About QTAC
Welcome, read more about our Values, Our Approach and our Leadership Team.
About Us
QTAC
About
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) is a trusted, independent authority at the centre of tertiary admissions in Queensland. For five decades, we have played a pivotal role in helping Queenslanders from all walks of life to access tertiary education.
Each year, QTAC facilitates tertiary entry for more than 60,000 applicants, on behalf of 17 universities and tertiary education providers across Queensland and northern New South Wales. QTAC provides accessible, impartial information about course options and entry requirements; delivers fair, accurate and transparent assessment services that institutions and applicants can rely on; and calculates and distributes the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) to more than 25,000 Queensland Year 12 students annually.
We work in close partnership with universities, government and the education sector to ensure admissions processes are rigorous, consistent and responsive to a changing learning landscape. Our expertise lies in translating complex pathways and credentials into clear, equitable outcomes that support opportunity and mobility. Technology and data are key enablers of our business, supporting efficient, streamlined and customer-focused services that meet the changing needs of customers and institutions.
Driven by integrity, service excellence and a deep understanding of education systems, QTAC exists to remove barriers and help learners take their next step with clarity and confidence.
Our Values
QTAC’s values honour our staff, our customers, and our community. We are driven by passion, putting our heart into everything we do to achieve excellence in tertiary admissions. We prioritise our people, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our adaptability allows us to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders, ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation in education. Integrity is at the core of our operations, as we are dedicated to providing transparent, efficient, and fair admissions services. We strive to build strong relationships based on trust and respect with applicants, educational institutions, and all our stakeholders. At QTAC, our values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring we remain a trusted and respected leader in tertiary admissions.
Our values
Passion
Passion is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our customers, our institutions and our commitment to excellence. We lead with enthusiasm and purpose, driven to make a difference. We enjoy what we do and take pride in the quality of our work.
Our values
People First
People are our most important asset, we put people at the centre of everything we do. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
Our values
Adaptability
Adaptability is key to our ongoing success. We understand that the education landscape is constantly evolving, and we must be agile and adaptable to thrive in this environment. We embrace change, challenge the status quo, and seek to quickly innovative ways to improve our products and services. We are ready and equipped to help people and organisations thrive in an ever-changing environment. We embrace change by staying agile.
Our values
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of our business. We believe in doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, and in being transparent and honest in all our interactions. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards and strive to build trust and credibility with our customers, partners, and employees.
our leadership team
QTAC's executive leadership team
QTAC’s leadership team are committed to driving innovation, creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture, and delivering outstanding results for our partners.
QTAC is a not-for-profit company focused on connecting people with opportunities. We are driven by our charitable purpose of enabling greater participation in education by minimising the barriers to applying for tertiary study.
Thanks to the experience and vision of our team, we’ve been introducing innovative programs, technology and solutions and expanding the breadth of our services. This diversification is helping drive more revenue towards our purpose of making opportunities more accessible.
With a governing Board comprising representatives from 7 Queensland Universities, the Board is responsible for determining QTAC’s strategies for operations, future development and oversees risks and regulatory activities which are actioned through the business by our exceptional leadership team.
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Veraa
Chris Veraa has led QTAC since 2024, bringing a combination of strategic vision, education sector experience, and personal passion to the role.
With a career spanning leadership positions in tertiary education, government, and media, Chris is deeply committed to driving innovation and delivering lasting impact for QTAC and the communities it serves.
Prior to joining QTAC, Chris was an Associate Vice-President at CQUniversity, with responsibility for leading the institution’s operations in South East Queensland. He has also held senior roles in the Victorian and Queensland governments and with Australian Catholic University.
Chris holds an Executive MBA from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Communication from Griffith University. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and currently serves as a non-executive director of API Leisure & Lifestyle and the Gregory Terrace Foundation.
Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary
Lisa Silver
Lisa Silver has served as QTAC’s Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary since 2021, bringing more than 15 years of executive leadership experience across operations, finance, corporate governance and compliance.
Lisa brings a fresh perspective to QTAC, with a strong passion for process and system optimisation, innovative workforce strategies, and relationship building that fosters a high performance culture. She thrives in dynamic environments with ambitious growth strategies and ever evolving challenges. As Company Secretary, she acts as an advisor to the Board of Directors, supporting transparent governance and effective decision making.
Before joining QTAC, Lisa held senior leadership roles across the accounting, healthcare, and legal sectors. Notably, she served at Healthia Limited (ASX: HLA), an integrated healthcare group, where she held a range of key positions including Chief People Officer, General Manager (Operations & Human Resources), and Financial Controller. Her broad operational expertise and people first approach have made her a versatile and results driven leader.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources) from the University of Queensland. She is a member of CPA Australia and the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Chief Information Officer
Mitch Miller
Mitch Miller is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at QTAC, bringing extensive experience across both the education and local government sectors. With a strong track record in digital transformation and operational improvement, Mitch has built his career on driving innovation through technology.
Following nearly a decade in the education sector, Mitch returned to local government in 2019, serving as CIO at Bundaberg Regional Council and later Redland City Council. In these roles, he led strategic initiatives focused on automation, agile delivery, and continuous improvement, principles that remain central to his leadership style. His forward-thinking approach to cloud technologies has helped organisations reduce reliance on traditional infrastructure and redirect focus toward solving meaningful challenges.
At QTAC, Mitch continues to lead with a people-first, technology-enabled mindset, ensuring digital solutions improve accessibility, efficiency, and outcomes across the tertiary admissions landscape.
Mitch holds a Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science and Interactive Web Development) from Griffith University and a Master of Information Technology (Internet and Network Security) from CQUniversity.