Jim Gilbert

Jim has had two careers in his working life, the first 25 years as a filmmaker in both television and films. A “pioneer” of TV he commenced at Channel 7 when they first went to air in November 1959 as head news cameraman covering news all over Queensland and New Guinea. He went into commercial film production, before retiring from the industry in 1983. Having always been a football (soccer) fan, he became involved in all aspects of the code, club admin., playing, coaching,(including a stint as a State Junior coach) refereeing, before starting his next career as a fulltime football administrator with the State body, giving him another 25 years in this area of admin. It culminated in being appointed as Competition Manager for the Football tournament in Brisbane as part of the 2000 Olympic Games, after that concluded, he retired from work completely. He then spent 18 years as an announcer with local Community radio station BayFM before having a well-earned rest from activities, joining the Board of DSC in September 2024. Jim is currently an active volunteer with the Redland Museum.