Kathryn Roach

Kathryn Roach is a Teaching Associate at Southern Cross University within the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts. With a rich background in legal practice and project management, she brings extensive industry experience to her academic role. Her primary expertise lies in energy and resources law, particularly in major projects, and she actively contributes to legal education through university teaching and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars.

Education:

• BA (University of Sydney)
• LLB (Hons) (University of Sydney)
• GCPM (Graduate Certificate in Project Management) (University of Sydney)

Research & Professional Interests:
Kathryn's work spans the intersection of law and project management, focusing on energy and resources law, dispute prevention and resolution, and legal project management. Her practical experience includes roles as General Counsel for an ASX-listed contractor and consulting for international law firms, providing her with deep insights into regulatory compliance and efficient legal service delivery in major projects.

Industry Contributions:
She has worked on high-profile projects such as the Ichthys LNG project in Australia's Top End and numerous construction initiatives in Western Australia. Her dual role as both practitioner and educator allows her to offer students a practical perspective on managing legal risks and compliance in large-scale infrastructure and resource projects.

Contact & Engagement:
Based primarily online with ties to the Lismore campus, Kathryn remains accessible to students and professionals via email at kathryn.roach@scu.edu.au or phone at (08) 9334 7142.