MULTICAP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Quality and Safeguarding / Committee Chair / Board Member since 2018
Bruce had a career within the Tasmanian Department of Education, where he undertook a number of senior appointments including as a principal and in regional and state-wide leadership roles.
Bruce has worked with a range of ages and abilities of people and brings
Job Titles:
- Board Member / Board Member since 2020
- Managing Director at McLean McKenzie & Topfer
Colin is Managing Director at McLean McKenzie & Topfer in Burnie where he has lived since 1986 after moving to the North West Coast following three years practise in Hobart.
He has practised in litigation in the criminal jurisdiction and various State and Federal civil courts and tribunals, lately primarily in personal injuries and workers compensation. He served on the Guardianship and Administration Board of Tasmania as its Deputy President for 10 years, as a member of the lawyers Disciplinary Tribunal under the Legal Profession Act 2007, and various voluntary not for profit boards including Multicap since 2020.
Job Titles:
- Board Member / Board Member since 2015
Diane brings to the Multicap Board her experience as a parent of a 33 year old with a disability. Her daughter now resides with Multicap Tasmania which provides Diane a valuable perspective and unique insights to the organisation.
In her work life, Diane has worked as a family advocate for the Association for Children with Disability (ACD) and has recently retired from Carer Gateway - Care2Serve to assist family carers with their involvement with NDIS.
Diane has a strong interest in promoting equity and empowerment for people with disability in an inclusive environment within our community.
Job Titles:
- Executive Manager / Quality & Practice Leadership
Donna has worked in the disability sector for the past 12 years.
Job Titles:
- Board Member / Board Member since 2013
Frank has recently retired as general practitioner and has practiced in Burnie for more than 30 years. He has cared for a large number of patients with disabilities and has looked after a number of residents at Panorama before its transformation into a respite venue and community hub.
Frank is keenly interested in supporting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities and welcomes the opportunity to influence Board decisions that affect their health and quality of life.
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Executive Manager / Operations
As Executive Manager Operations, Erin is responsible for Multicap's coordinated and quality service delivery, leading and developing Multicap's Service Managers, Team Leaders, Support Workers and Rostering teams to ensure effective service provision.
Erin is a qualified Physiotherapist with extensive experience in Australia and internationally in team management, personnel development, leadership, service quality, access and equity.
Job Titles:
- Board Member / Board Member since 2009
Glenda has had prior experiences in the Building and Construction industry, Dental Health and as an electorate officer for the Braddon Federal member Sid Sidebottom.
Glenda holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania. Possessing a keen interest in service provision - post 27 years of full time caring for her profoundly disabled daughter - Glenda's drive is to help improve and sustain Multicap Tasmania's role in the disability sector as the NDIS shapes our future.
As Executive Manager, People and Culture, Karen is responsible for recruitment, WHS, marketing and communications and areas across the organisation that relate to employee engagement and performance.
Job Titles:
- President / Board Member since 2011
Kimball studied law at the University of Tasmania and was admitted to practice in 1976. He practiced in Hobart until 1981 at which point he moved to Smithton where he lived until 1993. From 1993 he practiced in Burnie, Smithton and on King Island. Kim retired from private practice in 2004 and worked for several years with the North West Community Legal Service.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Nigel commenced in the role of CEO at Multicap Tasmania in 2016, and has overall responsibility for implementing the strategic plan and ensuring Multicap Tasmania remains viable and effective in the NDIS.
He brings a strong a background in transforming organisations, strategic planning and operational management.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Finance Committee
- Finance Committee Chair / Board Member since 2011
Paul worked at Forestry Tasmania for over 38 years with extensive experience in field operations at a senior management level. Paul joined the Board of Multicap Tasmania following his retirement from full time work in order to contribute to society.
Paul brings a wide range of experience to the Board including financial management, WH&S and corporate governance. Paul's key objective at the moment is to facilitate a more strategic approach by the Multicap Tasmania Board.
Job Titles:
- Vice President and People, Culture & Capability Chair / Board Member since 2018
Rachael is a tertiary qualified, contemporary HR professional with over 20 years' experience working predominantly in mining, FMCG manufacturing utility industries and local government. Throughout her career, Rachael has held key roles in leadership teams at varying levels with responsibility for contributing to strategic, operational, financial and people outcomes.
Currently, Rachael is employed by the Burnie City Council with her main focus being HR. Rachael has completed her Company Directors qualification through the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Rachael has prior experience on boards on the North West Coast and is excited to being involved with and making a positive contribution to Multicap Tasmania.
As Executive Manager Corporate Services, Yvonne is responsible for our Finance, Rostering, ICT, Risk and Property Functions.