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
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