Darwin

Darwin Region Representative

Simon Niblock

Simon studied at Monash University and completed a Bachelor of Computing (Robotics and Digital Technology) in 1992, but not before realising that a career in computing was not for him. Involvement with student politics and the student newspaper led to a career in educational book publishing and the subsequent completion of a Graduate Diploma (Editing and Publishing) at RMIT University.

In the late 1990s Simon spent 5 years living and working in Arnhem Land for the Northern Territory Dept of Education publishing bilingual teaching materials. During this time, he visited and provided technical support to many remote Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory.

Upon leaving Arnhem Land he established Niblock Publishing a publisher of local NT stories and a provider of publishing services.

Simon was an Alderman on the City of Darwin for two terms from 2012 to 2021, sitting on several committees include the Risk Management and Audit committee. He has been a member of the Development Consent Authority and the Chief Minister’s Activate Darwin Advisory Board.

Simon has an active interest in school governance and as chaired the Nightcliff Primary and Darwin High School Boards for over 9 years.  

Simon is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.