AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director, Safeguarding and Compliance
- Director, Safeguarding and Compliance November 2021
Dr David Treanor joined ACSL in November 2021 with an extensive background in leading and managing the delivery of qualitative human services.
David has worked in both government and non-government services across Australia. David's previous role was as the National Leader for L'Arche Australia, where he was responsible for forming rigorous engagement strategies to develop and exceed regulatory compliance standards. His focus is on continuous improvement and finding innovative ways for everyone to live flourishing lives supported within a safe community.
David holds a PhD in Philosophy; his dissertation presents a revised and richer understanding of friendship and qualification in social work and religious education
Job Titles:
- CEO of MacKillop Family Services
Dr Robyn Miller brings over 30 years' experience in community services, local government and child protection sectors, and has practised in both the public and private sectors as a therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant and lecturer.
From 2006-15 Robyn provided professional leadership as the chief practitioner within the Department of Human Services in Victoria, was a member of the Victorian Child Death Review Committee for 10 years and worked as a consultant with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Since 2016, Robyn has been the CEO of MacKillop Family Services, which provides specialist services to vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Current Appointments:
Chief Executive Officer, MacKillop Family Services
Member - Roadmap Implementation Ministerial Advisory Group
Board member, Association of Children's Welfare Agencies
Member - SA Ministerial Advisory Committee in relation to Child Protection
Member - ACT Government Child and Family Reform Ministerial Advisory Council
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- CEO of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited
- Chief Executive Officer June 2021
Dr Ursula Stephens is CEO Of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited (ACSL). Prior to joining ACSL, Dr Stephens was CEO of Catholic Social Services Australia where she was the voice for vulnerable and marginalised people, as well as the hundreds of Catholic social service sites across the country that support them.
Ursula served for 12 years in the Australian Parliament as a Senator for New South Wales from 2002 to 2014. She was Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Prime Minister for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector in the Rudd Government. As a member of the Executive, she chaired senior government Committees, including the Joint Standing Committee on Human Rights. After leaving Parliament, Ursula was the inaugural Chair of the Fundraising Institute Australia's Code Authority and is a Director of the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit studies.
Ursula has extensive experience and a deep understanding of the social services sector, social policy development, government relations and community services more broadly. Her background includes civil duties, adult and community education, small business, community and regional development, public policy and administration. She holds a PhD in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Education.
Dr Stephens is also an active member of her local parish community where she chairs the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese committee overseeing the restoration of the historic Goulburn cathedral.
Job Titles:
- Director, Professional Standards and Complaints June 2021
Karen Mosley joined ACSL in June 2021 as the Director, Professional Standards and Complaints
Karen has extensive experience in complaints management, investigation and regulatory compliance within government regulatory bodies and highly regulated corporate sectors.
During her career Karen has been responsible for establishing robust engagement strategies to develop and implement innovative compliance and complaints frameworks that incorporate the diverse positions of a range of stakeholders. As an outcomes focused collaborative leader, Karen now brings her wealth of expertise to ACSL to streamline and oversee the Complaints Response functions of the organisation.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Community Engagement & Communications May 2019
Kat joined ACSL in 2019 with a background in non-profit digital communications.
Prior to joining ACSL Kat worked internationally in communications and fundraising for a Cambodian child protection organisation. She has previously worked in risk communications for a public affairs consulting firm with a focus on helping companies to develop a social licence to operate.
Kat has completed a Master of International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Philosophy.
Job Titles:
- Project Officer
- Project Officer August 2023
Kendra has significant experience in the adult education field, specialising in compliance, instructional design, academic and learner support, and quality and project management. Kendra has developed integrated quality management systems for education providers as well as conducting numerous compliance audits within the sector. Recently returned from Ireland where Kendra worked extensively within the international women's community; she has also worked in the Australian non-for-profit sector, including teaching primary school scripture and assisting newly arrived refugees into our community. Kendra's commitment to social justice, diversity and ensuring learners are supported, enabling equitable learning environments, has underpinned her wide-ranging background and career.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Manager, Information and Systems
Job Titles:
- Senior Payroll & Finance Officer March 2019
Maree Charnley joined ACSL in March 2019 as the Senior Finance Officer.
Maree has over 20 years' experience working in Payroll, Finance & HR in the not for profit sector. She has also had significant experience managing a small business for the last 25 years.
Job Titles:
- Adjunct Professor at Curtin University
Professor Maria Harries AM is Adjunct Professor at Curtin University and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow in Social Work and Social Policy in the School of Population Health at The University of Western Australia.Maria has a long history in governance roles in health, aged care and welfare services.
Her 45-year professional career has been dedicated to assisting children and families, particularly in relation to mental health and trauma associated with their experiences of abuse and violence.
Maria served as a member of the Trust, Justice and Healing Council established by the Catholic Church in recognition of the importance of the Royal Commission and the imperative for the Church to address the past openly and honestly.
Current Appointments:
Chair: Brave Foundation
Company Director: Ferret Consulting
Job Titles:
- Secretary
- Chairman of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Ltd and Chief Adjudicator With the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Adjudication Panel
- Professor
Professor Michael Lavarch has had extensive involvement in Australian public life, serving in local government before being elected to Federal Parliament in 1987, serving as attorney general in the Keating Government from 1993-1996.
Michael is currently Chair of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Ltd and Chief Adjudicator with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Adjudication Panel.
Julian Widdup has been a director of ASX-listed, international and unlisted Australian companies in various industries including airports, power utilities, port corporations, financial services, superannuation, healthcare, education and the public sector.
Julian has a strong background in finance and risk management, having held executive leadership roles with Palisade Investment Partners, Access Capital Advisers and previously worked with the Australian Government.
Julian is a fully qualified actuary, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration from ANU.
Current Appointments:
Director, Rural Funds Management Limited
Director, Together Trustees Pty Ltd (trustee of the Equipsuper) and related entities
Director and Member, Australian Catholic University Limited
Director, Catholic Schools NSW
Director, Australian Catholic Redress Limited
Audit Committee Member, Cultural Facilities Corporation
Director, FPL Partnership Pty Limited, FPL Strategies Pty Limited
Sessional academic, Australian National University
Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Fellow, Actuaries Institute (Australia)
Fellow, Institute and Faculties of Actuaries (UK)
A Trustee of Kildare Ministries, and an experienced nfp company director, Audrey provides consultancy services in leadership, professional supervision and governance.
As a former Director of Catholic Education in Ballarat, Audrey provided leadership in education policy, governance, professional standards and child protection and is a skilled facilitator in staff training and formation.
She holds formal qualifications in leadership, theology education and governance.
Current Appointments:
Trustee - Kildare Ministries (and Chair of Safeguarding Committee)
Company Secretary and Professional Officer - CRMV Ltd
Member - Catholic Theological College Senate
Professional Officer - Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia
Company Member of the MSC Education
Co-Reviewer of Lasallian Mission Council
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Assistant August 2023
Tania has over 25 years' experience working as a professional senior administrator with extensive experience across various industries and a variety of organisation models. She is a long-term Retail Volunteer at Red Cross as well as a small business owner.