Joe Roff is appointed new chair of UC Vikings

Ed O'Daly

15 August 2014: The University of Canberra Union chief executive Joe Roff has been appointed chair of the new University of Canberra Vikings National Rugby Championship side.

The former Wallabies and Brumbies player said he was excited to accept the position, which brought together his current role at the University and previous work as a Canberra local and professional sportsman.

Joe Roff is excited to become chair of the new University of Canberra Vikings team. Photo: Michelle McAulay

"This team is part of the University of Canberra, where I work, but linked to the Brumbies and to community rugby, where I spent most of my playing career, so I feel a strong personal association," Mr Roff said.

"I think this makes me a great fit with the team and I hope I can bring some real value to the board.

"It is exciting to be involved from the start in a new team and a new competition, particularly with such an innovative arrangement. The University of Canberra Vikings is more than just a name, it represents the capacity of the Canberra community to collaborate together to achieve great things."

Mr Roff has previously served on the board of the Brumbies. Before joining the University he was director of workforce development with Lifeline Australia. Prior to that, he was a consultant with the Nous Group.

Mr Roff spent 10 years playing professional rugby union in Australia, France and Japan.

He attended Marist College Canberra and has a Bachelor of Applied Finance from the University of Southern Queensland. He also has a Master of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University.

About the University of Canberra Vikings

The University of Canberra Vikings is the ACT's team in the National Rugby Championship. It is based at the University of Canberra. The team was established jointly by the University of Canberra, the Tuggeranong Vikings and the Brumbies. The correct way to refer to the team is as the University of Canberra Vikings.