Vanessa Rockliff brings nearly 30 years of experience across regional media, seafood industry operations, business, communications and community leadership.

Beginning her career in regional journalism, Vanessa completed her cadetship at The Advocate in Tasmania before becoming Editor of the Central Queensland News. Her experience in regional media developed her strong skills in communications, community engagement and leadership.

Since relocating to the Sunshine Coast in 2008, Vanessa has played an active role in the local seafood and business community. As PR/Marketing Manager and previously Operations Manager at Rockliff Seafoods, she gained extensive hands-on experience across seafood logistics, processing, distribution and export, while building strong relationships throughout the industry.

Vanessa currently serves as Secretary of the Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce and represents the commercial sector on the Queensland Fisheries Spanner Crab Working Group. She is also a board member of the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority. She is a graduate and active member of Women in Seafood Australasia’s “Turn the Tide” leadership program.

Passionate about regional business, industry and community, Vanessa brings a practical, people-focused approach and a strong commitment to supporting the Sunshine Coast.