On the board
My contribution and impact:
With vast industry insight and more than a decade’s board experience, I always welcome conversations about new opportunities. I am especially keen to contribute to organisations that are making a difference in the communities in which they operate.
Key board strengths
Knowledge of governance practices and challenges in large and complex organisations
A consultative and facilitative approach to achieve consensus in decision-making
Astutely aware of the demands that leaders face in times of change and transition
Direct experience with managing competing stakeholders from a board perspective
Familiar with large workforces, multiple locations and big portfolios
Expertise in healthcare, housing and transport, Not For Profit, government and private enterprise
Board experience
Public
infrastructure
I’ve held several board and committee roles for organisations in transport and health infrastructure and operations – as well as housing (including retirement living and aged care).
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BOARD MEMBER AND CHAIR OF AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE
Queensland Rail
Since 2018
CHAIR
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Member since 2018 and Chair since 2024
MEMBER, AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE
Transport NSW
Since 2024
BOARD CHAIR
Uniting (NSW.ACT)
2015 – 2024
DIRECTOR
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Ltd
2014 – 2024
DIRECTOR & CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
National Affordable Housing Ltd
2014 – 2022
DIRECTOR OF A JOINT VENTURE
(of UnitingCare Health and Mater Health Services Ltd)
Trinity Health Services Ltd
2013-2015
BOARD CHAIR & MEMBER
UnitingCare Queensland
2005-2014
Social
infrastructure
I have extensive board experience in acute health and community health services, children’s and family support services, fundraising and philanthropy.
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BOARD CHAIR
Like Family
Since 2023
BOARD CHAIR
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Board member since 2018 and Chair since 2024
BOARD CHAIR
UnitingCare Australia
Since 2024
BOARD CHAIR
Synod Board, Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and ACT
Since 2024
BOARD MEMBER
Children’s Hospital Foundation
2019 – 2022
BOARD CHAIR
Uniting (NSW.ACT)
2015 – 2024
DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Uniting (VIC.TAS)
2016-2022
Uniting Housing Victoria
2018-2022
DIRECTOR
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services Ltd
2014 – 2024
BOARD CHAIR
SpArc Foundation
Since December 2016
BOARD CHAIR & MEMBER
UnitingCare Queensland
2005-2014
Social &
public policy
I am deeply familiar with regulatory and practice frameworks and their governance to support flourishing communities.
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BOARD CHAIR
UnitingCare Australia
Since 2024
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Australian Institute of Company Directors (Queensland State Council)
Since 2023
INDEPENDENT CHAIR, PERFORMANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission
Since 2024
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (Commonwealth Government)
2017 – 2024
Deputy Chair 2023 – 2024
ADVISORY BOARD AND CHAIR, AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE
Queensland Families and Child Commission (Queensland Government)
2015 – 2024
BOARD CHAIR
Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd
2014-2017
Chair, CSIA Reform Council
2018 – 2021
How to get in touch
If you would like to express your interest in relation to a board role, you can call me on 0412 871 825 or send an enquiry