 public program volunteers.

“I am passionate about cultural and heritage collections and dedicated to community outcomes and making a difference,” Ms Anderson said.

“Cairns Historical Society plays an integral role in celebrating the collective heritage of Far North Queensland.

“The importance of this role cannot be overstated given the rapid pace of change in the modern world.

“It creates a sense of place and identity and fosters an understanding of the interplay between society, politics and culture.”

Ms Anderson’s interest in local heritage and community continues outside of work hours, alongside a passion for gardening, photography and the arts, and dancing the Tango and Salsa.

The not-for-profit organisation was founded in 1958. The CHS Research Centre holds more than 60,000 items of personal, professional and Government papers and ephemera, books, unpublished reports, newspapers, photographs, journal articles and maps.

Advertisment

Most Popular