​About the Hub

The Western Australian AustCyber Innovation Hub was established in 2018 to grow and diversify the economy, create employment in the cyber security sector and improve the State's cyber security  posture. 

The WA Austcyber Innovation Hub is part of the national AustCyber Industry Growth Network, a series of bilateral partnerships between AustCyber and Australia’s eight State and Territory governments, which fosters and accelerates cyber capability development, innovation and commercialisation across Australia. AustCyber is part of the Stone and Chalk Group.

Headquartered at Edith Cowan University in the Joondalup Innovation Hub, the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub is co-funded through the WA Government’s New Industries Fund, Edith Cowan University and City of Joondalup.

Our Team

Cecily Rawlinson
Director

​I am a committed leader with a firm belief that change making is more than just a job. I am dedicated to working with organisations that strive for positive, equitable and inclusive impact. I have a specialised international background, and multi-disciplinary academic training and professional experiences in international hubs including Geneva and Johannesburg. I possess excellent research and analytical skills, and pride myself in my critical-thinking ability and drive to find elegant solutions to complex problems. My strongest asset and true passion is connecting and communicating with people, ensuring excellent client-focus and strong partnerships with stakeholders. I am passionate about Design Thinking and using new methodologies to unlock the creative potential of participants, stakeholders and innovators.

I am a facilitator, a connector, an innovation specialist, a process designer, a researcher, a mentor and coach, a leader, a project manager and an event planner, recruitment specialist and potential CEO, CIO or COO.

​I am immensely passionate about the world around me and using my skills innovatively to facilitate future entrepreneurs, activists and leaders.

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Emma O'Neil
Project and Engagement Lead​

Throughout my career I’ve had the pleasure of working with exceptional researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs. I love helping people realise their vision of commercialising research, building a startup, growing their business or, through my work with TEDxPerth, sharing the talk of their lives.  
I have grown capability in the innovation community from the perspective of government, an industry-led innovation hub and in technology startups. My sector experience covers resources and energy, life sciences, automation and software engineering. I am passionate about STEM education and communicating with the community about our amazing science and technology. I'm experienced in program management, stakeholder engagement, governance, marketing & communications strategy and event management. ​

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​Industry Advisory Board

The strategic objectives and implementation of the Hub’s workplan is guided by an Industry Advisory Board. The board members are representatives of the cyber security community and reflect the Hub's capability and strengths. Membership terms are for a period of two years.

Pia Turcinov
​IAB Chair

​Pia is an accomplished Executive and Non-Executive Director with broad and strategic experience across a range of industries. She manages a portfolio career, holding a number of advisory positions. With more than 27 years’ experience in industry, she is an active protagonist within the Australian innovation ecosystem. Pia has qualifications in law and business management, and offers a wealth of commercial knowledge gained in the private, public and NFP sectors. She shares her expertise as an innovation champion, mentor, facilitator and public speaker on topics relating to entrepreneurship, technological disruption and STEM. As the mother of three daughters, Pia remains an enthusiastic champion for diversity and enabling women.