Ravin Ramachandran Nair is a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) in the Community Engagement Team QLD/NT for the Department of Home Affairs in North Queensland. Based in Cairns, he is part of a pilot program that expands the CLO Network beyond capital cities. Before moving to Cairns in April 2023, Ravin was part of the CLO network based in Perth, WA.
Ravin transitioned from a successful luxury hospitality career in Asia to the Australian Public Service in 2016. He has since built a diverse career portfolio within various departments, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian War Memorial, and the ACT Health Directorate. Ravin is a recipient of the Department of Home Affairs’ inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Australia Day Award.
Beyond his professional roles, Ravin has consistently found opportunities to volunteer for the community. In India, he contributed to the National AIDS Control Organisation and a children’s rights organisation. He also played a pivotal role in establishing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s Community Footprints Program. While residing in Thailand at the height of COVID-19, Ravin provided crucial support as a volunteer Programme Advisor for Equal Asia Foundation, an LGBTQIA+ rights and social action organisation. In Australia, he has extended his commitment to service by volunteering in the health sector, assisting in multicultural community events and English language learning initiatives.
Originally from India, Ravin lived and worked overseas before migrating to Australia in 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master of International Relations from Deakin University.