- Djarragun College Board – Non-Executive Director
Ross Andrews is a proud Yarrabah man with cultural ties to the Yalanji, Walkamin, Koah, Yidinji, Bulawah, and Djungan Peoples across Far North Queensland, Southwest Queensland, and the Lower Daintree region.
Ross has a Bachelor’s Business Degree majoring in Human Resource Management/Management and Entrepreneurship from James Cook University. Ross previously served two terms as Mayor of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council (2016–2024) and has extensive experience in Indigenous local government, including senior leadership roles in both Yarrabah and Napranum Aboriginal Shire Councils.
As a founding member of the Yarrabah Leadership Forum (2012) and Wugu Nyambil Job Active (2018), he has contributed to numerous community organisations dedicated to strengthening Indigenous governance, employment and community development. Ross was also an active advocate during the Voice Referendum, championing greater Indigenous participation in national decision‑making.
He remains a committed community leader and a passionate supporter and volunteer of the Yarrabah Seahawks.