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Scouts NSW State Office is responsible for supporting the business of Scouting, ensuring the framework is in place for thousands of young Australians to grow and develop through adventure and activity.

The office consists of numerous business units including the Chief Executive's Office, Child Safety and Risk, Operations, Marketing and Communications, IT, Project Management and Property. Together, its goal is to maintain a healthy business side to Scouts NSW so that members can continue to enjoy the organisation that has been putting smiles on faces since 1908.

Jane Siebum

Chief Executive Officer

Jane Siebum is the Chief Executive Officer of Scouts NSW. Prior to joining the organisation in August 2017 as Head of Business Transformation, Jane worked at a senior level for companies such as Optus, Allianz, Volkswagen and Vodafone, as well as with TAFE and the Department of Education. She developed her passion for Not for Profits following her experience as a Director for Women’s Justice Network and President of the Bowen Pastoral Agricultural Society.

Jane brings more than 25 years’ experience in transformation and people management, including a proven track record of delivering complex strategic projects for local, national and global organisations.

Chief Executive’s Office

The Chief Executive's Office is responsible for supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commissioner of Scouts NSW. The Office coordinates State-level events including the Annual General Meeting, Chief Commissioner's Council and Commissioner's Conference, and is responsible for management of the State Office.

Gabie Thompson

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Leisha McCarthy

Executive Assistant to the Chief Commissioner

Knar Nalbandian

Receptionist and Office Support

Emily Thompson

Receptionist and Office Support

Child Protection and Risk

The Child Protection Department coordinates Child Protection and Behavioural Management Issues, and develops and champions the Scouts NSW Child Safety Policy and Procedures. The WHS/Risk Department coordinates compliance, incident and hazard reports, asbestos management, WHS site audits, support for volunteer ScoutSafe Team and Risk Management.

Elaine Heaney

Child Protection and Issues Management Officer

Roshana Aseervatham

Child Protection and Issues Management Assistant

Tracey Hansford

Research Officer

Tracey Perrin

Head of Risk

Operations

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of financial management and planning, and the operational service delivery of Scouts NSW.

Jay Mendoza

Chief Operating Officer

Finance and Grants

Finance is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of financial planning and management, including insurance, procurement, budgeting, taxation, audit, payroll, and financial accounting.

Grants is responsible for the administration of government and philanthropic grants for Scouts NSW and Scout Groups, including the Community Building Partnership Grants.

Neelam Jain

Assistant Financial Accountant

Jigar Patel

Assistant Accountant

Cassandra Armstrong

Grants Officer

Member Services

Member Services coordinates membership awards, membership invoicing, forms and membership data processing, and is responsible for travel, hotel and vehicle bookings.

Melanie Dimmock

Member Services Coordinator

Lyn Mann

Member Services Consultant

Komal Mazumdar

Member Services Consultant

Training Services

Training Services is responsible for the management of training records, administration of leader training, wood badges, e-learning, and Adventurous Activity training. The team also manages accredited qualifications, as well as administering the Youth Safe Advocate training.

Emma Vasta

Training Coordinator

Karen Huynh

Training Services Consultant

Melissa Bannon

Training Services Consultant

Marketing and Communications

Marketing and Communications is responsible for the management and coordination of marketing, corporate communications, brand, media, digital media, publications and events.

Rosalie Batistoni

Head of Marketing and Communications

Patria Manalili

Marketing and Communications Officer

Jess Wright

Marketing and Communications Officer

Kateri Moseley

Marketing and Communications Assistant

Property

Property is responsible for the high level management of, and input to, the procedural practice and strategic direction of the State property portfolio.

David Oayda

Head of Property

Bruce Retallick

Property Manager

Brian Warters

Property Officer

Laura Cowie

Property Officer

Project Management Office and IT

The Project Management Office provides governance and business analysis expertise for projects under the Scouts NSW Strategic Plan 2019-22.

The IT team provides IT and admin support to members of Scouts NSW, including assistance with teleconferencing, preparing reports, ScoutLink access and email registration and functionalities.

Ray Schleibs

Head of Business and Digital Transformation, ICT and PMO

Melissa Wick

PMO Manager

Emma Voss

Project Manager

Paolo Teano

Project Manager

Lindsey Norris

Project Coordinator

David Cooley

IT Support Officer

Dick Lai

IT Support Officer